Contributors

MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTIONS

Ysabelle “Ysa” Abraham

is passionate about empowerment, motivation and encouragement. She is a motivational speaker, life coach and a mental health advocate, with her non-profit The Mental Health Hub. She loves to work with youth especially to equip them with the tools they need to succeed in life. She was born and raised in London,

England and now lives in Houston, Texas. Ysa has enjoyed working on the Afrovibes TV and Radio magazines and hopes that the readers are entertained by the rich content! She is also Chief Operating Officer for Afrovibes Entertainment.

Cara “Soleil Soleil X” White

is a recording artist who specializes in creating musical art for listeners to expand their mindsets and implement more love in every moment. As the Creative Director, Soleil delights in visual design, creative marketing, project management and process improvement techniques. It is her mission to partner with community business owners and help cultivate lasting equality, diversity, and inclusion in order to experience constant growth. As the creator and host of The Fashion Corner on Afrovibes TV, it is Soleil's goal to inspire healthy living through the use of fashion, education, and many different art forms. Join us as we shine light on positive habits and lifestyle tips and tricks, and stay tuned in for uplifting music to help you along your journey!

Matthew Curran

is a graduate of University of Houston in 2017 with a Bachelor’s degree in media production. He has experience as a video editor, writer, videographer, and producer. He has created mostly documentaries and promotional video content for nonprofit organizations. He also has experience in creative writing having knowledge of screenplays. While he does nonfiction content, he has a major interest in pop culture, history, mythology, theology, philosophy, and other soft power-based topics. He also has a preference in writing such topics.

Jelilat Odubayo

is a professional writer and editor based in Houston, Texas. A graduate of Carleton College with a Bachelor’s in English and Creative Writing, Jelilat produces high-quality media and literary projects. She is a passionate mental health advocate, dancer, roller skater, and multimedia artist. It is her mission to reach people through language and believes in its power to inspire, move, and connect on common ground.

Sharon C. Jenkins

is the owner of The Master Communicator’s Writing Services (TMCWS). TMCWS provides writing, editing, publishing, marketing support and coaching services to small businesses, nonprofits and authors. TMCWS has provided services to clients nationwide for the last seven years, and is recognized for her fierce love for all things literary. Sharon is also a best-selling and award-winning author, a blogger. She is an Army veteran, has a postgraduate degree from Oral Roberts University, and is a proud grandmother of five adorable grandchildren.