Nov 9, 2022
Syda Segovia Taylor is a champion for social justice, wellness and healing.
From a student at UIC, to a dance teacher and health advocate. She's been fighting for what's right since she was a young girl.
Her parents and her family came to America because they thought "you can do anything here". But she learned very quickly: wait, no you can't!
She realized early on that it wasn't as simple as her parents had thought or planned. And that began her journey to social justice.
She began to ask questions and look around - trying to see who needed help to fit in, and become more.
Then she beat cancer, and wanted to see how she could use that experience to help others and be of service.
She became much more aware of wellness and appreciating life.
Now, she wants to build a fortress of wellness, joy and strength.
Her best advice during our chat:
We're all gems in a mine; keep chipping away until you discover the gem.
Figure out the tools you need to help you shine, but keep the rest of humanity in mind.
More about Syda:
Syda Segovia Taylor has 25 years of experience connecting opportunities with Black and Latino youth and families in Chicago. She prides herself of being a social justice advocate by promoting the oneness of humankind, environmental justice and physical/spiritual health.
Syda is the founder and executive director of a nonprofit called
Organic Oneness established in 2019. Together with her 9 board
members, countless volunteers and multitude of community partners,
they promote the interconnectedness of all people and the Earth
through community trainings, programs, and events. Through Organic
Oneness, Syda is also promoting a “Fortress of Wellness” to help
social activist prevent illness, burn-out, and compassion
fatigue.
“We are a part of one world and every race, age and gender are needed to advance society. Emotions and logic are both valid just as arts and sciences are equally important.” -Syda
@OrganicOneness on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and
Youtube
Syda's LinkedIn profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/syda-segovia-taylor-m-a-414a4629/
Syda’s talk on BahaiTeachings.com can be watched here: Healing the
Trauma of Racism and Violence
Most recent article on how it Organic Oneness started: A Community
Organizer, Inspired by Her Baha’i Faith, Works to Bring Healing
Rainn Wilson Podcast: Episode 26 - Syda and Kelsey
And check out my bestselling book:
Peace, Possibilities, and
Perspective:
8 Secrets to Serenity and
Satisfaction in Your Life and Career