Allow us to introduce you to Latoya Stewart of This Goes Out to You LLC
This Goes Out to You LLC is a holistic, clinically sound, mental/ emotional health Private Practice located in Parkville, Maryland. They offer a wide range of clinically based supports and services to adults 17 plus, who may be struggling with life transitions, grief, anxiety, depressive/ mood related symptoms, trauma informed, health- informed and interpersonal deficits. Along with individual, couples, marriage and family service connections, they also provide monthly Mindfulness therapeutic group sessions for clients and the community to promote practice and development of emotion regulation skills set and management of somatic health.
Services are grounded in Mindfulness-Based, Strength based and trauma informed care. They take pride in actively listening, teaching, supporting, and guiding clients on their individual wellness journeys through psychotherapy, community outreach, and wellness product distribution. This Goes Out to You LLC specializes (niche) in encouraging women of color to see value in putting themselves first through self-care, prioritizing their mental/ emotional health and striving to be their highest self and therapeutically supporting families with children who have disabilities. They are currently listed on Psychology Today, Therapy for Black Girls and a range of other diversified directories to connect with our ideal client.
Latoya, can you share your story behind your journey as an entreprenuer?
My entrepreneurial journey has been progressive and filled with challenges both personal and professional. I have grown tremendously through a combination of pioneer and wagon train methods to build and shape my private practice. It has been helpful to adapt a regular meditation, prayer and movement routine personally to navigate challenges along the way through grounding techniques. I absolutely love my therapist. You can not escape your stuff and in order to affect real change as a holistic therapist you have to adapt an intentional honest approach about where you are on your personal journey. I have also professionally utilized exploration techniques to put myself in environments that spark creativity, are encouraging and push me to show up in what may feel like the depths of a challenging season. My ancestry inspires my progressive trajectory in business. My ancestors sacrifices are alive and well.
As a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) entrepreneur, how have your cultural background and experiences influenced your approach?
As a BIPOC Entrepreneur my background and experiences shape the core of what This Goes Out to You LLC embodies. We are a safe, subjective, clinically sound and therapeutic space for all people. I know what it feels like not to have a safe space within the many subgroups of my being. This Goes Out to You LLC holds space for you and welcome you with open arms.
What or who inspires you the most as an entrepreneur, and how does that inspiration translate into your work and business endeavors?
Inspiration comes from everywhere when you are a creative and driven by your senses. My clients, family, color changes of the season, musical tunes, being in nature and community inspire me. It has translated into us growing into a group practice, continuing our efforts to cultivate healthy business connections and collaborations and through bridging the gap between Mental Health and the community. I ensure connection to source through my relationship with my higher power, meditation and through movement.
At Soigne’+Swank Magazine, we make it our business to highlight and promote positive, uplifting, and meaningful examples of black excellence. What does Black Excellence mean to you and what advice would you give your younger self?
Black Excellence means being authentically yourself and not giving a got damn about what someone else has to say about it! Black Excellence is learning to adapt a flexible thinking mindset. Black Excellence is affirming even when you cannot see. Black Excellence is prioritizing your mental health and wellness. Black Excellence is being gentle with yourself. Black Excellence is standing tall, dressing sharp, poise, creatively, royalty, humility, grace and wisdom. Black Excellence is YOU!!
I would tell my younger self, never be afraid to spread your wings. Your people won’t be afraid to be themselves and stand tall. That’s how you will know. Trust in your knowing without explanation.
What’s next or upcoming for you?
We hold a monthly in person Mindfulness and Mediation group for our clients and community to self-soothe, build emotion regulations skills set, adapt mindfulness principles and psycho ed to support them on their journey, and much more. Subscribe to stay connected: https://www.thisgoesouttoyou.net/new-page-2
Lynnecia S. Eley is Founder & Managing Editor of Soigne’ + Swank Magazine. She is a career-driven entrepreneur, wife, and mother. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, she is an award-winning University Assistant Dean and Adjunct Professor committed to excellence, dedication, and caring for others. Known as the Confidence Doula, Lynnecia is a best-selling author and coach, a founder of Two Queens Media and Black & Ivy League, Inc. You can learn more about Lynnecia and her platforms at www.shecaninspire.com.
