For years, I was able to make a living as an actress but to tell the truth, I never used to like taking pictures. I always felt awkward because I never felt attractive enough. It’s crazy to think that I spent years being insecure but it’s also very REAL and very COMMON. At 46, I …
Let me start by saying… I LOVE THIS PICTURE! I am standing behind a woman I have know almost my entire life. Through think and thin, through some of the biggest “mistakes” of my life, this woman has always insisted on seeing the best in me. She has always urged me to be forgiving of …
Do not fear the years to come. Life just gets more fabulous , if you let it. Women are beautiful, complicated beings. Not that men are not but I can only speak from my current human experience. It’s been a long road, getting comfortable enough to be… myself. There are a lot of theories about …
In a previous post, I joked about having received a Klout perk for some anti-aging cream. For what it’s worth, I have no problem aging because I am feeling quite good about myself but I HAVE encountered some resistance from lovers and haters alike. Aging is not a criminal activity. I am not laying down, …
p I am now 50% grey… I posted this photo on Facebook and once again was humbled by the love. Thank you for so many amazing compliments. I have not dyed my hair in almost a year. I’ve saved a ton of money and most of all, became more confident just being me. While, I’ve liked …
Whether some choose to believe it or not, I acknowledge that I am a work in progress. At 42, I am STILL learning to be confident in just “being.” Initially, I thought this picture was too provocative. My beautiful friend Nina urged me to post it. So, I tentatively posted it on a social network …
The other day I posted a picture on Facebook and the result was a lively dialogue that I wanted to share here as well. The results from me commenting about being plus sized, were wild. GOOD dialogue to have though. I am plus sized and over 40. I’m a soccer mom with 3 kids. I …
I know people who flip out at the mention of age. Turning 40 may be a milestone for some but it doesn’t have to suck! In the video featured below, I address what it’s like to be grouped into a certain category based on my age alone. Actually, aging should be a great life experience. …
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In a previous post, I discussed the scientific process of sight having very little to do with what we “see.” A couple of things came to mind this week, that inspired me to reflect a bit more on the subject. #1. Driving around LA, I noticed banners promoting an installation at the Annenberg. BEAUTY CULTURE provides …
Image via Wikipedia In a previous post I found 5 recipes for fabulous skin. Once again, I head to the kitchen for some skin nourishing treatments… YUM! 8 Do-It-Yourself Home Facials Discover simple beauty recipes that’ll help you put your best face forward Brighten: Cut a slice of ripe papaya and remove the seeds and …
ABOUT ANGEL AVILES
Angel Aviles is a former actress who is currently a Latinx influencer, a transformational life coach, and a motivational speaker. She facilitates dynamic workshops across the United States, where she helps people learn to connect to their inner creativity and use their anxiety as a wellness barometer.
When she is not at work, she is a mom, a traveler, a volunteer, a tech evangelist, a food justice advocate, a mentor, a soulmate, a seeker, and most of all, genuinely human.