Keshia Ginn

I attribute my success to community, collaboration, and a willingness to ask for support when I need it. Early in my career, I believed success meant doing everything myself. Over time, I've learned that it's not about doing everything—it's about doing the right things well and surrounding yourself with people whose strengths complement your own.

As I transitioned into private practice and later launched By Design Calm Collection, I was overwhelmed by the support, encouragement, and expertise others poured into me. From mentors and colleagues to business partners and friends, countless people have helped me grow personally and professionally.

As an introvert, putting myself and my work out into the world—particularly through social media, speaking, and entrepreneurship—has stretched me in ways I never anticipated. However, those experiences have reinforced the importance of connection, visibility, and community. None of my accomplishments have happened in isolation.

If I had to identify one key factor behind my success, it would be the relationships I've built along the way. The support, collaboration, and partnerships I've experienced have reminded me that meaningful success is rarely achieved alone.

The best career advice I've ever received is that you don't have to know exactly how everything will work out before you begin. Early in my career, I often felt pressure to have a complete plan before making a move. Over time, I learned that clarity rarely comes before action—it comes because of action.

Some of the most meaningful opportunities in my life and career came from taking a step before I felt fully prepared. Whether it was transitioning from corporate leadership into private practice, becoming a clinical supervisor, or launching a wellness brand, I didn't have every answer when I started. What I had was a willingness to learn, adapt, and trust myself.

That advice continues to guide me today: take the next right step, stay open to growth, and allow the path to reveal itself as you move forward.

My advice to young women entering this field is not to wait until you have everything figured out before taking the next step. Many women feel pressure to have a perfect plan, complete confidence, or certainty about every aspect of their career before they begin. In my experience, that certainty rarely comes first.

Some of the most meaningful opportunities in my life and career came from taking action before I felt fully prepared. I've learned that clarity comes from doing, not from endless planning or overthinking. Growth happens when we're willing to move forward, learn along the way, and trust ourselves to navigate what comes next.

I would encourage young women to focus less on perfection and more on progress. Take the next right step, stay open to learning, and allow your path to unfold. You don't have to have all the answers to get started.

One of the biggest challenges in mental health right now is that so many people are struggling while simultaneously feeling disconnected from themselves, their communities, and the resources available to support them. We live in a culture that often rewards constant productivity, leaving many people chronically stressed, overwhelmed, and burned out.

At the same time, I see tremendous opportunity. Conversations about mental health, nervous system regulation, and emotional well-being are becoming more mainstream and accessible than ever before. People are increasingly recognizing that mental wellness is not just about treating symptoms—it's about creating sustainable lives that support overall well-being.

I am particularly encouraged by the growing emphasis on prevention, education, and practical tools that help people care for themselves before they reach a crisis point. As a therapist, supervisor, speaker, and entrepreneur, I believe we have an opportunity to continue expanding access to mental health support while helping people build healthier, more balanced relationships with themselves and others.

The values that guide both my work and personal life are authenticity, integrity, compassion, faith, and growth. I believe people do their best when they can show up as their genuine selves, and I strive to create spaces where others feel seen, valued, and supported.

I also value balance and intentionality. For many years, like many high-achieving women, I measured success primarily through accomplishment. Over time, I learned that true success includes well-being, meaningful relationships, rest, and alignment with what matters most.

Whether I am working with clients, mentoring clinicians, building a business, or spending time with loved ones, I try to approach each experience with curiosity, kindness, and a commitment to continued growth. Those values shape not only the work I do, but also the life I am intentionally creating.