About Shamika Sanders

Shamika Sanders is the managing editor for HelloBeautiful where she carries out a vision to uplift Black women by telling their unique stories. She began working at iOneDigital in 2011 and has penned articles for iOneDigital, Essence, Billboard, and has interviewed celebrities like Oprah, Viola Davis, Denzel Washington, and Regina King. Shamika is a seasoned reporter with over 10 years of experience in digital media. She is the mother of an adorable two-year-old, enjoys spending time with her friends and family, enjoys good music, and good eats. Keep up with her on social media.

Leah Still is our shero. During an appearance on ‘Good Morning America,’ the praiseworthy 5-year-old credited her father Devon Still with giving her the strength to beat cancer. “I think it’s because my daddy made me [strong],” Leah told host Robin Roberts. Leah finished the final treatment in her battle against stage 4 neuroblastoma last week, prompting athletes […]

Shame on you. This year when you committed to your New Year’s resolution, you totally forgot to include healthy skin. Olay’s latest initiative promotes African-American skin care with products that cleanse, tone, moisturize and protect your face. Get into these essential beauty tips from Olay’s New Year, New You: #BeAgeless Beauty Secrets initiative. 1. Get Your Beauty Sleep […]

Check out this EXCLUSIVE clip from 'Ride Along 2' before it hits theaters FRIDAY.

Mary J Blige turned 45 today and #teamBeautiful celebrates the queen of hip-hop soul by revealing our favorite Mary songs. From ‘Everything’ to ‘No More Drama,’ reminisce with us on our favorite Mary joints. Rainy Days “You could always count on MJ to write a women’s empowerment banger that brings you up whenever you’re feeling […]

Denzel Washington moves us to tears with his family-orientated acceptance speech at the Globes.