Henah Velez

California, New Jersey

Executive Producer at The Money with Katie Show

exec producer for @moneywithkatie. writer at @thegoodtrade. formerly @shesthefirst. @rutgersu alum. she/her. tweets/opinions my own 🥰

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99 Ways To Get Better Sleep

Nov 2, 2024 | thegoodtrade.com | Henah Velez

Just like a healthy diet and exercise, sleep is an integral part of our well-being. According to the , quality rest helps healthy brain function, maintains physical health, and reduces our risk for long-term health problems. In fact, sleep can affect our heart, memory and cognitive thinking, metabolism, immune system, and everything in between…especially if we don’t get enough.
We Try Sleepme's Chilipad For Better Rest (2024 Review)

Aug 21, 2024 | goodgear.com | Henah Velez

Summary: For anyone who struggles with sleep or thermoregulation like I do (hello, hormones!), a cooling mattress topper like Sleepme’s Chilipad will be a game-changer. It did take time to set up and wasn’t without issues — but once it worked correctly, my husband and I enjoyed some of the most restful and improved sleep we’ve had in months. It’s safe to say that it’ll be hard to ever go back.
No, Everyone Isn’t Mad At You

Jun 18, 2024 | thegoodtrade.com | Henah Velez

I recently greeted my husband when he came home from work and could instantly tell he was off. When I asked, he said, “I just feel really angry for no reason.” I panicked, assuming that his irritation must have stemmed from something I did. (It didn’t.)I constantly jump to conclusions like these, believing that others are mad at me and leaping through hoops that aren’t there. These mental gymnastics can be triggered by anything as small as a “look” or a text with a period.
99+ Best Email Newsletters To Subscribe To In 2024

Jun 14, 2024 | thegoodtrade.com | Henah Velez

We’re often inundated with ads and social media algorithms, so the content we see…is not exactly what we signed up for. But with newsletters, we can curate an inbox full of content we actually enjoy. 💌 Like physical mail, but without the heavy carbon footprint. These 99+ newsletters below span the gamut from current affairs to careers & money to Substacks from some of the industry’s best writers.
99 Questions To Ask Your Partner To Get To Know Them Better

Feb 9, 2024 | thegoodtrade.com | Henah Velez

Even after nine years with my partner, I’m still finding out new information about them day after day — and it makes me love and respect them even more. 🫶“Deepening our relationship requires real, concerted effort in order to learn about each other and to grow together.”After all, deepening our relationship requires real, concerted effort in order to learn about each other and to grow together.
The Best Firm Mattresses For Supported Sleep In 2024 - The Good Trade

Jan 2, 2024 | goodgear.com | Henah Velez

When our alarm goes off in the morning, the last feeling we want is stiffness and soreness — unfortunately, that is often the case. Many mattresses aren’t optimized for the way wesleep; after all, side sleepers need different support than stomach or back sleepers. If you’re a stomach or back sleeper hoping for some relief and a bed you don’t drop into night after night, consider a firm mattress.
99 Things Money Can't Buy

Nov 22, 2023 | thegoodtrade.com | Henah Velez

There’s a phrase I loved as a teenager. I was so moved by it that I promptly made it my phone background and shared it with anyone who would listen. It became a constant refrain. “Some people are so poor, all they have is money.”My parents still bring up that phrase today, mostly in jest since I’m now in the personal finance space (the irony!). But the quote still rings true.
What If I Never Do Anything Prolific?

Nov 22, 2023 | thegoodtrade.com | Henah Velez

What If I’m Never “Successful”? There’s a line from Mary Oliver’s most famous poem, The Summer Day, that I’ve always loved: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do, with your one wild and precious life?”What do I plan to do? A lot. For one, it’s been expected of me. I was born in a small New Jersey town to religious parents who practiced Jainism—one of the world’s oldest religions focused on nirvana, nonviolence (ahimsa), and non-attachment (aparigaha).
How To Support A Loved One Who's Had A Miscarriage

Oct 14, 2023 | thegoodtrade.com | Henah Velez

I was in my late 20s when one of my best friends, Kristin, suffered a miscarriage. She was 12 weeks along and had long wanted to be pregnant. I didn’t know how to respond, unsure of what to say or how to say it. With few friends who’d explored pregnancy and parenthood, I knew little about ovulation thermometers, gestational diabetes, and breast pumps—and I knew nothing about miscarriages. I felt helpless when all I wanted was to be there for someone who’d always been there for me.
99 Questions To Ask Your Grandparents While You Can

Oct 8, 2023 | thegoodtrade.com | Henah Velez

I grew up in a multigenerational household, where my parents worked full time and my paternal grandparents helped raise me. And having that time together in the first decade and a half of my life? It’s among the memories I most cherish. “I would give nearly anything to have one final conversation with them.”Unfortunately, I was only 13 years old by the time both grandparents passed away—and in the time we did share, I didn’t think to ask them more about their lived experiences.