Aley Arion is a true multi-hyphenate and multi-passionate creative, who calls herself a 'creative hope-dealer.' From her roots as an OG blogger to becoming a lifestyle and wellness writer, Aley shares stories that inspire through fashion, advice, and everyday life.
Her work has been featured on platforms like xoNecole, Essence, and her Substack community, Creative Girl Check-In. As the founder of Black Girl Playground, Aley has created a social wellness collective that brings joy and play into the digital world, reconnecting us all with our inner child. I can’t wait to dive into her journey today!
Moments:
1:26 Meet Aley
4:06 Black Girl Playground
6:55 Defining “play” and wellness
10:08 Challenges in community building
14:24 Work/life “balance”
17:51 Creative writing and burnout
21:07 Building a personal brand
24:58 Authenticity and social media
29:35 Creative blocks and finding inspiration
32:15 Brand building and launching Black Girl Playground
37:32 How to get involved and the future of BGP
43:47 Advice for aspiring content creators, founders, etc.
46:02 Some of Aley’s favorite things
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