"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style."- Maya Angelou Today's guest is the embodiment of all of the above! Guest Spotlight: Nakeisa Jackson is a certified life coach & mentor, registered nurse, speaker, author, blogger, and wellness advocate. While in college she received a diagnosis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). After receiving this news, she decided to get educated on the disease and seek out services. When she began her journey of healing, she noticed a major gap in the representation of women living with HIV. This led her on her first mission to educate women around the world via the internet, events, and coaching programs. We discussed: Being diagnosed with HIV as a young woman How to disclose chronic illness diagnoses with loved ones The power of community in our wellness How to channel your faith during challenging times R.E.A.C.H.- a tool to help those who have been recently diagnosed navigate living with a chronic illness On my radar: Radiant Health Magazine: Radiant is a bi-annual print and digital health magazine for Black women. Their mission is to tell our own health stories and inspire Black women to live their healthiest, happiest, and most meaningful life. Each issue features content in health and wellness, fitness, healthy eating, beauty, style, body + mind, all wrapped up in one enticing title. Song of the day: Bag Lady by Erykah Badu Nakeisa's book recommendations: Life After HIV: Removing the Mask by Nikki J Fear is a Liar by Daniel B. Lancaster 31 Prayers for Spiritual Wealth: A Biblically Based Prayer Strategy for Small Business Owners by Chanel E. Martin Where to find Nakeisa on the web: IG, website, and podcast ________ *Start your Audible trial now! Join the tribe on IG! Sign up for our newsletter :) Be Well, Sis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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