Aja Holston-Barber is a strategist, writer, facilitator, and yoga teacher – all skills she uses to contribute to the better, kinder, and more just world we deserve. She owns her own consulting company where she supports organizations to expand their understanding, vision, and practice of social justice possibilities.

Aja has been practicing yoga for almost 15 years and became a certified teacher in 2022. She is a 200-HR certified teacher in non-performative Hatha and Yin yoga and teaches private, group, and online sessions. With a focus on self-knowledge and protecting your body through accessible, intuitive poses, her yoga teaching style encourages students to recover from the heaviness of the world around us by becoming aware of what their bodies need. And, to start a personal journey to give it just that. Originally from Texas, Aja has lived in Louisville, Kentucky for seven years with her husband and their adorable but impulsive cat Nala. Learn more about Aja’s work at ajaholstonbarber.com

As a Licensed Psychotherapist Nadie focuses on providing therapy and wellness experiences to organizations and individuals that identify as busy, burnt out, people pleasers and introverts. She supports her clients in learning how to prioritize their wants and needs without losing the relationships they value! Nadie’s therapeutic philosophy is that it is possible for people to hold compassionate boundaries, have meaningful relationships, and create the joyful lives they desire for themselves. Nadie is also the host of the Wellness Podcast, Generation Freedom where she and expert guests explore all facets of wellness, mental health, life balance, and interpersonal relationships. Nadie believes in the value of introspection, safe relationships, and pleasure; her ultimate goal is to help people of color build their happiness and create fulfilling lives by reconnecting with themselves through holistic wellness practices. 

Mahogany is a sister friend, journal designer, youth development professional, and intentional curator of safe spaces. Mahogany is a native of Louisville KY, where she has created a career around celebrating black girlhood, healing, and community.

Her background includes curriculum development, journal workshops, program facilitation, and the development of identity and community centered spaces for youth. In 2022, she founded The Sis That Journals, a line of journals rooted in Sisterhood, Joy, and Care.

Mahogany’s love for joy, authenticity, and care has guided her work, and her relationship with her community and herself.