Love Made Real: My Journey to Beloved Birth
Guest author Leseliey Welch shares her personal journey as a mother, auntie, and public health leader that led her to co-found Birth Detroit and Birth Center Equity. She invites us...
We Write Our Own
Baby Yams founder Tatyana Ali shares the story behind the launch of the new Baby Yams website and limited edition quilt collection. Discover heirloom baby quilts inspired by care, culture,...
Yam House Diaries
Minding My Black Business: Part Deux
This Black Business Month, founder Tatyana Ali reflects on how launching Baby Yams has been both a creative journey and a mission-driven movement. In this heartfelt blog post, she shares...
Join Baby Yams at the Black Moms Fair in Dallas, TX on July 26!
Baby Yams is hitting the road! We’re headed to Dallas this Saturday, July 26, for the Black Moms Fair — a powerful celebration of Black motherhood, entrepreneurship, and community. Come...
Investing in the Black Midwifery Workforce for Long-Term Sustainability and Impact
Before hospitals became the norm, midwives were the cornerstone of community-centered care—especially in Black, Indigenous, and immigrant communities. In this powerful guest post, Star August Ali traces the roots and...
The Teddy Bear I Didn't Ask For
In this powerful guest post, maternal health strategist Trashaun Powell shares the heartbreaking story of leaving the hospital with a teddy bear instead of her newborn—and how that moment sparked...
Baby Yams Is Just Getting Started, but Already Making Moves
In this heartfelt reflection, Tatyana Ali opens up about her journey from actress to founder of Baby Yams, a purpose-driven baby brand rooted in advocacy, artistry, and care. Discover how...