Meet Priscilla O. Agyeman, MPH

Today we’d like to introduce you to Priscilla O. Agyeman, MPH.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I started Saddie Baddies in March 2019 after having a somewhat existential crisis. I was at a turning point in my life: dead-end job, freshly graduated from my Master’s program, and feeling stuck on my next move. I have always been in love with visuals and storytelling (I was on Tumblr heavy in high school/college)- and I knew that if I were to ever start a platform or digital space, I wanted it to be intentional. I have had my own personal journey and experience with anxiety and depression, which I speak about openly and intimately on Saddie Baddies. I initiated this virtual sanctuary because I needed it myself, and I knew I wasn’t alone.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
I would describe the journey of building Saddie Baddies like a puzzle. So much of what I develop is self-taught through research and asking questions and sometimes even hiring someone else who may be more well-versed at a skill than I am. The biggest challenge I’ve faced was just getting over my own imposter syndrome of feeling like I wasn’t “creative” or skilled enough to design this beautiful space. I know now how much of a lie that is. My educational and professional background is in healthcare, biology, writing, science- I’m a total nerd but I’ve also always been extremely creative. I’m an artist deep down at heart, but now I know how to combine those aspects of my talents in a cohesive way.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
At this point in my life, I’m most comfortable with the labels of a digital content creator, public health professional, and mental health activist. I specialize in disseminating the various topics of mental and emotional wellbeing for Black, Indigenous, Asian, and Latinx bodies while curating a virtual visual story and narrative. I am most proud of my authenticity. I love that I’m in my own lane, I’m not competing with anyone because that’s not what Saddie Baddies is all about- it’s about community above anything else. I pour SO much intention into every single post. I do everything with intention, and I think it shows up in my work in various ways.

What quality or characteristic do you feel is most important to your success?
I think rooting absolutely everything in intention is essential. If you don’t know your ‘why’ then what is the point?

Contact Info:

• Email: info@saddiebaddies.com
• Website: www.saddiebaddies.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saddie_baddies/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saddiebaddies
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/saddie_baddies?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKq-1LvqCWSV3NPp6mbF1Qw
• SoundCloud: spotify:playlist:4IfQ0h72Lqx5HlTOHlEKWD

Image Credits:
Saddie Baddies