Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Makeda Moore.
Hi Dr. Makeda, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
My story is one of love, curiosity, and purpose. For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a heart for service to both humanity and to Mother Nature. After years of education and exploration in search of my unique path to impact, I found myself drawn to the field of psychology. In 2021, I earned my doctorate in Clinical Psychology. While that was a major achievement, what was even more meaningful to me was the personal transformation I experienced over those six years.
When I began my graduate training, I was navigating life with generalized and social anxiety, functional depression, chronic pain, insomnia, and was on medication for a mild form of narcolepsy. I was also carrying unresolved trauma from childhood and early adulthood. And yet, I was pursuing one of the most demanding doctoral programs available. Despite consistently meeting academic milestones, I often did so under a heavy cloud of self-doubt, imposter syndrome, shame, mediocrity, and fear of failure.
At the same time, I was being introduced to practices and belief systems -through both my training and personal searching- that began to reignite a spark within me. I sensed that a brighter, freer version of life was possible. The turning point came unexpectedly, when a friend shared a YouTube video featuring Marianne Williamson’s famous quote:
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure… It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.”
Those words opened something in me, and from that moment on, my life became a journey of self-discovery, inner work, mindset shifts, emotional healing, energetic purification, physical detoxification, and spiritual awakening.
Over time, people outside of my therapy clients began to notice the changes. The once-shy student afraid to speak in class was now confidently teaching and modeling at a university. The more tools I gathered, the more deeply I wanted to share them because I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to realize their true potential.
While completing my training, I began coaching individuals on mindset transformation and manifesting a life aligned with their purpose. One element I found missing from traditional therapy models was Spirit. So, after earning my degree, I launched SOL Powerful, LLC—a platform designed to integrate Spirit into mental wellness. Initially, SOL Powerful offered one-on-one coaching centered on meditation and emotional healing. Over time, it expanded into a full community offering weekly classes and group sessions. In this collective format, we were able to magnify our individual healing through shared focus and intention.
To date, I’ve had the honor of sharing insights on mental health and spirituality through international retreats, a YouTube series on meditation, community events, and social media. Looking ahead, the future of SOL Powerful includes the release of books, workbooks, journals, and other tools designed to nurture a deeper connection with self and Spirit.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
The road has been paved with faith, perseverance, grace, and deep resilience. As I healed and stepped into my true self, many aspects of my life began to shift—sometimes dramatically. Personal growth often requires leaving behind the familiar, and not everyone around me welcomed those changes. I quickly learned that when you allow your life to be guided by Spirit rather than ego, you’ll inevitably face seasons of uncertainty, perceived failure, and discomfort as you move beyond your comfort zone. Thankfully, I was surrounded by friends who believed in who I was becoming and the vision I was creating.
From a business standpoint, the journey was equally challenging. I was trained to be a clinician, not an entrepreneur, and I initially underestimated what it would take to build and sustain a thriving business. I assumed that if I could complete a dissertation, I could surely run a business—but I soon realized that success in this arena required more than intuition and passion. It called for strategy, systems, and a willingness to seek mentorship and support. Over time, with guidance and experience, things began to flow with more ease.
One of the most profound challenges came after the birth of my daughter. Her arrival opened a powerful portal of inspiration and gave new meaning to my mission. Yet, tending to a newborn full time while holding a growing vision stretched me in unimaginable ways. While I hold no judgment toward child care options, I personally felt called to be fully present during that first sacred year. This meant I had to access a deeper level of discipline, time management, and consistency—while also adjusting to the new identity of “mother” and the physical demands of nourishing a growing human.
In time, community support emerged to help me restore more balance, and I came to accept that this season—devoted to my daughter and myself—was not a pause from my purpose, but a sacred part of it. Sometimes, our most meaningful contribution to humanity is simply being present for the ones we love and growing into who we are meant to be.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
What should we know?
SOL Powerful, LLC is a multidimensional mental health and holistic wellness company devoted to guiding individuals toward true happiness and whole-life satisfaction. Our work blends evidence-based psychology with holistic healing practices to bring alignment to the mind, body, and spirit. Through intentional, soul-centered services, we help people awaken to the deeper truths of who they are and what they’re here to do.
What do you do, what do you specialize in / what are you known for?
We specialize in helping people access higher levels of awareness, healing, and potential—most notably through meditation. We believe meditation is not just a tool for relaxation, but a gateway to conscious transformation. It opens the door to deeper understanding, emotional clarity, and the power to shift even the most persistent challenges. Every private coaching or counseling session includes custom guided meditations paired with somatic work to help clients connect with the way emotions and life experiences are stored in the physical body.
In our virtual community, the SOL Powerful Wellness Collective, we offer weekly meditation and yoga sessions to help members go deeper into healing and self-discovery. We also host “Mindset Mastery” sessions, where we explore the mechanics of the mind and universal principles—empowering our community to master the game of life with more joy, clarity, and confidence.
What sets you apart from others?
What sets me and SOL Powerful apart is our deep integration of spirituality into the healing process. We don’t treat mental health in isolation—we honor the whole person. Our approach includes stillness practices, breathwork, prayer, affirmations, connection to nature, plant medicine, and retreat experiences designed for profound transformation. This isn’t just what we teach—it’s how we live. My guidance doesn’t come only from academic theories, but from lived experience and an ever-deepening personal practice.
As a lifelong student of consciousness and healing, I continue to expand my skills, always allowing intuition—Spirit—to lead the way. As a result, the meditations and practices I offer are deeply moving and uniquely aligned to each person’s journey. People come to SOL Powerful not just for tools—but for transformation so that they can be empowered to continue their journey once they leave us.
What are you most proud of, brand-wise?
I’m most proud of the timeless truth embedded in our name and mission: to help others unlock their true power by reconnecting with their Soul. When I first received the name “SOL Powerful,” it was inspired by the Solar Plexus—the center of personal power—and the sun as a symbol of the divine light within. I wanted to create something that reminded people that their light, their power, is real, and it’s meant to be expressed. Our brand continues to embody that intention and has become a beacon for others, including aligned brands and collaborators who share our vision.
What do you want our readers to know about your brand, offerings, and services?
At SOL Powerful, we are committed to meeting the needs of our community as they evolve. Our offerings currently include individual, couples, and family counseling; graduate student mentorship; group wellness programs for organizations; and local community events in Atlanta. We also host international retreats and hold space for deep healing and transformation through our online membership platform, the SOL Powerful Wellness Collective.
You can stay connected with us through:
Instagram: @SOL_Powerful
My personal page: @drmakeda
Website: www.drmakeda.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SOLPowerful_DrMakeda
Alright so before we go can you talk to us a bit about how people can work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
For collaborations and bookings, instagram @drmakeda or email drmakeda33@gmail.com
For support, share our offerings with people you know. sometimes we dont realize how much we take healing tools for granted, not realizing how bad someone needs them.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.drmakeda.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmakeda/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-makeda-moore-12502710a/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SOLPowerful_DrMakeda
- Other: https://www.drmakeda.com/sol
