Episode 33

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Published on:

12th Feb 2025

From Broadway to Burnout—and Back: Finding Balance, Wellness, & Reinvention w/ Dan’yelle Williamson Brown

What happens when you go from the bright lights of Broadway to a journey of deep self-care and personal transformation? In this episode of Joyfully Black, host Joy Dixon Paul sits down with Dan’yelle Williamson Brown, a Tony Award-winning actress turned wellness advocate, to discuss her journey from center stage to centering herself.

Dan’yelle shares how her career in musical theater, from playing Nala in The Lion King to starring in Memphis, shaped her passion for storytelling—but also the importance of prioritizing mental wellness and self-care. She opens up about her pivotal experience in Australia during the pandemic, how yoga became her healing practice, and why she’s dedicated to helping others find balance through her business, ZenFlow Fitness.

If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, finding time for self-care, or making a major career pivot, this conversation is for you. Plus, Joy shares an exciting update about Flourish & Feel Good: A Self-Care Gathering for Women Who Do the Most, happening on Saturday, March 8th!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ How Dan’yelle transitioned from a demanding Broadway career to the wellness space

✔️ The impact of the pandemic and isolation on mental health & self-care practices

✔️ Why saying "no" is a form of self-care and empowerment

✔️ How yoga, meditation, and mindfulness can support high-stress professionals

✔️ The importance of having a self-care toolkit for major life transitions

Resources Mentioned:

  • Flourish & Feel Good: A Self-Care Gathering for Women Who Do the Most – RSVP here: bit.ly/FlourishFeelGood
  • The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
  • Unfuk Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life* by Gary John Bishop
  • ZenFlow Fitness – Learn more at www.zenflowfitness.com

Connect with Dan’yelle Williamson Brown:

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Joyfully Black is the podcast for Black women striving to do it all while making time for self-care. Each week, Joy Dixon Paul digs in with guests on how they balance career, family, and community care without compromising their well-being.

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