EXHALE was born from the idea that the Black and Brown community is holding its breath, waiting for the next video of police brutality, the next micro-aggression, or the following adverse health impact statistic.
“It’s time to exhale – to breathe out all that isn’t serving BIWOC and breathe in healing, energy and love.”
"There’s so much power in our breath. Our breath can shift us from our fight or flight mode over into a state of calm.”
TECHNOLOGY
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Exhale was launched by Indianapolis-based life coach, author and anti-racism advocate Katara McCarty with the intention of creating a supportive space for BIWOC emotional wellbeing.
Born out of the idea that "the Black and brown community is holding its breath, waiting for the next video of police brutality, the next microaggression, or the next negative health impact statistic." In addition to featuring a series of coaching talks, daily affirmations, breath work, guided visualizations and meditations, each component has also been specifically designed for BIWOC to address issues like handling microaggressions, coping with grief and mitigating stress.
"Since Exhale’s launch in 2020, we have reached 17,000+ Black Women and Women of Color in 55 countries. As a result, I founded Exhale’s non-profit, to implement my vision of educating, researching, and advocating for the mental and emotional health of Black Women/People. Exhale is a social movement committed to prioritizing Black Women/People and their overall well-being."
–Katara McCarty
Founder & CEO
An App for Us
It's no secret that the wellness sphere — like most other spaces — is predominantly curated by and catered toward white people. But as McCarty explains, continuing to show up in these spaces can "actually be harmful," especially if you feel like you "have to hang up part of [yourself] at the door."
Investing in Black Women
Building and sustaining multi-generational change in the mental and emotional health of the Black community requires learning and unlearning. Exhale host workshops, courses, webinars, and organizational training that further our mission.
