We’re looking forward to introducing you to LaKisha Mosley. Check out our conversation below.
LaKisha, we’re thrilled to have you with us today. Before we jump into your intro and the heart of the interview, let’s start with a bit of an ice breaker: What do you think others are secretly struggling with—but never say?
I think a lot of people, especially women entrepreneurs, are secretly struggling with the pressure to always appear strong, productive, and unbothered. We’ve been conditioned to wear busyness like a badge of honor, so admitting we’re burnt out, anxious, or questioning if we’re good enough feels like failure. There’s this silent tug-of-war between ambition and exhaustion, and most people are losing sleep trying to hide the truth.
They’re drowning in perfectionism, battling imposter syndrome, feeling isolated, and constantly worried that if they slow down, everything they’ve built will fall apart. But they rarely say it out loud because vulnerability still feels risky, even though it’s the most human thing we can offer.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi, I’m LaKisha Mosley, a mental health advocate, event curator, and the founder behind three brands that all speak to one mission: helping women entrepreneurs prioritize their mental health without sacrificing their ambition. I live with high-functioning depression, so everything I create comes from a deeply personal place. I know what it feels like to show up for everyone else while silently falling apart. That’s why I’ve built a business that centers rest, recovery, and radical honesty.
My personal brand is the heartbeat of it all. It’s where I speak from the lens of lived experience and thought leadership. Then there’s The LM Experience, my event planning and curation brand where we design wellness-centered events that don’t just look good but they feel good too. And finally, there’s Mind Your Business, my online mental wellness community for women entrepreneurs who are tired of suffering in silence. It’s where we talk about the hard stuff, laugh a lot, and learn how to lead without losing ourselves.
Right now, I’m working on expanding our digital product library, preparing for our signature “My Mind is My Business” conference, and launching more experiences that blend business strategy with mental wellness. My work is unique because I don’t separate the woman from the entrepreneur. I believe your mental health is your most valuable business asset, and I’m building a world where women feel safe being soft, powerful, and supported at the same time.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
Losing my mom changed everything. It didn’t just shift how I see the world. It cracked me wide open. Before that, I was on autopilot. Chasing goals, taking care of everyone, doing what strong Black women are always expected to do. But grief stopped me. It made me sit in my pain, question everything, and realize how fragile and precious life really is.
That experience taught me that healing isn’t a finish line. It’s a choice we make every day. It’s in the boundaries we set, the rest we give ourselves, the softness we allow. I stopped trying to be everything for everyone and started asking what I needed. That’s why my work centers mental health, softness, and sustainability. Because I know what it feels like to lose yourself while holding everything together, and I’m building spaces where women don’t have to.
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
I stopped hiding my pain the moment I realized pretending to be okay was costing me more than being honest ever would. I was showing up polished and put together, but I was exhausted. Not just tired but soul tired. I remember one day looking in the mirror and thinking, “If I don’t tell the truth about where I really am, I’m not going to make it.”
That was the shift. I started telling the truth, first to myself, then to the women I serve. And something incredible happened. Instead of judgment, I was met with connection. My pain made space for other women to be honest about theirs. That’s when I realized my story wasn’t a burden. It was a bridge. The same things I once tried to hide became the heartbeat of my purpose. Now I use every scar, every hard moment, every tear as a tool to help other women feel seen, supported, and strong.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What important truth do very few people agree with you on?
That being strong all the time is actually killing us. Literally. I don’t wear struggle like a badge anymore. I don’t believe burnout is a rite of passage to success. And I don’t believe you have to grind yourself into the ground just to prove you’re worthy of a seat at the table. That narrative is tired.
The truth is I want ease. I want softness. I want joy that doesn’t come with exhaustion. And I refuse to apologize for that. People think if you’re not constantly pushing or producing, you’re lazy or unmotivated. But choosing peace over pressure is one of the most powerful decisions I’ve ever made.
I built my business on rest, boundaries, and telling the truth about how I feel. That doesn’t make me weak. It makes me dangerous. Because a woman who’s well, who’s clear, who’s no longer performing for approval? That woman is unstoppable.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
Absolutely. Because my best isn’t for applause, it’s for alignment. I give with intention, not for validation, but because it feels good to honor what I’ve been called to do. I don’t need a standing ovation to know I’m walking in purpose. I don’t need praise to feel proud of how I show up. My best is not for show, it’s for me. I give from a place of love, not performance. I used to chase validation, hoping someone would notice the effort, the intention, the heart behind it all. But praise started to feel like crumbs when I realized I was starving for self-recognition.
Now, I pour into what matters because it nourishes me. I give my best because it reflects my values, my standards, and the care I have for the work I do and the people I serve. Whether anyone claps or not, I still light the candle. I still finish the project. I still celebrate the small wins. Because I know the impact doesn’t disappear just because it wasn’t announced.
This version of me is done performing for approval. This version of me gives from overflow, not obligation. I’ve created a life where I can be soft and still powerful. Rested and still productive. I’m no longer hustling for my worth. I give my best because I deserve to live and work in a way that feels aligned with who I really am, even if nobody’s watching. I move with grace. I choose softness. I rest, I rise, and I keep going, not because someone is watching, but because I finally am. I see me. I celebrate me. That’s more than enough. I’m no longer working for applause anymore. I’m working from peace. And that kind of power doesn’t need a stage. It just needs truth.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.lakishamosley.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakishammosley
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakishammosley
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lakishammosley
Image Credits
Tre Cosmos
Byron Duncan
