We recently connected with Jewel Weah and have shared our conversation below.
Jewel, thanks so much for taking the time to share your insights and lessons with us today. We’re particularly interested in hearing about how you became such a resilient person.
Where do you get your resilience from?
I’d like to think that my resiliency comes from adversities I’ve faced in both my personal and professional life. Adversities despite being uncomfortable, can be a great motivator and reinforcer of strength. I find it can be so easy to underestimate our own internal resources especially in times of difficulty. Every time I have been met with difficulties or challenges, it has allowed me to take a step back and regroup to gain a new perspective and view situations from a different lens, which contributes to forward movement.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been in the mental health field for over 12 years now. I began working in addictions counseling and upon completing my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, I began working in community mental health which is where I got my start. I am now in private practice in the Dallas Forth Worth Metroplex. I opened a virtual counseling practice in 2020 where I support women in their mental wellness journey. It’s an honor to hold space for women in some of their most in vulnerable/intimate moments. To have an invitation into that part of someone’s life is something that holds a special meaning for me.
I am currently working on a limited re-release of my guided wellness journals and other projects that I am looking forward to sharing very soon.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Three qualities I would say outside of passion is tenacity; Which I find really helps with forward movement and the ability to follow through. Belief in oneself; I find that whether you think you can or cannot do something greatly impacts your chances of success. 3rd quality or area of knowledge I would say is the willingness to be a beginner. Foundation is a pivotal part of building something that lasts and stands the test of time. And, sometimes the foundational years might seem like not much is happening, which is where tenacity can be a great skill to possess.
Who has been most helpful in helping you overcome challenges or build and develop the essential skills, qualities or knowledge you needed to be successful?
I am incredibly blessed to have such wonderful people in my life who support me. Whether that is providing encouragement, prayers, or a safe space for me to share has been an instrumental part of my growth and success. I am also very lucky to have my therapist as a source of support. Therapy is an investment into myself and I make sure to prioritize it.
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Image Credits
I actually took these myself with my phone and tripod. 🙂
