I am Athena—a woman who knows what it feels like to carry the weight of intersectionality, expectations, and silent struggles. I understand the Superwoman Syndrome all too well—the unrelenting pressure to be everything to everyone while still trying to find time for myself. I know the fear of repeating painful cycles, of not being heard in medical spaces, of watching my community face the same injustices over and over again.

But I also know resilience. Healing. Power.

My mission is to create spaces where Black women feel seen, heard, and supported—where we can break free from the exhaustion of doing it all alone. I believe in rest without guilt, self-love without apology, and mental health care that honors our culture and experiences