Health Coach Niara

Happy Friday, Family! I want to share my story into motherhood with those that have just started following me.
Pictured left was me at 39 weeks pregnant. Pictured right is me now 💛

After having the home birth of my dreams, I soon discovered I had a 4cm ab separation ( better known as Diastasis Recti) I was sad , but not surprised. 90% of women will experience some form of ab separation during their pregnancy or in postpartum. I was about a month postpartum, not yet cleared to workout, and felt really defeated.

Once I became cleared to exercise, I spent the next few months dedicated to healing my ab separation through educating myself , attaining a certification, hearing experiences from other moms, and utilizing what I learned on my own body.

I stand before you at 8 months postpartum , fully healed of my ab separation and “mommy pooch” free!

As a Certified Health Coach for over 7 years , it’s been an honor to help many people from different walks of life improve their health and wellness. But spending the last few months helping other moms achieve what I’ve done has been by far one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Most of us feel like we don’t have the time to heal. I want to show you that there IS time!

It’s VERY possible to feel confident , heal your ab separation, increase your confidence postpartum and find the time to complete specific exercises to see amazing results. It takes the right methods AND patience to allow your body to transform.

I’m looking for 3 moms to speak to this weekend , to chat about how I did this and how you can also make it happen for yourself !

If this doesn’t apply to you, at least tag a mom who may appreciate the testimony!

💛- comment “I’m in” underneath and let’s talk!

No cap! Thank you to everyone who’s supported me during and after my pregnancy. The numbers don’t lie. This reel , after 4 whole months is still trending ! I appreciate all the love and more importantly the fact that Yahoteh] and I can use this platform to share what a supportive partnership looks like and hopefully shine light on others to love their partners through EVERYTHING! I didn’t collaborate with Yahoteh] for this reel and I regret it everyday ! He should go viral too because honestly he’s made my pregnancy and postpartum journey so magical. Can y’all all do me a favor? Follow my fiancé as well. Our anniversary is tomorrow and the only gift I want is for everyone to see how blessed and grateful I am to have this man by my side.

It’s a Momiana! Lol it felt so good to play dress up for my first Mother’s Day! I don’t know if anyone else can relate, but all I’ve worn for the past few months are sweat pants and t-shirts! It’s especially easy for me to wear these things too because of my profession as a Health Coach. So for this day, I wanted to make sure I stepped out the house looking like I put some effort into my outfit! Lol - I love the woman I’m becoming and am so proud to be a mother. Many thanks to my fiancé for making this day so special for me. I love you forever.

Read until the end for the breakthrough that really humbled me 💛-
Just shy of a year ago, I found out and I were expecting our first child 💛. At this point in my life, I was knee deep in performing, and had just really started seeing major progress in entrepreneurship. But Life had a way of showing me that , even in the midst of all that “success” that greater gifts were also in store.
I remember writing in my journal, after a horrible breakup in my past, what kind of relationship I wanted, who I wanted it to be with and what kind of mother I wanted to be when the time came for me to step into that role. In partnership, I prayed that I could be with someone who would not only support my dreams, but show me what unconditional love feels like , while I was still learning to love myself whole-heartedly. 2021 by far was the best year of my life. Why? Because for once in my life, I no longer had to be worried about who I was spending the rest of my life with. Or who would chase these goals with me. I found out about my pregnancy, got engaged and had my son all within the same year! It feels good to “check that off” if I had to be honest. Now I can focus on my happiness and sharing that with my partner. My success first came into my relationship and now is pouring into other parts of my life. I always thought that career success just had to come first. I wouldn’t want it any other way. Having you, baby is top tier! I can’t wait to show our kids what we’ve been able to create together in this lifetime. Swipe left for the moments that changed me forever.

I’ve taken some time away to be with my family and to rebrand my businesses (More on that later) For now, enjoy my son 💛.
With spit up all over me often and constantly always having to be at his side, I know now not to complain so much because these days really do fly by! He’s growing so fast and I want to make sure I’m present for as many moments as I can be. He’s literally my little best friend 💛🥰🥰. Swipe left to see him make my ‘serious face.’ I love you, Taj!

