Aurielle Sayeh is a globe-trotting creative whose life blends culture, style, and storytelling in equal measure. With roots in Atlanta and a heritage that’s Persian and African American, she’s built a career that spans DJing, creative direction, and consulting—all with an intuitive sense of beauty and rhythm. Now based in New York, Aurielle balances the energy of her work with grounding daily rituals that keep her connected to what matters most.
What is the first thing you do in the morning?
Get up before 6 a.m., even if I am laying around. Lemon water, meditation and coffee with a microdose of herbal refreshment (not daily). I’ve been really into Joe Dispenza, Esther Hicks, and Neville Goddard lately.
How has your upbringing and environment shaped your understanding of wellness?
I think that I created my wellness for myself. I saw people really sick on my mom’s side of the family, and as I got older within my own learnings and understandings, a lot of their illness was genetic disposition or could be traced back to food and lifestyle. In the south, a lot of Black families have culture foods that aren’t so great for them, or don’t drink enough water—have too many sugary drinks, etc.—and that’s something I was seeing on my mother’s side of the family. My mom passed at 56 years old and if that hasn’t put fire under my ass to at least try, I don’t what has.
My dad’s side is Persian and they are fairly healthy. My grandpa is 94 and still bossing people around! Persians cook a lot of clean food and have certain cultural baselines that bring joy-like traditions. But also my dad and grandma smoke way too many cigarettes and drink alcohol on the daily. I know this has been an example of what I do not want as well. Being the “healthy” or woo-woo person in the family is not easy! It’s a joke, normally, but I feel proud to be trying to make new choices. Even emotionally.
What makes you feel your best?
When I am rested, not bloated, and dressed naturally in a cute outfit having a cute day outside. Also after a meditation. Or when as a mom, I am rested and have the chance to miss my child and come back home to her.
What has been the hardest part of your wellness journey—and how do you deal with it?
I have endometriosis, which is an autoimmune disease. I try really hard to stay on top of things, but as a busy mom sometimes I miss my acupuncture treatment. Sometimes I run out of herbal teas or drink cold drinks. Then it’s like starting all over again with my treatment. You have to commit to doing the things that keep symptoms at bay. Sometimes life doesn’t allow for that.
What is something you would like to see more of in the wellness world?
More support for mothers. Realistic views of wellness, not just capitalistic ones. Less judgment. More safe spaces. Not everything has to be aesthetic.
What is a must-have step or product in your routine?
Snail mucin! And I love my Being Frenshe Magnesium Bath Salts. They have been working wonders for nightly baths with myself (and I do half a cap for my daughter… it’s been helping our sleep).
I am obsessed with soothing the nervous system and also protecting my aura.
How do you define ‘healthy’?
Like I define healing: something we are constantly striving for doing better in. A never-ending story with a hopeful baseline.
What is something you look forward to every day?
Being alive, trying again, finding joy, exploring creativity.
How do you reset yourself after a difficult moment?
Meditation and energy clearing. I just became Reiki 1and 2 certified and I am also a restorative yoga teacher now! I am obsessed with soothing the nervous system and also protecting my aura.
What is a ritual that brings you joy?
Meditating at night and in the a.m. It just resets all my wonky thoughts that come up and centers me to keep trying my best.
What is the last thing you do at night?
Pray.