Featured Speaker:

Amanda M. Leftwich, M.S.L.S, RYT® 200

Founder and Head Mindful

Amanda M. Leftwich (she/hers) works as the Student Success Librarian at Montgomery County Community College. She holds a Master of Science in Library Science from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Her expertise and research interests include mindful practice in librarianship, reflective practice, and communities of practice. She is the founder of mindfulinlis and co-creator of LibVoices.

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• Recording [Access Passcode: *t57Lo@T] | Presentation slides

• Helpful resources 

Featured Speaker: Dr. Natasha Lecque Gourdine, Sports Performance & Wellness

Dr. Lecque has been a fitness enthusiast and wellness coach for 12 years. In addition, she founded one the most talked about health and wellness companies in Charleston, South Carolina. Sports Performance & Wellness (SP&W) offers a variety of fitness options from personal training to nutritional instruction and much more.  Natasha’s passion for fitness and rehab originates from participating in sports since age 4 and working as student athletic trainer through high school and college. She obtained her Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy May 2013 from the Medical University of South Carolina and holds a Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science from Furman University. She is also certified as an Exercise Physiologist from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and as a Primary Group Exercise Instructor from the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America.  Many in Charleston refer to Dr. Lecque as “The Body Architect” because she helps you “build the body you want. You will keep the curves you like and lose the fat you hate. 

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• Recording | Presentation slides

• Learn more about Dr. Lecque

  • Checkout Melanin Fitness athlesiure wear and apparel

  • Order a copy of The 28-Day Kickstart ebook

Featured Speaker: Dr. Alice Freeman, Healthy Heart Plus  

Dr. Freeman has a B.S. Degree in Nutritional Counseling, M.A. Degree in Christian Education (M.A.C.E.), currently enrolled in the Doctorate program at the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology of Virginia Union University. She is a Certified Naturopath, Nutritionist, Certified Nutritional Consultant, Diabetic Educator, Lactation Educator, Certified Hydro-colon therapist,  Certified Raw Food Chef. She is a recipient of the Minority Business League’s Trailblazer Award and the Praise Richmond 104.7FM Cathy Hughes Business Community R.O.C. Awards,  served on the Breastfeeding Commission for the Mayor's Breastfeeding Initiative, and is the founder and owner of Healthy Heart Plus, LLC. (HHP) and Healthy Hearts Plus II (HHP II).  

A sought after speaker, facilitator, author, educator, program and curriculum developer, Mrs. Freeman’s enthusiasm to inform the public motivates all who encounter her to be more conscious of and play an integral part in their overall health and creation.  Food Sovereignty, First Foods, and Waste FREE food security has ignited a sense of urgency for Alice, to elevate the consciousness of our community and the general public to enhance the overall quality of lives through Nutritional education.  As a result, Mrs. Freeman develops culturally relevant curriculum to support health promotion programs for families of color, women, infants, children, and fathers.  Read Dr. Freeman's full bio.

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  • Visit the Healthy Heart Plus website

  • Like the HHP Facebook page or Instagram: @healthygax for recipes and tips

Featured Speaker: Dr. Ebony Butler

Ebony Butler, PhD is a Licensed Psychologist and Food Relationship Strategist who has made it her mission to help women of color heal and thrive in the areas of trauma and diet recovery. Dr. Ebony specializes in guiding women to develop skills that increase their effectiveness in self care and interpersonal interactions, including communication and asking for/getting what they want and need. Aligning with her passion to break through barriers that make it difficult for Black people and other people of color to access quality mental health care, Dr. Ebony created the first ever self-exploration card deck for Black women and other women of color. 

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• Recording [Access code T7WnC@SG]  

• Learn more about Dr. Butler | Media Kit

  • Order My Therapy Cards

  • Listen to the Food is Not Bae Podcast

  • Order a copy of Food is NOT Bae: A Guide to Ending Your Toxic Relationships with Food