My name is Salimah (she / her / hers). I am a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and I run Maziwa Tribe. Maziwa Tribe is a safe space that provides breast / chestfeeding support and brings attention to maternal mental health matters. My interest in lactation came following the birth of my daughter in 2017. Stay tuned because I plan to chronicle our journey in a future blog.
I am also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in individual, family and group therapy. I have provided counseling in a variety of settings including private practice, in-home, hospital inpatient / outpatient psychiatry, collegiate and various community environments. I work with adolescents, adults and families. Mental health is a career switch from the corporate arena (most thought I was absolutely insane). In my past life I worked as a Packaging Engineer for a number of years with several major consumer products companies. Navigating corporate spaces taught me the importance pursuing my passion and taking charge of my personal happiness. I exited the corporate world almost 10 years ago and I haven’t looked back.
I ventured into private practice in 2014 and established S.N. Turner and Associates (SNTA). Maziwa Tribe, the extension of SNTA that offers lactation support, was born in 2018. Its purpose is to inspire parents to embrace their breast / chestfeeding journey through empowerment, education and support. Maziwa Tribe operates under the mantra that parents have the power to choose how to approach their breast / chestfeeding journey. Of course the integration of mental health, self-care and overall wellness is at the core of Maziwa Tribe.
Motherhood was a major life transition and I had no idea that it would bring forth Maziwa Tribe. During the first year of motherhood I reflected heavily on my journey and the things that I needed along the way. I am excited to bring my personal experience to Maziwa Tribe because it allows me to continuously walk in my purpose. This blog will detail some of my personal breastfeeding / motherhood experiences (I am human) sprinkled with motivation (this is a must) and evidence-based information (I am not a layperson with a laptop and an opinion). My professional life and my personal life have collided and this is the final outcome. Mental health, motherhood and breastfeeding is a way of life for me and I invite you to join me along this journey.
Until Next Time,
💙 Salimah
Peace, Love & Breastmilk™
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