Abiola Abrams: Biography and Life Work
Abiola Abrams was a notable Author. The story of Abiola Abrams began on July 29, 1976 .
Abiola Abrams (born July 29, 1976) is an American author, podcaster, motivational speaker and spiritual life coach. Abrams has penned three books, including African Goddess Initiation: Sacred Rituals for Self-Love, Prosperity, and Joy , her first book from self-help publisher Hay House , published on July 20, 2021. Her second book, The Sacred Bombshell Handbook of Self-Love , won an African American Literary Award for Best Self Help. Black Enterprise included her inspirational podcast in "20 Must-Listen to Black Women Podcasts for 2019" and in 2020, her podcast was chosen by Success.com as one of "16 Motivational Podcasts by Black Hosts You Need to Listen To." Essence Magazine included Abrams' annual Goddess Retreat in their roundup of "Black Girl-Approved and Operated Wellness Escapes." Abrams' website, Womanifesting.com, discusses spirituality, personal growth, and entrepreneurship.
Legacy and Personal Influence
Academic foundations were established at Brearley School, Sarah Lawrence College, BFA, Vermont College of Fine Arts, MFA. Historically, their work is best remembered for books, blogging, podcasts.
Philosophical Views and Reflections
Her poem "Groceries" appears in the playwright/activist Eve Ensler 's 2007 anthology A Memory, A Monologue a Rant and A Prayer alongside work by such writers as Maya Angelou , Edward Albee , Alice Walker and Edwidge Danticat . Essays by Abrams are featured in the anthologies Behind the Bedroom Door (2008), edited by Paula Derrow, and Dirty Words: A Literary Encyclopedia of Sex (2008), edited by Ellen Sussman.
Abrams directed the documentaries Taboo: The Controversy of Black/White 'Race Mixing' in America (2005), Knives in My Throat: The Year I Survived While My Mind Tried to Kill Me (2005); and short films Stranded (2004), Ophelia's Opera (2001).
