Since 2019, Keonna has helped over 1500 Black women and visionary leaders and over 25 organizations forge a path of purpose without sacrificing REST.
Her bio.
Keonna Knight, M.Ed, is a courage coach, burnout coach and corporate wellness speaker dedicated to helping Black women and visionary leaders break free from burnout and become LIGHT. As the CEO of Heal with Keonna, she provides coaching, community, and corporate wellness trainings to help Black women and visionary leaders break free from burnout and make rest the foundation of their success. Keonna’s personal journey from a burnt-out classroom teacher to a BOLD and balanced CEO, as well as her training as a therapist, educator and mindfulness instructor, equips her with unique insights and tools to guide others in achieving success without sacrificing rest.
How Keonna Transformed Her Life
5th Grade Teacher in Oakland, California
2018
While an undergrad at Penn State, Keonna knew her calling was to be a classroom teacher and social change agent within the public school system. However, just three months into teaching, she found herself completely burnt out with few resources or support to show up for herself while showing up for her students.
Yoga Instructor & Wellness Educator
2019
Determined to heal herself and her community, Keonna immersed herself in yoga teacher training and began creating healing tools for overcoming burnout. After a few months, she was leading weekly yoga classes for her students, creating curriculum rooted in mindfulness and ancestral wisdom, and facilitating self-care workshops for her colleagues.
Healing from Grief & Building Curriculum
2020-21
In June 2020, Keonna faced the devastating loss of her Granny to COVID-19. The shock left her paralyzed, but instead of pushing through like she was taught, she gave herself permission to grieve and heal. During this time, Keonna uncovered new healing practices, overcame fears, and broke generational cycles. Her journey to rest became the foundation of Heal with Keonna’s R.E.S.T. curriculum.
Courage Coach & Wellness Educator
2021
Through deep healing and breaking generational cycles, Keonna learned to design a life that centered both her purpose and wellness. Feeling her Granny’s spirit guiding her, Keonna began offering coaching, healing meditations and community spaces specifically for Black women, empowering them to break generational cycles and create lives centered on wellness, healing, and liberation.
Courage Coach & Counselor-in-Training
2021-22
While building her coaching practice, Keonna pursued a master’s degree in Counselor Education to enhance her ability to support Black women, visionary leaders and communities on their healing journeys. She partnered with non-profits to provide free counseling and wellness services to underserved families, expanding her impact and making mental health accessible through workshops and coaching.
Courage Coach & Wellness Speaker
2022-Present
Keonna completed her master’s degree in Counselor Education and now spends her days coaching Black women and visionary leaders, facilitating wellness workshops, and taking restorative naps when needed. As a full-time entrepreneur and coach, she has discovered how to achieve success and rest, on her own terms. Her mission is to help you do the same. Click here to work with Keonna.
