BIPOC Meaning
BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
This term usually tries to focus on the kind of experience, challenges, and or role that such groups bring to society which in effect reinforces the need for social justice, equality, and inclusion. It specifically recognizes the struggles of Black and Indigenous people but still includes all other people of color in the larger conversation about racial justice and equality.
In the recent episode of the ‘The Intense Podcast’ that is hosted by Aamna Hassan, Moni broke down and discussed some of the tough and challenging phases in her life, and how as a
Growing Up and Finding Her Path
On the podcast, Moni said: “I was brought up in Nigeria, but I was actually born in the UK, and I later relocated to the USA when I was 17 years old.” She currently resides in Washington, D. C. Though due to recent developments she has relocated to Chicago. However, her professional progression was not in the world of content creation, but in government healthcare.
To fixate on Moni as just the fragrance influencer, let me also specify that she is much more than that. In terms of their occupation she is currently employed as a government relations professional or a lobbyist as they are often called but her area of lobby is a noble one focusing on improving children’s health.
Specifically, in that capacity, she implements policies that enhance the quality of lives of children especially the provision of quality health care facilities.
“I'm proud of the work I do. I focus on issues that affect children’s health, but they often overlap with issues adults face too," Moni said. She works on improving healthcare access, ensuring that children receive the medications and care they need to grow up healthy and happy.
Her desire to make a change in the health care system, particularly for needy children is what defines her career. But as hectic as Moni’s work may be, she also discovered another passion that would make her happy—making perfume and lifestyle content.
Balancing Passion with Purpose
I think beauty is about being authentic and confident. I wear everything to complement what is inside me," said Moni. Whether she's selecting a scent to up her boss game or one to help her unwind, Moni keeps it all real.
Having such an intense job, Moni can maintain the work-life balance by creating content about something she loves — fragrances. Moni has social accounts particularly TikTok where she calls herself Moni_Talks_style and where she shows her love for aromas. Whether it’s perfume, the smell of her house, or even the smell of her car, Moni knows that the scent influences mood and environment. Moni said: “Everything I put on is meant to further the spirit that I am inside.” To her, fragrance is not just a set of aromas that create a nice smell. For her, it’s a way to show confidence, to feel more powerful, and give herself a little bit of glamour in the day. Depending on whether she has to attend a business meeting or simply stay at home she selects fragrances that make her to be the best of herself.
Authenticity in Beauty and Life
Beauty, to Moni, includes authenticity. She believes that beauty is not about masking one's true self but enhancing the best parts of oneself. This philosophy extends beyond the fragrance into how she lives her life.
Conclusion: Breaking Glass Ceilings with Confidence
Moni's story is such a motivational reminder of how, whatever one's profession—be it in healthcare, content creation, or another sector—barrier-breaking as a BIPOC woman requires both confidence and authenticity. Not many can manage their full-time job under high pressure and have passion for something else on the side, but this goes on to prove that more than one passion can be pursued.Moni is a role model for many women across the globe due to her advocacy for children's healthcare and the engaging content she puts up on social media. This makes her a role model, especially for BIPOC women who are working really hard to break through glass ceilings in their own lives.
If you want to hear from Moni directly, you can check out her episode on The Intense Podcast here.