I am Sianah Nalika DeShield. I am a lifestyle author, passionate DIYer, wellness enthusiast, and proud mama of two beautiful boys. I am also a woman who wears many hats and wears them well. From bestselling author to creative entrepreneur, from homemade-product queen to truth-telling storyteller, I bring all of me to everything I do.

Most people first meet me through my books. I am the bestselling author of Who Is Ma Kemah?, the emotional and thought-provoking Thou Shalt trilogy (Thou Shalt Love, Thou Shalt Trust, and Thou Shalt Forgive), and the spicy, drama-filled McSexy. My writing blends raw honesty, humor, culture, and real-life moments that make you laugh, reflect, and sometimes shout, “Whew, that’s me.” But long before the novels, the digital following, or the book sales, there was the girl in her kitchen melting oils and mixing herbs, making her hair and body products from scratch.

I have been DIYing my way through life for over 10 years. Before “clean beauty” became a hashtag and before anyone thought coconut oil was cool, I was whipping up my own shea butter mixes, herbal oils, and natural remedies for my skin, hair, and home. What started as a necessity turned into a lifestyle, and that lifestyle blossomed into a wellness brand four years ago, rooted in simplicity, self-care, and Liberian wisdom.

This blog is where all of it comes together. The stories I write, the products I make, the lessons I have learned, and the truths I continue to share are a reflection of my whole self. The Liberian woman, the author, the mama, the wife, the creative, the self-taught formulator, and the champion of empowered living.

Here you’ll find heartfelt blog posts, book and creative writing insights, DIY recipes, feminine hygiene routines based on Liberian cultural wisdom that have stood the test of time, personal growth tips, and honest conversations about motherhood, womanhood, healing, and legacy. I created this space to show that you don’t have to choose between being artistic and practical, bold and nurturing, glamorous and grounded. You can be all of it.

So whether you’re here for the books, the body butter recipes, the storytelling, or the self-improvement gems, welcome. This is Empowered and Real-Life Lifestyle, a space built with love, creativity, and a deep desire to help women own their voice, embrace their truth, and live well from the inside out. I am so glad you’re here.