Speaker & Mental Health Educator
As a therapist and mental health educator, I help individuals and communities navigate the complexities of human connection. Through workshops and speaking engagements, I explore how emotional maturity, boundaries, and community care are shaped by our earliest relationships, particularly those with our siblings, whether biological or chosen.
I collaborate with event organizers and student life professionals to design experiences that educate and resonate with attendees. Whether I’m speaking at a university, wellness summit, or leadership retreat, I create space for reflection, storytelling, and skill-building that invites personal healing and collective transformation.
COMPANIES I’VE WORKED WITH
What I Teach: Signature Workshops
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This interactive workshop explores how sibling relationships—a foundation for unconditional love, conflict resolution, and collective identity—offer a powerful blueprint for creating "chosen families" in any social context.
This sibling framework provides unique insights into fostering deep belonging, shared responsibility, and protective loyalty among people who aren't related by blood but choose to be family.
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Burnout isn't just feeling tired—it's a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that requires intentional recovery strategies. This workshop reframes escapism not as avoidance or laziness, but as a powerful, evidence-based tool for burnout recovery.
Unlike traditional burnout workshops that focus on prevention, this session meets people where they are—already burnt out—and provides immediate, practical recovery tools that don't require additional energy they don't have.
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In this empowering workshop, participants will gain insight into how uncertainty shows up in both personal and professional contexts, recognize their own anxiety patterns, and discover a toolkit of grounding techniques that work for their lifestyle. Through self-reflective exercises and guided practices, participants will leave with personalized strategies to transform uncertainty from a source of overwhelm into an opportunity for resilience and growth.
What I Speak About: Signature Talks
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With evidence-based insights and practical strategies, Minaa guides participants in creating a personalized mental health blueprint across the individual, interpersonal, and collective levels. This blueprint provides attendees with tools to enhance emotional resilience, combat loneliness, and foster a sense of belonging, supporting both personal healing and communal transformation.
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In this keynote, Minaa B. reveals how siblinghood—whether biological or chosen—serves as the foundational blueprint for how we love, lead, and build community throughout our lives. Drawing on cutting-edge research in developmental psychology, attachment theory, and family studies, this talk transforms our understanding of the ripple effects of our earliest peer relationships.
Testimonials
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“93% of team members were very satisfied or satisfied with Minaa’s session. Several team members in the comments said they would love to see Minaa speak again. She was authentic, knowledgeable, and provided tangible takeaways.”
Rocket Central
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“As an ally, I appreciated Minaa’s presentations which gave excellent tools for BIPOC individuals AND tips for being an ally to them.”
Anonymous Employee, Pacific Gas and Electric Company
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“To say the response to Minaa’s presentation has been positive would be a gross understatement. We have been flooded with messages about how much Minaa’s messages meant to folks. Many have described it as the most impactful professional development experience they have ever participated in.”
Strive, Leading Inspired Learning
Previous Speaking Arrangements
A dynamic speaker and expert in her field, Minaa works with organizations to bring education and mental health insight to their audiences.
Well + Good Talks
Office Dynamics
Aerie x Wondermind
“Minaa B. was incredible! She connected with our audience, made them laugh while also providing real skills and information that they could apply to their lives. She was incredible to work with too - authentic and kind, participated in other parts of our event, and took the time to meet and talk with attendees. She customized her content to our audience, which we always love! Would definitely recommend Minaa B. to other groups!”
— Tri-delta
Arie Real Talk Event
Minaa B. collaborated with Aerie for their Real Talk NYC event at their flagship storefront in Soho, NYC, to discuss the significance of mental fitness, fostering community, and prioritizing mental health care. In this video, Minaa shares a simple, accessible tool for combating anxiety.
Why Book Minaa?
My talks are honest, grounding, and rooted in a deep understanding of how culture, identity, and family systems intersect. Audiences walk away not just inspired, but equipped—with tools they can use to relate, lead, and heal with more intention.
Looking to have Minaa speak at your campus, conference, or company?
Please complete the Speaker Request Form below. We will promptly respond to your inquiry. We kindly request interested parties to reach out 6-8 weeks in advance of the event date.
FAQ’s
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Each workshop is accompanied by a reflective workbook that includes a summary, learning points, and practical strategies for on-the-go learning and application.
FIRESIDE CHATS DO NOT INCLUDE A REFLECTIVE WORKBOOK
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The main difference between a workshop and a fireside chat is the format. A workshop is a presentation, whereas a fireside chat is a conversation between one of our facilitators and a member of your organization.
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All of our virtual workshops are run for a duration of 60-mins. Most of our workshops welcome up to 100 participants. However, some topics are more sensitive than others. Because we are helping your organization build a safe, inclusive culture, we cap specific workshops at 30 participants to cultivate a safe space for reflection and, most importantly, engagement.
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All of our workshops are designed to be facilitated in-person. The main difference between online learning and in-person workshops is the duration of each session. Our in-person workshops are two hours compared to our 60-min virtual sessions.