The 108 beads of a rosary hold a hidden spiritual code that has fascinated seekers for centuries. Each bead is believed to represent a step on the journey toward inner awakening and self-realization.

Hallelujah! That was the word queen mother auntie Iyanla Vanzant repeated as she walked through the crowd at the Empowerment Stage at ESSENCE Festival 2017, making her way to the stage. “This time ...