New Year. Same me. ✌🏾 If we haven’t met yet, I’m Nailah Blades Wylie! I’m a Life & Leadership Coach who helps women tap into their power and build lives that are whole, good, and full of possibility. My work centers on my belief that when we stand in the truth of our authentic selves, […]

This quote changed everything for me. I was working a corporate job that left me feeling unfilled when I made the scary decision to climb that damn mountain.⁣ Everyone’s “mountain” is different, but each of us deserves the chance to climb our mountains. ⁣

When you sit down and think about where you are on the JOY meter are you hitting right there at a 10, or are you running on empty and coming in close to 0? I’ve been talking to women who have it all together on paper. Amazing career, beautiful family, highly educated— in short, you’ve […]

Being part of a strong community has been shown to have tremendous positive effects on our mental health and emotional wellbeing. Community involvement provides a sense of belonging and social connectedness. People who have a supportive community have been shown to have a healthier mindset, improved self-worth, and greater enjoyment in life. Plus having a […]

​The holidays can be a magical time of year BUT they can also be super stressful. Whether you’re meeting up with family or hanging with friends or having a quieter time at home, the end of the year can bring up all kinds of stressors and overwhelm. All of our emotions are a cycle — […]

It can be really tough to remember to put ourselves first. But when we give, give, give without replenishing ourselves, it’s like we’re tackling a mountain on an empty stomach. We need to be fully resourced to face the world. Practicing restorative selfcare is one of the ways we can ensure that we’re fueled up […]

We’ve been hearing a lot about wellness lately — it’s having a moment — but what does wellness actually mean for real people? For me, wellness means whatever makes us feel whole, full, and good. And this is exactly why the outdoors is the perfect vehicle for wellness. Getting out into the wild allows us […]

A lot of times, the things that we are calling hobbies are more productive, so it’s like “Oh, my hobby is to go running!” but it’s like, well you go running because that also is checking the box if you need to exercise so you can say it’s productive. Women have notoriously have a really […]

What is it that brings you relief? You know, that’s kind of a clue to your passion or things with joy. Share it with me in the comments below!

Want to experience an iconic National Park with other amazing, adventurous women of color? Zion National Park is awe-inspiring with its red-rock desert features, high-altitude forests, and the iconic Virgin River. This is a bucket bucket-list destination for many outdoor enthusiasts, and on this 4-day adventure you’ll get to experience all aspects of the stunning […]