Present Moment Media

26/09/2026

I asked Blogger Aisha Adams: How has your journey of healing their body supported you on the path to leadership?
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Watch Aisha Adams, founder of Aisha Adams Media Group and host of The Asheville View digital talk show as we discuss surviving trauma, challenging systems, & claiming healing
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Listen to the full episode at the link in my bio, or find us at Present Moment Media on YouTube.
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27/08/2026

Remembering the best mother's day ever at Dollywood. 💙

My daughter called me as soon as the news arrived of Dolly's passing. We both cried, talked about how heartbroken we felt, and discussed how amazing she was as a human.

A brief (but nowhere near complete) list of reasons why I have always loved Dolly:

1) She teaches us how to be our true, authentic self.
2) She is the embodiment of radical self love.
3) She is the epitomy of kind and never judges anyone.
4) She's inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community always.
5) She pours her heart and soul into her passion of music.
6) She gives free books to children and is a philanthropist.
7) She never forgets Appalachia is her home.

Forever grateful that I was able to share this special day with my daughter. We will always love you, Dolly!

26/08/2026

Dear friends, I am slowly migrating more and more content over to YouTube! Please feel welcome to check out my newest free webinar, called Stress & Ayurveda: Holistic Stress Management for Entrepreneurs.

Even if you don't have time to watch the entire video right now, I would greatly appreciate a like or a follow! We only have 10 followers on YT right now, but I have lots more people on this page and would be so grateful to see more of you over there. 💙

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Here's a brief overview of this free training:

Stress & Ayurveda: Holistic Stress Management for Entrepreneurs

Join Sumaya K. Owens for a virtual webinar on Stress and Ayurveda, exploring practical, modern day remedies for stress management designed with busy entrepreneurs in mind. Inspired by over twenty years of personal and professional practice in yoga and ayurveda, Sumaya shares how the three body types (known as doshas) respond to stress, why vata is the key to your nervous system, and simple, nourishing practices you can weave into daily life to feel more grounded, focused, and balanced.

Key Topics Discussed:

💫 An introduction to ayurveda and its roots as the sister science of yoga
💫 The three doshas: vata, pitta, and kapha, and understanding the difference
💫 How stress uniquely affects each dosha and shows up in the body and mind
💫 Vata management as the foundation of a calm, regulated nervous system
💫 Daily routine practices for meals, sleep, and movement that keep vata grounded
💫 Ojas, the life sap that nourishes immunity, clarity, and vitality, and how to protect it
💫 Home remedies for entrepreneurs and finding purpose in work life balance

Stress & AyurvedaJoin Sumaya K. Owens for a virtual webinar on St...

21/04/2026

How your future clients and customers will discover you has already changed.
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Not long ago, showing up on Google meant ranking #1, building backlinks, and maintaining a keyword-dense blog. That playbook still matters, but it's no longer enough.
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Today, customers are simply not scrolling down the first page of Google long enough to find your website. They’re reading Google’s AI summary at the top provided by Gemini, and making decisions based on this summary alone. Or, they're asking ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, or other AI tools for their recommendations.
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They're getting a single, synthesized answer and clicking through to whoever got cited at the top of the LLM’s search results.
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This is Generative Engine Optimization. GEO.
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GEO is SEO v2.0. It's not a replacement, it's an evolution. Where traditional SEO optimized for Google's algorithm, GEO optimizes for how AI engines read, trust, and recommend your brand across the entire web.
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The stakes are real: AI Overviews have already driven a 30% reduction in traditional click-through rates.
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It takes time for a new GEO strategy to provide genuine results, usually a minimum of 3-6 months. So if you're wanting to stay on track for the upcoming 2027 shift in AI search, then investing in GEO strategies in 2026 is the perfect time to position your brand.
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And here's the thing: My GEO services are 100% AI-free. Even if you're a business owner who swears you will never use AI, I am highly recommending that you start investing in this strategy now. You don't have to use AI tools, learn new software, or change how you work with clients. You just have to show up where your future customers are already searching on the internet.
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Learn more at our latest blog post. 👇
https://www.presentmomentmedia.org/blog-home/what-is-geo-and-why-it-changes-everything

06/04/2026

Want to learn more about spiritual activism?

My latest podcast episode is out now:

Karma Yoga, Seva & Yoga ActivismEmbodied Leadership in Action Podcast Conversation with Saraswati HancockJoin Sumaya K. Owens in this episode of Embodied Lea...

27/03/2026

I love being a Texas girl. 🥰

The month of March has been absolutely incredible:

✨ My first public speaking event in Austin was with Austin Women in Technology (AWT) for the Women in AI panel. I am so grateful to Emily Gupton, MBA, PMP for hosting and moderating, and the rest of my amazing panelists for such an incredible event! I'm also deeply blessed and grateful that my business coach Nina Choi, CPCC, ACC from EGBI was able to join us for the evening.

✨A rooftop gathering for founders and investors in Downtown Austin, where I was able to connect with so many like-minded professionals including the fablous Anna Sizova.

✨An International Women's Day celebration hosted by FIESTA & FoundHers, highlighting amazing women-led companies and organizations who are uplifting our local community in Austin.

✨My first time attending SXSW was a dream come true! So many inspiring conversations on tech, leadership, and AI. So much music. So many beautiful people. Just wow!

✨An inspiring panel on women's health hosted by SHE Media, featuring my amazing friend and colleague Uchenna "UC"! I am so incredibly proud of UC and the work she has done, and the work she continues to do in the world.

✨Mindset shifts galore at the AI Ethics & Social Club hosted by the Maiven Collective. I had such an amazing time discussing the ethics of AI with so many like-minded women at the Google HQ in Downtown Austin!

