Damita Miller-Shanklin

Leslie Jordan Garcia, MBA, MPH: Leslie is a multi-certified ED Recovery and Wellness professional who is on a mission to help heal the food and movement relationships of BIPOC so they can thrive from within systems of oppression. Her career spans across the industries of community health, diversity initiatives, education, and non-profit sectors and includes positions as educator, campus mentor, program directors, and diversity specialist. She feels fortunate to combine her education, expertise, and experiences to positively impact the health outcomes and lives of her clients and community.

In a recent interview with Jordan, a passionate advocate for wellness, the discussion began around the mission of removing systemic barriers to optimum wellness for BIPOC individuals. This mission is realized through eating disorders and disordered eating recovery, with a focus on movement. Our chat goes into how Jordan supports others in embracing their authentic wellness journey using a holistic and decolonized framework.

Jordan stresses the importance of honoring every individual’s identity, regardless of race, body size, or cultural background. She challenges the conventional Western perspective on health, advocating for the recognition and celebration of diverse cultural practices that contribute positively to our well-being.

Jordan shares a real-life example, of a client who faced childhood food insecurity, leading to her restrictive eating patterns as she became an adult. Through coaching, the client learned to manage stress, nourish her mind, body, and spirit, while addressing other aspects of her well-being, resulting in a transformative journey.

Jordan’s Wellness Company offers broader services, including body image coaching, movement education, and personalized support for those dealing with weight and size bias. It is important to Jordan that everyone has accessibility to wellness services. This includes an emphasis on providing equitable pricing and online options.

I was very curious about her tagline, “Eat Free, Live Fierce”. Jordan explained it emphasizing the right to enjoy nourishing foods while advocating for food accessibility and taking away the systems of oppression. It is a very cool line. What about her podcast? She shares her podcast aims to amplify stories of individuals who have overcome societal pressures and professionals working towards positive change.

Leslie Jordan Garcia encourages individuals to recognize their right to dignity, respect, and quality healthcare. She offers affordable solutions, including online memberships and support groups, and extends an invitation to in-person classes in Austin.

The hope is our conversation sheds light on the multifaceted approach to wellness, emphasizing the importance of removing oppressive systems and fostering a sense of empowerment for all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds or identities.

For more information about her services and exercise classes, visit her website at https://ljordanenterprise.com