Sleepcare Stories — beauty

International Day of Older Persons is more than a day to Nollapelli's CEO, Allison, it is a way of life. On top of being a round-the-clock business owner, devoted mother and mentor, Allison is also her father’s full-time caregiver. ”As his daily needs increase, I'm reminded that caregiving is one of the most difficult, yet most underappreciated jobs. Caregiving for my dad is not easy, but it is teaching me to slow down and to have more patience.”

Ricardo Iamuuri Robinson is an eternal student of sound. We discuss sound as a healer and a pollutant, and the unknown impact of frequencies coming from all of our electronic devices. His work as a conceptual sound artist is called “sonarcheology."

We are shaking things up a bit with this month's Beyond the Sheets. Jennifer Norman, Founder of The Human Beauty Movement and Humanist Beauty, is too great of a force in wellness not to be seen and heard. With 20+ years of leadership and marketing experience in the beauty and wellness industry including stints with The Honest Co. and Derma-E, Jennifer believes it is time for a profound change in beauty and wellness. 

Robbin Turner founded Violet Botanical Skincare in 2016 on the principles of honor, tradition, love, and simple ingredients that put Mother Earth first. Prior to the launch of her company, Robbin drew inspiration from her grandmother’s homemade remedies. She leaned on her master’s in education, immersing herself in African herbalism, ancient Egyptian aromatherapy, Southern folk herbalism, and modern-day herbalism. Her knowledge is awe-inspiring.