Kiona Sinks Returns: Small Shifts That Created a Lasting Impact

Lasting change begins when you decide that your well-being matters enough to prioritize. Kiona Sinks returns to share how the Shift Experience didn't just influence her habits—it completely reframed her relationship with herself. From vitamin routines to food choices, energy levels to emotional presence, she's living proof that when you start showing up with intention, everything changes. Her journey reminds us that healing isn't just physical—it's mental, spiritual, and emotional—and when those parts align, you unlock a version of yourself that's not only healthier, but more powerful than you imagined. Key Takeaways: Intentional living creates a ripple effect—when you prioritize small daily choices, everything from energy to clarity improves. Healing is holistic; physical health, mental focus, emotional regulation, and spiritual peace all work together. Creating consistent habits doesn't require perfection—just progress, grace, and awareness of what your body is telling you. Knowing yourself is key to showing up fully in your relationships, work, and purpose-driven life. Investing in your health now prevents burnout later and opens the door to greater impact and alignment. Resources:  Join us in celebrating Dr. Michelle Robin's birthday by supporting the Small Changes Big Shifts scholarship fundraiser—help us empower the next generation with the tools for lifelong well-being! Embark on a transformative six-month journey with the Shift Experience, a holistic wellness program designed to empower young adults aged 18 to 30 to discover their best selves through comprehensive health practices. This program offers a blend of education, personalized assessments, one-on-one wellness coaching, monthly group learning circles, and access to various wellness services. The upcoming program runs from June through December. For more details and to apply, visit: https://smallchangesbigshifts.com/discovery-program/   About Kiona Sinks:  Negro Leagues Baseball Museum - Director of Marketing + Community Engagement Kiona Sinks by trade is a social and civic innovator setting the standard for how young leaders should model in action community engagement, bringing forward generations of all sectors of professions to change the perspective on what community activism should model in our modern day world. Kiona takes pride in giving back, Kiona is a community minded connector with 10 years of consistent volunteerism and community engagement. She is both mission -driven and passionate about diversity and inclusion and promoting social, and civic engagement. During her Undergraduate career, Kiona helped spearhead the founding of the inaugural African American Student Union (AASU) at Central Methodist University. The AASU's mission is to promote positive images of African Americans and to stimulate the cultural, intellectual and social growth of all CMU students faculty, and staff. As a Student Ambassador, Kiona was selected as one of the top ten students by the Jefferson City, Mid Missouri Higher Education Board. In her short time in Kansas City, Kiona has advanced the agenda for many diverse and marginalized groups here in Kansas City, and has begun to make an impact by helping to educate the next generation of leaders on the importance of diversity and inclusion, civic engagement, and social justice. Multi -task oriented, flexible, positive, and able to adapt effectively to challenging situations. Kiona is a speaker and conducts conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion. Proven success in initiating, promoting and maintaining strong interpersonal relations with many in different sectors.   https://www.instagram.com/kionasinks/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/KionaSinks https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiona-sinks/    Connect with Dr. Michelle and Bayleigh at: https://smallchangesbigshifts.com [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/company/smallchangesbigshifts https://www.facebook.com/SmallChangesBigShifts https://www.instagram.com/smallchangesbigshiftsco   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.