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Podcast: Powerful Ladies® Podcast
Episode: Speaking Truth & Finding Peace | Monika McKenzie | Owner of The Yoga Nest Hawaii
Description: Monika McKenzie is the owner of The Yoga Nest, the only Black-owned yoga studio in Hawaii, where she blends physical practice with grounding, spiritual, and trauma-releasing work. She’s also a passionate social justice advocate who refuses to stay silent in the face of injustice, even when it means standing alone. Her journey spans Phoenix, Oakland, Detroit, and Hawaii, weaving together motherhood, entrepreneurship, and activism. Monika shares how yoga became her path to healing, why speaking up is non-negotiable, and how she finds balance through community, self-care, and honest conversations about race and equity. This episode offers inspiration for an...