Ariel, given the nickname, "The Uplift Queen" was born and raised in Chicago. Through her journey of womanhood she has experienced: high, lows, wins, losses, ups, downs, failed relationships, being defeated, losing herself and redefining who she was as a woman. Ariel's mantra is, "Remember who TF you are and never forget"!

Ariel started TheQueeningBrand movement because she is an uplifter to and for all things Black, especially the Black Woman. Ariel believes that, being a Black woman in America today is tough. She says, Black women are the most disrespected and mistreated beings on earth, but because her mother taught her the power of strength and perseverance she is, and will always be, resilient. Ariel believes in building your own table, rather than bringing a seat to someone else's.

Ariel hopes to spread this fierceness to as many Black Queens as possible - the world needs more of us. Ariel dreams that one day she will see Black Women stand in their shine and in their power. She dreams that Black Women will be celebrated, heard, uplifted, supported and well respected. She dreams that they experience the true meaning of Black Love. She dreams that they are immersed with peace, prosperity, passion and the power to move mountains if they wish to do so.

Ariel pledges to never forget where she came from, to trust the process of womanhood, to forever #BlackGirlMagic, to keep this very movement alive and thriving for years to come, to continue to support Black Women Owned Businesses, but most importantly, she pledges to forever be The Uplift Queen.