By: Alex Popa
Grace L. Lamour was born in the United States and currently resides in New York City. As the first person in her family to be born in the States, she carries the weight and pride of her family’s legacy. The world around her inspires Grace, causing her to constantly evolve and change.
Her family’s resilience, particularly the sacrifices of the fierce women in her lineage, serves as a daily reminder of her mission. “I embody the aspirations of my ancestors,” Grace declares, acknowledging the profound influence of her heritage on her life and aspirations.
Education and the Career Journey
Grace holds a graduate degree in mental health counseling from Long Island University. She is committed to cultivating a positive employee culture in the workplace, both as a clinician and as an HR company consultant. Her career path, however, continues to evolve.
Grace confidently asserts, “God hasn’t finished with me yet.” Her current focus is on building her wellness company, Zealous Wellness, which will launch soon, as she aspires to become a CEO.
Accomplishments and impacts
While Grace has achieved much in her career, she values building relationships and community as her greatest accomplishments. She asserts that titles, accolades, and awards are fleeting.
Community X Adidas featured Grace as a Black voice for Black History Month in 2023, marking a significant moment in her career. She also conducted a self-love workshop for 40 middle school girls, where the participants created affirmations and received Adidas sneakers. This experience highlights Grace’s commitment to empowering the next generation.
Future Goals
Grace’s love for community and wellness deeply intertwines with her personal and professional goals. Personally, she dreams of building a multi-generational family compound and living a joyful life surrounded by support.
Professionally, her goal is to bring mental health services to Haiti and Haitian descendants. She plans to introduce psychoeducation, explore family dynamics, and emphasize the importance of self-awareness.
Over the next year, she aims to open at least one physical location for Zealous Wellness and visit three or more countries in Africa.
Contribution to the Haitian Community
As a Haitian clinician, Grace has outsourced Haitian clients to help them on their healing journey, and she is passionate about offering psychoeducation and resources to the Haitian community.
She believes in providing forums that “tell it like it is,” addressing the multi-dimensional aspects of Haitian life, from religious beliefs to family dynamics and socio-economic realities. Grace underscores the diversity of Haitians and strives to provide a platform for all experiences and perspectives to be seen, heard, and acknowledged.
If Grace were given a platform, she would advocate for holistic wellness, highlighting the significance of financial literacy, emotional health, and the quality of relationships. She hopes to help people realize their true potential through education, resources, and exposure to new perspectives.
Hobbies and interests
In her free time, Grace enjoys meditation, exploring new cuisines, journaling, attending cultural events, and traveling. She also dedicates time to mindfulness and personal development, finding joy in activities that expand her understanding of the world.
