We were lucky to catch up with Jamila Anahata recently and have shared our conversation below.
Jamila, so great to have you with us and thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with the community. So, let’s jump into something that stops so many people from going after their dreams – haters, nay-sayers, etc. We’d love to hear about how you dealt with that and persisted on your path.
I persist regardless of what others do or do not say because it is my birthright to create and express myself in ALL my fullness while I’m here on Earth.
And I completely understand why that’s easier said than done for some people. I used to talk myself out of great opportunities to share my art and heartwork with the world, but those excuses don’t hold up anymore and I refuse to let anything hold me back from my ability to shine.
This was a very recent lesson of mine: where I realized that it wasn’t the “haters” that discouraged my authenticity, it was me all along…
Although our collective fear of judgment and shame from others is intensely real, we know that if we truly loved our craft enough to pursue it then it wouldn’t matter what anyone else could possibly say. We would enjoy it so much that all the nay-saying would eventually go in one ear and out the other.
But for me, as someone who was subtly used to unnecessary criticism due to my love of the macabre, I knew that I could get all the strange comments in the world, but it was ultimately up to me to officially go for it.
Of course the possible disapproval and distaste from others for my heartwork may sting, but no one’s words can physically stop me from completing my divine mission.
The moment this clicked for me was at the top of this year of 2025, when I caught myself in an old thought pattern that reflected my internal impostor syndrome, need for validation, feelings of not being good enough, and deep sense of fearing the vulnerability that comes with sharing my message with those who could misunderstand it.
It was such a sharp feeling of sadness, uncertainty, anger, disappointment, and just plain fear. I never thought I’d see the day where I would comfortably create content around the very sensitive topics I adore touching on, such as Shadow Work, holistic living, spiritual ascension, and authenticity. Especially using themes of my strong goth and metal self-expression.
I always would think to myself: “Who would even relate to this? No one wants spiritual content with metal music! You can’t possibly believe someone would want to book a tarot card reading with you with your spooky appearance *eyeroll*!”
And hey, those thoughts may be true for certain people. But for the alternative folks (punks, goths, rockers, nerds, witches, etc) who are ready to expand on their spiritual journey, what I create will be gold to them.
Ultimately, I had to get out of my own way and practice what I preach.
We always blame others and their cruel words for our lack of personal success, but what if the words we say to ourselves were the true culprit?
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
I’ve had many titles and descriptors of my heartwork over the years, but the one I’m using now is “Self-Mastery Teacher & Intuitive Healer.”
What I do is technically life coaching from a holistic wellness, self-development, and metaphysical point of view, but my favorite thing to educate others on is Self-Mastery; the art of rising above our human animal fears to embody true unconditional love and authenticity.
This extremely fulfilling career is so exciting for me because I’ve always known I was going to be an entrepreneur, and that I would aid people along their path to personal growth in my own unique way.
Don’t get me wrong, I wasn’t always a shining example of holistic health and wellness. I grew up just like any typical blue collar, lower middle-class kid in the U.S.: busy, stressed out parents, constant fast food, in love with television, overweight and malnourished, and having big dreams I never thought I was good enough to pursue.
But this all changed when I went on a health kick in my early 20’s, and somehow decided to go vegan after being scared of even eating vegetables in my childhood. The bliss and Oneness I felt simply after making this lifestyle shift for the mind, body, and spirit moved me to share my experience with anyone willing to listen online.
This is when I made my Instagram account in August of 2013 under the brand name “The Soulful Veganista,” now “Madame MystiqueNoire,” and the rest is history…
I developed my message, consistently innovated my self-expression, and even let go of a lot of identities that no longer aligned with what I’m supposed to bring into this world; all leading me to the wonderful position I am in now.
In short, I am a Spiritual Teacher, Community Leader, Priestess, Shaman, Lightworker, and Intuitive Healer, and I offer my insight through in-depth tarot card/channeled readings, holistic lifestyle coaching sessions, affordable virtual community events (more coming soon!), content creation, upcoming group memberships for spiritual ceremonies, and more to guide others back into their true “I Am” presence and consciousness.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
1. The first will always be my natural sense of expressing my authenticity in all its fullness regardless of who could possibly be judging me. Growing up, I was literally Wednesday Addams (and now I am Morticia!) and could tell that I made adults uncomfortable with my inquisitiveness, knowledge of Self, and ability to know when something didn’t align with me. This caused friction in the classroom, at church, and even in Girl’s Scouts, but this did not stop me from being who I truly was for all to see. I believe this magnificent ability to be authentic in the face of disapproval is what makes my heartwork inspire others; allowing them to internalize that they don’t need validation to be all that they are. They should be all that they are because they are alive.
2. My incredibly old soul is definitely a factor! Once again, I always knew who I was and didn’t let anyone convince me to be anything else, and I attribute that to the divine flow of pure lifeforce energy within and around me that was always louder than my humanmade fears. It didn’t take long for me to catch on and realize that I’ve been on this Earth before, but it took me a while to channel that into the passion I’ve been graced with now.
3. I love engaging with people and fostering communities, and I’m sure my degree in Communications – Emerging Media played a wonderful part on turning that interest into an actual skill. This, along with my holistic practices, allows me to listen more than I speak, only say what’s necessary especially to uplift others, and be mindful and compassionate of how I’m interacting with people and their energy. I’m so grateful for this beautiful skill because I’ve been able to build my communities and nurture them with the lifelong lessons I’ve learned from it.
What do you do when you feel overwhelmed? Any advice or strategies?
When I’m overwhelmed, I ALWAYS go back to the breath. As someone who teaches meditation, it’s so important to be present enough to catch myself in a moment of inner turmoil and slow my breath down as much as possible.
This also means reminding myself of who I am. Not my titles, not my labels, not my personality traits, but who I truly am at my core: pure lifeforce energy in human form.
My advice will always be to prioritize focusing on your breathing during stressful times. If you notice its shallow, deepen it by adding a few seconds to each inhale and exhale. Allow it to feel good and to calm you down, centering you enough to remember that you are safe in this moment.
Also remembering that your Higher Self doesn’t recognize this moment as being stressful, it’s observing you having this experience. That means that what we’re going through right now will pass, and there’s no point in sending ourselves into a frenzy in the hopes that our circumstances will get better.
In case you haven’t noticed, reacting negatively to any situation NEVER improves it.
Slow down your breathing, recite mentally what you’re grateful for, and remind yourself that this situation will come to an end and it’s happening for your highest good regardless of how icky it feels now. No overwhelm required.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://madamemystiquenoire.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/madamemystiquenoire
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/madamemystiquenoire
- Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/madamemystiqunoire
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@madamemystiquenoire
- Other: https://TikTok.com/@madamemystiquenoire
Image Credits
Red and pink silhouetted photos: Tayk It With You Photography by Wesley Hopkins
Dark photos: Thalia Inspired Photography by Ruthi McKesson
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