Stretch Mark Update!
Trigger Warning : By no means am I suggesting that anyone have an issue with their body, their stretch marks , or scars. I’m sharing my journey and my quest to heal mine. Every mama and woman has a right to feel how they feel about their bodies 💛🙏🏾.
I’m proud to say that consistent collagen intake, exercising, hydration and RED LIGHT THERAPY have all helped me achieve where I am 3 months PP. I’d say overall, Red light Therapy has definitely helped with the darker skin pigmentation I’ve developed around my stomach as a result of the stretch marks.
I’ve always been open and honest about my journey as a new mom and my postpartum /pregnancy journey. To be real, I only gained about 20lbs during my pregnancy , which is considered extremely healthy if you ask any doctor. I exercised my entire pregnancy and oiled up with just about everything to prevent stretch marks and they still came. For anyone else , stretch marks may have not been a big deal, but for me at the time they were because my body IS my brand ; everywhere from fitness, dance , and just my body being a walking billboard. It messed with my confidence and self esteem when I was pregnant . 😞💛🙏🏾

Truth is, our bodies store different levels of collagen and elasticity, and unbeknownst to me, I could have been taking in more collagen during my pregnancy to help with the rapid growth of my son. This would have prepared my skin better to stretch and possibly reduce the amount of stretch marks I did develop.
My stretch marks have lightened drastically and RED LIGHT THERAPY made a huge difference. If you’d like me to share more of my experience with Red Light Therapy , drop a 🚨 in the comments below.

Mood: When the love needs no filter 💛💛😩🙏🏾. and I appreciate all the love from our first viral video together ! We are at 14.7 million views the last I checked! 🙏🏾- we’re so grateful it resonated with you! we’ve always been about spreading great vibes , and letting it be known that black love is very alive and well ! Having a healthy relationship, spending quality time, being faithful , remaining 10 toes down for your lover never went out of style! I love this man and we’ll continue to show up for one another and our growing family. Type a “💛” in the comments if you’re spreading some love to your loved ones on this fine Wednesday! 🥰

Your favorite IG mama stepped out this weekend and had a blast! I celebrated my sister solar return and it was amazing! She’s also an amazing mother, dancer, actress, teacher and all around badass Queen! This year, I’m making it a priority to link with more mamas and women in general who are about connecting, networking and building each other up! There’s enough of the opposite going on in the world! Happy Monday, trine! Let’s get it!
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Happy Women’s Month! And while I could’ve posted any badass picture on the planet, I chose this one because it’s unfiltered , uncensored and my truth! I work from home but I’m ALWAYS on go! There’s a tripod in front of me and a burp cloth on the floor, along with other miscellaneous things in the background. As a mom and entrepreneur I wear multiple hats and I plan to honor every single one of them from now on! No longer will I hide behind filters to hide my insecurities. This is the real me. Help me celebrate women’s month by tagging a mom or superwoman in your life who you know is crushing it on the daily! I see you and I’m inspired by your story! Let’s make this the best month yet!

After almost a 2-year hiatus from teaching, the moment is finally HERE! I’ll be teaching this Wednesday at 6:35pm at ! If you’re in NY I’d love to see you! Open to all levels!

I’m so proud to be your mama, Taj!
You’ll be 2 months in 2 days which makes me being a mama for the same amount of time. I’m being patient as I navigate these new terrains and also accepting what the new norm for me is now as well. How are my new mamas out there doing? Any tips on sleep training? I’m taking them all into consideration.

12k! I’m so grateful y’all are here! The impact our video has had on this platform speaks volumes, and and appreciate all the love , and want to continue the conversation!
To be honest, I can’t think of a time this man hasn’t been there for me, so when I became pregnant , he already implemented what he’d been doing all along. 💛
We’re going live tonight at 9pm EST and we’re going to steer the conversation around men /partners and how they can show up for women during one of the most magical moments of their life! Type a 💛💛 in the comments if you plan to tune in!
We can’t wait to get to know you too!

Happy 1 month and some change (born 12/21/21) to my little nugget! I love you so much! Swipe to see some moments! It’s so true, as a mom you never feel like you’re taking enough pictures! But I hope God gives me the awareness to be as present and as ‘in the moment’ I can possibly be. He’s growing up so fast! Tajeri you are loved beyond measure and already have the personality we all love so much.
Today and everyday we celebrate you!
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Today! At 1pm EST! Turn your notifications on! Tag someone and share !

On 12/21/21 , my Sun, my everything was born! Everyone meet Tajeri Amir Rah Kokayi! Baby Taj! It translates to “He who is rich in love and light!” He came to me in a time where I needed to be reminded of humanity and a reminder that there is a higher power greater than all understanding.
My only wish this season was to give birth to a healthy son and that my home birth be the most successful and transformative experience. I received just that! Welcome to the world my love! Mommy and Daddy love you so much! Thank you for allowing me@to be your Mother!

