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Aley Arion is a writer, content creators, and digital storyteller from the South. 

she first stepped into her storytelling journey at the start of 2012 as an outlet to escape her mundane college coursework. her self-titled blog, yagirlaley.com, serves as a digital diary sharing insightful commentary and advice through the lens of the Black-millennial experience. 

her relatable and transparent approach in the realms of wellness, sustainable fashion/beauty, and lifestyle has earned her the title of your “neighborhood hope-dealer,” frequent gem-dropper, and of course, ya girl! 

in her “free”-lance time, she writes for xoNecole, interviewing Black woman founders, entrepreneurs, and bosses! you can find her on Instagram for daily musings that spark inspiration and speak to the mindset and wellness of creatives. her mission is to uplift, encourage, and inspire others through transparent & radically honest storytelling. 

this is for us.