Healing Entrepreneur Podcast

On the latest episode of the Healing Entrepreneur Podcast, we have Dr. Laura Louis, a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of international speaking experience. In a world where the hustle and grind often overshadow mental well-being, Dr. Laura Louis highlights the importance of self-care, particularly for entrepreneurs and speakers. Her experience in mental health allows Dr. Louis to share invaluable insights on recognizing burnout and fostering a supportive environment.

This episode starts with a message from the host as she embarks on a new season. In this episode, Yaa shares her journey of balancing entrepreneurship, motherhood, and creativity while navigating the challenges of ADHD, and she talks about bringing more personal storytelling and creative expression to the podcast. In the second half of the show, enjoy a reading from the Spoken Black Girl Substack essay "A Soft Black Woman's Journey to Spiritual Entrepreneurship". You can read here: https://substack.com/@spokenblackgirlmag?

In this episode of the Healing Entrepreneur podcast, we interview GG Renee Hill, a writer and creative coach, about the transformative power of writing and the concept of Story Work from her new book Story Work: Field Notes On Self-Discovery and Reclaiming Your Narrative. GG shares her personal journey of using writing as a tool for healing and self-discovery, emphasizing the importance of reframing narratives and embracing vulnerability. The conversation explores guiding principles for personal narrative writing, the significance of self-care in maintaining creative consistency, and practical writing prompts for reflection. GG's upcoming book, 'Story Work,' is highlighted as a resource for those looking to navigate their own stories and find empowerment through writing.   Get the book! : https://www.allthemanylayers.com/books    

This is the last epsidoe of Season 1 of the Healing Entreprenuer Podcast! I can't believe I made it to ten episodes! I have  so much more to share! We will be back in September. For now tune into "Call me Yaa". I start with some updates about Spoken Black Girl Issue 6 Beauty then get into name talk! This episode talks about how renamed myself Yaa on my 33rd birthday as a gift to myself. The name connects with my lineage and reminds me of my power! Have you ever thought of adopting a new name? What would it be and why?

The Healing Entrepreneur Podcast — Ep. 9 "Yoga, Chronic Illness & Decolonizing Wellness" Hosted by: Yaa Rowana Abbensetts-Dobson Guest: Monetta Wilson In this powerful episode of The Healing Entrepreneur Podcast, host Rowana Abbensetts-Dobson sits down with Monetta Wilson, an award-winning yoga teacher, author, and entrepreneur from St. Lucia. With over two decades of yoga experience and a deep passion for decolonizing wellness practices, Monetta shares her journey of bringing accessible, culturally relevant yoga to Caribbean communities and beyond. From her early days in the Coast Guard to winning the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Monetta's story is one of resilience, innovation, and intentional healing. She opens up about living with chronic illness, grieving the loss of her brother, and how yoga became both a personal refuge and a community offering.  Together, Rowana and Monetta explore: The importance of decolonizing yoga and centering Black women in wellness spaces How Monetta created "Five Minutes of Peace," a yoga book for busy Black women Using yoga to manage chronic illnesses like fibromyalgia and endometriosis The power of breathwork and mindfulness in healing Navigating racism and exclusion in traditional yoga spaces Why creating consciously inclusive wellness spaces matters more than ever Monetta also shares details on her free Two-Week Bed Yoga Challenge, offering gentle, accessible yoga practices delivered straight to your inbox — no fancy gear or even a mat required.  Learn more and sign up: https://monettawilson.com  If you've ever felt out of place in a yoga class, questioned your role in wellness spaces, or wondered how to start a healing practice that truly honors your story, this episode is for you. Join Monetta at the Write Heal Thrive Virtual Retreat on May 31! Get Tickets Here!

Yaa and Katonya discussed the importance of sharing personal and sensitive stories, particularly those related to childbirth and pregnancy, and the need to break the stigma surrounding difficult childbirth experiences. They also share how Katonya is gift packages for moms in the NICU unit and the rewarding aspects of Katonya's work in supporting families with premature babies. Katonya shared her experiences as a NICU mom, emphasizing the emotional and physical challenges she faced and the importance of acknowledging and expressing emotions.

Today we're joined by singer, musician, and coach, Alethea Crimmins, otherwise known as The Positivity Queen! She has a new single out now. Go and support, ya'll! https://iamalethea.com/

Yaa and Emelda, two entrepreneurs and friends, discussed their personal journeys and the impact of neurodivergence on motherhood. Emelda, a certified mindfulness coach, shared her experiences as a mother to a neurodivergent child and how it led her to create the organization "When Motherhood Looks Different." The organization aims to provide support and resources for neurodivergent moms and families. Visit Emelda's Website: https://www.wmldllc.com/

I recently discovered I have ADHD as an adult! Let's dive into the misconceptions and challenges with ADHD and how I have been thriving and overcoming! Feel free to comment in response to the journal prompts I share!

Today we're joined by a guest! Christie Ann Cruise, Ph.D. is an educator, author, and social justice advocate with a passion for empowering Black women and girls to speak their truths boldly and unapologetically. Her new book, Thick Black Lines, is coming out on June 28, 2024. Join us as we discuss her writing journey with this new book! Be sure to pre-order Thick Black Lines to support this amazing Black woman author! https://www.christieanncruise.com/

Today we're talking to actress, producer, and multitalented creative, Andrea Lewis. Andrea Lewis is the Executive Producer of The Black Beauty Effect on Netflix.  Please go check it out, it's phenomenal! Andrea is known for her groundbreaking roles on Degrassi and Cadet Kelly. Over the years, she has starred in and produced countless TV shows and movies, including her hit Web Series "Black Actress". Lewis is also the founder of Jungle Wild Productions, which produces original television, film, and digital content showcasing women, people of color, and people in the LGBTQ community. We're happy to welcome Miss Andrea Lewis! You can catch the full episode on Youtube!

Episode 1. The healing journey has so much in common with entreprenuership. Navigating life since diagnosed with Depression and Anxiety since age 17, mental health has shaped my professional experiences in so many ways. In this episode, I rewind on my healing journey and what I learned when I became an entrepreneur.