Enjoying my last few days with my bump! Strong is SEXY no matter what stage in life you find yourself in! Staying active throughout my pregnancy has made me feel so confident in what’s to come. One more week (give it take ) to go! Let’s do this!
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I’m so excited and happy that I get to meet my son in a week and a half, (or less)! 🤞🏾🤞🏾🙌🏾- I can’t wait for him to see how much love is flowing throughout his family and the community that surrounds us. Thank you to everyone who’s sent love our way during such a transformational time in our lives.
Registry link is in the bio if you still wish to shower our family this holiday season!
P.S. -should I document my water birth and share a lil clip with my IG family? Let me know what you think in the comments below!

2 more weeks to go! It’s a celebration!
For those wondering, yes I’m still working but now officially and only from home ! 🥳🥳 - I’m learning to lean into the relaxation my body is calling for , since I only have 2 more weeks of baking for my baby boy!
If anyone still wishes to contribute to our registry, the link is in the bio! Thank you to everyone who has shown so much love to me and my family thus far!

In my opinion, there’s truly nothing like being with your best friend. Building our legacy as lovers and partners in business is a vibe that we don’t take for granted. This picture is a whole throwback, but the love we have for each other still runs deep just as it did then! 🥰💛
As we embark on this new adventure as parents together, there’s no other partner I’d want beside me. I can’t wait to see what our son will be like!
Who else believes couples can build empires together ? We are here for it , okay?!

New MERCH ALERT - swipe left to see the back! 🔥🔥🙌🏾!
As continues to grow, so does the impact , the mission and the brand! As I prepare for my maternity leave , it has given me time to rebrand and create new clothing this season that I believe both suits the brand, as well as compliments the tribe that has been supporting the mission thus far! I’m so proud of myself and everyone involved to make this happen! Available now for purchase in all sizes!

Happy 9 months to me!

Transparency moment :
Some of you have personally messaged me to tell me how amazing I’ve looked throughout my pregnancy, and while I appreciated it, I didn’t always believe it. My body has changed A LOT. This Niara comes 25 lbs heavier, with bigger breasts, scarred hips and a belly that just keeps growing. (Did I mention the stretch marks?) And while some women find their bumps to be beautiful immediately, I didn’t. It took me all this time just to see how beautiful I was then, and am now. Exercising almost daily, dancing and showing up for my clients is what’s kept postpartum depression at bay and boosted my dopamine in a natural way.
What I’ve learned so far as I approach the last few weeks of my pregnancy is that a women’s body is an amazing source of life. We are allowed to mourn what once was and still be grateful for the changes that happen mentally and physically when you’re pregnant. I am forever grateful that my body was beyond strong enough to carry me this far. I have all the confidence in the world that my body will be most beautiful postpartum and the journey forward will require patience, self love and assurance the whole way through. 🙏🏾 I’m always up for a greater version of myself 💛🙌🏾.
Happy 9 months to me!

Happy Wednesday! Felt so good to be in the presence of another Queen Boss Mom 👑 doing the damn thing and inspiring me to not look at being pregnant as a setback, but as a chance to continue to BUILD MY LEGACY! It’s my honor to be offering virtual prenatal workouts at . Stay tuned and stay informed with all the amazing ventures this woman is doing ! I’m so honored to know you and let’s keep killin’ it! 💛💛💛🤗. Thank you for having us 🤰🏾.

Friday mood! (He loves mocking my poses 🤣)
Just 2 business owners looking to expand our legacies, build a family, get to the bag , make an impact and look sexy while doing it! 😻😅😎 👅- my fiancé is creating an album exclusively for kids and it’s amazing seeing his process and how well he works with this age group! Be sure to check out all he is doing! He has my back and I have his always! Enjoy your weekend , family!
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Have you shopped at yet?! I can’t believe I was 6 months pregnant here when I did this shoot! But I can believe that the body is an amazing instrument and if you take care of it , it’ll reward you in the most amazing ways! Be sure to check out this amazing apparel and tell them I sent you! 💛💛💛😎
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Hydration and is EVERYTHING for me these last 8 months! Get into this new November collection including SLIPPERS! I love this outfit so much and I’m my 8th month at this point all that matters is COMFORT!
Get into this shiny belly too! We stay oiled up over here, okay?! 😂I’m thinking about going LIVE to talk about fitness, what I’ve been up to in my businesses and my journey through pregnancy thus far. When should I go live?! Today or tomorrow ?! ☺️

Yesterday was magical! Thank you to my entire tribe for showing our son so much love.

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To my amazing Fiancé and Baby Daddy:
Thank you for making me the happiest woman alive everyday. Your patience and grace as I transition into motherhood is top notch and I couldn’t have done half the things I’ve accomplished these past few months without you. I love you forever!

