Priscilla Vivian
Priscilla Vivian, founded Vivify Therapy, a multicultural mental health service that supports Africans and Caribbeans in the UK and across the diaspora. Before starting our program, Priscilla was reaching the point of burnout within her work. Starting in early 2019, her career picked up in 2020 as more people were experiencing the need for therapy and stigma was being reduced; meaning more people within Black and ethnic minorities were reaching out for support. She was working all hours to be able to support those she was working with. Priscilla had the therapy skills she had trained to deliver but needed to learn how to manage the business side of her work.
Priscilla wanted to find a way to evolve from one-to-one work to one-to-many so she could offer a more significant impact. Through support from the programme and peer discussions with those facing similar challenges, Priscilla developed a mindset of taking action and asking for help. It highlighted the ability to outsource areas of her work.
The pitching sessions enabled Priscilla to refine her story and define her approach. It encouraged her to leverage her network and connect with existing clients through word of mouth. Priscilla loves networking and feels confident to lean into her strengths.
Our experts helped Priscilla to begin her transition from sole trader to Director of a CIC and implement a new approach to her business model. Priscilla has also experienced a massive boost in confidence, being able to refine her pitch and host her first international retreat in January 2023.
"It has helped me to identify what my weaknesses are and what my strengths are that I can lean into. The programme has helped me to get out of my head, be encouraged by others and take action."
After her graduation, we commissioned Priscilla to host a wellness workshop for the Black and Good business programme in February 2023 to support her in building her network and visibility while ensuring we can provide a deeply valuable and varied learning experience for those on the programme.
