Heritage: Tchad (Peuhl/Fulani), Martinique, France

A mother, creative spirit, and multi-passionate explorer, Audrey thrives on immersing herself in diverse cultures, cuisines, and experiences worldwide. Professionally, she is a strategic and innovative brand builder, with a strong commitment to creative excellence and challenging status quo. From gracing iconic stages as a performer to shaping global lifestyle and luxury brands, Audrey's professional background is as eclectic as her heritage. 

Through aafiya collective, Audrey channels her passion for Africa to foster connections, nurture talent, and inspire others to deepen their connection with their inner selves. Her mission is to cultivate a community where individuals can discover and embrace their true essence while celebrating the richness of African culture.

Credentials:

Corporate Wellness Certification

Mokhethi is a seasoned advertising strategist with a fervent passion for sustainability, as well as environmental and cultural impact. Having honed his craft at prominent agencies such as AKQA, Wunderman Thompson, and Network BBDO, he specialize in deriving meaningful insights from data and research. Mokhethi's collaboration was instrumental in transitioning aafiya collective from a strategic concept to a fully developed framework.

Heritage: Black

Dr. Ayo Maria Casey Gooden is a licensed psychologist and Board Certified African Centered/Black Psychologist (ABPBC), Diplomate, and Fellow. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy, integrating the cultural and ethnic backgrounds of her clients into her practice. With a focus on individuals of African ancestry and other Melanics (a term she coined to encompass People of Color including Blacks, Native Americans, Latinos, Asians, Pacific Islanders, etc.), Dr. Ayo addresses inter-racial relationships and works with bi-racial children, teens, and adults. Guided by African-Centered Psychological or Black Psychological principles, she assists individuals of African ancestry in realigning the materialistic, spiritual, and interpersonal aspects of their lives.

Credentials:

Dr. Ayo Maria Gooden earned her B.A. in Psychology from Lincoln University in Pennsylvania and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Cincinnati.

Heritage: Louisiana Creole, American & Western European

Long before she had language for it, Rosanna was deeply curious about peoples' origin stories, how we become who we are, and how we tell those stories. After spending more than a decade applying that curiosity to her roles in business development and public relations, Rosanna's personal wellness journey led her to pursue certifications and trainings in healing modalities such as breath work facilitation, thematic coaching, and hypnotherapy. She uses her passion for content creation and curation to inform, move and inspire people to come home to themselves and live with intention by making wellness a lifestyle and not just a nice have. 

Credentials: Breathwork facilitation, Hypnotherapy, Somatic EMDR therapy, Neuro-linguistic programming practitioner

Heritage: Grenada, United Kingdom

With her refreshing and uplifting approach, Dionne empowers individuals to unlock their highest potential. Combining dynamic flowing movements with a focus on aligning body and mind through the breath, she creates a unique and transformative experience. As a certified holistic health coach, natural wellness advocate, and yoga teacher with over 16 years of teaching experience, she has led regular classes, workshops, and programs at prestigious locations such as At The Top Burj Khalifa, Dubai Expo 2020, The View Palm Jumeirah, also hosting workshops and classes across numerous destinations in the Europe, UK, and the UAE.

Heritage: Pare & Masai (Tanzania)

Nana is an experienced consultant with a focus on guest relations and prestigious experiences. Her passion for travel and cultural exploration has shaped her life's journey. Originally from the vibrant roots of Tanzania, she embarked on her tourism journey at a young age starting in the hotel business, eventually moving to Canada to get a degree in Hospitality & Tourism, also obtaining her IATA diploma. Over the years, Nana has refined her expertise through roles with industry leaders such as Delta Airlines and luxury properties across Africa and the Americas.