Martini La’Rossi—mother, U.S. Army veteran, and the visionary entrepreneur behind Mawamo, an upscale bath, body, and home fragrance brand. Born and raised in Richmond, California, Martini’s journey is a powerful testament to resilience, real-world education, and the strength of a multigenerational household.

In this inspiring interview, Martini shares how she navigated the traps of her youth, walked away from rigid structures that didn’t fit her spirit, and ultimately founded Mawamo as a birthday gift to herself—naming the brand after her angel and rainbow babies. Discover how she pivoted from simple candle-making into a luxury home fragrance and beauty brand curated specifically by Black women, for Black women. Martini dives deep into her philosophy of "pouring from your overflow," learning to save yourself first, and building a community space holder where everyone feels seen, heard, and held.

✨ Shop Mawamo & Experience the Mood: https://www.mawamo.com

In this profound and deeply personal episode, I sit down with holistic wellness practitioner Fatimah Hanif to discuss her incredible journey from the culinary world to becoming a certified healer and community leader. Fatimah opens up about her own path to healing, confronting childhood trauma and and the pursuit of stillness. We dive deep into how unhealed wounds can manifest into toxic adult behaviors—and more importantly, how to finally break that cycle.

As an award-winning "Woman of the Year" for her community work, Fatimah shares her expertise across multiple healing modalities to help you align your mind, body, spirit, and soul. In this episode, we cover: • The Healing Journey: Fatimah’s transition from the culinary arts to finding her purpose in holistic wellness. • Confronting the Past: The realities of shadow work, processing trauma through EMDR, and finding your voice after abuse. • Vibrational Wellness Explained: How modalities like sound healing (and why the 432 Hz frequency matters), Reiki, astral surgery, and color therapy work to clear blockages. • The Mind-Body-Soul Connection: Understanding the heart as the center of healing and how trauma physically affects the body. • Where to Start: Practical, actionable advice for beginners, including how to create a safe space at home, the power of stillness, and tips for meditation and journaling.

Resources Mentioned: Be sure to check out Fatimah’s book, "I'm Tired of Being Toxic" and its companion journal, available now on Amazon. https://a.co/d/0gvWXyhr Connect with Fatimah: If you are interested in personalized healing plans, consultations, or learning more about sound healing, reach out to Fatimah to start your journey.

Remember to give yourself grace and trust the process. http://www.imaintainwithfatimah.com/