Mind The Crown: The Healing Power of Self-Care with Adrianna Willis

Dr. Altreisha Foster welcomes Adrianna Willis, founder and CEO of Mind the Crown, for a soul-stirring conversation about reclaiming your peace through intentional self-care. After nearly three decades in corporate America, Adrianna made the brave decision to walk away from her high-paying career to focus on her mental health and purpose-driven business—a choice that came after a defining moment when her inner voice simply said, "I quit," despite not being financially prepared for the transition.Born from the isolation and racial tensions of 2020 following George Floyd's murder in Minnesota, Mind the Crown has evolved into a sanctuary for women—particularly Black and brown women—who habitually put everyone else's needs before their own. Adrianna shares how she creates accessible self-care experiences through "self-care parties" featuring activities like blindfolded painting, dreamboard creation, and planting succulents. These hands-on exercises deliberately pull women away from their phones and into the present moment, offering a respite from the constant demands of daily life.The conversation delves deeply into the "superwoman syndrome" that plagues so many women, especially women of color. "You don't have to feel guilty for choosing yourself," Adrianna emphasizes, addressing the struggle many high-achieving women face in setting boundaries and allowing themselves to be vulnerable. She candidly discusses her own journey with therapy and setting boundaries—skills she's still developing but proudly embraces as crucial to protecting her peace "at all costs."Looking toward 2025, Adrianna reveals her plans to launch coaching services specifically designed to help women aged 45-55 transition out of corporate environments while addressing the emotional weight of such significant life changes. Her approach encompasses practical advice—like taking inventory of responsibilities to determine what can be delegated, automated, or simply left undone—alongside tools like her "Woosa Journal" that encourage mindfulness and self-reflection.Ready to prioritize your mental wellness? Follow @mindthecrownllc on Instagram or visit mindthecrown.com to explore Adrianna's self-care resources, upcoming events, and custom products designed to remind women everywhere to "treat yourself, don't cheat yourself."Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcast. Share the episodes and let's chat in the comments.Support the Cake Therapy Foundation:1.   Cake Therapy - Cake Therapy (thecaketherapyfoundation.org)  2.  Buy Me A Coffee : The Cake Therapy Foundation (buymeacoffee.com)3. Buy The Book: Cake Therapy: How Baking Changed My Life   https://a.co/d/76dZ5T0 4. Buy The Book: Lessons I Never Learned from My Father: Things We Missed Out On and How They Still Impact Me https://a.co/d/9wLOguc Follow Sugarspoon Desserts on all social media platforms @sugarspoondesserts