We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Melanin Bee a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Melanin, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Day to day the world can seem like a tough place, but there’s also so much kindness in the world and we think talking about that kindness helps spread it and make the world a nicer, kinder place. Can you share a story of a time when someone did something really kind for you?
It all started in 2020 when I was experiencing a transition in my life while living in a beautiful mid-luxury condo in Chula Vista, San Diego. How I ended up living in this condo is so HEALarious in late November of 2020 after being invited by the host, of the home, I arrived from Los Angeles, CA. What was supposed to be a short wellness retreat turned into a six-month stay, and a major change in plans. While residing in the home, I became reacquainted with someone I use to socialize with on social media. The connection turned out to be more divinely guided than I thought. Over some time by February 2021, I ended up living alone in a home that wasn’t mine. I had all the freedom in the world but felt stuck. Shaunda, whom I met through the host ended up being someone who would help change my life. After getting to know each other and sharing my story, she decided to take it upon herself to fly me out to her home in Dallas, Tx. While in Dallas, Tx, I was grateful to be bestowed with so many nice offerings and great memories. After a refreshing time in Dallas, Shaunda did the kindest thing for me and booked me a ticket back home to Omaha, Ne to be reunited with my son.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I am Melanin Bee, I’m the owner and founder of Holistically HEALarious a HEALarious wellness company specializing in laughter therapy. I am a Certified Laughter Yoga instructor | Edutainer | Comedian. At Holistically HEALarious, I teach individuals how to utilize laughter a holistic healing modality to support their mental health and overall well-being. I execute this through laughter yoga classes, HEALarious workshops, and stand-up comedy.
I became a certified Laughter Yoga leader in June of 2018 while living in Houston Tx, before, 2018 I had never heard of Laughter Yoga, however, it was what I needed to take my HEALarious brand to the next level of laughter. My brand was already structured around laughter, humor, and wellness, helping people to find humor in their healing and being able to laugh about it.
Providing giggles and guidance with my HEALarious laugh coaching sessions, I offer 1:1 sessions online and in person.
At Holistically HEALarious we also offer Laughter Corporate Wellness services to help reduce the stress levels in employees.
What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?
One of the most important lessons I had to unlearn was what I was taught about money, Everything from what I had to do to earn it and how I valued money in my life. When I started to have a healthier relationship with money, my business began to flourish in ways I couldn’t even imagine.
Do you think you’d choose a different profession or specialty if you were starting now?
If I could go back and choose the same profession would, I? The answer is yes, laughter is a part of my life.
Contact Info:
- Website: holisticallyhealarious.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticallyhealarious/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HolisticallyHEALarious2
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanin-bee-a44403171/details/featured/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7vCyYoUp7XGlguvZUSQzg
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@holisticallyhealarious
Image Credits
Majesty Rose