Who am I?
My name is Gabriella Antonietta Edwards. I was born in America, however, did all my K-12 education in Sardegna – an Italian Island in the middle of the Mediterranean. My maternal nonna was the og Antonietta, and it’s from my mother I get my Sardinian heritage. As if Sardinians aren’t mixed enough, I am also half African-American, and part Native American of the Choctaw clan! As my paternal grandma likes to say “When she gets mad, you can see all 3 fiery ancestries coming out!”
From a young age I have been passionate about wellness and mental health, which is why I pursued a degree in Psychology and Nutrition and am working towards becoming a Therapist, incorporating a holistic approach of nutrition & mindfulness for overall well-being.
It wasn’t until I moved back to the US that i truly began to appreciate my Sardinian heratige, just as when i lived in Italy i became suddenly very American lol. That’s the tricky part of being multi-cultural & bi-lingual, you can play tourist in your own hometown, and at the same time not truly fit in anywhere being so mixed.
As all teenagers, i picked and chooses which country i was “from” according to which made me feel “cooler”, however, it wasn’t until my 20’s that i finally began embracing both and all the in-betweens of being a Sardegnian-African American woman with a heritage so mixed my ancestry search shows most of the globe – thanks interracial marriages! 😉
What is MindSoulNourish?
MindSoulNourish is a wellness and lifestyle blog dedicated to helping you flourish—mind, body, and soul.
I share recipes rooted in Sardinian tradition, DIY projects for natural living, and holistic tips for mental and physical well-being. Whether it’s making your own oat milk, fermenting homemade sodas, crafting natural body butters, or crocheting cozy sweaters, the goal is to empower you to live intentionally, sustainably, and soulfully.
I believe that wellness doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. By honoring ancestral wisdom and embracing homemade living, we can nourish ourselves while caring for the Earth, our bodies, and our communities.
Sardegna Amata series
In a series called “Sardegna Amata”, i will be sharing cultural, historical, and travel logs of my homeland of Sardegna, Italy.
The Flourish Community
Flourish is a community rooted in holistic wellness, faith, and creativity—helping people flourish in mind, body, and soul through events, community, & service.
Beyond the blog, MindSoulNourish is also the home of the Flourish nonprofit community, a heart-led movement rooted in holistic wellness, faith, and creativity —helping people flourish in mind, body, and soul through events, community, & service.
Flourish is made up of three core branches:
- ✨ Flourish Creative Wellness – A space for artistic expression, personal growth, and holistic well-being. We host events like arts & crafts nights, guided yoga, creative workshops, and more.
- 🕊️ Faithfully Flourishing – A faith-based community supporting spiritual growth and Christ-centered friendships. We gather for Bible study, Book club, and overall faith-filled connection.
- 💛 Project Flourish Detroit – Our outreach effort serving the local Detroit community with compassion and hope. Through volunteer projects and giving, we share kindness and essentials with those in need—Compassion in motion, one neighbor at a time.
All Flourish events are free and open to all. Small donations are welcome to help us keep the mission going. 100% of donations go towards funding events & outreach.
Our Mission:
To help people reconnect with themselves, their roots, and their purpose—nourishing lives with meaning, creativity, and community.
To honor ancestral wisdom while making holistic wellness accessible for the modern world.
And ultimately, to create spaces where we can all flourish together.
Thank you for being here.
With gratitude,
Gabi 💗
Get in Touch
Reach out for collaborations, to get involved, or to request access to our private community group.
For safety, private group access includes a brief 1:1 video chat with Gabriella to ensure a safe and supportive space.
We’d love to connect—let’s flourish together! 💗