We help organizations promote wellbeing and foster a culture of sustainable performance
We value
Empowered to Exhale believes in creating platforms
Empowered to Exhale believes in creating platforms for authentic engagement and respectful dialogue between compassionate individuals from all walks of life.
We are committed to exploring how identity and lived experience shape one’s approach to wellness, and using this understanding to craft customized wellness practices aligned with their purpose and values.
Dr. Portia Jackson Preston, DrPH, MPH.
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Empowered to Exhale’s mission is to provide engaging keynotes, courses, and retreats for organizations and individuals committed to sustainable wellness practices.
We empower leaders
To intentionally develop organizational cultures that prioritize sustainable performance by addressing systemic barriers to wellness, particularly for marginalized populations.
We value authenticity and mindfulness because introspection and self-awareness are key to developing a sustainable plan. We believe that everyone has worth outside of their roles, and deserves to live in a world free of discrimination with access to the resources needed to thrive, not just survive.
You can do something right now for your wellness
No matter your time or resources or level of motivation. We teach you foundational skills for cultivating daily wellness practices. You can always come back to being compassionate with yourself, trying tiny moves, and embracing this as a lifelong journey. Your wellness is not selfish. It provides a critical foundation for your life.
Our approach is grounded in authenticity, embracing transparency in sharing the ups and downs of our own unique journeys in the name of common humanity, reminding you that you are not alone in your experiences.
Your Wellness Journey
Through practices to cultivate mindfulness, you will explore how your beliefs and lived experiences have shaped your approach to wellness, and develop an awareness of ways that you can care for yourself that resonate deeply with you.
Our focus on sustainability encourages you to identify meaningful and effective wellness practices that are practical in your current reality, with room to evolve as your needs change. We empower you to develop a path towards wellness and sustainable performance that is aligned with your goals, values, and overall purpose.
- SLR FRAMEWORK
SLR Framework
An SLR camera aims to accurately depict an image. Our SLR framework aims to create a comprehensive picture of your wellness journey.
- SELF
Self
The petal in the center of our logo represents the mind-body connection through physical and emotional wellness. The labyrinth inside of the petal represents your unique wellness journey.
- PHYSICAL
Physical
Caring for your physical health (nutrition, hydration, sleep, using health services and following treatment regiments)
- EMOTIONAL
Emotional
Being aware of your thoughts, expressing your feelings, attending to your emotional needs (meditation, journaling, taking deep breaths, talking to a therapist)
- LOVE
Love
The second layer of petals represents the capacity to experience love and share love with others through spiritual and social wellness.
- SPIRITUAL
Spiritual
Fostering a sense of meaning and purpose in your life that extends beyond yourself (e.g., spending time in nature, expressing gratitude, practicing a faith or belief)
- SOCIAL
Social
Accessing social support by engaging in nurturing relationships (calling or visiting loved ones, sharing a meal, playing with children, attending community events)
- REVEAL
Reveal
The third layer of petals represents the capacity to reveal the world to yourself through curiosity, and reveal yourself to the world through service.
- CURIOSITY
Curiosity
Embracing lifelong learning and a spirit of adventure, engaging in hobbies, and gaining new skills (e.g., classes, books, podcasts, videos, visiting museums, attending cultural events).
- SERVICE
Service
Using your skills to benefit others (caregiving, volunteering, working towards an organizational mission).
- SELF
Tedx Crenshaw | The Missing Ingrediant in Self Care
“I had to redefine my identity outside of what I did for a living.”
I had to redefine my identity outside of what I did for a living.
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Speaker, professor & storyteller.
I’ve worked with many clients to deliver high-quality live and in person, as well as remote presentations (both live and recorded) that are engaging for participants. I work with you and your team to provide offerings that serve the needs of your organization to deliver an experience based on your objectives.
Right from the beginning you can expect a quick turnaround on emails and requests, as I am deeply invested in your success. I ensure the presentation or workshop I conduct for you is current and cutting edge, and present information in a way that is easy for your audience to grasp and apply immediately.
PREVIOUS CLIENTS
Who we’ve worked with
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THE BUSINESS RESOURCE LIBRARY
Resources for leaders & educators.
Free downloads, videos & reading for fostering resilience and holistic well-being.
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The Blog
What is wellness? How can you make it a daily practice? Our articles provide insight on how you can create a sustainable wellness practice.
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Virtual Talks
Our video library contains TEDx talks by Dr. Portia Jackson Preston, as well as recordings addressing a range of wellness topics.
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Your Wellness Journey
Browse our free resources to help you on your wellness journey! We have provided a range of reflections, journaling prompts and other tools to help you create a wellness plan that works for you!
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The Library
What are we currently reading? Our library highlights our perspectives on books spanning a wide range of topics, including wellness, habit formation, stress management, and some of our favorite memoirs.
“Healing efforts at the individual level are incomplete without larger efforts to heal broken systems”
— Black thumbs welcome: Gardening and lessons on resilience |
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