She has navigated modeling, television, acting, and entrepreneurship with courage and grace, turning struggles into stepping stones of growth. Today, as a mother, meditation teacher, and founder, she uplifts women through wellness and authenticity. Her story is a living testament to resilience, self-discovery, and the beauty of owning your voice.
Can you share a bit about your upbringing and how it shaped the woman you are today?
I was born in Bath, England, to a British father and a Jamaican mother. That dual heritage gave me a rich cultural foundation – equal parts discipline and creative expression.
My childhood wasn’t always easy, but it taught me to be resilient, resourceful, and deeply aware of who I am. My mother’s strength in particular helped shape the confident, spiritually rooted woman I am today.
What first drew you to the world of modeling, and did you ever imagine it would open doors to television and acting?
Honestly, modeling felt like an escape and an arrival all at once. I loved fashion, movement, and the power of owning your presence.
What I didn’t expect was how modeling would open the floodgates to my acting and TV journey. It gave me visibility, but more importantly, it gave me a voice – and the courage to use it!
Your journey on The Price Is Right made history. How did that experience transform your career and confidence as a woman of color in entertainment?
Being the longest-running woman of color on a daytime game show was a huge honor – but it also came with the responsibility of representation. For several years, I showed up every day knowing I was helping shift the narrative.
It boosted my confidence, but more than that, it deepened my purpose. I was there to remind every little Black and Brown girl watching: You belong here, too.
Photographer – Gregory Keith Metcalf
From Wonder Woman to General Hospital, your acting portfolio is incredibly diverse. What types of roles resonate most deeply with you, and why?
I’m drawn to roles that allow me to explore emotional depth and layered strength. I love playing women who’ve lived – women who are complex, vulnerable, bold, and evolving.
Whether it’s a warrior or a mother going through a full transformation, or a therapist with a journey of her own to take, I want to tell the stories that remind us we’re not alone in our human experience.
You’re a mom to three children ranging from 12 to 20. How has motherhood influenced your path, both personally and professionally?
Motherhood grounds me. It keeps me honest. I can’t be anyone but myself with my kids, and that authenticity has translated into every part of my work. Being a mom has made me more intentional in my choices, more patient in my process, and more loving toward myself. My children are my greatest teachers and my daily motivation.
What inspired the creation of your podcast Tea with Gwen, and how do you choose the Wonder Women you feature?
Tea with Gwen was born out of my passion for connection and empowerment. I wanted to create a space where wonder women of the world could share the real in depth secrets of their conscious decisions in their own health and wellness everyday.
I choose guests who embody authenticity, purpose, and transformation. Women who aren’t afraid to be real, raw, and radiant.
Lomolique is such a beautiful blend of family and innovation. What sparked the idea for launching a luxury facial oil brand?
Lomolique was inspired by a desire to create something intentional, clean, and luxurious for our skin – especially as we mature. The name comes from a combination of my children’s names, and I wanted the brand to celebrate generational beauty solutions rooted in love.
I wanted a product that reflected our values: natural ingredients, a touch of elegance, and self-care that feels like a ritual, not a routine.
You’ve recently become a certified meditation teacher. How has this spiritual chapter impacted your approach to wellness and daily life?
Meditation has truly changed my life. It’s given me space to breathe, to listen, and to reconnect with myself daily. It’s no longer just about “doing” – it’s about being. I’ve become more centered, more intuitive, and more compassionate, both with myself and with others.
It’s been a homecoming of the soul. But, I’ll be real – it’s not always an easy practice, and it requires showing up daily for myself and doing it even on the days I don’t want to.
Balancing film shoots, business, motherhood, and wellness, what’s one habit you rely on to stay grounded?
Breathing. It sounds simple and maybe cheesy, but when I consciously return to my breath, I come back to myself. That, and my morning rituals – meditation, movement, and gratitude. Even five minutes of presence can change the tone of my whole day.
As Director of Wellness for SHE IS HOPE LA, what message do you hope to spread to women navigating healing, identity, and empowerment?
I want every woman to know that healing is her birthright, empowerment is her legacy, and her identity is hers to reclaim – not what the world tries to assign her. At SHE IS HOPE LA, we meet women where they are, and my message is always this: You are not broken. You are becoming.
Photographer – Manuel Espinoza
You’ve embraced every phase of your life with power and grace. How do you personally define beauty today, beyond aesthetics?
To me, beauty is alignment. It’s when your inner truth matches your outer presence. It’s the quiet confidence that comes from self-acceptance. It’s the light in your eyes when you speak your truth. That’s timeless, and it’s magnetic.
What has been the hardest moment in your journey so far and what pulled you through it?
Walking through a very public divorce while trying to protect my children and honor my own experience at the same time, and somehow finding the time on my own to do some healing was excruciating.
What pulled me through was laughing with friends, cussing, singing loudly around the house and letting myself have a good cry when needed.
If a young woman reading this feels unsure about her voice or dreams, what would you want to tell her right now?
I’d say this: Your voice is sacred. Your dreams are divine instructions. Don’t wait for permission. Don’t shrink to fit. You were created to take up space, to be seen, and to live a life that lights you up. Speak. Dream. Move. You are the magic.
