Work: I am a plant medicine healer, Kemetic yoga instructor, author and a spiritual warrior.

Proudest achievement: I’ve done a lot of things to be proud of and I’m not shy of accolades that demonstrate my focus and determination. But nothing makes me feel prouder than gratitude every day that I wake up to the sun knowing that my divine purpose continues to unfold. I enjoy walking this Earth with many like-minded souls in the community.

Expectations for the future: My wish for the future is that we will all have our own rebirth by nourishing our minds with meditation and our hearts by drinking plenty of pure water, allowing our emotions to be rooted in strength not weakness.

Local or global causes supported: Jamaica College (JC) Old Boys Association of New York: supporting the academic and extracurricular programs of students at JC in Kingston; Jamaica; Second Line Arts Collective igniting music education and entrepreneurship for students in New Orleans.

Favorite thing about Natural Awakenings: My first favorite thing is the thoughtfulness behind each topic and the awakening from the information presented. I get to enjoy the fruits of labor and I am grateful for the work done behind the scenes. Secondly, I love the fact that holistic practitioners can be easily found in one place.

Favorite inspirational quotes: I’ve been thrown many curve balls and these quotes helped me adjust my crown: “Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives,” (Mfundishi Jhutyms Hassan Salim). And my own personal mantra, “One thing I know is that I’m never ever going to forget so I am trying to make peace with remembering.” (Sheree Carara)

What I am doing to be the change I want to see in the world: I am mastering the art of breathing properly so my thoughts and actions grow in a loving, peaceful warrior way through my company Rebirth Therapy.

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