Welcome to Dr. Alfiee's World: Illuminating Minds, Healing Hearts, and Empowering Lives through #LoveLightScience. As esteemed founder of The AAKOMA Project, she is an acclaimed author, captivating speaker, media maven and as of 2024, a Melinda French Gates Global Leader. Dr. Alfiee's thought leadership and expertise in mindfulness, mental health disparities, and burnout prevention are transforming the wellbeing narrative for diverse people globally.
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Today with Jenna and Sheinelle (Carson Daly Guest Host)
Rise and Thrive on Kathryn Zox Podcast
Audacy
I’m Listening 2025
Kelley Blue Book
2025 Best Buy Awards – “Life in Drive”
02/26/2026
The Grio: Experts break down why the BAFTA incident was more than ‘a moment’
When a headline-making moment sparked global debate, Dr. Alfiee joined other experts to examine the deeper issues behind it, including race, trauma, disability, and public accountability. Read the article to learn why some moments resonate far beyond the headlines.
READ12/24/2025
Dr. Alfiee: ‘Mental support does not work universally; it must align with your lived experience.’
Dr. Alfiee was featured in Psychologie Magazine, where she shared why mental health support isn’t one-size-fits-all and why culture, lived experience, and identity matter in the healing process.
READ05/15/2026
Hidden Anxiety Among Black Children and Teens
What does anxiety look like when it goes unnoticed? In this article, Dr. Alfiee sheds light on the hidden signs of anxiety in Black children and teens, and why understanding those signs can make all the difference.
READ05/08/2026
The Black Wellness Edit: How Black Women Are Curating Their Digital Lives to Protect Their Mental Health
In a world built to keep us scrolling, Dr. Alfiee reminds us that protecting our mental health sometimes starts with setting boundaries. In this EBONY feature, she shares why Black women are becoming more intentional about their digital lives—and how taking control of what we consume online can support well-being.
READ05/12/2026
Building a More Inclusive Path to Youth Mental Health: An Interview with Dr. Alfiee
For three decades, Dr. Alfiee has challenged the idea that quality mental health support is only for some young people. In this BookTrib interview, she discusses the need for culturally responsive care, why every young person deserves to feel seen and valued, and how her new book, Rise and Thrive, helps youth build resilience, self-awareness, and emotional well-being.
READ01/12/2026
Dr. Alfiee featured in Psychologie Magazine
Dr. Alfiee was featured in Psychologie Magazine, where she emphasized that Western mental health approaches are not universally effective—especially for racial and cultural minority groups. She highlighted that therapy must connect with people’s lived experiences, cultural backgrounds, and histories of oppression to truly support wellbeing.
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