Our Story
At Agbara, our mission is to empower women of color, providing them with a safe and supportive space to heal, be seen, and support one another on their individual journeys. We believe in the power of restoration and transformation, which is why we employ a range of healing modalities and create an optimal environment for personal growth. Our aim is to offer a transformative experience that not only empowers women to heal but also equips them to become catalysts of healing for others. We believe that by embracing our own healing journeys, we can inspire and hold space for others to do the same, making a positive impact in the world.
Agbara = Power
Kema and Amber's sisterhood spans over two decades. Their friendship blossomed during their college years in Charlotte, NC, where they were both members of the track & field team. The deep connection they formed became the bedrock for Agbara, as they supported and understood each other as young women. The Agbara Experience is built upon the healing, nurturing, and spiritual essence of their friendship.
The inception of this collaboration can be traced back to the real-life challenges that Kema and Amber individually faced. These challenges compelled them to embark on separate journeys of healing and self-discovery. Along their paths, they recognized the significance of returning to their roots, rediscovering their inherent power, and reconnecting with the essence of who they truly are. It is within this transformative process that 'Agbara' came to fruition.
Amber Wood
Sacred Woman ~ Healer ~ Light Worker
Amber Wood is a certified Holistic Practitioner, Reiki Master, Meditation and Breathwork Practitioner, and Herbalist from Durham, NC. Through her own loss journey, she was brought to a place of seeking deeper healing - mind, body and spirit, and this uncovered a desire to cultivate safe spaces of healing for other women. It also inspired her to launch her company, Scales & Alchemy, which was founded on the belief that every woman deserves to be seen, heard, healed, and whole.
As she journeyed through her own path to self-discovery, she realized that her mission was to go beyond healing in the general sense and she found greater inspiration to expand and become a Pregnancy Loss Practitioner. In this capacity, she guides women to heal their loss wounds through the uses of neuro linguistic programming (NLP), emotional freedom techniques (EFT), and nervous system down-regulation to promote holistic recovery.
Amber brings forth a tapestry of sacred practices, and it’s her use of her innate wisdom, divine guidance, formal and informal education and a multidimensional approach that encourages expansive evolution in her clients, as they navigate their own experiences. She understands that her role isn’t to diagnose, but to remove barriers to their self-discovery and cultivate an environment where her clients can lean into their own inner wisdom for guidance. It’s due to this approach, that Amber has been dubbed by some women, as their personal Angler because she gracefully teaches them “how to fish”. Her experience honors womens’ wholeness, and creates a nurturing sanctuary for their soul.
Kema Ward
Yogi ~ Healer ~ Coach
Kema Ward-Hopper is an Alliance Certified Yoga Asana Instructor, Certified Death Doula, Life Coach, and author from Houston, TX. With a deep understanding of the transformative power of yoga, she empowers individuals to embrace their own healing journeys and live their fullest lives by incorporating the principles of the 8 limbs of yoga.
Having overcome her own personal trials, Kema has actively sought out and acquired various tools to navigate challenges, find resilience, and ultimately thrive. It is her passion to share these tools with others, guiding them on their paths towards growth and self-discovery. This dedication led Kema and her husband to establish UnpluggedCR, a mindfulness collective dedicated to helping individuals cultivate presence and find inner peace.
In addition to her mindfulness work, Kema is a TEFL certified English teacher and a Spanish tutor. With a focus on effective communication, she enjoys teaching others how to express their authentic truth. Her guiding mantra is to empower individuals to embody their best selves, live more fulfilling lives, and foster a sense of community through acts of service.
By merging her expertise in yoga, death doula support, life coaching, language instruction, and mindfulness practices, Kema is committed to helping others embrace their innate potential, create meaningful connections, and lead lives of purpose.