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Yolanda Youngblood is a dynamic partner and meditation instructor. Since 2009, Yolanda has facilitated workshops at universities, companies, and conferences promoting self-determination & autonomy and harmonious communities. For years, she successfully led and advised on wellness events and programs at corporations like Google and Booz Allen. Yolanda uses her intuition, formal training, and years of experimenting to guide meditations privately and on public stages. Yolanda trained in peer support and healing justice with the Black Emotional and Mental Health (BEAM) Collective. She is currently focused on organizing mental health wisdom in marginalized communities. When she’s not traveling for adventure or inspiration, she is resting and communing with family in their hometown, Okaloosa County, Florida, USA.
HERE’s WHAT WE CAN DO TOGETHER!
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To strengthen focus, awareness, slowing down compulsiveness without harm.
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Connect and discuss with peers to empower care and agency in the community. Topics of interest: Managing Emotions, Responding to Mental Health Crisis, Financial Independence, and whatever else the community dreams up!
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Experience different wellness modalities and uplift pleasure! These are curated spaces where groups can practice skill building based on community needs and desires. Less talking, more experiencing.
LISTEN: The Need I Remind U (NIRU) podcast is dedicated to anyone who has been misunderstood or dismissed, especially when emotional and mental distress is expressed. NIRU focuses on mental health, mindfulness, and growing compassion in our communities by centering the experiences of a Southern black woman. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.