Personal Bio

My name Araba means Tuesday born, as I was born on a Tuesday! I was also born in London, England to Ghanaian parents, which is where my name is from. I have moved around a lot as a child and an adult causing the too often asked question, ‘where are you from?’ to be a challenge to answer and my response to it varies as to my mood. Growing up in a single parent household I watched my Mum sacrifice so much of her life, to ensure me and my siblings had all that we needed. Finances may have been scarce but we somehow had an upbringing full of opportunities and I believe the most important thing my Mum instilled in me is faith and that faith has led to me hitting achievements and living a life that my demographic could not have predicted.

When people meet me they usually comment on my energy and enthusiasm. My zest, curiosity and excitement for life is very evident. Those who know me a bit would likely describe me as fun, those who know me very well would likely state kind. My personal motto is, ‘if there is an option to choose kindness, always choose kindness’. My natural connection and love of people has meant I’ve always sought out education and employment that allows me to support others and I imagine I always will do. Whether innate or learned, I suspect a combination, I am grateful for my interpersonal intelligence that has made this all feel so natural.

I currently am physically based in Vancouver, Canada where my eyes have been fully opened to the beauty of nature. This does mean I am predominantly supporting those in British Columbia but I love to travel and you will find me all over the world and the great thing about my laptop and the internet means I get to connect with people globally.

Mission Statement

Araba Adjaye Mind & Body is an accessible space for people to feel seen, supported and empowered. Whether through conversations or mindful movement, it helps individual’s, groups, families and couples to explore their values and connect with their mind, body and spirit with clarity to navigate life’s nuances.

Discrimination can have various levels of impact and for those most affected there are usually less spaces that feel safe to explore personal wellbeing and meeting own goals. Leading with values of inclusivity, relatability, warmth, meeting people where they are, experiencing their whole person and journeying together to where they want to be.

Values

At Araba Adjaye Mind & Body, everything is grounded in these three values:

Holistic

Honouring the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Whether through conversation, breath or movement, supporting your whole self; emotionally, physically, and energetically.

Inclusive

This is a space where you are seen, heard, and valued. Welcoming people of all backgrounds, identities, and life experiences; especially those who don’t always feel represented in wellness or mental health spaces.

Relatable

It is what it is.. with warmth, grounding, and rooted in real life, not perfection. Meeting you where you are, with honesty, care, and a human touch.

Land Acknowledgment

I respectfully acknowledge that I live and work on the unceded traditional homelands of the Coast Salish Peoples, including x"makwayam (Musqueam), Skwxwú7 mesh (Squamish) and Salilwata?/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. I am an immigrant to these lands and have awareness that I do relate to the experience of being an ethnic minority due to being black and living in majority white based locations, though my ability to move to Canada so easily from the UK is part due to the privilege I hold with being a British citizen. I make it my on-going priority to both learn about Canadian indigenous history, present day as well as celebrating in the cultures.