<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Afrocentric Mental Health Disability Advocacy & SSI/SSDI Empowerment Hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Afrinubi Solutions is an Afrocentric mental health advocacy and digital resource hub dedicated to empowering Black and disabled communities. ]]></description><link>https://nubirah.wixsite.com/afrinubi/blog-advocacy-health-wellness-afrinubi-solutions</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:45:51 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://nubirah.wixsite.com/afrinubi/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Discovering a Hidden Gem: A New Black-Owned Nail Salon in Stone Mountain, Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[While driving through Stone Mountain, Georgia, I unexpectedly discovered Oh My My Beauty &#38; Nail Salon, a beautiful Black-owned business that immediately caught my attention. I stopped in to meet the owner, explore the salon, and learn more about her entrepreneurial journey. If you're looking for luxury nail services while supporting a local Black-owned business, this hidden gem is definitely worth a visit.]]></description><link>https://nubirah.wixsite.com/afrinubi/discovering-a-hidden-gem-a-new-black-owned-nail-salon-in-stone-mountain-georgia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8c845c5802447f29d451ae</guid><category><![CDATA[Black Owned Business Spotlight]]></category><category><![CDATA[Business & Entreprenuership]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:47:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5c6fd7_a230b5bad1844529bb66a0f7a4479a43~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nubirah Love</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[$99 Sew-Ins! Black-Owned Salon! Atlanta Ladies! No Appointment Needed!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for an affordable Black-owned hair salon in the Atlanta area? I recently visited The Pretty Salon Bar on Covington Highway and found an amazing deal—traditional sew-ins starting at just $99 with no appointment needed! If you're in Atlanta, Decatur, Stone Mountain, or the Metro Atlanta area, stop by, support this local Black-owned business, and help our community grow one customer at a time. ✂️]]></description><link>https://nubirah.wixsite.com/afrinubi/99-sew-ins-black-owned-salon-atlanta-ladies-no-appointment-needed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8c845c5802447f29d451c6</guid><category><![CDATA[Black Owned Business Spotlight]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:56:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5c6fd7_29c61a4fb10f4631828c8520bdb3f5a0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephanie McClain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Website Update: The Vision Behind My Platform - Nubirah]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this website update, I share my vision for Nubirah.com, discuss growing my email community, creating blogs and videos, and building a platform where supporters can connect with my journey as I continue developing my brand, content, and future business goals.

**Shorter Excerpt (Recommended for Wix):**

A personal update on the future of Nubirah.com, my plans for growing the platform, building a community, creating content, and sharing my journey beyond social media.]]></description><link>https://nubirah.wixsite.com/afrinubi/website-update-the-vision-behind-my-platform-nubirah</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8c845c5802447f29d451b1</guid><category><![CDATA[Nubirah Updates]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:51:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/683eca_1e8547277f72411190522ac0ccc94dbe~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nubirah Love</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[✨ Why I Created the Nubirah™ Marketplace &#38; Movement ✨]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn why Stephanie created the Nubirah™ Marketplace &#38; Movement, a community designed to empower Afrocentric Black Women entrepreneurs, creators, and visionaries through connection, creativity, personal growth, and business development]]></description><link>https://nubirah.wixsite.com/afrinubi/why-i-created-the-nubirah-marketplace-and-movement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8c845c5802447f29d451b0</guid><category><![CDATA[Nubirah Updates]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 13:59:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5c6fd7_c705be57aa3842ce9c4ada04cdd14384~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nubirah Love</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Black Disabled Woman’s Story of Mental Health Trauma and False Promises: Surviving Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephanie McClain is a Black disabled mental health advocate, entrepreneur, and founder of Afrinubi Solutions®, a digital platform promoting mental health awareness, disability empowerment, and entrepreneurship. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, she uses her lived experiences with chronic illness, trauma, and the mental health system to speak truth about survival, resilience, and social justice.]]></description><link>https://nubirah.wixsite.com/afrinubi/a-black-disabled-woman-s-story-of-mental-health-trauma-and-false-promises-surviving-atlanta</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69104992075d3e4a65e4fa19</guid><category><![CDATA[Breaking Mental Health Stigma]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2fc100_15db4f3b56614f30b84a75996968b489~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephanie McClain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[YOUNG on Social Security Disability w/ a Mental Illness – Takin’ Care of U, Educatin’ U &#38; Protectin’ Your Peace]]></title><description><![CDATA[This blog explores the challenges of being a young adult on Social Security Disability with a mental illness. Afrinubi shares her 14-year journey on SSDI, emphasizing the importance of learning new skills, staying emotionally grounded, protecting yourself from toxic people, and preparing for long-term financial independence. Readers will gain insights on personal growth, mental health strategies, and practical tips for thriving while on SSDI. Learn how to stay focused, safeguard your pe]]></description><link>https://nubirah.wixsite.com/afrinubi/young-on-social-security-disability-w-a-mental-illness-takin-care-of-u-educatin-u-protectin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6909eec3326f431704c09f53</guid><category><![CDATA[Mental Health & Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Healing Conversations]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:06:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2fc100_6953ac4440714ffab0cfeeed1aef0a52~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephanie McClain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life as a Low-Income Content Creator: My Truth About Backlash, Harassment, and Valuing Myself]]></title><description><![CDATA[Being a low-income content creator isn’t easy. From online harassment and stalking to mental health struggles and systemic barriers, speaking your truth comes with real risks. In this blog, I share my journey of learning to value my time, set boundaries, and demand respect—while continuing to create content that inspires others to advocate for themselves and take action.]]