An Inspired Chat with Afua Amoah Kubiti of Atlanta Georgia

We’re looking forward to introducing you to Afua Amoah Kubiti. Check out our conversation below.

Afua , a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: Would YOU hire you? Why or why not?
No, I wouldn’t hire myself for a few reasons.

First, I value diversity too much to hire a clone. If I only hired people exactly like me, I would miss out on the richness of different perspectives and strengths. A strong team needs contrast, not copies.

Second, I’m still evolving, so I never pretend to have it all figured out. I know there are gaps in my knowledge, abilities, and skills, which is why I’d rather hire someone who complements me.

Finally, I can be stubborn, overly passionate, take on too much, and sometimes struggle with self-compassion. While these traits push me to persevere and stay committed, they aren’t always ideal employee traits.

So no, I wouldn’t hire myself—but I would absolutely hire someone with honesty, resilience, a willingness to grow, and all the strengths I don’t yet have.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Dr. Afua Amoah Kubiti—a licensed social worker, mental health practitioner, an academic faculty, a mentor, and an autism advocate. I’m also a wife, mother, and proud autism parent, which deeply informs my work. I hold a bachelor’s degree in health science, a master’s in social work with a specialization in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), and a doctorate in Clinical Social Work.

I am the co-founder and executive director of Autism Wonders Inc., a nonprofit supporting autism-impacted families across the U.S., Canada, and Africa. I am also the CEO of Nurturing Hearts Horizon, where we provide a wide range of human services and corporate solutions across and beyond the state of Georgia.

I take pride in my well-crafted brand rooted in social justice, empowerment, human growth, and transformative impact. What makes my work unique is the way I combine professional expertise with lived experience, passion, and community insight—helping families thrive, supporting professionals to grow, and building inclusive systems of care that reflect equity, compassion, and opportunity for all.

Okay, so here’s a deep one: What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
As a child, I believed my beginnings would determine my end. Growing up in Ghana, from a family with no name, and later stepping into life as an immigrant, I saw and felt limitations pressing in from every side. I learned not to dream too big, because the weight of those boundaries felt inescapable.

But today, I know better. Our starting point does not dictate our destination. It is perseverance, commitment, diligence, and a sense of purpose that carve the path forward.

In short, I have grown to understand that while limitations are real, possibilities are always greater.

What did suffering teach you that success never could?
My simplest response to this question is that suffering has made me a genuine and authentic human being.

Suffering taught me resilience in ways success never could. Success showed me what I could do, but suffering revealed who I truly am. It forced me to confront what I am made of, teaching me humility, compassion, and the strength to rise when everything around me said I should fall.

Through suffering, I learned to value growth over comfort, people over praise, and purpose over position. It has deepened my empathy and given me a voice, not just to succeed for myself, but to stand for others who are still struggling.

Success often implies “one has arrived,” but suffering reminds me that it is the journey that shapes us most.

I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What’s a cultural value you protect at all costs?
I hold many cultural values close, but for the purpose of this interview, I will highlight two.

First, the culture of *community*— I will always commit to the principle that we rise by lifting others, and that no one should ever have to walk alone. In that light, I don’t accept the concept of self-sufficient. I think there is no such thing as a person being totally self-sufficient.

Second, I will always defend the belief that *humanity is the highest form of religion*. To me, honoring people with dignity, compassion, and love is the truest expression of faith and culture.

Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
Yes, absolutely! I’ve learned that purpose has to be stronger than praise. My motivation doesn’t come from recognition; it comes from knowing that what I do has meaning. Whether anyone sees it or not, I give my best because integrity and impact matter to me more than anything.

And yes, applause and praise feel good, but they are not good enough to be my driving force.

Let me end by saying this: praise is fleeting, but purpose is lasting. When you give your best from a place of authenticity and service, you don’t need validation to know your work counts.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.nurturingheartshorizon.com/ https://autismwonders.us/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afua_amoah_kubiti/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-afua-amoah-kubiti-dsw-lmsw-a7685b2a/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afua.kubiti/

Image Credits
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