How Pennie Selina Brown Found Purpose, Healing, and Leadership Through Horses
About this episode
In this episode, Abriana Johnson interviews Pennie Selina Brown about her journey into the horse world and her commitment to healing and leadership for Black girls.
In this episode of Black in the Saddle , I sit down with the incomparable Pennie Selina Brown, a community connector, wellness champion, and founder of The STAND Foundation. From trail rides under the stars to leading equine-facilitated leadership retreats in Jamaica, Pennie’s journey into the horse world is anything but traditional. And yet, her impact is exactly what this industry needs. We talk about how a chance encounter at a party led her into the horse world at age 40, how she found healing and growth through her horse Blue, and why she’s so committed to creating safe, transformative spaces for Black girls. We also unpack the difference between her nonprofit work and her new venture, PS Wellness, and what it really means to prioritize healing for ourselves and our communities. We also share behind-the-scenes reflections from our joint trip to Jamaica to introduce equine-facilitated learning to a new audience, and what it taught us about culture, connection, and care. In this episode, you’ll hear us discuss: The founding of The STAND Foundation and its 10-year legacy The mission behind PS Wellness and the power of healing-centered work Our reflections on leading a retreat…
People in this episode
Host: Abriana Johnson
Guest: Pennie Selina Brown
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The STAND Foundation, PS Wellness
Places: Jamaica, Kingston, Baltimore
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