Hidden Gems: Meet Angelica Chapman of Love Life And Angelica

Today we’d like to introduce you to Angelica Chapman.

Hi Angelica, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I was always creative as a kid, wondering how something could be done better, and coming up with creative solutions to everyday problems.

Entrepreneurial spirit now refers to these qualities.

I went through my professional career for 21 years contributing to a great deal of success while keeping my desire for entrepreneurship.

I started my own business in 2019, and since then I have raised public awareness of High Blood Pressure and the impact it has on our community.

I got the idea for my business after I developed a distinctive rash that resembled a bull’s-eye symbol after going to a North Carolina beach with my family. I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with Lyme Disease.

The twist of this story is that the medical professionals were more concerned about my multiple blood pressure readings that day. This wasn’t the first time my blood pressure raised concerns. In my 20s, I nearly died from high blood pressure.

Could you believe I spent three days in the ICU in my 20s… all because of high blood pressure? Here are some interesting facts. People generally experience High Blood Pressure after age 45. That‘s the average, but according to WebMD, Black people are more likely to develop it younger than other groups.

To put that into perspective, both of those events horrified me. Also, 472,000 people die yearly from high blood pressure, yet most people remain unaware of it. This made me become interested in raising awareness because being unaware is dangerous. I thought people should be aware.

Ultimately, my goal is to improve the health of 472,000 people in my community who are at risk of high blood pressure and to decrease deaths due to heart disease. Steps should be taken to combat this problem that is affecting our entire community.

It gives me great joy that I am able to fight against a problem that is plaguing our community.

I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
The biggest obstacle… Well, I would say food and facing the fact that I have high blood pressure. You see so many people on Instagram working out and eating healthy meals. All these good changes in life seem so easy to look at but, it’s hard to keep up.

Lifestyle changes transform your body to be nicer, your health to be better, and your mind to be sharper. But of course, that’s not just a snap of the finger. It takes discipline, patience, and time.

There is a price to pay to reap the benefits. And if you want the best for your body, you have to sacrifice certain foods. Especially when you’re a diabetic or at risk of high blood pressure. You have to be extra careful with what you put in your body.

The challenge of juggling a lifestyle change and building my business simultaneously meant I had to examine myself many times in order to confront negative thoughts that appeared at the most unfavorable times. I was able to overcome major obstacles on my way to where I am today by using a combination of focus, commitment, and sheer will.

Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Love Life And Angelica?
Our brand, Love Life And Angelica do more than share nutrition facts. It educates, informs, and empowers people about High Blood Pressure as well as time-saving ways to stay healthy. Through collaboration efforts, we engage a community of people from all over the world to share experiences, showcase other small businesses through collaborative activities, and provide ideas for healthy ways to spend time with family and friends.

The brand Love Life And Angelica has developed a wellness shop dedicated to a healthy lifestyle to creating a better future. The collection curated by the brand offers products for men and women to take better care of themselves.

What are your plans for the future?
Continuing to build my business and collaborating with other small businesses is very important to me. I look forward to experiencing and enjoying the creative journey.

Contact Info:

• Email: lovelifeandangelica@gmail.com
• Website: angelicawellnessshop.com
• Instagram: instagram.com/lovelifeandangelica/
• Facebook: facebook.com/lovelifeandangelica/
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCsMmCS52xpPolfhayXIIy-g
• Other: https://mailchi.mp/bf7b244263db/love-life-and