The Blind Stigma with Stacy-Ann Buchanan - Episode 229

The professional career path of Stacy-Ann Buchanan provides an enriching meaning to the term ‘career pivoting’ - making a purposeful, intentional, strategic shift that enhances one’s career. Stacy-Ann started out as a professionally trained theater and film actress in numerous theater productions, commercials and films to her credit. In 2012, she created, produced and launched The Mystic Effect, A creative arts show that embodies music, poetry, dance, fashion and film. The success of the show prompted her to establish her own production company - Stacy-Ann Buchanan Productions, which led to her receiving the Entrepreneur Award at the International Women Achievement Awards. The Blind Stigma as  a recognized brand, has since branched out into a podcast that continues to explore such stigmas, dissect the multiple factors that aid towards mental illness in the Black communities and provides a safe space for stories to be heard.Her body of work has firmly focused her career on challenging anti-Black systemic racism by taking holistic approaches to demystify and decolonize how mental health is perceived and addressed within the Black/BIPOC communities. We talked about:The story behind her creating The Blind Stigma filmRemoving the veil of shame that clouds the topic of mental health in the Black communityHow she approaches self worth Boundaries that keep her groundedDirecting positive dialogues and creating safe spaces for Black voices to be amplifiedFollow Stacy-Ann:Instagram: @stacyannbuchananWebsite: stacyannbuchanan.com/Connect with Sheila:Learn about my new App - Find your self-care sweet spotGet weekly practical inspiration: http://www.sheilabotelho.com/elevateEat better - Feel Better - Get More Energy: Healthy Eating RefresherInstagram & all social media: @sheilaabotelhoPS: Thanks so much for listening. I would love your review! If you enjoy what I share in this episode, rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/connect-with-sheila-botelho/id1527363160 I would really appreciate it. Thanks!*Please consult your physician or health advisor before beginning any new healing or self-care protocol.✍️ Sheila's Notes - The reflections I write only here. For your Expansion Season.🧭 Your Vision Map - Name what you are building before you build it.💎 Work With Me - Choose the most aligned pathway for your business.🎧 Subscribe & Rate this podcast