Imperfect Foods
Imperfect Foods
Diversifying Wellness with Maryam Ajayi
Diversifying Wellness with Maryam Ajayi
Diversifying Wellness with Maryam Ajayi
Monday 28th December 2020
Maryam Ajayi explores the wellness industry's blind spots regarding diversity and accessibility on Unwasted: The Podcast.
48 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Maryam Ajayi: Rethinking Wellness for All
Wellness has been heavily colonized and colonization is seeing a practice and being like. And a lot, if not all, of wellness stems from indigenous cultures, especially black indigenous people of color, is rooted in our cultures that have been stolen from us and then repackaged in something where we're not even represented, and it oftentimes at prices that are not accessible or equitable.
Ever wondered who wellness is really for? In this thought-provoking episode of Unwasted: The Podcast, Maryam Ajayi pulls back the curtain on the wellness industry’s glaring blind spots. A former Republican lobbyist turned wellness advocate, Maryam shares her personal journey and highlights the need for a more inclusive approach to health and well-being. She argues that the wellness world has been shaped by colonization, often excluding Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.
Maryam passionately discusses how wellness practices rooted in these cultures have been appropriated, repackaged, and sold at prices that many can't afford. But it’s not all critique; Maryam offers a vision for a more equitable future where wellness services are accessible to everyone. She emphasizes the importance of affordable wellness options and the intersection of wellness with social justice. The episode wraps up with a powerful message about the necessity of rest and self-love in our wellness journeys.
Tune in to be inspired and to rethink what wellness means in today’s world.