We were lucky to catch up with LAUREN DIXON recently and have shared our conversation below.
LAUREN, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Was there a moment in your career that meaningfully altered your trajectory? If so, we’d love to hear the backstory.
There has been a defining moment within my career as a Master Herbalist and alternative healthcare professional that has allowed me to thrive since then, in which I am grateful to receive and adhere to in respect of my pure potentiality. As a former biological researcher, invasive research was my passion in understanding human function and purpose. Down to the cellular level, I thought I would be there forever, making an impact on a science-evidence based level; surely I was wrong about that. Using that experience to network and fulfill a role within a pharmacy role led me to believe that the power, knowledge, and impact I had as an employee was fulfilling for myself, even down to assisting those to adhere to their medications appropriately. I enjoyed the work that I did, but it wasn’t fulfilling and I was losing my compassion and drive. I had to take a seat, recognize the pattern of work that aligns with my happiness, not laborious, and leaves a lasting impact on anyone.
Having to sit there numerous days, I was reminded in triggers, as well as life experiences, of where I find my most enjoyable work without sacrificing thyself. After my aha moment, obtaining my Masters of Science in Public Health working with healthcare statistical forecasting through health behavior model, and another Masters in Health & Wellness Coaching, I realized that helping individuals become self-sustainable in thinking & movement, understand the essentials of breath-work, as well as healing through herbs, plants and roots- I made my path, both professionally and personally.
Being able to assist others in forward thought process & well-being, herbal awareness with education, mindfulness guidance, as well as being a health and wellness coach and mentor has made its own way for me. Being able to apply all of my knowledge, skills, and experience has given me such a divine opportunity to gracefully sustain my own financially stable business as a health professional and supporting my local and sister communities. I was once told that if they don’t have the job you want or you’re not “accepted” for that position, create your own. Following such advice has allowed my soul to be and feel free, provide effectively through spirit and skill, as well as create accordingly for my needs, focus, and pure purpose.
LAUREN, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
Absolutely! My name is LA Dixon, a lot of people call me LBoogie, and not because of my dancing background quite funnily. If anything I would say it’s because I do like to Jam and have a good time- enjoying each moment life gives, and sharing that moment of the present with others.
I am a practicing Master Herbalist & Master Gardener that has created a safe space for any individual on their wellness, health or spiritual journey. As a former biological researcher and pharmacy professional, I’ve furthered my education and experience in alternative health care therapies which include herbalism, mindfulness + non-invasive wellness techniques, health and wellness coaching, as well as divination readings.
My business birthed from this journey is Mehr (More) Majick, which is an online shopping experience for your journey of your utmost wellbeing. Filled with personal Luxor of bath Sitz, dressed candles, altar/ritual tools, incense, consulting and coaching, we are also a wellness partner with our sister city communities of Louisville, KY; Hot Springs, AR; Memphis, TN, Nashville, TN and Dayton, Ohio, wanting to share health & wealth. As this network grows, so does your allowance of health and wellness resources to apply however you sit fit in your journey. We thank you for all support, in any way.
Not only do we provide for our customers and clients, we are avid health professionals that give back through community engagement and development. This can be shown through our wellness sessions in local community centers and churches, or building and maintaining community gardens. We also provide service to those who need help with health related grant application, edit or review; Help create wellness related curriculum for youth through middle age adults, as well as support our local health stores + farmers markets through vending, healthcare professional alliance, and community partnership.
What sets Mehr Majick & myself apart within our industry, is the unique and innovative experience that you receive through channeled messages, professional interaction and personal building. You also receive customized/individualized products to enhance the beauty of your journey; allowing you to unlock your self-sufficient, luxurious and affluent lifestyles. I am most proud of the ancestral propelled opportunity in creating this space, whether online, via physical storefront or in future personal and collaborative wellness retreats. This has been an amazing three years of learning, growing and fine tuning my scope of healing and ability to provide eagerly and efficiently. I am glad to be here with you, share my gift with you, and thankful for the support from you.
Available now: herbs, bath/shower Sitz & Bombas, ancestral money, manifestation tools, dressed candles, tea blends & smokable blends, Tarot cards, majestik body powder, customized plant pots, divination reading appointments, and a network of honest, holistic, and beautiful beings, ready to help you in any light!
What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?
This is a really good question, especially when healing known and unknown traumas, triggers, and responses upset and/or rage our nervous system, sending us to our go-to coping mechanisms. What I had to unlearn in the journey of life, and within my profession, is the way of my learned listening. Learning, applying, and adopting the practices of ACTIVE listening, these three levels allow you to truly hear what someone is saying or feeling. As a wellness coach it allows Me to capture the depth of the individual, and provide the next insightful question that will allow them to discover more within the topic of discussion. As a hue-man, it allows me to do the same, creating pure connections with the next person by allowing them to feel valuable, just by being heard. There’s a lot of influence out here on hearing and processing. I too, come from a background of upbringing with a household that had rules or life phrases for it all, there’s no open communication, feeling, or healthy dialogue. Mostly premeditated conversations, deep questioning for personal investigation/intentions, or gossip/updating becoming “normal” conversation. Wanting to not only provide a space that I too can benefit from- my practice, shopping experience, and workshops will hold space for anyone’s willing and ways of expression in healthy dialogue, brainstorming, and body language to innerstand the person’s needs to achieve their goal(s) or to lighten their burdens in the journey.
Do you think you’d choose a different profession or specialty if you were starting now?
I would most definitely have chosen this path, though knowing what I do, I wouldn’t have taken this long to get my business off the ground, and education associated with it finished so late. But, I’ve learned, “in time, with time.” After College (2012), I was so engulfed in helping others, that I did not know what I was going to do, just knew that I had experiences and strengths. With that I found a biological research post-baccalaureate program that allowed me to gain some exposure to what I “thought” I wanted to do in life. Having such an exposure post program and during my Mastering years, these conferences, published journals, networks, and awards have been a captivating memory, but working with my own spirit, ancestors, and finding the passion that comes with the work produced is what propels me most. The education, promotion, and community development + engagement of Conscious Health Practices + Wellness Alternative Therapies has been not only fulfilling for my own personal goals, but a blossoming profession that has been abundant and affluent to our supporters and supporting communities.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://mmajick.square.site/
- Instagram: @Mehrmajick_more
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MMajick/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ldixon4114
- Other: Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MehrMajick