Reflections of the Future Year's Past - An Ode to 2019 and What's Next to Come
2019 was a huge year for us in so many ways, but also revolutionary in discovering the direction that we want to take OTS, which is exciting. Looking back at...
NOTES TO SELF
You Don't Need Permission to Take a Time Out
I've been open with my anxiety and my battle with depression here and there. It's surface level, but it's something that I've struggled with for years. However, I've been able...
Skin Deep: The Secret to Clear Skin? Keeping Your Routine Simple
Everyone wants to achieve clear skin the "quick" way. In today's market, we've been inundated with believing that a 7, 10, even 12-step skincare routine is necessary. Let's be real...
Ingredient Spotlight: Cape Chestnut Oil
We're starting a new segment here at Ode to Self that'll highlight the ingredients that we use in our beloved products and that helps you to better understand the "why"...
Diving Into Multi-Layered Self Care
Self Care is often touted as spending money and distracting yourself to solve your problems. But, in reality, it's so much more than that and we have to get to...
Digging Deep: How This Therapist Uses Mindfulness and Why It's a Powerful Tool
This week, we have a guest post from an amazing therapist that we've had the opportunity to speak with and meet via Zoom chat. Cryssa Andersen is a...
The Benefits of Using a Body Oil featuring Dusk Body + Hair Oil
We want to take a moment to introduce our soon-to-come family member, Dusk. Dusk is our body and hair oil that will be available for pre-order on July...
Our 30-Day Wellness Ritual Challenge Begins Today
We previously mentioned that we'd be beginning a wellness ritual routine challenge earlier when we first launched. It's the first of July and we're excited to challenge ourselves to be...
The 30-Day Wellness Ritual Challenge
2019 isn't the year for change...it's the year to be BETTER and go beyond for yourself. We're getting back on track with our 30-day wellness ritual challenge. Click for more...
Why Yoga is For Everyone and Creating a New Status Quo with Jessamyn Stanley
Jessamyn Stanley is breaking boundaries and creating a new wave, especially when it comes to getting women of color, specifically Black women, to grasp the concept of yoga and understanding...
Signs You or a Close One May be Suffering from Mental Illness
Mental Illness is something that is becoming a big topic all over the world nowadays. Thanks to shows like 13 Reasons Why, it's slowly becoming more of a conversation that's...
How to be A Badass While Maintaining Your Sanity with Chinae Alexander
We had the wonderful chance of speaking with lifestyle and fitness leader, Chinae Alexander. We gained insight as to how she got started in the fitness and wellness industry, to...