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Nakikia Wilson
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“Be open minded and open hearted to the idea of learning from others who are successful at what it is you have a desire to do.”
Q. Tell everyone who you are and what you do?
A. Greetings all. I’m Nakikia
Wilson affectionately known in the community as
“CoachKeepItMoving.” I am the mother of 3 children, Mea,
Michaihu, and Mataya. I am the owner and operator of KIMCESS,
LLC, and Founder and President nonprofit organization K.I.M. (Keep
It Moving) 4U, Inc. I received a certification as an Emotional
Support Trainer/Facility through the Community Healing Network. I am also certified as an Emotional
Intelligence Practitioner, Life
Coach, Mental Health Awareness
Advocate, Emotional Function
Technique, Mediation and
Mindfulness Practices. I am an inspirational speaker and an emotional support and self-love coach, using my personal journey to inspire others to get the help needed to improve mental wellness and resolve emotional insecurities that keep you from experiencing overall wellness, MIND, BODY, &
SPIRIT.
Q. How did you get the name “Keep
It Moving” and the motivation behind the name?
A. So “Keep It Moving” has been my life’s motto for quite some time now. Keep It Moving,” not only serves as the name of my nonprofit organization and business but is also my life’s motto. For me it’s a testament of the good and bad experiences I endured throughout my life and shows the growth that happens as I continue evolve. See, like so many others, I grew up in a very toxic environment. My mother and father became young parents.
I was born to a 15-year-old mother and a 19-year-old father. Later they would both become addicted to drugs and alcohol. This only continued the generational toxic attitudes and abusive behaviors, which negatively impacted me and my brother as children and would unfortunately follow us into adulthood. I was diagnosed with
Multiple Sclerosis in 2011. MS is a disease of the central nervous system which includes the brain and the spinal cord. Is it potentially debilitating and can affect, your sight, ability to walk, breathing etc.
It is a serious illness. MS for me has definitely encouraged me to work on my overall health, MIND, BODY, and SPIRIT, so that I can KEEP IT MOVING literally.
Q. Do you understand your passion and purpose?
A. Absolutely! I so completely understand my purpose and why it is important to what I do. More importantly, I recognize the NEED in the community, especially in communities of color. As we have seen or heard in the media, the events that are taking place in our society and the chronic psychological trauma experienced in communities of color, is enough to negatively affect anybody’s mental and emotional wellbeing.
I also recognize that mental and emotional wellness is key to good
OVERALL health, this includes physical health. Every day, people wake up to a reality of loving someone with or dealing with their own mental health challenges.
Unfortunately, current events and the injustices in this country are exacerbating mental health symptoms and fueling emotional insecurities. It is very important that we start having healthy conversations about possible mental health symptoms and emotional insecurities. My goal is to create a safe space for building and maintaining a support system of positive like-minded people who are ready for total healing, MIND,
BODY, & SPIRIT!!
Q. Right now at this very moment what do you want most?
A. FREEDOM. I understand I have to work a regular 9-5, to pay bills and feed my children for now.
However, the time I give to my 9-5 needs to be redirected towards my passion. I want to be able to redirect my time and efforts to helping others achieve mental wellness and conquering emotional insecurities. Yes Yes Yes, I want the FREEDOM to inspire and encourage others, especially in the
Black community, and normalize having conversations about mental and emotional challenges and how important it is to love yourself. I want to continue to provide education, and advocacy services that encourage treatment and management of mental and emotional wellness to improve overall health. I want to go into churches, schools, and other business organizations promoting the importance of understanding how mental health awareness and emotional intelligence can fuel healthy personal and professional relationships.
Q. Tell us about your company
“Keep it Moving” 4U and how you started your company?
K.I.M. (Keep It Moving) 4U, Inc is a non-profit organization with a mission to empower the community through awareness, education, advocacy, and supportive services that aid in understanding the importance prevention and/or management of mental illness and other chronic health issues. The organization was created shortly
after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. MS is becoming more and more prevalent. There is a need for continued research and understanding in our community about this disease as well as many other chronic illnesses. More importantly, I have come to realize the need to understand the impact that mental and emotional stability has as it relates to other medical situations. Learning how manage my own mental and emotional health has improved the symptoms I experience with MS. I can’t say this enough. Managing mental and emotional health is key to helping with other chronic illnesses as well. It is my hope that through the Keep It Moving non-profit organization, I am able to increase understanding of chronic diseases like mental illness, MS, diabetes, and other illnesses. KIMCESS, LLC (Keep It Moving Coaching & Emotional Support Service) was birth from the passion I have for being mentally and emotionally well. I have found many people do NOT know the term emotional intelligence nor are they equipped to recognize and understand triggers that fuel emotional insecurities. It is so important educate others and discuss the seriousness of not treating or managing mental health and not resolving emotional insecurities. Overall health is at stake.
Q. Are you working on any events or upcoming projects?
A. Yes. K.I.M. 4U, Inc and
KIMCESS have created the #StartSpeakingStopStigma movement to advocate and raise
Mental Health Awareness. Every
Sunday at 7pm eastern, I host a group Emotional Support session virtually via google duo. I am expanding to add a weekly Monday group session via Zoom for others who are ready to start their journey towards mental wellness and emotional security. I frequently host community discussions with guest panelists on topics surrounding the state of mental and emotional health in communities of color, generational toxic attitudes and behaviors, and our own personal struggles with mental and emotional health challenges.
I am currently collaborating and partnering with Dr. Shana Williams, a clinical mental health nurse practitioner of “Forever Healing
Hearts & Minds,” to provide additional mental health services and resources to the community.
We certainly can use some financial support to do this. We are also asking for donations to support the #StartSpeakingStopStigma movement and to help equip and position us to provide the services and resources without the financial worry for many in our community who are dealing with financial challenges. If you, would like to make a donation to support this movement, you can contact us via email at startspeakingstopstigma@ gmail.com. You can also simply CashApp your contribution to $StartSpeakingMH or you can send them via PayPal using email address startspeakingstopstigma@ gmail.com . Please make sure we have your contact information in order to receive a small token of our appreciation for your generous donations.
Q. What are some goals you would like to accomplish?
A. Wow!! I want to help as many people as I can experience mental wellness and emotional security and understand the importance of self-care. I want to serve more people, Nationally and Internationally, encouraging the normalization of healthy communication surrounding mental health and emotional intelligence and realize the importance of diagnoses and treatment.
Q. How would you describe your future in three words?
A. Blessed. Secure. Peaceful.
Q. What advice would you give to the next generation of female leaders?
A. Be open minded and open hearted to the idea of learning from others who are successful at what it is you have a desire to do. Remember to reach back to help others also achieve their dreams. There is room for everyone. Mindset is everything. So, make sure you have a growth Mindset to create success in your personal and professional lives. Be diligent about recognizing and resolving mental and emotional insecurities. Selfcare is a necessity. How yourself accountable. No matter what; Keep
It Moving!!!!
Q. Where can the readers follow you?
A. You can find me on the following platforms: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/
CoachKeepItMoving3
Instagram @CoachKeepItMoving
Twitter @CoachNakikia
Also please visit www.KIMCESS.com
