Today we’d like to introduce you to Salenna Green

Hi Salenna, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.

I started my journey of healing and wellness in the nonprofit sector many years ago. I was 21 years old, had just graduated college and was hired to work for the nonprofit I did my senior internship with. That all now feels a lifetime ago even though it’s only been 10 years. I spent the years creating and facilitating holistic homelessness prevention programming for our communities’ most At-Risk youth. During this time I learned about the struggles and glory of grassroots organizing and the strengthening of community. Next I moved to being a social worker for a state disability program. I also started my own healing and wellness business. All the while I am also a creative and artist on the side. I have always been an entrepreneur in my adult life. Entrepreneurship has offered me a way to make a living in a capitalist society that demands that you pay to live, and still engage with what feeds my soul: community and art.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?

I don’t know that I would say the road has been smooth but I do believe that it has become easier as I’ve learned to trust my divine path. I think my path was most rough when I was clinging to a false sense of control. I was not exactly in alignment with what was for me until I stopped trying to chase and grind for what I wanted instead of trusting what was meant for me to find me, and taking the opportunities that present themselves. It was a shift in energy more than anything else. Not much immediately changed in my material circumstances but all of a sudden I wasn’t worried about it anymore. Grant money that didnt come my way was no longer a reflection of my ability, offers that were not extended to me did not mean that I would never get my chance. My biggest struggle has been in trusting the process. Success that looks like it was built overnight is usually the reflection of years of work and refinement and once I committed myself to enjoying every step of my way I had a renewed energy for the day to day. My road may have not always been smooth but it is now, even with its twists and turns, my divine path is unfolding before me, guiding me and ushering me along. I’m here to enjoy the healing, connection and success that come with trusting myself and my path.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?

I have been creative my whole life. In my childhood I was doing performances for my family, singing, dancing and acting out short scenes for them during parties and family gatherings. In elementary school I did performances on the playground at recess with my friends as my backup dancers. I went to a performing arts school for 6 years through my adolescence and teen years and explored visual arts, vocal music and theater before I focused on dance. In my adult years I have been a part of a dance group, been a backup dancer and danced on stages at festivals and parades. I’m most known as a dancer but what I’m most proud of is my creative energy. I have found joy in painting, poetry and photography. I love emceeing and putting together artistic shows and events and booking Black, Brown and queer artists, who are often overlooked. Embracing all of my passions and not feeling stuck to one thing, even if it’s what I’m most known for, brings me a lot of excitement. I love mastery but I also love exploration. I am always curious about what I am capable of or what can bring me joy next.

We’d love to hear about how you think about risk taking?

I do not view myself as a risk taker but I do take calculated risks in my life. The way I think about risk is that it should be measured and ultimately beneficial. There is risk associated with being a business owner and entrepreneur, especially in today’s society. I mitigate that risk by building strong community collaborations, connections and partnerships. The world is always changing and with those changes comes risk at varying degrees. Risk is inevitable whether you consider yourself to be a risk taker or not. To me, it’s best to learn to anticipate and navigate risk in the way that benefits you, your community, business and outcome goals.

Pricing:

• The Self Love Prompted Journal $25

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2084721
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotgirlshealingpodcast/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SalennaG/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHotGirlsHealingPodcast