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Jade J. Parker is a registered nurse, sickle cell patient advocate, and Indianapolis native. As founder & CEO of holistic beauty and wellness company ROJOrganics, she combines her nursing scope + childhood diagnosis to help melanin-rich individuals unlock the transformative atmosphere of the Jordan River through creating luxury self-care regimens at home. ***************************************** Travel and self-care while living with chronic illness require tapping into all five human senses to feel our way through our journeys to choose what is healthiest. After I became a travel nurse in 2018, I learned this freedom to travel the world also came along with much responsibility.  But once I realized it was MY responsibility to learn and know what is best for me, it became easier to ensure the quality of life was always within arms’ reach. Here are my Top 5 To-Dos & Resources that make traveling the world with chronic illness an enjoyable journey: 1. Write a Travel Letter -...

Jade J. Parker is a registered nurse, sickle cell patient advocate, and Indianapolis native. As founder & CEO of holistic beauty and wellness company ROJOrganics, she combines her nursing scope + childhood diagnosis to help melanin-rich individuals unlock the transformative atmosphere of the Jordan River through creating luxury self-care regimens at home. ***************************************** What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career? Learning how to apply my corporate qualifications and finding mentors in this new space were the biggest obstacles. I felt so much resistance believing I had the skill to turn my hobby into a profitable business and the authority to create a lifestyle I wanted to live. I started asking deeper questions that extended beyond the products I initially formulated to uncover the mission of the brand, and my confidence to do both grew from there. What inspired you to break into your industry?...