Healing Entrepreneur Podcast
Healing Entrepreneur Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Healing Entrepreneur podcast! I’m your host, Rowana Abbensetts-Dobson. I’m a Black woman, a writer, an author, a wife, and a mom. Through my ups and downs with depression and anxiety, I’ve become intentional about healing, learning my history, developing self-love, and finding joy in every moment. As a mental health advocate and a publisher of Black women writers, I am deeply aware of the power of the voice, and the importance of making sure all voices are heard. On this podcast, I hope to share my journey as well as introduce you to remarkable guests whose voices have been life changing for me.
I hope this conversation opens up a new possibility of greatness for you in your life.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes of mental health, self-love, and personal transformation, with episodes like 'Black Women & ADHD' focusing on overcoming challenges related to ADHD and 'When Motherhood Looks Different' discussing support for neurodivergent families. It emphasizes the intersection of healing and entrepreneurship, sharing authentic stories that inspire growth.
Welcome to the Healing Entrepreneur podcast! I’m your host, Rowana Abbensetts-Dobson. I’m a Black woman, a writer, an author, a wife, and a mom. Through my ups and downs with depression and anxiety, I’ve become intentional about healing, learning my history, developing self-love, and finding joy in every moment. As a mental health advocate and a publisher of Black women writers, I am deeply aware of the power of the voice, and the importance of making sure all voices are heard. On this podcast, I hope to share my journey as well as introduce you to remarkable guests whose voices have been life changing for me.
I hope this conversation opens up a new possibility of greatness for you in your life.
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!
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