Standing in my strength and glory surrounded by so many loved ones was all I wanted for my baby shower and it happened ! Happy 8 months incubating to my beautiful son to be ! 😍😍😍!
Thank you everyone for your love and support. A special shout out to my sister in law .michelle, my sister and for organizing so much to make this happen. I love y’all !
Prepare for the flooded timeline. 🥰🔥
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Can you tell how excited we are about this weekend ?! Baby Shower time!!!!
I can’t express how grateful and blessed I feel to be surrounded by loving family and friends who are already sending so much love and gifts to my son!
8 months in and my belly button definitely feels like it’s about to burst ! 🤞🏾😩- baby is growing at a healthy rate and moving everyday which is most important to me. Thank you everyone for all the love , adornment and registry gifts thus far!

Happy Thursday!!! Have you had a chance to check out my latest interview on “Peace, Greens and Fitness” Podcast ?! It gets real, it gets raw and it’s only the beginning! So much thanks for having me on the show to talk all things health and wellness, dance , entrepreneurship and more! Click the link in her bio to start listening right now! I’ll be dropping a teaser video of the interview later today!

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by on her amazing and empowering podcast! Check out the link in her bio and get to know my journey and so much more!

Happy Friday from my family to yours! We can’t wait to meet our prince! Hurry up but don’t rush! 😂- be sure to visit the link in my bio for our registry!

I’m so grateful I unplugged. But I’ll be honest, I’m still unplugging everyday more and more. .it’s really the only way you can determine which thoughts are yours versus ones being imposed on you.
When I first went into business for myself, I heard a lot of backlash about how it wouldn’t work and how much harder it would be.
Almost 9 years later I can say that it all paid off. There’s truly nothing like having you’re own. Entrepreneurship is not EASY but neither is walking into spaces accepting mediocrity. I’ve always believed of a higher calling on my life and I had to run for that. It would’ve been much harder for me to do the complete opposite.
For anyone out there that’s starting their journey for the first time, don’t be afraid to unplug and silence ppl who may not believe in what you’re doing. Focus on your goals and hold yourself accountable because self-discipline will be your strong ear to silence any doubters. Happy Friday!

Backstory to how our paths aligned and why veganism played a huge role in it all.
Yahoteh and I were both teaching artists in a highly stressful school filled with middle -school students with very diverse personalities. About mid-way into the school year I committed myself to going vegan , slowing weening myself off the cravings I had grown accustomed to for all my life. Yahoteh was an ear that constantly cheered me on and a great friend! He would give me recipes and suggestions on what to make and replacements I could try out along my journey. Then I found out he’s been a life -long vegan! 😮 🤯 🤯- never had fried chicken or bacon his entire life. I told myself, there’s gotta be something special about this man. 🤗🤣💛- glad I was right this time.
4 years later here we are as entrepreneurs and engaged! 💍
Life became really metaphorical from that point on; as soon as I cleared my body of what it no longer needed, it allowed room for real love to walk into my life. Baby , I’m so thankful you inspired me even at first , as a friend to take care of my health in ways no one ever had. True love is when your partner schools you on the benefits of fruits and veggies and holds you accountable to eating more everyday. Lol I love you. -

I got that good milk! 🙌🏾 👅
Thought this was a very fitting post since I met with my doula this week and had an amazing discussion around breastfeeding and ways to prep to give my baby the best nutrients possible.
I’m looking forward to this near future experience and want to hear from all moms what you’re experience has been. If there are 2 things I’m radical about it’s advocating the best nutrients for me and my baby and being an ethical vegan.
Thank you for making this event by far the best festival year round! I love y’all down!
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I don’t remember the exact day I dedicated myself to going vegan, but I do still remember WHY I went vegan. Yup, I’m one of those ‘do it for the animals’ kinda woman.
Whether I was outside looking at stray dogs with no food to eat while grown adults kicked and threw rocks at these defenseless beings, or on a farm witnessing the slaughtering of a pig or goat in another country, it all hit me the same. It cut me deep. Maybe it was al the times I saw dehydrated horses in Manhattan streets with blinders on and pompous riders unaware of the weight that animal truly carried beyond it’s passenger. That is when I decided I could no longer partake in a world where my life mattered more than theirs.
I’m a proud vegan, but moreso a conscious one who does care about the environment more than I choose to speak about on an everyday basis. I’m sensitive about this s**t and although I think everyone has their rightful choice on what they decide to put into their mouths, I do offer up that people reconsider the value of a life over another. Besides, the crap that humans have been putting in meats lately is deplorable and is worth looking into.
I do it for the animals. I do it for me. I do this for my family.

Had such a wonderful time celebrating love and the Union of my dear friend and her husband Mike! Congrats and I wish the two of you love and happiness for all your days ahead!
It felt so good to get out and see so many people after this long hiatus away! I’m so grateful for this weekend.