Care Changes Everything.

The way we live, love, and show up shapes everything.

Hi, I'm Carmen

At 18, I learned one truth that changed my life: environment shapes who we become. That lightbulb never went out — it’s the root of how I parent, create, and build experiences and brands out of care. If you’re curious about the story behind it all, you’ll find it here.

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Curls

Simple, healing routines for tight + mixed-race curls.

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Joy

Celebrate presence and play through lifestyle offerings.

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Wellness

Anchors for spirit, mind, and body — faith, journaling, tea.

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Parenting

Becoming who you needed, for the ones who need you now.

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notes on care

Grief and Joy Can Live Together

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You’re Not Responsible for Other People’s Feelings

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Forgiveness Is Not Forgetting

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You Were Never Meant to Carry That Weight

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It’s Good to Be Nice, But It’s Great to Be Kind

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Beauty Is Not Pain

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You’re My Everything, But Not My All

You’re My Everything, But Not My All

Carmen Conway

I’m teaching my children that caring for others doesn’t mean neglecting yourself. 

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Blueberry Lime Mocktail

Blueberry Lime Mocktail

Carmen Conway

This blueberry lime mocktail recipe is a simple, alcohol-free drink made with fresh blueberries, honey, lime juice, and seltzer water. 

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Some things aren’t sinful. They’re just sensory

Some things aren’t sinful. They’re just sensory

Carmen Conway

Some things aren’t sinful. They’re just sensory. And when we learn the difference, everything about discernment changes.

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How Do We Move Forward When the World Feels Heavy?

How Do We Move Forward When the World Feels Heavy?

Carmen Conway

Hardship touches us all, from personal struggles to global disasters, reminding us of our shared humanity. In these moments, intentional living off...

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The Evolution of Black Hair: A Deeper Look Into Why Hair Care Feels So Complex

The Evolution of Black Hair: A Deeper Look Into Why Hair Care Feels So Complex

Carmen Conway

A powerful look at the history of Black hair and why caring for it feels so complex today. Explore cultural roots, bias, and the path to healthy, j...

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Stop Mistaking Understanding for Truth

Stop Mistaking Understanding for Truth

Carmen Conway

I want to share something that’s helped me grow: we have to stop mistaking our understanding for truth.

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What If Someone Had Slowed Down for You?

What If Someone Had Slowed Down for You?

Carmen Conway

For every caregiver who’s trying to do it differently, and every inner child who still wishes someone had slowed down long enough to notice.

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Our Family’s Favorite Breakfast Biscuits

Our Family’s Favorite Breakfast Biscuits

Carmen Conway

These breakfast biscuits are easy to make. 

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Homemade Bagels

Homemade Bagels

Carmen Conway

Soft, chewy, golden homemade bagels that taste even better the next day (if they last that long).

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Breakfast Triggers Childhood Shame

Breakfast Triggers Childhood Shame

Carmen Conway

A simple breakfast moment with my daughter unearthed childhood food shame I didn’t know I still carried.

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Convinced vs. Convicted

Convinced vs. Convicted

Carmen Conway

Many believe in God, but few let that belief transform how they live. There’s a difference between being convinced and being convicted. One changes...

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Why I Kept the Name Sani Auri: A Story of Grief, Legacy & Love

Why I Kept the Name Sani Auri: A Story of Grief, Legacy & Love

Carmen Conway

Why I chose to keep the name Sani Auri after my daughter’s passing—and how it’s blossoming into a space for care, curls, and intentional living.

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You’re My Everything, But Not My All

You’re My Everything, But Not My All

Carmen Conway

I’m teaching my children that caring for others doesn’t mean neglecting yourself. 

Read

Blueberry Lime Mocktail

Blueberry Lime Mocktail

Carmen Conway

This blueberry lime mocktail recipe is a simple, alcohol-free drink made with fresh blueberries, honey, lime juice, and seltzer water. 

Read

Some things aren’t sinful. They’re just sensory

Some things aren’t sinful. They’re just sensory

Carmen Conway

Some things aren’t sinful. They’re just sensory. And when we learn the difference, everything about discernment changes.

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Love Notes...

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I love your family dynamic

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I NEVER thought I'd use curly hair and easy in the same sentence.

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Carmen, you are my hero!

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Beautiful inside and out

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I love your family dynamic

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I NEVER thought I'd use curly hair and easy in the same sentence.

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Carmen, you are my hero!

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Beautiful inside and out

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I love your family dynamic

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I NEVER thought I'd use curly hair and easy in the same sentence.

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Carmen, you are my hero!

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Beautiful inside and out

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I love your family dynamic

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I NEVER thought I'd use curly hair and easy in the same sentence.

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Carmen, you are my hero!

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Beautiful inside and out

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I love your family dynamic

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I NEVER thought I'd use curly hair and easy in the same sentence.

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Carmen, you are my hero!

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Beautiful inside and out

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I love your family dynamic

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I NEVER thought I'd use curly hair and easy in the same sentence.

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Carmen, you are my hero!

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Beautiful inside and out

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So healing to my inner child

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I'm learning so much from your videos as a grandparent.

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We have mastered her curls. THANK YOU!

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I effin love you! I love your posts so much! You inspire me to be a better person...mother of the year!

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Gosh I wish I had your guidance years ago but I'm so happy I have it now.

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So healing to my inner child

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I'm learning so much from your videos as a grandparent.

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We have mastered her curls. THANK YOU!

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I effin love you! I love your posts so much! You inspire me to be a better person...mother of the year!

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Gosh I wish I had your guidance years ago but I'm so happy I have it now.

5

So healing to my inner child

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I'm learning so much from your videos as a grandparent.

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We have mastered her curls. THANK YOU!

5

I effin love you! I love your posts so much! You inspire me to be a better person...mother of the year!

5

Gosh I wish I had your guidance years ago but I'm so happy I have it now.

5

So healing to my inner child

5

I'm learning so much from your videos as a grandparent.

5

We have mastered her curls. THANK YOU!

5

I effin love you! I love your posts so much! You inspire me to be a better person...mother of the year!

5

Gosh I wish I had your guidance years ago but I'm so happy I have it now.

5

So healing to my inner child

5

I'm learning so much from your videos as a grandparent.

5

We have mastered her curls. THANK YOU!

5

I effin love you! I love your posts so much! You inspire me to be a better person...mother of the year!

5

Gosh I wish I had your guidance years ago but I'm so happy I have it now.

5

So healing to my inner child

5

I'm learning so much from your videos as a grandparent.

5

We have mastered her curls. THANK YOU!

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I effin love you! I love your posts so much! You inspire me to be a better person...mother of the year!

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Gosh I wish I had your guidance years ago but I'm so happy I have it now.