I am Dr. Sherrie Tennessee, an author, educator, and wellness advocate with over 20 years of experience in beauty, spa, and hospitality. My latest book, The Black Woman’s Guide to Wellbeing, is grounded in the rigor of my PhD qualitative study and years of dedicated research. It blends academic scholarship with lived experience to provide actionable strategies that address the unique challenges Black women face in prioritizing their health, balance, and self-care.

My career has spanned roles as a researcher, massage therapist, spa owner, and professor, giving me both practical and scholarly insight into the wellness industry. Today, I continue to write, teach, and speak with the mission of equipping women—especially Black women—with tools to thrive personally and professionally while embracing holistic wellbeing.