U.S.-based Guyanese entrepreneur Nola Rodney owns Waterfall Lounge Bar & Grill.
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Nola Rodney, a Guyanese-born entrepreneur and proprietor of Waterfall Lounge Bar & Grill in Brooklyn, is ready to launch a pioneering psychological well being initiative tailor-made for the Guyanese diaspora. Her progressive ‘Psychological Care’ program, slated to begin earlier than the yr’s finish, is a testomony to her unwavering dedication to group service.
Rising up in Soesdyke Linden, Rodney understands the challenges going through Caribbean communities, notably round psychological well being. “Statistics present that Caribbean folks typically battle to handle emotional and psychological well being points,” she acknowledged.
She defined that this initiative is an important step in the direction of making a supportive, stigma-free surroundings for these in want, with a give attention to offering free assets to underserved neighborhoods. ‘Accessibility is paramount,’ she harassed, underscoring the scenario’s urgency. She additionally highlighted the numerous assist from group donors.
Rodney can also be launching workshops targeted on tech and digital literacy, adopted by monetary literacy applications designed to empower the Guyanese group amid fast technological developments.
Persevering with her household’s legacy of activism—her mom, Doris Rodney, is well-known for her philanthropic work—Nola goals to create structured applications for Guyanese in New York. “My objective is all the time to create a pipeline again residence,” she mentioned, highlighting the necessity for psychological well being consciousness within the Caribbean, the place trauma and PTSD typically go undiagnosed.
Rodney has garnered assist from Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali, whom she just lately hosted at her lounge to debate her plans. She is raring to construct partnerships to reinforce her initiatives and invite additional group involvement. “My focus is on options and making a optimistic change,” she asserted.
Rodney’s psychological well being initiative and future tech and finance applications promise to be a significant useful resource for the Guyanese group in New York. For extra data or to assist her efforts, contact Nola at nola@the1nolaro.com.
