Sleepcare Stories — self care

Last week, we announced our Help Close the Sleep Gap initiative. Each Month, Nollapelli will give a sheet set to a BIPOC activist or advocate for sleep and self care. Rest is crucial to the longevity of resistance, and the majority of people leading the revolution against social injustice, that is people in the BIPOC community, are not receiving enough of it.

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. 

In the months since the death of George Floyd, Nollapelli has been listening, learning, amplifying, and searching for meaningful ways we can support the BIPOC community. We have dedicated ourselves to closing the sleep gap and providing all people with a good night's rest.

Have you thought about why you engage in the wellness activities that you do? Does the fear of aging make you buy creams or innovative bed linens? Does the risk of skin cancer make you apply sunscreen? Do swollen morning eyes or vulnerability to sickness make you go to bed on time? These questions and more flooded my mind after talking to Nicolas Ronco, a captivating advocate for sleep.