Alicia Ferguson
Alicia Ferguson is a creative wellness entrepreneur based in Brooklyn, NY. In 2021 she was recognized as one of the Top 21 Black Beauty Executives & Innovators Changing the Beauty Industry by Instyle Magazine. As a leader in the beauty & wellness space, her mission is always radical self-compassion. Alicia is a certified yoga practitioner + MSC (Mindful Self Compassion) facilitator. She’s also the Co-founder of Bk yoga Club, the first body-positive yoga studio in the USA. She also Co-founded On Dekalb, a wellness-inspired coffee shop located in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. In addition, Alicia is passionate about creating spaces where Black folks feel seen and represented. In 2022 she self-published her first poetry zine, entitled “Letters from my ex.” She believes in the power of centering the collective and individual Black narrative in her story telling. Alicia covers topics around fitness, mindfulness, relationships, body positivity and home design.
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