
Walk n Talk
Amani Na Badha offers coaching sessions to women of color in the Pasadena area to encourage them to move forward and face the challenges that may lie ahead.
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We see helping others as our purpose in life and want to motivate our peers, especially in the San Gabriel Valley.

Our view is that walking through pain is best practice. It is what Black people have always done to create change and it is what we continue to do because it has seemingly proven effective in the past.

Data have consistently shown throughout decades that Black Americans, particularly Black women, have higher rates of illness compared to Whites.
Black women have the highest risk for Alzheimer's disease. They have significant rates of mental health issues with some of the lowest levels of treatment.
Forty-eight percent of Black women over age 20 have hypertension, and 57 percent of Black women are considered obese. Also, sexual assault and domestic violence are high among Black women.
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Walking 30 minutes a day can reduce the risk of diseases more prevalent among Black women but it has a much needed secondary effect of strengthening communities.

Once walking, Black women often begin organizing – initially their families, then their communities, to innovate and solve problems together.
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When we walk, we become more observant; we notice the environmental pollution, the abandoned buildings, the lack of safe sidewalks, the lack of affordable housing, and we say, ‘No more.'

When we inform, educate and engage each other, change is inevitable.
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Walking can transform communities and we truly need local change given the esclating community tensions.
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"Always walk in the light. And if you feel like you're not walking in it, go find it. Love the light." - Roberta Flack
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So, here's how it works:
Walk n Talk coaching sessions are set at your walking pace with the option to stop in several serene spots along the way to inspire your thoughts on self-care, empowerment and overall wellness.

We will help you incorporate weekly healthy habits into your life, including physical movement (stretching), stress reduction techniques (mindfulness) and spiritual enrichment (guided visualization).
Fanya and Crystal have extensive empowerment and self-care experience; they are also available to cover the following areas of concern:
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Love and Relationships
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Career: New Opportunities and Promotion
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Guidance for Future Goals and Desires
Due to the weather, we will start "walking n talking" inside the Paseo Mall.

As the year progresses we will move to outside venues nearby.

Eaton Canyon Natural Area is a 190-acre zoological, botanical, and geological nature preserve situated at the base of the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains. Visitors can enjoy its hiking trails, equestrian trails with a staging area, picnic areas, seasonal stream, rocks and minerals, various natural habitats, native plants, and wildlife. Open daily from sunrise to sunset.

The Rose Bowl has a 3.1 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Pasadena, California that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

Tournament Park is an Institute facility open to the public and available for a variety of Caltech and private functions. The park is located on the south side of the campus (just east of the running track) and has a BBQ facility, picnic,and playground areas.

Eaton Canyon Natural Area is a 190-acre zoological, botanical, and geological nature preserve situated at the base of the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains. Visitors can enjoy its hiking trails, equestrian trails with a staging area, picnic areas, seasonal stream, rocks and minerals, various natural habitats, native plants, and wildlife. Open daily from sunrise to sunset.
We update our Facebook and Twitter pages daily to offer you extra support and encouragement between our sessions together.

If you are confused or frustrated and want clarity and focus on an issue in your life, Fanya and Crystal can coach you on how to view things differently.
We can help you find new solutions and empower you to gain control over your problems.
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We will meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to be in life.
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So, why not find out how a 1/2 an hour Walk n Talk session with us can get you clarity?
Book online today!