Black Women in Wellness

Isah Kushma is a disabled combat veteran from the United States Army with 25 years of service.  She is a disciplined Wellness Coach and Yoga Instructor whose passion for total fitness encourages others to practice …

Olivia F. Scott is a respected Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher trained in New York City. Freedom At The Mat is an online and …

Dr. Varnado left her traditional career of almost 20 years in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2021 to address the broken healthcare system, which …

Since 2004, Tosha Bailey has coached busy women on how to become happier, healthier and hotter by creating balance between the foods they love and the foods their bodies need, short effective workouts, and shifting …

A creative, innovator and critical thinker, in 2020 Venice Williams made the decision to leave her career in Education to explore various avenues that can bridge the many desires she has. She is now living in Costa Rica …

Alicia D. Bonaparte, PhD.

Dr. Alicia D. Bonaparte is currently a Full Professor of Sociology at Pitzer College and trained as a medical sociologist …

Tricia Gray is a Los Angeles based community worker with over 15 years of experience in juvenile carceral system, foster care, suicide education and awareness, and county public health. Currently, Tricia is the …

Angel V. Shannon, MS, CRNP is a personal development keynote speaker, board certified nurse practitioner and founder of Seva Health and The Seva Institute. Her inspiring presentations are drawn from nearly three decades …

Perle Noire is THE Black Burlesque Queen. Known as Mama Perle in the burlesque community, she's been blessed with the unique gift of embodying Josephine Baker and healing an audience in a theatre or in the classroom. A …

Talya Peters was born and raised in Atlanta Georgia.  She has worked in the aviation industry for over 20 years.  She tried hypnosis in 2016 but it wasn’t until she used Hypnobirthing in 2019 that she really began to …

Dr. Allen is a Naturopathic Physician & Licensed Acupuncturist at Essential Natural Health in the Richmond, Va area. As an expert in her field, her patients benefit greatly from her extensive knowledge of natural …

Adeola Mead is a Naturopathic Physician with 15 years of clinical experience who's team provides integrative wellness programs to help improve …

Content warning: In this episode, we discuss postpartum depression and thoughts of harm.

For women who feel stuck and stagnant in life, Sasha Nicole …

Rae Muhammad was born and raised in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. She went to Auburn University and earned her bachelor's in Pre-Veterinary Sciences, and …

Hi good people,

This month's episode is a little different. I don't have an interview for you. Instead, I will be sitting down for a story time to let you in on what has been happening behind the scenes and what will be …

Dahiana Green is your Green Carbon Queen. She is a firm believer that it is the ultimate goal of life to yoke or unify your spiritual form with your …

Ahoi hoi good people! Ginette Rhodes is back to do another wellness chat with me. For this chat, we'll be talking about daily routines and back to …

Carine Camara is an urban medicine woman. She is a Spiritual Wellness Coach, Acupuncturist, Energy Healer, Host of the Infinite Love Podcast and a …

We're trying something new this month! In the spirit of "Friday Inspiration", we're doing a new segment called "Wellness Chat". For these chats, I'll be sitting down with the lovely Ginette Rhodes (from …

Kyoko Rorie-Bruton was born and raised in a small town named New London, NC. When she was 18, she graduated high-school and began college to pursue a …

Joyce M. Rose-Harris is an experienced Digital Strategist for political and non-profit organizations. Currently Joyce is a Digital Trainer with the …

Ginette Rhodes graduated from The Ohio State University in 2019. After graduation she founded Mannaherbalcare.com which is an online wellness store that ships natural personal care items, vitamins, superfoods, candles, …

D. Colin is a poet and dreamchaser holding degrees in English and  Africana Studies. She is the author of Dreaming in Kreyol and Said the Swing to …

Lauren Pope Forbes is a Holistic Wellness Guide and certified Institute of Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. She is also the Creator and Founder of …

Today's show is our season 2 finale and my first double interview. Today I had the pleasure to talk all things cannabis with Khadisha Thornhill and Natalie Cox of Afro Cannada Budsistas.

Khadisha Thornhill is an …

Alexis Motley is contagiously positive and passionate about nutrition and creating healthy lifestyles for everyone in her community. She is known for her comprehensive approach that encompasses a positive relationship …

Sheryl Jackson is a Savvy Entrepreneur, Business and Private Yoga Wellness Coach. She specializes in helping Yoga Teachers & Wellness Entrepreneurs to create financial well-being through coaching and online courses. …

In this interview, I had the great pleasure of sitting down with Licensed Psychotherapist, Wellness Coach and Certified Life Coach Aisha Antoinette Picott. She has over a decade of experience in the field of social work …

For this interview, I sit down with friend and Black Girl Social Club -- Costa Rica Chapter President Celesté Lawson. We have a chit chat about a …

Tasha Whitaker is a speaker, author, educator, trainer and owner of TWhitaker Enterprises, a consulting agency that provides professional development …

Marsha Hoffmann is a NYC based Registered Dietitian. She is a first-generation Haitian American. Marsha graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelors's in Hispanic Language and Literature. After completing her …

The lovely Sufia Giza returns to kick off season 2 of the interview series and talk about her journey to veganism, her vegan cookbook, and her new venture of growing her own food. Sufia Giza is a yoga teacher, …

For our season 1 finale episode, I'm bringing you an interview with me! I sat down with my dear friend Rev Saundra Porter Thomas to talk about my journey as a wellness provider.  I have been a yoga teacher for some time …

In this episode, we have our final interview in our reproductive health conversation. I'll be talking to another doula who has her own unique …

For today's Friday inspiration, I have a bonus interview for you with business coach Tam Luc

Tam Luc is a #1 International bestselling author, and founder of Women with Vision International who shares the triumphs, …

We are continuing our conversation on reproductive health this episode with birth doula Shawna Morant.

Shawna Morant graduated from Winthrop …

This episode is the first of three episodes that we'll be doing discussing reproductive wellness. 

Dr. Alicia D. Bonaparte is currently Associate …

V. Ophelia Rigault whole-heartedly believes that grief is our greatest teacher, and there comes a time that the griever has to choose to get through …

I had the great pleasure of attending The Black Love Experience last week, and in this minisode I talk about my take-aways from the Black Joy Matters …

Janna Zinzi is a traveling storyteller documenting cultural changemakers in arts, spirituality and social justice. When she saw that most travel …

In this minisode, I talk about making big habits small so that they are more sustainable. This Friday's inspiration comes from:

• Sustainable Vegan …

Rev. Saundra Porter Thomas is a SynErgy Wellness Practitioner, Interfaith-Interspiritual Minister, Next Level UP! Life Coach, Intuitive Messenger, Singer/Songwriter, and StoryWeaver currently based in Costa Rica. She …

In this mini-episode, I talk about getting vulnerable about our mental health. We are living in an unprecedented moment right now, and having support …

Venecia Runningwolf is medicinal musician out of South Carolina Practicing who has been practicing in the realm of music and sound therapy for over …

In this bonus mini-episode, I talk about being inspired to rest this week.

Shout out to @thenapministry on IG for reminding us all to take time to …

In this episode, I sit down with the beautiful spirit that is Sufia Giza. We talk about what it was like for her as black woman going through yoga …

Here's an introduction to the Black Women in Wellness Interview series and a preview of what you can expect from season 1.

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