Episode 109 | Tea as a Companion with Sooz Hammond, Educator and Founder of Being Tea

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Being Tea Teacher Training: https://beingtea.com/teacher-training/

About this Episode

In this episode of the Mindful Rebel® Podcast, Shawn chats with Sooz from Being Tea about the intersection of tea and mindfulness. Sooz shares her journey from journalism to the world of tea, emphasizing the importance of tea as a practice of self-care and mindfulness. They discuss how serving tea can be a form of serving oneself, the complexities of tea culture, and the balance between passion and profession. Sooz also offers insights on integrating tea into daily mindfulness practices, highlighting the beauty of companionship that tea brings to various life moments.

About the Guest

Sooz (they/she) is the founder of Being Tea – an immersive online tea education space, beloved for its interactive structure, supportive accessibility, and unique focus on mental health. An industry veteran of over 20 years, Sooz radiates enthusiasm for inclusive education, and has been honored with a World Tea Award for Best Educator. Sooz is also Autistic, non-binary, and 8-years alcohol-free – identities which are woven throughout their approach to education at Being Tea. They're also a certified trauma-informed yoga and meditation teacher, and has been teaching tea meditation for 15 years, bringing together two deeply therapeutic physical studies and philosophical traditions.

Prior to creating Being Tea, she previously served as an instructor and curriculum developer for several industry and tea company education programs for over 10 years. Being Tea's offerings include a weekly online class program, guided tea meditation, and a first-of-its-kind annual Teacher Training program for tea professionals and community facilitators.

Shawn J. Moore | The Mindful Rebel® www.shawnjmoore.comJoin my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/g-jYE5About:Residing at the intersection of leadership and mindfulness, Shawn creates sacred spaces for stillness and self-inquiry to help change-makers align their strengths, intention, and impact. Through his integrative approach, he holds transformative containers for self-renewal, personal discovery, and capacity-building that ease clients on their journey towards peace, clarity, and freedom.