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✍🏽 Maya Angelou: Writing Her Way to Greatness

PLUS: Announcing This Week’s Giveaway

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March 11, 2024

Welcome To The Most Read Women’s Empowerment Newsletter!

Today On the Menu:

👩‍🎓 Today In Women’s History: Celebrating Charlotte Friend

💪 Motivation: Maya Angelou: Writing Her Way to Greatness

🍎 The Health Corner: Ginger Miso Carrot Soup Recipe

PLUS: Announcing This Week’s Giveaway

Read Time: 3 Mins

On This Day In Women’s History:

March 11, 1921: Charlotte Friend was born.

Charlotte Friend, as a microbiologist in the 1950s at Sloan-Kettering Institute discovered a link between defective maturation and tumor growth in mice, discoveries that were critical in establishing the role of viruses in some cancers.

ANNOUNCING THIS WEEK’S GIVEAWAY

This week, we will be gifting a Travel Toiletry Bag to one of our dedicated newsletter readers. The lucky winner of this week’s prize will be announced and contacted on Friday.

Maya Angelou: Writing Her Way to Greatness

Maya Angelou, born Marguerite Ann Johnson on April 4, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri, faced adversity from a young age due to her parents' troubled relationship. Following a traumatic incident at seven when she was raped by her mother’s boyfriend. He was later jailed and then killed when released from jail. She remained mute for six years. Despite this, her passion for writing flourished, leading her to express herself through essays, poetry, and journaling.

During World War II, Maya attempted to join the Women's Army Corps but was rejected. Undeterred, she became the first African American woman to work as a streetcar conductor in San Francisco. After completing high school, Maya pursued various careers in singing, dancing, and acting, showcasing her talents across continents.

In her 40s, Maya gained recognition for her autobiography, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," which highlighted her early life experiences. Her literary success continued with acclaimed poetry collections and spoken albums, earning her Grammy awards. Maya also made significant contributions to the stage and screen, receiving accolades for her work.

Throughout her life, Maya received numerous honors for her contributions to literature and the arts. Her legacy lives on through commemorative stamps and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Maya Angelou's journey serves as a reminder of the power of determination and creativity in overcoming obstacles and leaving a lasting impact on society.

Until tomorrow,

Emma, Live Well Now Team

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People have to go through things in order to become the person that they are today and that’s that.”

- Sarah Hyland

GINGER MISO CARROT SOUP RECIPE

👍 Live Well Now Approved

You Will Need:

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

2 medium shallots, minced

2 tsp. freshly grated ginger

1 1/2 tsp. ground allspice

2 lb. carrots, peeled and sliced into ¼" thick rounds

4 c. vegetable broth or water

1/4 c. white miso paste

1 tbsp. lime juice

Toasted sesame oil, for garnish

2 green onions, thinly sliced

Black and white sesame seeds, for garnish

Directions:

1. In a large pot over medium heat, combine butter and olive oil. When butter has melted, add onion and shallots, and cook until soft, 6 minutes.

2. Add ginger and allspice and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Add carrots and water or vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook until carrots are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

3. Using a blender or immersion blender, blend soup until smooth. Place miso in a medium bowl and pour about ½ cup of hot soup over miso. Whisk until miso is fully incorporated, transfer back to the pot with the rest of the soup, and stir to combine. Taste for seasoning and add more salt if needed.

4. Stir in lime juice and divide soup into bowls. Top each bowl with a drizzle of sesame oil, some green onions, and a pinch of sesame seeds.

Cook Time: 45 mins | Servings: 6

Calories: 189 cals | 4g Protein | 17g Carbs | 10g Fat

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