We had the good fortune of connecting with Jennaé Arnold and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jennaé, what do you want your legacy to be?
I want my legacy to be that I was a truth seeker. I loved to learn and was always learning. Most importantly I shared what I learned with others, and didn’t harbor the truth for myself.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I’ve found that it’s not necessary to stay in a box. As I said when I was 7 years old… there is no box. Because this is my mindset, my work and my image has many shapes and forms. Particularly when it comes to being well. Health has traditionally been viewed as the absence of illness, and wellness wasn’t acknowledged. I wanted to change that. It’s important to serve the sick, but why do we have to wait for disease to hit to focus on our health? Sickness doesn’t have to be an inevitable part of aging. I like to show people that there are things we can do in our everyday life that can help us maintain our health. Easy recipes, tips about physical activity (notice I didn’t say exercise), and lifestyle tweaks are all a part of my approach. My path hasn’t been straight, and I don’t regret that at all. I have lived what is now my brand for years, and continue to do so. Throughout my journey, I’ve met some amazing people and have been blessed with incredible opportunities to learn and grow. The biggest challenge was how to monetize my business. Again, wellness isn’t always considered something that needs attention. The idea is often that if someone isn’t sick, then they must be well. The idea of coaching, and especially lifestyle coaching, is new, so I try and serve my audience as much as possible until they’re ready for the next step. I’ve learned that being all that I am is the best way to move through life. It comes with challenges, but life is going to come with those challenges anyway. I’d rather be challenged because of what I believe in, instead of things I could care less about. I want people to know that health is the best investment. At the end of the day, when your health is compromised nothing else matters. Let’s focus on it now, and be thankful that we did later.

Any great local spots you’d like to shoutout?
Atlanta has so much to offer. I love Ponce City Market. The aesthetics, the Ramen bar, the Acai bowls, and the rooftop. After browsing, I love taking a walk on the Beltline.

Any park. Piedmont, Old Fourth Ward, and all the smaller hidden gyms around the city.

Desta off Clairmont for sure. I get the vegan platter all day.

Probably, my favorite restaurant is R. Thomas. Especially if it’s late at night, because it’s open 24 hours (what a blessing).

Top Golf in a Post-Pandemic Atlanta. The drinks, the colors, and the music are always great.

High Museum of Art, which is free on Sundays. And the Trap Museum for the culture.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
There’s so much that went into making me who I am.–countless books, people, songs, and signs that built upon the last. To choose one that stood out, I’d have to go back to the very first time I felt my eyes truly open up. In middle school I had a Literature teacher, Mrs. McNeill. She was a trailblazer in her own right. I was inspired by her determination to teach us, and I mean really teach us. She wanted us to know how to think for ourselves, and to not be fooled by those who we so often trust blindly. She wanted to make sure we wouldn’t grow up to be fools. The most monumental statement she made to me: Question everything.

Website: soulyhealthlife.com
Instagram: @SoulyHealthLife
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennaearnold/