Owner/Founder
Laqwanda Roberts-Buckley
Laqwanda Roberts-Buckley is the Founder of the social media platform Healing Black Women which serves as a safe space designed to encourage and promote all forms of wellness/healing for black women. She is also Chief Editor of HealingBlackWomen.com. She de scribes herself as a lifelong Mental Health Advocate with over 17 years of social service experience.
Currently, she works as a Mental Health Therapist at a local government agency. Most recently, she held the position of Director of Outreach for the National Office of one of largest mental health non-profits in the Country. In this role, she carried out advocacy and outreach, managed the International Associate Member Network, oversaw the Agency’s online store and volunteer recruitment. She has also served as a Peer Support Specialist and conducted weekly groups such as Relaxation, Social Skills and Peer Support.
She is the Host of her own Youtube show Livestream Wellness Series, and the Content Creator for the Youtube Channel Laqwanda’s Heart. She demonstrates her passion for self-care as a Writing Contributor with PsychCentral.com through the blog Self-Care Today.
She is an established speaker and has spoken on the national level at the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and for agencies such as the EPA. She routinely shares her personal experiences with Bipolar Disorder and psychosis to assist in the fight to end the stigma surrounding mental health conditions. Laqwanda is a Reiki II Practitioner, Certified Life Coach, holds a Master of Science in Social Work and a Bachelor of Art in Sociology.
Laqwanda lives life by the simple words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, “The purpose of life is not to be happy, it is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” It is her goal that the work done in her life touches and inspires the lives of others.
Currently, she works as a Mental Health Therapist at a local government agency. Most recently, she held the position of Director of Outreach for the National Office of one of largest mental health non-profits in the Country. In this role, she carried out advocacy and outreach, managed the International Associate Member Network, oversaw the Agency’s online store and volunteer recruitment. She has also served as a Peer Support Specialist and conducted weekly groups such as Relaxation, Social Skills and Peer Support.
She is the Host of her own Youtube show Livestream Wellness Series, and the Content Creator for the Youtube Channel Laqwanda’s Heart. She demonstrates her passion for self-care as a Writing Contributor with PsychCentral.com through the blog Self-Care Today.
She is an established speaker and has spoken on the national level at the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and for agencies such as the EPA. She routinely shares her personal experiences with Bipolar Disorder and psychosis to assist in the fight to end the stigma surrounding mental health conditions. Laqwanda is a Reiki II Practitioner, Certified Life Coach, holds a Master of Science in Social Work and a Bachelor of Art in Sociology.
Laqwanda lives life by the simple words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, “The purpose of life is not to be happy, it is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” It is her goal that the work done in her life touches and inspires the lives of others.
MEME
Healing Black Women Contributor
MeMe @Mechosen2002 is a personal lifestyle blogger with a passion for advocacy &
social justice. Having been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in 2008, she's managed to
fight the disorder meanwhile making strides towards eradicating the many stigmas
associated with mental health issues.
Also living with genetic sensory neurological hearing loss since early childhood, MeMe
has had her share of negative "Can you hear me now?" experiences. These
experiences have fueled her fire in advocating for people with disabilities particularly
deafness.
With a background in developmental psychology and over twelve years of professional
experience in elementary education, MeMe has been on a mission to help bring
awareness to mental health issues while simultaneously doing all she can to advocate
for social justice, inclusion and equality.
Aside from her love for all things art, natural haircare, crocheting/knitting and vibing to
the beat of reggae music, MeMe is primarily passionate about "Being the Change" she'd
like to see in today's trouble world.
@Mechosen2002
social justice. Having been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in 2008, she's managed to
fight the disorder meanwhile making strides towards eradicating the many stigmas
associated with mental health issues.
Also living with genetic sensory neurological hearing loss since early childhood, MeMe
has had her share of negative "Can you hear me now?" experiences. These
experiences have fueled her fire in advocating for people with disabilities particularly
deafness.
With a background in developmental psychology and over twelve years of professional
experience in elementary education, MeMe has been on a mission to help bring
awareness to mental health issues while simultaneously doing all she can to advocate
for social justice, inclusion and equality.
Aside from her love for all things art, natural haircare, crocheting/knitting and vibing to
the beat of reggae music, MeMe is primarily passionate about "Being the Change" she'd
like to see in today's trouble world.
@Mechosen2002
CANDICE R. BROOKINS
Healing Black Women Contributor
Candace R. Brookins has been in the health/wellness field for 15 years and still gets excited about learning more about how to improve the quality and quantity of life for others and herself.
She started her journey by pursuing a bachelor's degree in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation from Jackson State University, where she was exposed to athletic training while working with JSU Sports Medicine. Later, she attended Mississippi State University, where she received a master's degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning. Taking her desire to help others facilitate their healing in an noninvasive fashion, she moved to Dallas, TX, and received her doctoral degree in Chiropractic from Parker University. She completed classes in Wellness and Clinical Nutrition at Parker, which further sparked a fire in her to better educate herself on how food acts as medicine in the body. After graduation, she entered the world of work and has been a health coach in virtual, mobile health, group, and one-on-one capacities.
