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

Hi Sydney, can you share a quote or affirmation with us?
“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” -Jalāl ad-Dīn Mohammad Rūmī Those are the places where the Light/love is needed to heal. Despite having experienced trauma(s) and at times feeling broken or unworthy that it is this very opening that allows the Light/love to flow in, it wants to flow in, a reminder that I am deserving and in fact worthy.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I am still in the process of growing my business, so I have yet to know success. In the past when I had clients I loved supporting them, be it in fitness and wellness or supporting them as a Doula. Starting a small business can be hard if you don’t have a strong network and village to help support you, always have patience with yourself. Know that if you go years without clients, it doesn’t make you a failure.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I don’t often go out, even before quarantine but when I do I have a few spots I enjoy. ×Food× Desta Ethiopian Kitchen, on Briarcliff Plant Based Pizzeria, in Atlanta Dulce Vegan Bakery & Cafe, on Hosea L Williams Dr. Loving Hut, in Norcross R. Thomas Deluxe Grill, in Atlanta Lottafrutta, on Auburn Ave. Upbeat, in Atlanta Chi Chi Vegan Taco Shop, in Atlanta Envegan, in Morrow ×Places× National Center for Civil and Human Rights Museum, in Atlanta High Museum of Art, in Atlanta Atlanta Botanical Garden Piedmont Park, in Atlanta Any of the National State Parks If time permits, a visit to Tybee Island

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Many thanks to my cousin India, she has supported me at every turn, no matter my questionable business venture, needs or desires. She has done a lot of actionable moves in support of my business. My sister and her partner for helping me take photos for my social media presence. My best friends, Teisha and Stephanie, for always encouraging me and sharing my information and posts on their social media platforms.

Website: https://sheardpt.wixsite.com/alignedfitness

Instagram: @alignedfitness_

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-heard-19796734

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