We were lucky to catch up with Uzuri Umoja Boatwright recently and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Uzuri Umoja thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Often the greatest growth and the biggest wins come right after a defeat. Other times the failure serves as a lesson that’s helpful later in your journey. We’d appreciate if you could open up about a time you’ve failed.

Before, I wouldn’t have shared my story of failure in such a public capacity but this is necessary. Thank you for first providing this platform and space for authenticity. I was struggling with my own health issues the past three years and I was not supported in a manner to heal myself while aiding others in their own healing. As a result, I found myself operating like a machine versus an empathetic human. I was pouring from an empty cup while praying for energy and overflow. This led to me having a mental breakdown because I did not ask for help or the support I really needed. I have learned so much about myself, the importance of advocating for myself, and the power of a village. I could not have done this alone and moving forward, I have the wellness support I need to better serve my communities.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

I am currently on sabbatical until I finish my Masters program in Complementary Alternative Medicine and Integrative Health. My website is currently not available to the public and I am not accepting new clients at the moment. During the past five years, I have served as an herbalist, holistic nutritionist, pre and post natal doula to the local Charleston, SC surrounding areas and around the world. This includes helping people find more holistic (mind, body, and soul) remedies to alleviate their ailments and diseases. I provided women’s health consults, women battling infertility, PCOS, endometriosis and fibroids; in addition, yoni steams and ionic foot detoxes. I am most proud of my ability to educate and meet so many kind souls throughout my years of serving. In 2021, I rebranded Umoja’s Wombniverse LLC to power Infinite Inn3rgy which includes holistic health and wellness services outside of women’s health, playlists, and a network of other Black owned, Indigenous, and Afrikan women owned businesses. Upon reopening, Infinite Inn3rgy it will also offer mental health services and members only with subscription options.

Any insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence?

I built my audience on social media by going live, showing up as myself, and educating others via statuses/ posts on all I have to offer. Furthermore, I always make sure to specify if I am speaking from personal experience vs as a healthcare and social services professional. It is important to never speak beyond my scope of practice and area of expertise. I am always open to referring others to those who may be better able to assist their specific needs. Holistic health is not a one size fits all option. My advice to anyone in my field or outside of my field having a social media presence is to know your role. Everything you say may hold weight to some and none to others. That is okay. If pleasing people is something you struggle with or finding your voice, hire a public relations person and social media manager. There was a time when my interns ran my social media pages. It is okay to delegate tasks and step away from the media when it gets overwhelming.

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

The more you know the less you know. I am forever a student of life because I know experiences are often the best teacher. I had elders come to me and ask me if I was sure I was living my purpose. People will question your journey and could never walk in your shoes. That is important to remember when seeking validation outside of yourself. This does not mean you should not ask permission before doing something but you also have to ask yourself if you are hindering more than helping. If the answer is yes, you should take a step back and evaluate whom you’re serving. Life will hand us hurdles, curve balls, and lessons just to see if we will repeat the same mistakes. That’s the real level up!       

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• Email: [email protected]
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