Angela Silva Mendes believes that self-work, based on embodied awareness, is a crucial vehicle for social justice. Guided by her desire to serve and her thirst for meaning, Angela has a diverse academic background, a range of personal development certificates as well as work experience in Africa, Europe, and the USA. Honoring her African heritage, Angela created Upanji, meaning energy, a space of acceptance, holding what arises, and integration. Angela coaches, facilitates, and teaches internationally through individual sessions, workshops, and talks. For more information visit www.upanji.com.