She worked in research for five years; one study that focused on increasing physical activity in breast cancer survivors, and the other focused on providing health coaching to underserved populations. Ever the avid learner, Candace has certifications as an athletic trainer (retired), personal trainer, and as an American Cancer Society Cancer Exercise Trainer. She's also completed courses in nutrient timing, clinical nutrition, adaptive exercise and rehabilitative techniques. She recently completed a vocational certificate as a plant-based private chef. Her goal is to offer holistic, delicious, and nutrient dense plant-based meals and recipes to people who desire to live a healthier lifestyle and provide coaching for those who need help getting started. She's a loving wife and mother of two sons, and has been vegan for nearly 3 years with no plans of turning back!
@candacenaturally
She started her journey by pursuing a bachelor's degree in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation from Jackson State University, where she was exposed to athletic training while working with JSU Sports Medicine. Later, she attended Mississippi State University, where she received a master's degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning. Taking her desire to help others facilitate their healing in an noninvasive fashion, she moved to Dallas, TX, and received her doctoral degree in Chiropractic from Parker University. She completed classes in Wellness and Clinical Nutrition at Parker, which further sparked a fire in her to better educate herself on how food acts as medicine in the body. After graduation, she entered the world of work and has been a health coach in virtual, mobile health, group, and one-on-one capacities.
She worked in research for five years; one study that focused on increasing physical activity in breast cancer survivors, and the other focused on providing health coaching to underserved populations. Ever the avid learner, Candace has certifications as an athletic trainer (retired), personal trainer, and as an American Cancer Society Cancer Exercise Trainer. She's also completed courses in nutrient timing, clinical nutrition, adaptive exercise and rehabilitative techniques. She recently completed a vocational certificate as a plant-based private chef. Her goal is to offer holistic, delicious, and nutrient dense plant-based meals and recipes to people who desire to live a healthier lifestyle and provide coaching for those who need help getting started. She's a loving wife and mother of two sons, and has been vegan for nearly 3 years with no plans of turning back!
@candacenaturally
MOLOVE J SIMMONS
Healing Black Women Contributor
Educator, Entrepreneur, Author, Advocate, MoLove Spend her life working to help others become who they want to be with small steps in achieving their greatness. She was born an Artist and became an educator by destiny. She created her first business at the age of 10 by using both nature born skills. She continues to growth her entrepreneurship under the umbrella of MoLoveMadeIt LLC. A company she began with the dual meanings, she made it up from her struggle and she makes all the products that she sells. In all her walks in life MoLove remains a partnerships developer among the community and world around her to build bridges from the people in need to the people that need to give. You can see MoLove’s work and many skill sets on her website www.molovemadeit.biz or on all social media
@MoLoveMadeIt
@MoLoveMadeIt
MARJORIE E. ROBERTS
Healing Black Women Contributor
Marjorie E. Roberts Marjorie E. Roberts is a professional with a diverse background in banking, finance, insurance, customer service and business ownership spanning over 16 years. She offers mentorship on how to establish a business, register with agencies and successfully bid on government contracts.
Her passion for financial wellness extends beyond the corporate world as she has established herself as a financial educator within her community. In this capacity, Marjorie has taught numerous classes in both the public-school system as well as faith-based institutions. She is also the owner of Right Destination Travel.
Her overall desire is to increase the readiness of all individuals in the areas of establishing credit, budgeting, understanding the loan process, and responsible spending.
@marjorieroberts13
Her passion for financial wellness extends beyond the corporate world as she has established herself as a financial educator within her community. In this capacity, Marjorie has taught numerous classes in both the public-school system as well as faith-based institutions. She is also the owner of Right Destination Travel.
Her overall desire is to increase the readiness of all individuals in the areas of establishing credit, budgeting, understanding the loan process, and responsible spending.
@marjorieroberts13
TARCHELLE BRYANT
Healing Black Women Contributor
Tarchelle Bryant, known online as Tarchelle B, is a Certified Life Coach, Art Therapy Coach, Mental Health First Aider, Mental Health Advocate, and Social Media Influencer who helps her clients thrive in their lives despite living with depression or other mental and emotional obstacles. Tarchelle uses a combination of education and her own experiences living with Bipolar Disorder to share effective techniques to managing a successful and fulfilled life. With a love for beautiful stationery and good pens, it was natural for her to begin incorporating the use of planners and creative journaling into her mental health management, which she teaches others to do on all her social media platforms. Tarchelle teaches her audience that although living with mental health challenges is extremely difficult, it’s not impossible if you’re willing to pay attention to yourself, be honest with yourself, and do the work yourself.
Tarchelle’s mission is simple: To inspire women to do the work to live their best lives despite mental health challenges. Her goal is to bring women together, providing resources, support, and actionable steps to maintain optimal mental health.