✨"Women Who Play Big Will Shape AI," hosted by the inspiring Amy Daali, PhD. I left feeling so inspired by the panelists, the attendees, and the energy in the room!

✨Tech Bytes panel hosted by the fabulous crew Universal Tech Movement. I had such an amazing time discussing the ethics of AI with so many inspirational, like-minded women on the panel. So grateful to Michael Ward Jr. for hosting us!

These last few weeks have been a powerful reminder of what it means to grow, learn, and build in community. I'm so incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be in Austin right now, and I can't wait to see what we can continue to build together.

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18/02/2026

Leadership, Ancestors, and Culture

Join Sharon Oxendine and Jessica Ayala of Medicine Wheel Way for an inspiring discussion on how we are rooted in our ancestors and their leadership. Specifically, those who led without titles, those who sacrificed, and those who gave out of a responsibility to their community and future generations.

Virtual Gathering, Ancestor Prayer, and Poetry Reading
Hosted Live via Zoom

Monday, February 23, 2026
5:30-7:30 PM US Eastern

Event Details:

5:30 PM: Interview with Sharon Oxendine
6:15 PM: Community Q&A and Discussion
6:30 PM: Ancestor Prayer and Poetry with Sharon
7:00 PM: Stillness in Leadership with Jessica
7:30 PM: Closing Circle & Final Reflections

Suggested Donation: $25

Learn more and register below. 💙

10/02/2026

Please join us for our next virtual gathering with Embodied Leadership Collective!

Embodied Leadership Collective
February 2026 Meetup

Speaker Topic:
Leadership, Ancestors, and Culture

Guest Speakers: Sharon Oxendine & Jessica Ayala

Monday, February 23, 2026
5:30-7:30 PM US Eastern

Virtual Gathering, Ancestor Prayer, and Poetry Reading
Hosted Live via Zoom

Join Sharon Oxendine and Jessica Ayala of Medicine Wheel Way for an inspiring discussion on how we are rooted in our ancestors and their leadership. Specifically, those who led without titles, those who sacrificed, and those who gave out of a responsibility to their community and future generations.

Event Details:

5:30 PM: Interview with Sharon Oxendine
6:15 PM: Community Q&A and Discussion
6:30 PM: Ancestor Prayer and Poetry with Sharon
7:00 PM: Stillness in Leadership with Jessica
7:30 PM: Closing Circle & Final Reflections

Suggested Donation: $25

Sharon Oxendine is the founder of Medicine Wheel Way, a proud First Nations woman, and enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe. With over 30 years of study under Native and Indigenous teachers, she founded Medicine Wheel Way in 2019. As an elder, tribe builder, & sacred pipe carrier, Sharon develops programs for spiritual development, as well as ceremonies celebrating life, transitions, & grief.

Jessica Ayala, Program Director at Medicine Wheel Way and author of “The Five Laws of Stillness: A Rebel's Guide to Spiritual Unfoldment,” began her spiritual journey in childhood through early introductions to Curanderismo by her grandmother. This foundation, combined with her later exploration of metaphysical teachings and indigenous ceremonies, influenced her lifelong passion for the journey toward ancestral connection and spiritual unfoldment. Jess is passionate about programs dedicated to spiritual growth and healing through ceremony and community.

You can learn more about Medicine Wheel Way at https://medicinewheelway.com.

Learn more and register at meetup.com/embodied-leadership-collective.

**Embodied Leadership Collective** **February 2026 Meetup** **Speaker Topic:** Leadership, Ancestors, and Culture **Guest Speakers:** Sharon Oxendine & Jessica Ayala Mon

27/01/2026

My first podcast interview is officially LIVE! 🥳

This is What Made Me:
Surviving Trauma, Challenging Systems, & Claiming Healing

Embodied Leadership in Action Podcast
Conversation with Aisha Johnson Adams

Join Sumaya K. Owens in the premiere episode of Embodied Leadership in Action as she sits down with author, equity advocate, and community leader Aisha Adams to discuss her powerful new memoir, "This is What Made Me: Surviving Trauma, Challenging Systems, and Claiming Healing."

In this intimate conversation, Aisha shares her journey of learning to listen to her body, setting boundaries as a leader, and using rest as a tool for resistance and healing.

Key Topics Discussed:
💫 Embodiment practices that ground leaders
💫 Navigating burnout and exhaustion
💫 Why "working harder" isn't the answer to systemic problems
💫 Rest as resistance and the radical act of saying no
💫 Connection to nature and ancestors as sources of wisdom
💫 Writing as a labor of love and southern literary tradition
💫 How our wellness directly impacts our capacity to lead

About Aisha Adams:

Founder of Aisha Adams Media Group and creator of initiatives including Black Wall Street, AVL's GATE program, and The GO Places Leadership Academy. Host of The Asheville View digital talk show.

Watch and listen to the full podcast episode here:

This is What Made Me:Surviving Trauma, Challenging Systems, & Claiming HealingEmbodied Leadership in Action PodcastConversation with Aisha AdamsJoin Sumaya K...

19/01/2026

My new YouTube channel is now LIVE! 🤩

Friends and colleagues far and wide, it would mean the world to me if you wouldn't mind please subscribing to our new YouTube channel. I will be sharing free educational webinars, plus this is where you can watch & listen to the replays of my new PODCAST! 🤗

Our first YouTube video is the replay of my most recent webinar on Ethical Marketing in Healthcare. I will be sharing the replay of our first podcast interview in the next few days! If you subscribe, then you'll get a notification whenever new podcast episodes are published.
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Thanks so much to all of my loved ones for your support!
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Ethical Marketing in Healthcare: How to Align Your Values & Marketing StrategiesSumaya K. Owens, CEO & Founder of Present Moment Media, explores the intersec...