Before we dive in, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for rocking with this column all year long — for reading, sharing, reflecting, and letting these little monthly edits become part of your rhythm. Creating Elevate & Illuminate has been one of my greatest joys, and knowing you return each month to journey with me means more than words can hold. As we close out 2025 together, I hope this final edit feels like a soft exhale, a gentle celebration, and a reminder that you are never walking your path alone.
Wellness
Self-care is a non-negotiable. From mental health and mindfulness to fitness and relaxation, we’ve got you covered.
Breathe In marked a new chapter for Beguile. They’re here to reshape Nigeria’s beauty landscape by placing community, wellness, and authentic connection at its core.
After 8 years of disrupted sleep since the birth of her eldest daughter, journalist Clémentine Sarlat finally regained peaceful nights thanks to four levers that she shares in episode 277 of her podcast “La Matrescence”
Dr Aisha Mustapha wants you to know that cervical cancer and HPV can be prevented.
It’s a month of soirées, soft lights, and celebrations. Between the glamour and the rush, remember to go steady.
HPV and cervical cancer myths are everywhere, and they’re putting women at risk, so it’s time to set the record straight.
From lifting your mood and sharpening your memory to easing pain and stress, here’s what truly happens in your brain when pleasure takes over.
A new study reveals that walking a specific number of steps each day could be a simple cure for persistent back pain.
Strong doesn’t have to mean sore. With the right yoga pose, you can tone your abs, improve alignment, and boost your energy — all while slowing down enough to breathe again.
From swimming to Tai Chi, these are the exercises everyone should be doing to improve overall well-being.
