In this episode of the Scale Up Your Business podcast, our host interviews Nzingha Ma’at, the founder of Ma’at Therapeutic Services. Nzingha shares her journey, her innovative approach to therapy, and how she helps Black women overcome unresolved trauma and imposter syndrome through holistic methods.


 

Show Notes

1. The Power of Holistic Healing

Nzingha Ma’at’s practice is centered on a mind, body, and spirit approach. She combines traditional talk therapy with holistic treatments such as acupuncture, Reiki, yoga, and sound healing. This multi-faceted approach addresses not just the mind, but the entire being, which can lead to more long-lasting positive effects for patients.

“Having that holistic approach centering on all aspects of the person, the whole person, has really led to more long-lasting positive effects.” – Nzingha Ma’at

2. Recognizing and Addressing Trauma in Business

Trauma and anxiety can significantly impact business owners, affecting their decision-making and overall performance. Nzingha emphasizes the importance of mental health in achieving business success and shares practical ways to incorporate holistic practices into daily routines to enhance creativity, innovation, and leadership skills.

“Addressing mental health challenges can impact businesses and help them to really scale up. It helps to foster empathy and enhance creativity, innovation, improve decision-making skills, and leadership skills.” – Nzingha Ma’at

3. Learning and Growing from Challenges

Nzingha openly shares some of the recent challenges her business has faced, including financial misconduct from a trusted employee. This experience taught her the importance of understanding every aspect of her business. For aspiring business owners, she advises becoming knowledgeable about all aspects of the business before outsourcing tasks.

“My advice would be really get to know your business and get to know each aspect of it before you outsource it to someone else.” – Nzingha Ma’at

Nzingha Ma’at’s journey is an inspirational story of blending traditional and holistic methods to create a unique therapeutic practice that truly serves the community. Her focus on holistic healing not only improves individual well-being but also fosters a healthier business environment for owners and employees alike.

For those interested in reaching out to Nzingha Ma’at and learning more about Ma’at Therapeutic Services, visit her website at: https://www.maattherapeuticservices.com/

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