></description><link>https://nubirah.wixsite.com/afrinubi/life-as-a-low-income-content-creator-my-truth-about-backlash-harassment-and-valuing-myself</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6909c49d695c5f149e2a01ac</guid><category><![CDATA[Mental Health & Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health Advocacy]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:44:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2fc100_dd942a9dc4ed4cff8e9f9dd95371ea35~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephanie McClain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta: Sharing Food Assistance Resources in A Video by Afrinubi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Afrinubi from Vloggin’ Therapy highlights essential food assistance resources in Atlanta, Georgia, including local food banks, volunteer opportunities, and community programs. This guide is designed to help individuals and families access free groceries, housing support, and disability advocacy during challenging economic times. Viewers are encouraged to use tools like ChatGPT and partner organizations to find reliable food and community resources, promoting well-being and stronger neighborhoods]]></description><link>https://nubirah.wixsite.com/afrinubi/atlanta-sharing-food-assistance-resources-in-a-guide-by-afrinubi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69089f0591f4e1bef65357d1</guid><category><![CDATA[Food Insecurity]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:05:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2fc100_b54d7900c5a040e590dc68d433715bc8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephanie McClain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Section 811: Affordable Housing for People with Disabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn about Section 811, a federal program providing affordable, disability-friendly housing. Discover how it promotes independent living, access to supportive services, and housing stability, with insights from personal experience in Atlanta’s Section 811 communities.]]></description><link>https://nubirah.wixsite.com/afrinubi/understanding-section-811-affordable-housing-for-people-with-disabilities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69089357f82473eab6765647</guid><category><![CDATA[Affordable Housing]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:56:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2fc100_3254c839e44d417a9f9804f54aa6d04d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephanie McClain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Journey to Become a Re-Certified Peer Specialist (Again)]]></title><description><![CDATA[My journey as a Georgia Certified Peer Specialist began in 2015. Life intervened, my certification expired, and now I'm back to get recertified. Read about the process then vs. now, the importance of continuing education, and why I'm returning to the powerful field of peer support in GA.]]></description><link>https://nubirah.wixsite.com/afrinubi/my-journey-to-become-a-re-certified-peer-specialist-again</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6907580812b86a0f317ac7ae</guid><category><![CDATA[Mental Health & Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Breaking Mental Health Stigma]]></category><category><![CDATA[Disability Advocacy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Peer Support Services]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 13:24:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2fc100_94a0a7359ee34b2c94cb6728723d3101~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephanie McClain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental Hospital Torture at Peachford Hospital Atlanta - I Was Mistreated and Silenced — But Not Anymore]]></title><description><![CDATA[I went to Peachford Hospital seeking help, but what I experienced was shocking neglect, mistreatment, and abuse. From unsafe medication to stolen belongings and inhumane conditions, my stay left me traumatized. I’m sharing my story to expose the truth, raise awareness, and demand accountability for all patients.]]></description><link>https://nubirah.wixsite.com/afrinubi/mental-hospital-torture-at-peachford-hospital-atlanta-i-was-mistreated-and-silenced-but-not-anym</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69050330f950c2400bae1d18</guid><category><![CDATA[Breaking Mental Health Stigma]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health Advocacy]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2fc100_fa23b42534894da4aea741f22148fcda~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephanie McClain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover Support, Community, and Resources at Disability Link Atlanta – You’re Not Alone!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’m preparing to volunteer with Disability Link Atlanta, a nonprofit advocacy organization that offers free resources, training, and community support for people with disabilities. Learn how this organization empowers independence and inclusion across Georgia.]]