https://www.mintlemonade.org/blog daily 0.75 2021-04-28 https://www.mintlemonade.org/blog/welcome-to-mint-lemonade monthly 0.5 2021-04-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006088ddfad4a3649227b45/1617693959149-2ROGCBF95BMRQKH002CP/0J5A0776.jpg Blog - Welcome to Mint Lemonade! https://www.mintlemonade.org/home daily 1.0 2023-01-23 https://www.mintlemonade.org/vision daily 0.75 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006088ddfad4a3649227b45/1617567797752-XAM5GKXIB54PE3Y2QZQM/0J5A0106.jpg Our Vision - Our Story. Co-founders Dr. Monica Hanna and Dr. Markeith Royster met in August 2016 while working at UCLA Residential Life. Monica and Markeith found themselves having lots of conversations about their own experiences as first-generation professionals and their fears of “being found out” because this wasn’t supposed to be their story. Monica and Markeith found themselves speaking with many highly capable and high-achieving students who struggled with the same feelings of being an impostor. In September 2017, Monica and Markeith presented their first workshop titled “From Impossible to I’M Possible: An Analysis of the Impostor Phenomenon”. The workshop received raving reviews and became highly requested across the UCLA campus. Since then, Monica and Markeith have presented the workshop in various professional and student spaces, including the IGNITE Women’s Leadership Conference, First-Gen Professionals, and UCLA Residential Life’s student staff training. In January 2019, Monica and Markeith expanded the workshop into a UCLA Fiat Lux course, which they now teach annually. The class allowed for a deeper delve into the topic and for true community to develop between participants. Having seen the impact of this work, Mint Lemonade was established with the goal of reaching a greater audience. Mint Lemonade was founded in Los Angeles, CA in January 2021 with a goal to equip students, professionals, and BIPOC folx with tools to reach their greatest potential. https://www.mintlemonade.org/contact daily 0.75 2021-04-07 https://www.mintlemonade.org/team daily 0.75 2025-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006088ddfad4a3649227b45/1617669709338-FHHRW83DL3HB9LHPC4FQ/0J5A0394.jpg Your Team - Dr. Monica Hanna | She/Her/Hers Motivated. Monica is driven by creating spaces of community and belonging for BIPOC individuals. She helps others own their experiences and identities and feel confident in sharing their story. She goes to work every day with the goal of empowering women and BIPOC individuals to achieve their greatest potential. Achiever. As a Jesuit educated Fordham alum, Monica graduated with a B.A. in Theology with a research focus on ethics and social justice work. Monica went on to earn a M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration from Rutgers University. Monica also earned her Doctorate of Education at UCLA, with a research focus on women of color leaders in student affairs. Monica has over 10 years of experience in leadership development, dialogue facilitation, and building programs based on needs assessment. Educator. After earning her Masters, Monica began working at UCLA Residential Life in 2015, where she currently serves as the Director of Residential Education. Monica’s philosophy as an educator is centered around holistic outside-the-classroom learning. With students, she facilitates experiences for them to have “aha!” moments where they begin to realize the complexities around identity, privilege, and access. In her current role supervising professionals, she is focused on their leadership growth and development. Facilitator. Monica is a seasoned dialogue facilitator and trainer. She has over eight years of experience in immersive learning programs, conflict management and resolution. She co-developed and instructs a UCLA class focused on exploring marginalized identities and how they impact impostor syndrome, which is commonly experienced by women and people of color. Activist. Influenced by the values of Jesuit education, Monica served with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in Phoenix, AZ. She worked as a Job Developer for Refugees at Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement and embodied the program’s values of community, spirituality, simple living, and social justice. Mentor. As an Egyptian American immigrant, Monica spent years struggling with her identities and how they fit in the spaces she navigates every day. Monica understands the work that it takes to free ourselves of societal pressures in order to live authentically and honestly. Monica utilizes personal experience and research-driven methods in her work as a mentor and coach to students and young professionals. Dreamer. Often found daydreaming about delicious eats and travel, Monica will go (very) long distances just for a great meal. Monica will never turn down an adventure, especially if it involves open water swimming with sharks! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006088ddfad4a3649227b45/1617669812471-GNLJ5VO0HVPGPVYHVDA5/0J5A0525.jpg Your Team - Dr. Markeith Royster | He/Him/His Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://www.mintlemonade.org/workshops daily 0.75 2024-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006088ddfad4a3649227b45/1617564624330-HWPRVEZ9M4F4FB6I3H1Q/0J5A0233.jpg Workshops - Upcoming Workshops & Events. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006088ddfad4a3649227b45/1617564370586-5VRI5GD4HO1C1LYKD93C/0J5A0329.jpg Workshops - For schools, groups and companies. Looking for a training for your students, staff or members? Host us for a 60 or 90 minute workshop for your group! We’ve worked with various groups to tailor our workshop to their audience and to meet their needs. Schedule a consult with us to arrange your own private event! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006088ddfad4a3649227b45/1617565387932-UXG5SVEM5U62Y5M8RQLA/0J5A0249-1.jpg Workshops - Let’s Kick IP Bootcamp. Ready to delve in deep and start working on your IP experiences? In our 3 week bootcamp, we create community while offering fresh and innovative tools that will allow you to kick IP and become the best version of yourself. Bootcamp participants will get special access to materials, resources and an exclusive online community to support further growth. All participants will also get access to a free 30 minute coaching session with Monica or Markeith. 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