Ready to Exhale
Welcome to Ready to Exhale, where we prioritize the mental and emotional well-being of Black Women. In each episode, we center Black Women's voices so we can learn from their rich stories and expertise. As we listen to these rich stories, we gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to hold space for the fullness of who we are as Black Women. This podcast offers a brave space where you will be inspired to express your joy and find moments to exhale—no more waiting to exhale!
Ready to Exhale
We Need To Be Well To Fight with Tonya Lewis Lee
In this episode, Katara engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Tonya Lewis Lee, the visionary behind Movita Organics. They delve into the concept that, as Black Women, we are in a constant battle and must prioritize our wellness to effectively fight it.
Tonya created Movita to help women gain a baseline of good nutrition and practice positive choices that support a lifestyle of well-being. For Tonya, Movita is a platform to continue the conversation about finding balance and offer a tool to help women through this process.
Check out Movita Organics https://www.movitaorganics.com/
Tonya is a passionate advocate for women's health and wellness. Tonya turned to creativity by writing her classic children's books, Please Baby Please and Please Puppy Please. She would go on to produce television and film, always with an eye toward women, families, and social justice. Tonya also found her voice as an advocate, becoming the spokesperson for the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, A Healthy Baby Begins with You (AHBBWY) campaign. Inspired by her work with AHBBWY, Tonya created and published Healthy You Now's wellness blog to educate, empower, and support women in their unique health journeys. She also co-directed and co-produced the film Aftershock, which can be streamed on Hulu. Movita Organics is the nexus of Tonya's work as a creator, communicator, and women's health advocate.
