Episode 31

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25th Mar 2024

Balancing Entrepreneurship, Identity and Mental Health with Urban Yogi Pastor Imani Olear

Ep. 31 Do you want to achieve a healthier work-life balance and prioritize your mental well-being? Imani Olear will be revealing the key to attaining a more harmonious approach to entrepreneurship and mental health, allowing you to experience improved equilibrium and a greater focus on your psychological wellness.

Imani Olear is an accomplished entrepreneur and pastor known for her work in urban yoga and leadership development within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. As the founder of Yoga for a Good Hood and CEO of True Yoga, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to creating inclusive spaces and fostering transformative conversations. With her extensive experience and dedication to self-care through therapy, Imani offers valuable insights into the intersection of entrepreneurship and mental health. Her candid approach and emphasis on addressing challenging topics make her a credible and relatable guest on this episode of Getting Real with BOSSY.

"I want to stop not speaking up for myself. That goes all to the self care into all of those kind of things." - Imani

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Explore Imani Olear's diverse roles and gain valuable insights.
  • Discover the art of balancing entrepreneurship with mental well-being.
  • Foster inclusive communities through the transformative power of yoga.
  • Uncover the significance of self-identity and ancestral connections.
  • Prioritize rest and self-care for enhanced productivity and happiness.


Explore Yoga's Inclusive Communities

Imani Olear strives to create inclusive spaces in her yoga communities, focusing on underprivileged areas where access to wellness practices is limited. This endeavor of hers stems from a desire to ensure everyone feels seen and valued. Imani's effort in bridging the wellness gap and fostering inclusivity resonates deeply with her purpose, highlighting the transformative power of yoga in building more inclusive and empathetic communities.

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Episode sponsors: Marshall Street, Union Tavern

Hosted by Kelly Bush + Kelly Metras

Music: Do it by Infraction, Mellow Bop by Prigida & You are the best by Cutesy Chamber Ensemble 

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Getting Real with Bossy: For Women Who Own Business
Real, honest conversations about what it really takes to be a woman business owner.
The Real Raw and Honest podcast about small business ownership hosted by Kelly Bush + Kelly Metras, co-owners of BOSSY ROC, a support group for business owners. With our experience, nine businesses in over 25 years, we continue to bear it all and share what we wish we had known. We move past the must-be-nices and start getting real. Come along as we interview other business owners and get the true story.
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Co-founder and curator of Lunchador Podcast Network, focused on art, culture and social issues in Rochester NY. Ticketing and Technology Coordinator for Anomaly: The Rochester Genre Film Festival