A Holistic Approach to Wellness with LaTesha McIntosh-Smith of A Peace of Mind Counseling

“We wanted to be able to create a sense of a peace of mind. That's one of the things I'm always talking to people about. When you're tired of being tired, you just want a peace of mind.” In this episode, hear from LaTesha McIntosh-Smith, founder of Coralus Venture A Peace of Mind Counseling Services. LaTesha joins Development Guide Loren Walsh to discuss her background as a licensed clinical social worker and her journey into entrepreneurship, A Peace of Mind's four-tiered approach: outpatient mental health clinical services, integrative wellness services, civic engagement, and educational department, and the company's civic engagement initiatives to give back to the community. They also discuss: Her company's emphasis on helping individuals find fulfilling careers rather than just jobs Challenges faced, including financial struggles, especially opening during the pandemic, and difficulty accessing financial assistance Her experience with the Coralus community thus far, especially connecting with other healthcare-related Ventures Plans for the future, including establishing a nonprofit arm Current programs, like Career Pathways to Success, aiming to support youth facing barriers in education and life Connect with ⁠LaTesha McIntosh-Smith⁠ and ⁠A Peace of Mind Counseling Services on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠. ⁠⁠Learn more about Coralus and join our community⁠⁠⁠.