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Join us as we explore what it means to be on a perfectly imperfect journey to a fulfilled life. We have a deep curiosity about the ways in which we each navigate the journey - how to savor the times when you’re in flow, what happens when you hit a bump in the road, and how to find the learning and growth in ALL of it. Because the one thing that is certain is no one’s life path is a straight line! We have lots of thoughts, ideas, and questions to share around what it takes to live a fulfilling life and we will also be talking to friends, colleagues, and experts. While our focus is on modern “western” concerns, interests, needs, fears, etc. we look to both eastern and western philosophies and practices to guide us on our journeys. We hope this podcast will feel like getting together with some good friends over a glass of wine or a cup of tea every few weeks - we do not have all the answers, but we have lots of questions and hope to inspire you to consider where you want your own journey to take you. Anne is an HR Executive and consultant and Sherry’s an executive and life coach. We have been friends and colleagues for over fifteen years and have had the good fortune to dive deeply into a wide variety of approaches that we’ve brought into both our professional and personal lives.
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Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Oneika Mays has always been a seeker, even as a young child. She grew up in a stable family structure, went to good schools, and even landed in a fulfilling career she loved. But there was always something nagging at her, just below the surface: she wanted to trust herself, but couldn’t quite get there. Then, one day in yoga class, her instructor said “You can change or be comfortable, but not both.” As tears streamed down her face she realized she needed a change, and was ready to embrace the discomfort. Fast forward to today and Oneika is still a seeker, learning and transforming as she teaches yoga and meditation to individuals and groups both inside prison and on the outside. She has an amazing story - please join us to hear Oneika’s perfectly imperfect journey.
About Oneika Mays:
Oneika Mays (LMT, E-RYT) transitioned to yoga and meditation from a 20 year career in
corporate retail leadership over 10 years ago. Oneika used that experience to support social
justice non-profits and teach meditation/yoga inside jails. Today, she is the first Mindfulness
Coach at Rikers Island Correctional Facility. At Rikers she works one-on-one with community
members in a therapeutic setting. Sessions are a combination of modalities and are infused with
compassion. These sessions help people foster resilience and agency. She believes that our
justice system needs to focus on transformation and restoration rather than punishment. This
idea of liberation and compassion is woven into her work whether it’s in a jail, speaking to
audiences or teaching meditation. In addition to teaching meditation and yoga Oneika facilitates
workshops and trainings centered around resilience, liberation and compassion. She believes
that meditation, movement and mindfulness practices can forge a path to freedom.
Currently Oneika is working on a scripted project she created, Blur, a story about two atypical
teenagers navigating their identity in the 1980s. Her co-writer is Steven Mclaine. Oneika is
bringing meditation and yoga to Arizona as a featured presenter at the Sedona Yoga Festival.
She is also the co-host of the soon to be released podcast, But You Don’t Sound Black with
Rasheed J. Daniel. She can currently be seen on TBS’ Lost Resort.
Instagram: https://Instagram.com/oneikamays
Website: www.oneikamays.com
Featured presenter at Embodied Philosophy’s conference, “Radical Teaching.” Oneika’s talk is “Disrupting with Love.”
https://www.embodiedphilosophy.com/event/radical-teaching-roundup/
Board Member: One Love Prison Meditation Project: https://onelovepmp.org/
Projects in development:
Creator/Writer - BLUR
Production Company - TeamSheed
Producer- Rasheed J. Daniel
Consultant/Co-host - FREE SPIRIT
Producer- Ben Dwork
Creator- Becca Elrich
Contributor
Co-host Spiritual Citizenship Conference 2021- In Conversation with Cornel West
Faculty- Interdependence Project - Meditation Teacher Training
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