Today, I kick it with Jaquasia Vandross, CEO of Black Girls Can Hear Inc. In this episode we talka about healing and the importance of creating those safe spaces for individuals and ourselves to be vulnerable. Taking a moment to be in the moment, giving ourselves grace, and knowing that our journey is our journey and it's okay to take it slow are essentails elements to the healing process.
To connect with Jaquasia organization, Black Girls Can Heal Inc. visit www.blackgirlscanheal.org.
Social Media: Black Girls Can Heal.
About today's guest:
Jaquasia Vandross is the Founding CEO & President of Black Girls Can Heal Incorporation. An advocate for health, wellness, and healing, Jaquasia brings a holistic approach to her work, by integrating spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional forms of well-being. Jaquasia brings more than a decade of passion, dedication, and experience in serving communities of color, with a keen focus on elevating women and girls voices, promoting mental health awareness, and addressing healing.
Jaquasia currently serves as a Clinical Coordinator, providing underserved Youth and families in the community and foster care with affordable Mental Health therapy services. She is a 2016 Mercy College graduate with a B.S in Psychology, and a 2020 Mercy College graduate with an M.S in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with certification in Alcoholism and Substance Abuse.
Under her leadership, BGCH’s research and advocacy will demonstrate the importance of education, healing, and mental health among women and girls of color.
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