We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Nyeka Arnold a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Nyeka, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. So let’s jump to your mission – what’s the backstory behind how you developed the mission that drives your brand?
The Story behind my mission is being my own best project! What I mean by that is , being the best I can be daily and over coming all Obstacles, Experiences and Adversities. I am an Austinite, I was raised in one of the worst “Housing projects” located in Austin . The initial name of these apt complexes was called Mason Manor Apts before the name change .
I am a proud “Project baby”.
I beat the odds. A doctor diagnosed all babies born with crack cocaine in their system to be Menaces to Society. Basically diagnosing and labeling us as infants. Without having adequate data. We are preconceived notions by nature.
I was born to fail, I was born to have ADHD and other illnesses. Fortunately Look at me now! I survived. I am living. I am a loving mother. I am a healthy individual . I have an amazing support system. I used my pain and turned into my POWER! I accessed and applied the tools.
My children think I’m a superhero . My community looks at me as an influencer and leader. I look at my Self as the best Project I could ever work on. I am a community activist and Rebel. I don’t take NO for an answer! I love accountability and showering people with knowledge and my experiences. I am
A founder of a nonprofit The Healing Project. Our mission is to advocate for black and brown lives in these Disenfranchise and marginalized communities. Our Main goal is to have tons of Project Baby Ambassadors that can advocate, organize and Navigate. We want to pour into their power! So we can create activist, leaders and Rebels! It takes a VILLAGE!
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
The Story behind my mission is being my own best project! What I mean by that is , being the best I can be daily and over coming all Obstacles, Experiences and Adversities. I am an Austinite, I was raised in one of the worst “Housing projects” located in Austin . The initial name of these apt complexes was called Mason Manor Apts before the name change. I am a proud “Project baby”. I beat the odds. A doctor diagnosed all babies born with crack cocaine in their system to be Menaces to Society. Basically diagnosing and labeling us as infants. Without having adequate data. We are preconceived notions by nature.
I was born to fail, I was born to have ADHD and other illnesses. Fortunately Look at me now! I survived. I am living. I am a loving mother. I am a healthy individual . I have an amazing support system. I used my pain and turned into my POWER! I accessed and applied the tools.
My children think I’m a superhero . My community looks at me as an influencer and leader. I look at my Self as the best Project I could ever work on. I am a community activist and Rebel. I don’t take NO for an answer! I love accountability and showering people with knowledge and my experiences. I am
A founder of a nonprofit The Healing Project. Our mission is to advocate for black and brown lives in these Disenfranchise and marginalized communities. Our Main goal is to have tons of Project Baby Ambassadors that can advocate, organize and Navigate. We want to pour into their power! So we can create activist, leaders and Rebels! It takes a VILLAGE!
What do you think helped you build your reputation within your market?
The core value that helped me Build my reputation within activism my experience and my authenticity! Always stay true to yourself and people. Give grace and be of service!
What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?
A lesson I had to unlearn was my approach. I started off aggressive and not willing to give grace. That didn’t get me far. Being grateful goes a long way. It extends
Your pure intentions to yourself and others .
Contact Info:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyeka.arnold22
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/nyeka-arnold-5739351b6
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/user/nyekaarnold
Image Credits
Dylan Manshack