Christina R. Alexander & The League of Xtraordinary Women

“I always wanted to step out on faith,” Christina R. Alexander says about leaving the corporate world to start an organization that emulates African American women in a positive light.

The petite sized, 32 year-old is bringing masses of women together in the city of Houston, Texas, through her latest venture. As a conscious woman in her own right, she started The League of Xtraordinary Women with a vision to change how black women are cast in society.

“I went through my fair share of horrible relationships, jobs, and I could not afford therapy. I decided to go online and read articles that were therapeutic to help heal the pain that I was going through in my own life.”

As a native of Houston, Texas, and a resident of the Fifth Ward community, Christina has put together a unique concept that women have been flocking to since the organization’s conception in 2010.

“It was alarming that I knew stepping out on faith and beginning a project without help would manifest into what the organization has blossomed into today,” she exerts while gazing at the sky.

The business owner, believes that it is important that other women understand that she has went through some of the same situations they have, and that there are resources in place to help them get out.

As she takes off her glasses during the interview, Christina acknowledges that as black women, “We are the flowers of the earth. It took me a while to understand this too. I went through a lot as a young woman in my twenties. I dated the wrong person and I was estranged from my biological family for eight years of my life.”

Christina acknowledges that she never received her own recognition to be her own person in her immediate family. She so she chose another road, that was dismal at first, and it was during those moments of searching for her own identity that she knew the universe had a purpose for her life.Through the organization that she has created, it has helped Christina propel into the woman that she is today.


Now in her early thirties, she is working on becoming a certified life coach.

“I’ve always wanted to do this and uplift others. People always seem comfortable with sharing their story with me. And, I enjoy listening and giving advice. I have experienced a lot,” she says.

Raising a daughter and newly engaged, Christina Alexander believes that her life is on the right track. Through the organization that she started, it has helped her grow in more ways than one. And as a result, she has been blessed with a team of people who now help her with LOEW.

Individuals interested in The League of Xtraordinary women can view their blog on online, become a member of their Facebook page, and attend events in the city on a monthly basis. The organization has garnished a number of positive messages as it pertains to Christina’s mission and vision.

“As far as feedback from the events and the organization…Women tell me that it helps them. I am starting to see a lot of women step out on faith and start their own businesses, exude more self-esteem, they are becoming more spiritually inclined, and working on their daily regimens of being healthy,” she adds.

In the future, Christina believes that her organization will become a non-profit, and will expand outside of Houston.

On June 7, 2012, The League of Xtraordinary Women will host a Family Roundtable. Topics include: faith, family, and finance.  The event will be held at the Julia C. Hester House at 2020 Solo Street, Houston, TX, 77020. Although the event is free to the public, donations are being accepted via the organization’s event portal to support the costs of the venue and food.

Access The LOEW Roundtable Here: http://wepowerroundtable2012.eventbrite.com

Visit LOEW online: http://leaguofxtraordinarywomen.blogspot.com

By Atlas Brown

Editor @ The Cultural Weekly