Member Spotlight: Alexis Williams
What is your industry or area of expertise?
I’m in the areas of social services and healthcare. My organization Magnolia was founded 20 years ago to support women with children who are challenged with substance use disorders, as well as mental health.
Why do you believe in the mission of BlackFemaleProject?
It’s inspiring. It’s nice to be connected with other Black women who are in business and who are achieving their goals and their dreams and to be able to support each other without any judgment.
What brought you to BlackFemaleProject?
My daughter, Ché Abram, introduced me to BlackFemaleProject, and they asked me to be on one of their first panels.
How has BlackFemaleProject impacted you personally?
It’s all about the pure joy that Precious has for her business, and if she needs support, I'm willing to give it. In a lot of ways, just the thought of BlackFemaleProject is quite nurturing—that there is a community of us out there that care about each other. And Precious emanates all of that. She makes you feel special, and she makes you feel very valued, and very welcomed. She’s amazing and to have taken this on as part of her passion and her purpose, she has served the vision well.
What BlackFemaleProject content have you found most resonant?
I love the Wellness Calendar. It’s nice to receive it every year. Plus, whenever they are at the fairs and things, I always go.
Bio:
Dr. Linda Stewart is the creator, founder, and Executive Director of Magnolia Women’s Recovery Program, a residential treatment facility supporting pregnant and postpartum mothers who have addiction and mental health issues. Magnolia Recovery was founded in 2002 and is dedicated to empowering and supporting women to move forward past their disease-based behaviors into living with dignity.
Dr. Stewart is a trained therapist and psychologist and has worked over 30 years helping people battling addictions and mental health challenges. She received her BA in Psychology from Holy Names College in Oakland, CA, and her MA in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University, Point Richmond, CA. She received her EdD in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University Alameda, CA In addition, Dr. Stewart has certifications in Massage Therapy, Hypnotherapy, EMDR, and Trauma Therapy, and is a Spiritual Practitioner in the Munay-Ki Peruvian spiritual approach.
Dr. Stewart has served as Chapter President of Hayward/San Lorenzo Rotary Club and Fremont, Union City, and Newark Rotary Club; member of the New Haven School Foundation Advisory Board and the Behavioral Health Collaborative of Alameda County; and former Trustee for Chabot College.
Dr. Stewart has two adult children and spends her leisure time with her four grandchildren and great-grandchild. She travels extensively and rejuvenates her spirit and spiritual healing with annual pilgrimages to Peru. Dr. Stewart is also an accomplished artist and jewelry designer.
