Self Care Summit 2019 | Panel

Big Mood: Talking mental health stigmas, cultivating happiness and dealing with #lyfe.

Conversations around mental wellness have historically been swept under the rug and desperately avoided. Luckily, today conversations like this one are happening more frequently and mental wellness is becoming increasingly mainstream. But, of course, there is always more work to be done.

Talking about our mental health struggles removes the isolation and shame that happens when you believe you must stay silent in your suffering. Having these conversations helps shine light on the social stigmas attached to mental health while normalizing and affirming the reality of taking care of your mental health. The women on this panel are major advocates of eroding stigma and teaching everyone how to live happier and healthier lives.

Panelists:

Erica Chidhi Cohen | Co-Founder and CEO, LOOM

Cohen is an educator, author, doula, and passionate about helping everyone cultivate body literacy and sex positivity. As the co-founder and CEO of LOOM she is providing empowered education on topics that range from periods to parenthood.

Lalah Delia | Spiritual Writer, Wellness Educator, Founder, Vibrate Higher Daily

Delia is an author, spiritual writer, wellness educator and founder of Vibrate Higher Daily. She is an advocate for self-empowerment, healthy lifestyles and the practice of vibrating higher daily.

Lestraundra LesAlfred | Host, Balanced Black Girl Podcast

Alfred got her start as a popular fitness blogger but in 2018 realized that the wellness world was often excluding women of color. So, she pivoted to create The Balanced Black Girl blog and podcast, which creates safe spaces for women of color to talk about wellness and self-love.

Katie D'Amato, Director of Brand and Social Activation, Alaska Airlines

D’Amato is currently the director of brand and social activation at Alaska Airlines and has extensive experience in creative marketing. She is a great storyteller, an expert strategize and is always motivating others.

Moderator:

Rina Raphael | Health and Wellness Reporter, Fast Company

Raphael is an experienced writer and editor, currently holding the title as health and wellness writer for Fast Company. She also creates a newsletter focused in the wellness economy.