Stacy-Ann Buchanan
Buchanan’s impact, entrepreneurial work ethic, and achievements have led her to being selected as one of the 100 Black Women to Watch in Canada, one of the 150 Black Women Making Canada Better, one of the 150 Leading Canadians for Mental Health, and landing a TEDx Talk. She is also the author of the well-received book, “Good For You: 114 Mindful Practices Every Woman Can Adopt For A More Harmonious Life.”
The self-directed and self-funded award-winning documentary, The Blind Stigma, made Canadian history when it debuted as the first documentary produced in Canada that takes an in-depth look at how mental health is perceived within the Black community, cementing Buchanan as a documentary filmmaker. As a recognized brand, The Blind Stigma has since branched out into a podcast that continues to explore such stigmas, dissect the multiple factors that contribute to mental illness in Black communities, and provides a safe space for stories to be heard.
Her body of work has firmly planted her career on disrupting systemic anti-Black racism by taking holistic approaches to dismantle the stigmas of how mental health is constructed. Through raising awareness, directing positive dialogues to fuel resources, and orchestrating safe, constructive spaces for Black voices to be amplified, Stacy-Ann Buchanan’s ultimate objective is to reclaim the Black narrative.
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114 Mindful Practices Every Woman Can Adopt For A More Harmonious Life
Good For You is the ultimate ‘give yourself flowers’ antidote packaged into a ‘one-stop shop.’ It’s that best friend every woman needs-that gentle reminder to ‘big yourself up!’
As women, we’re often told that living a ‘balanced life’ is the key to fulfilment, when in fact it’s the total opposite. Living a ‘balanced life’ puts pressure on us to give equally in all areas and at all times, which ultimately prioritizes end results rather than prioritizing how we feel throughout the experience. And let’s be honest, we can’t show up as our full selves every day and give the same amount of energy to every compartment of our lives. This just isn’t sustainable! Instead, we need to aim at living a harmonious life-a life that’s less demanding and one which brings our lens back into the present moment while placing focus on feeling at peace in all areas of our lives.
Good For You presents 114 mindful practices women can adopt to help them achieve a more harmonious life. It’s an easy guide to self-reflection, enabling you to tap into your emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual intelligence while embracing a softer life!
Stacy-Ann Buchanan
Adding to her credentials, is her role as co-donor of The Buchanan Scholarship. The educational award is granted to a student entering their first year of post-secondary education in the Liberal Arts or the Fine Arts program. The scholarship is based on a demonstrated financial need and having an excellent academic record.
Highlighted as an influential leader within her community, Stacy-Ann’s courageous vulnerability in sharing her past experiences with anxiety and suicidal depression have landed her numerous keynote speaking engagements throughout North America and the Caribbean, and appointed her to facilitate multiple workshops on “Changing The Stigma” throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).