Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Angela Harden-Mack, MD.
It’s an honor to speak with you today. Why don’t you give us some details about you and your story. How did you get to where you are today?
I have a loving, supportive family. Encouraged my dream to become a physician. Was 10 years old when I decided to become doctor. Family was on food stamps for several years. Education, success, and achievement important topics for my family. So you can say, Food Stamps to Physician, overcoming obstacles to achieve my dream and make impact on the world.
I am on a mission empowering ambitious career women to embrace wellness through personalized self-care and stress relief plans so they are the best versions of themselves enjoying fulfilling personal lives and professional success.
I’m recognized as one of the most prominent voices for wellness and women’s empowerment. I am an Amazon #1 best-selling author and international keynote speaker. I have been featured in major national television and magazine outlets.
I’ve been featured as an Obesity expert in print and broadcast media. My appearances include Ask The Expert on WXYZ Detroit, Channel 7 News, and several appearances in BLAC magazine column, Ask the Expert.
I use my keynote and books to motivate women to take action to release the stressful and pressured Superwoman lifestyle. Women are then able to embrace the Well-woman lifestyle to live great lives. I have a simple, but powerful formula that empowers women to achieve wellness and success in all areas of their lives.
I’m sure your success has not come easily. What challenges have you had to overcome along the way?
Navigating the Path of a Woman in the Male-Dominated Career of Medicine. As trailblazers in male-dominated medical fields, women frequently encounter being the only female on their teams and experience a dearth of female leadership representation. Despite these hurdles, their journey remains one of excitement, enjoyment, and privilege.
The path to becoming a physician demanding a commitment of 12+ years of education and training. long hours of study and clinical experience, dedication to mastering the art and science of healing. fulfillment that comes from making a tangible impact on patients’ lives makes every sacrifice worthwhile.
Had to deal with stereotypes and proving their competence in a male-dominated environment.
Always had the family needs and needs of patients at the top of the list, often put myself on the list for what was left over.
Had to release guilt that self-care was selfish. Self-care is not optional or selfish.
Let’s talk about the work you do. What do you specialize in and why should someone work with you over the competition?
I empower ambitious, high achieving women to thrive in the fast lane by achieving work-life balance using personalized self-care and stress relief plans.
Leveraging 26+ years experience as medical doctor, wellness expert empowering people to use a holistic approach to wellness and well-being.
I have the skillset and frameworks to provide clients with the experience and results that are next level. The inclusion of topics such as mindfulness, feminine energy, and manifestation empower, not generally included in self-care, clients to tap into next level potential power.
My experience with medicine, personal development, coaching, spirituality, mindfulness equip clients with personalized holistic plans.
I lead clients on a journey to embrace the transformative power of self-care utilizing plans that are holistic, easy to use, and designed to provide quick wins and lasting results.
I have 26+ years professional experience regarding wellness, stress, and work-life balance. Personally I have experience with facing struggles with work-life balance, stressors, juggling unrealistic expectations that led to me showing up as Superwoman with the idea that I had to do everything without asking for help for fear of being seen as a slacker.
What’s your best piece of advice for readers who desire to find success in their life?
Success is a journey, not a destination. Success includes the external indicators such as achievements, titles, accolades, money. Success also includes the internal goals such as fulfillment and satisfaction, just as important as the external indicators of success. You don’t have to choose one type of success over the other, it’s possible to have both types of success.
Speaking of success, what does the word mean to you?
Success is the choice to live your purpose on purpose in relationship with the Creator and in harmony with life principles. Success is the result of consistently applying fundamental principles. Success is a choice. I chose success.
What’s next for you?
I’m excited to enjoy fulfillment as a solo author after the participating in several anthologies.
Hosting rejuvenating wellness experiences for clients to rebalance life, recharge energies, and step into new levels of fulfillment, freedom, and power.
Finally, how can people connect with you if they want to learn more?
Sure, visit www.drangela360.com and my social media handles and contact information available on the site.