></description><link>https://nubirah.wixsite.com/afrinubi/discover-support-community-and-resources-at-disability-link-atlanta-you-re-not-alone</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69051290035059c53ba57167</guid><category><![CDATA[Mental Health Advocacy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Disability Advocacy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Peer Support Services]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2fc100_fb31c53f36ff40f8a9539faa763a8974~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephanie McClain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afrinubi Solutions®: Building Toward International Expansion in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Afrinubi Solutions® is still in its early stages, but our mission is clear: to build a movement of advocacy, empowerment, and entrepreneurship across the African diaspora. While we may be stretching every dollar today, we’re also laying the foundation for tomorrow—developing tools, planners, and coaching systems that will help disabled entrepreneurs and marginalized voices turn their passions into thriving businesses. By 2026, we envision stepping boldly onto the international stage, creating gl]]></description><link>https://nubirah.wixsite.com/afrinubi/afrinubi-solutions-building-toward-international-expansion-in-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ce15f4bb0a6322ef855dcd</guid><category><![CDATA[Business Information]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2025 03:19:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2fc100_8a265e67a4d1458e85212b3854596aa9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephanie McClain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[On Social Security | How to Start Your Own Business, License, Bank Account, Credit Profile, EIN, etc.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting a business on SSDI or SSI? Discover how to set up legally, get an EIN, open a bank account, build credit, and report income safely.]]></description><link>https://nubirah.wixsite.com/afrinubi/on-social-security-how-to-start-your-own-business-license-bank-account-credit-profile-ein-etc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a37259054d02f5f63af17d</guid><category><![CDATA[Business Information]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:40:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2fc100_be5df4e17d104e8da286eaafcb3e3157~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephanie McClain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life on Social Security: How I Earn Money Without Ticket to Work—and Why the DOJ Needs to Investigate]]></title><description><![CDATA[After struggling with Ticket to Work and vocational rehab programs that failed to deliver, I took control of my financial future by starting my own business, Afrinubi Solutions®. My mission is to help disabled individuals, especially in the Black community, gain independence through entrepreneurship, while advocating for DOJ oversight of programs that mislead and fail those they promise to support.]]></description><link>https://nubirah.wixsite.com/afrinubi/life-on-social-security-how-i-earn-money-without-ticket-to-work-and-why-the-doj-needs-to-investigat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a34197b581258d59d29c0b</guid><category><![CDATA[Business Information]]></category><category><![CDATA[Disability Advocacy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ticket to Work]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:45:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2fc100_10caf1ee0a984c28b204e16b8f7b4c20~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephanie McClain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Am I Leaving YouTube? Taking a Break For Now!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Right now, I’m at a point in my life where I need to step back. My finances have been struggling, my mental health has been suffering, and my body is telling me it’s time to take a break.]]></description><link>https://nubirah.wixsite.com/afrinubi/am-i-leaving-youtube-taking-a-break-for-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689d09fd7fbeba54803d54b2</guid><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 22:28:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2fc100_e82fef93ff67429695f70e52fa045385~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephanie McClain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Losing Great Mental Health Support to Administrative Failures at Luna Joy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite having amazing clinicians, Dr. Mukti Patel and Jayce Johnson, Luna Joy’s poor billing and customer service made it impossible to continue care. Calls and messages went unanswered, leaving me frustrated and forced to find another provider. It’s heartbreaking to lose such supportive mental health care due to administrative failures.]]></description><link>https://nubirah.wixsite.com/afrinubi/losing-great-mental-health-support-to-administrative-failures-at-luna-joy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689d2343df9fab6286af5926</guid><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2fc100_81d3c8e572e644b6b1c785fa8bfe6963~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_265,h_91,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephanie McClain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Tuesday to my Digital Friends! Exciting News From Afrinubi ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Tuesday   It's Stephanie ]]></description><link>https://nubirah.wixsite.com/afrinubi/happy-tuesday-to-my-digital-friends-exciting-news-from-afrinubi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689b0ffc81df80b27f76c5ca</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2fc100_c52edb2f5d69499bb8cca8bdd8c6194e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephanie McClain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mentally Ill Life -Don't Just Let Doctors Give U Pills -Dive Deep Into Your Issues -Dey Don't Know U]]></title><description><![CDATA[Living with mental illness is a journey that often feels misunderstood and overlooked. Too many times, when we seek help, the first and sometimes only solution offered is a prescription — a quick fix in the form of pills. But mental health isn’t something you can simply swallow away.]]></description><link>https://nubirah.wixsite.com/afrinubi/mentally-ill-life-don-t-just-let-doctors-give-u-pills-dive-deep-into-your-issues-dey-don-t-know-u</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6896dbbf4d23f3b3541389ac</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2025 05:32:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2fc100_256759b8699346fd8b3ad07e6d94b3a9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephanie McClain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome back to the Afrinubi Solutions® blog!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephanie McClain - Founder Hey My Friends, It’s been a minute—since 2023, to be exact. Life, healing, business building, and growth...]]></description><link>https://nubirah.wixsite.com/afrinubi/welcome-back-to-the-afrinubi-solutions-blog</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6880613c83d12f9006188ea0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 04:51:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2fc100_9f1710dbe83c452c88be26f4b14e8c9b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephanie McClain</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>