“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.   When you live it and learn it, you can lead it… hence I am so excited to welcome Dr. Lucille Johnson to the T&T mic! Dr. Lucille is an accomplished public health consultant with a wealth of knowledge and experience! She is on a mission to level up public health care, education, and awareness for communities of all socioeconomic statuses as well as being a strong representation on the business side of it all. Dr. Lucille shares her personal and business journey in health and wellness, sharing golden nuggets throughout on how you can stay mindful to stay healthy and tuned-in to what your body (and mind) are telling you. There is no better time than now to advocate for yourself so you can advocate for others- so you can ultimately chase the mission/dream and walk in purpose, whatever that might be.   Highlights: Health, wellness, and healing. Health care and lack thereof. Advocacy, education, and meeting people where they are at. Graceful disruption. Nutrition and health care in communities of color. Access and knowing your worth. Personal responsibility and due diligence, even when you think you are “healthy”. Therapy, Therapy, Therapy!   Dr. Lucille Johnson Lucille Johnson is an accomplished public health consultant dedicated to building social capital through community outreach, engagement, education, training, research, and advocacy. She served as an executive with the Center for African American Health for fifteen years before founding Affinity Consulting Services, LLC, of which she is CEO. Lucille also served as a PACT Community Research Liaison establishing working partnerships between academic researchers and individuals within community for 10 years.   As an advisory board member, trainer, and curriculum developer for the Center for Public Health Practice’s Patient Navigator Training Collaborative, she collaborates with colleagues on the development, standardization, and sustainability of the growing patient navigation workforce. Dr. Johnson holds an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Public Service from the Denver Institute of Urban Studies and Master of Arts in Psychology and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degrees from Regis University. She is an alumna Fellow of the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation's Livingston Fellowship Program, Regional Institute for Health and Environmental Leadership Program, and a Mental Health First Aid instructor. Lucille is a dedicated advocate for, and encourager of well-being, healthy lifestyle behaviors, and supports and coaches’ others to be intentional about self-care.   Connect with T&T: IG: @TurmericTequila Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com   Host: Kristen Olson IG: @Madonnashero Tik Tok: @Madonnashero Website: www.KOAlliance.com