Salema Kamal is a passionate and energetic person, who loves to ignite growth. Her creative and outgoing nature feeds into her work as an creative counsellor, teacher and public speaker. She is the founder of SOLID Minds and is dedicated to promoting healthy mindsets within our communities
 
Through her experience in overcoming domestic abuse, trauma, and raising a blended family, she learnt to rise from the depths of depression, rebuild herself, and become the women she wished to be. She is currently working as a qualified counsellor, as well as teaching Fine Art to 11-16 year olds at Madni Academy.

She uses art and the outdoors to help people navigate issues they face. Her workshops provide an opportunity for dialogue on personal worries and fears, as well as practical solutions for breaking mental barriers. She also runs personal development sessions, helping to set goals, aim high & deal with a variety of emotions such as anger, frustration and low self esteem. She has lead workshops for young people and their families, promoting better health through positive mindsets, gratitude and better relationships. She has lead projects on a variety of issues, including identity, knowing yourself and lead a “who am I?” spoken word and shadow performance with over fifty participants in the show.
 
Salema is married and has three children, who have taught her much about mentoring, growth, fears and love. Her son who has recently been diagnosed with dyslexia, has helped her to see people as individuals, become a champion for children with additional needs and understand that the human spirit and desire to thrive can overcome any obstacle. On this journey Salema has researched into the impact of nutrition, exercise, outdoors and books on the physical and emotional well being of children. Her son continues to amaze her with his hard work and passion for computer sciences. Breaking barriers and becoming his best self is all part of setting him off, on his way towards great things.
 
Salema has delivered talks and workshops across the UK and online. Helping women to grow in confidence, find their true self and raise motivated, passionate and grateful homes. Empowerment, gratitude and faith are core values that feed into all aspects of her work and life. Her mother and daughter sessions are amongst some of the most popular and she has moved audiences to tears as well as laughter with her talks on gratitude. She continues her work to support people to overcome personal challenges and embrace themselves, changing perspectives and impacting lives.