Today we’d like to introduce you to Brittany Prince Evans.
WellStart is a non-profit organization founded by Brittany Prince Evans in 2014 and renamed to WellStart Initiatives in 2015. WellStart Initiatives came into existence when the founder saw her local hospital ranked in the Top 25 worst hospitals in the United States in 2012. She researched health stats in her city and county and compared it to the state and national averages. She quickly noticed health disparities and challenged herself to be a change agent thus creating WellStart Initiatives. WellStart Initiatives relaunched in Metro Atlanta in 2018.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
Funding to operate programs are sometimes a struggle. Like many business owners, I used my personal funds to pay speakers, cover overhead costs for events, etc. In midst of this challenge, I received donations and applied for various grants.
We’d love to hear more about your organization.
WellStart Initiatives is dedicated to the development and implementation of strategies that will decrease health disparities while empowering underserved communities through health education, promotion and advocacy.
WellStart Initiatives offer the following services: WELL-Informed are lectures series taught by myself.
Book me today for the following lectures:
What Are Health Disparities?- This lecture brings awareness to preventable diseases, injuries and violence affecting underserved communities.
What is Advocacy?- This lecture educates on health policy and ways to communicate with your elective officials.
START-empowering are quarterly sessions created to empower community members to take charge of their health. Sessions can include healthy cooking demonstrations, health screenings, fitness sessions and healthy equity sessions.
WELL-Prepped is a consulting service we provide for schools, churches and small businesses. WELL-prepared helps clients plan health fairs, health seminars and health conferences.
Health Coaching can provide a supportive mentor and wellness authority that will help you feel your best through individualized lifestyle changes that meet your unique needs and health goals. I am proud we are able to offer free lectures to empower underserved communities. What sets us apart is we are in the business of serving others. Public Health is a ministry and we are here to provide services regardless of a person’s ability to pay.
What were you like growing up?
Growing up, I considered myself to be ambitious and always looking for ways to serve others. I started a business at ten years old selling friendship bracelets to my classmates and church members. When 9/11 hit, I raised funds and donated a percentage of the profits to the firemen. I was always an honor roll student and held various leadership roles in organizations. I also played sports and alto saxophone for a brief season in my life. I was voted Best Personality in my Senior class and graduated 8th in my class.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.wellstartinitiatives.org/
- Email: wellstartinitiatives@gmail.com
- Instagram: @wellstartinitiatives
- Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/WellStartInitiatives/
- Twitter: @ wellstartinc
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