Welcome to Black Girl Biohacking.
If you're here, you already know the statistics. You've heard them before: Black women face higher rates of cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, autoimmune conditions, and stress-related illness. The data is real. The disparities are documented. The systems aren't built for us.
But here's what the statistics don't tell you: data doesn't define destiny.
This publication exists because I got tired of wellness advice that wasn't built with us in mind. Tired of longevity science that ignored Black women's biology, culture, and lived realities. Tired of biohacking content that assumed we all have the same access, the same resources, the same starting point.
So I built something different.
Black Girl Biohacking is where science meets culture. Where peer-reviewed research becomes actionable protocols. Where we acknowledge systemic barriers while building individual agency. Where longevity isn't about luck—it's about design.
Every month, you'll find:
- One deep-dive feature exploring a major longevity topic with research, cultural context, and practical protocols
- Six departments covering everything from nutrition to symptom tracking to daily rituals
- Evidence-based content that doesn’t talk down to you or ignore the complexities of being a Black woman in America
This isn't wellness theater. This is biological literacy. This is intentional living. This is the long game.
Welcome to Issue 001. Let’s start with the most important question: If data doesn’t define your destiny, what does?
— Shonda Patterson
Founder & Editor-In-Chief
ABOUT & CONTACT
Where Longevity Meets Intentionality
OUR MISSION
Science-Backed Longevity for Black Women
Black Girl Biohacking is a science-backed, culturally grounded longevity publication built for Black women seeking intentional living, deeper self-knowledge, and long-term vitality.
We translate peer-reviewed research into actionable protocols, center Black women's biological and cultural realities, and build a community where longevity is designed—not discovered.
Here, data becomes agency. Wellness becomes intentional. And Black women reclaim control over their health narratives.
Shonda Patterson
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
I started Black Girl Biohacking because I was tired of wellness narratives that erased us—or pathologized us. Tired of reading longevity research that studied "women" but really meant white women. Tired of generic health advice that ignored the systemic barriers Black women face every single day.
So I built this: a space where science meets culture. Where data becomes agency. Where Black women design longevity on our own terms, with protocols that actually fit our lives.
Every month, we dive deep into one topic—research-backed, actionable, and rooted in reality. Because you deserve wellness systems built with you in mind.
What We Stand For
Biological Literacy
Understanding your biology gives you power. We translate complex research into knowledge you can use.
Cultural Grounding
Wellness advice that ignores Black women's lived realities isn't wellness—it's exclusion. We center both science and culture.
Intentional Living
Every choice is a vote for the life you want at 70, 80, 90. We help you design that future with intention.
Community as Protocol
Your grandmother knew: health isn't just individual optimization—it's rooted in connection, culture, and care.
Long Game Thinking
We don't do quick fixes or 30-day transformations. We're playing the long game—because your future self is counting on it.
Data as Agency
When you understand the "why" behind your biology, you gain the power to make informed decisions about your health.
WORK WITH US
Collaboration Opportunities
We're building a longevity ecosystem that centers Black women's voices, experiences, and expertise. Here's how we can work together.
Podcast Guest
Join the Black Girl Biohacking Podcast to discuss longevity science, biohacking protocols, cultural health, or your expertise in biology, wellness, or Black women's health.
Blog Contributor
Write for one of our six departments: Curious Beginner, Secret Ingredients, Keep It Cute, Body Whispers, Longevity Lens, or She Hacks Longevity.
Speaking Engagement
Book Shonda Patterson for keynotes, workshops, or fireside chats on longevity, biohacking, biocultural health, or intentional wellness for Black women.
• Biocultural health frameworks
• Building biological literacy
• Data as agency in wellness
• Designing intentional health systems Format: Keynotes (30-60 min), workshops (90-120 min), fireside chats, virtual or in-person
Panel & Conference
Invite Black Girl Biohacking to participate in panels, roundtables, or conferences focused on longevity, women's health, Black wellness, or biohacking.
Get In Touch
Whether you're interested in collaborating, have a question about our content, or want to connect—we'd love to hear from you.
General Inquiries
Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 3-5 business days. For time-sensitive requests (speaking engagements, media inquiries), please note that in your subject line.