On this week’s episode of we sit down with the inspiring Jayda Irene, Founder of Healing Heels, a dance-based wellness organization on a mission to heal hearts and build confidence—one step at a time.

Jayda opens up about the painful personal loss that led her to launch Healing Heels and how dance became a path to purpose, mental health, and empowerment. She shares how her work is particularly important for youth, especially in a time when youth suicide rates have risen by more than 50% over the past decade. Jayda passionately discusses how movement, performance, and expression can help people of all ages manage grief, process emotions, and build resilience.

We also dive into her upcoming event, Transitions: Finding Light Through the Darkness, a powerful and heart-centered evening of dance, spoken word, storytelling, and healing. This is a family-friendly, all-ages event, and Jayda urges parents, educators, mentors, and community leaders to bring the young people in their lives.

If you care about mental health, youth wellness, and the transformative power of art—this is an episode you need to hear.

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