Unboxed: Magician Nicole Cardoza Gives ‘Black Girl Magic’ A New Meaning

Essence Magazine:

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Nicole Cardoza knew her calling was outside of corporate America. After spending two years working in tech, she went on to open a consultancy studio, Reclamation Ventures, and launched the nonprofit Wellemental, which focused on bringing yoga and mindfulness into classrooms.

Through both ventures, Cardoza worked at the intersection of equity, inclusion, and wellness. After a decade-long run as executive director of Wellemental—reinvesting more

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