Abenaa Hayes: Manifesting Your Bold Vision

Send us Fan MailAbout This EpisodeTune in for a powerful conversation with Abenaa Hayes, the founder and CEO of Elysee Consulting, a DEI and health equity-based consultancy. Abenaa's fierce determination and daring vision have been the driving force behind her bold journey, which she shares with us on this episode. Through an intricate blend of authenticity, perseverance, and passion, she took her experiences in journalism and public relations and developed an impactful career in healthcare and health equity. Along the way, Abenaa has crafted her unique voice, fueled by music and culture, and emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself. She also shares practical advice on taking the small steps that lead to bigger changes and celebrating the incremental achievements throughout your journey. About Abenaa HayesAbenaa (Abby) Hayes helps healthcare leaders and brands who want to meet 21st century societal mandates head on. The founder and CEO of Elysee Consulting, LLC, she is a seasoned communications and brand marketing executive with expertise in healthcare, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) and health equity. For 25 years, Abenaa has helped US and global biotech and pharma companies reach stakeholders, influencers and communities through transformative narratives, dynamic storytelling and meaningful engagement. Building on a family legacy in health equity and racial justice, she is also a champion of racial and social equity in the communications industry. Recognized as a “Woman to Watch” by Medical, Marketing and Media (2021), Abenaa has been a featured speaker and panelist at forums such as SXSW (2021); ADCOLOR (2021); and publications including Axios, Essence, Adweek and Entrepreneur magazine.  Additional ResourcesWebsite: https://www.elyseeconsulting.co/LinkedIn: @AbenaaHayesSupport the show--------Stay Connected www.leighburgess.comWatch the episodes on YouTube Follow Leigh on Instagram: @theleighaburgessFollow Leigh on LinkedIn: @LeighBurgessSign up for Leigh’s bold newsletter