Women Who Werk: Minah Banks

Meet Minah Banks! Writer, Mentor & Woman Who Werks!

Who are you? Your Age? From?

Hey! I am Minah Banks. I am 29 years old. I am from Long Beach, CA. I am a true California girl, but in my head, I am an East Coaster.

What do you do?

What don’t I do? LOL. During the day I am an Admissions Counselor at a California State University. I am also the Praise and Worship leader at a college bible study on the same campus. I write, write, write. It’s my motto to educate, empower and enrich the lives of young women throughout my sphere of influence.

I mentor young women through many different avenues such as my blog simplyminah.com, where I am the most transparent I have ever been in life.

What dreams are you working toward?

I think I dream pretty big. If I can think it I can do it. Currently I am finishing up my 1st book entitled The Collection.

I am also working towards launching a campaign called simplyME! simplyME is a campaign designed to educate, empower and enrich the lives of young women16-24 in the areas of: Academia, Career and Wealth Building, Self-Awareness and Social Consciousness. The campaign will seek to host workshops, seminars and mentoring events throughout Los Angeles County’s urban communities and beyond.

What motivates you to succeed?

I know that I was not given these dreams and visions to just sit on them. What motivates me to succeed is I know that when I step out on my dreams and take risks, lives will be changed.

What has been your biggest obstacle?

Overcoming doubt. When you dream big, sometimes it is difficult to grasp the fact that your dreams can actually come true.

What advice would you give other women?

1. Love God, He loves you
2. Always, always pursue your dreams
3. Don’t be afraid to be alone. Alone ≠ lonely
4. It’s OK to say No sometimes
5. Believe in yourself, FOREVER