@TarchelleB
Tarchelle’s mission is simple: To inspire women to do the work to live their best lives despite mental health challenges. Her goal is to bring women together, providing resources, support, and actionable steps to maintain optimal mental health.
@TarchelleB
QUEEN AMUNET
Healing Black Women Contributor
Zarion Newbill, born in Hawkinsville, Ga raised in Macon, Ga where she attended a variation of both private Christian school and public schools. Zarion holds an Associate Degree in Marketing Management, Bachelors Degree in Psychology. Zarion is an advocate for all transgender women but especially for Trans women of Color. Zarion is an advocate for Transgender women because of the personal experience that goes along with trying to navigate at a young age about discovering the proper gender identification and not knowing how to properly navigate through that process. In 2016 when Zarion started her own transition she attended support groups and could hear and understand the disparities that came with being a Trans woman of Color. That’s when Zarion started the NOMO Organization which stands for Navigating Omitted Minds Overtime, the primary focus is getting transgender students that aspire to go to college off to college with a scholarship from a transgender person that understands the struggle of wanting to just be. Zarion’s mission statement for NOMO is to Embrace and Empower Transwomen of Color in their healing as they embrace their purpose in the world.
Some of the events that Zarion brought trans issues to the forefront were: Trans Day of Visibility at Pandora Radio Headquarters 2019 Atlanta, Ga; Project Red Paint World Aids Day Extravaganza 2018 Atlanta, Ga; Trans Entertainment Radio Co-Host 2018 Ellenwood, Ga; World Aids Day Vendor to represent Transgender Women of Color 2018 Macon, Ga; Project Red Paint World Aids Day Campaign 2018 Atlanta, Ga; It’s All About Hugs on Valentines Day 2018 Atlanta, Ga; Women's Wellness Expo April 2019 in Macon, Ga; Benefit for Education June 2019 in Atlanta, Ga; You’re Such a Boss Lady Do Better Sis! Conference in 2019, Macon, Ga; Ridealong Live Radio show September 2019 New York and Jamaica via Satellite radio; Brown Butterflies Speakers Symposium September 2019 at Georgia State University, Atlanta, Ga; Zarion became a Contributor on Healing Black Women on Instagram in October 2019; Spoke at Fulton County Board of Health Trans Vigil and Listening Session November 2019 Atlanta, Ga; Zarion was noted in the TIME photograph December 2019, Atlanta, Ga; #Ismile Campaign December 2019 Atlanta, Ga.
As you can see as the founder of NOMO, Zarion is always busy making sure the advancements of Trans women of Color are at the forefront of what NOMO Organization represents. Zarion is taking on her next challenge which is being the First Black Trans led Support Group in the Macon/Middle Georgia area and to integrate the Public School system in that area with Trans Inclusivity in the Classroom setting. This is a monumental moment for Zarion and her dream of brining Trans visibility and Awareness to this area.
Zarion believes that being able to selfishly respect yourself is why many people have issues with the transgender community, but with that transgender people have a responsibility to be even more transparent to bring more awareness and understanding to other people near and far.
@queenamunet
Some of the events that Zarion brought trans issues to the forefront were: Trans Day of Visibility at Pandora Radio Headquarters 2019 Atlanta, Ga; Project Red Paint World Aids Day Extravaganza 2018 Atlanta, Ga; Trans Entertainment Radio Co-Host 2018 Ellenwood, Ga; World Aids Day Vendor to represent Transgender Women of Color 2018 Macon, Ga; Project Red Paint World Aids Day Campaign 2018 Atlanta, Ga; It’s All About Hugs on Valentines Day 2018 Atlanta, Ga; Women's Wellness Expo April 2019 in Macon, Ga; Benefit for Education June 2019 in Atlanta, Ga; You’re Such a Boss Lady Do Better Sis! Conference in 2019, Macon, Ga; Ridealong Live Radio show September 2019 New York and Jamaica via Satellite radio; Brown Butterflies Speakers Symposium September 2019 at Georgia State University, Atlanta, Ga; Zarion became a Contributor on Healing Black Women on Instagram in October 2019; Spoke at Fulton County Board of Health Trans Vigil and Listening Session November 2019 Atlanta, Ga; Zarion was noted in the TIME photograph December 2019, Atlanta, Ga; #Ismile Campaign December 2019 Atlanta, Ga.
As you can see as the founder of NOMO, Zarion is always busy making sure the advancements of Trans women of Color are at the forefront of what NOMO Organization represents. Zarion is taking on her next challenge which is being the First Black Trans led Support Group in the Macon/Middle Georgia area and to integrate the Public School system in that area with Trans Inclusivity in the Classroom setting. This is a monumental moment for Zarion and her dream of brining Trans visibility and Awareness to this area.
Zarion believes that being able to selfishly respect yourself is why many people have issues with the transgender community, but with that transgender people have a responsibility to be even more transparent to bring more awareness and understanding to other people near and far.
@queenamunet
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