Meet Our Founder & CEO Sydnie Bland, LLPC
Sydnie Bland founded WELL Woman with a bold vision: to challenge the status quo and create a world where women can heal, thrive, and lead on their own terms. From an early age, she resisted the weight of societal expectations, pushing back against the limitations placed on her as a Black woman. Confronted with narrow definitions of success and restrictive barriers, she chose to forge her own path—one rooted in empowerment, equity and self-determination.
She witnessed firsthand how systemic inequities—gender discrimination, wage gaps, trauma, abuse, and poverty—limit opportunities and well-being, particularly for women of color. The burdens placed on women within families, education, careers and communities often felt unjust and contradictory, reinforcing cycles of exhaustion and underappreciation. Rather than accept these realities, Sydnie transformed them into a mission: to create a space where women are valued, supported and given the resources to reclaim their power.
WELL Woman is more than an organization—it is a movement. A holistic, inclusive ecosystem designed to help women rewrite their narratives and cultivate lives filled with joy, harmony, purpose and fulfillment. It is a space where women are seen, heard and uplifted at every stage of their personal and professional journeys.
As a multi-hyphenate leader, Sydnie’s expertise spans education, community advocacy, program development, strategic engagement, storytelling, and event curation. With over 12 years of experience across public, private, and nonprofit sectors, she has played a pivotal role in advancing social impact initiatives. Her work has earned recognition for its positive contributions to organizations such as Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) and United Way of Southeastern Michigan (UWSEM), directing and producing over 80+ promotional videos for District schools as well as facilitating personal and professional development workshops for administrators, staff and parents.
A trained educator, licensed counselor, and strategist, Sydnie holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with Special Studies in Music: Vocal Performance from the prestigious Clark Atlanta University (CAU) — a historically black university — and a Master’s degree in Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary, with postgraduate studies in Education from Marygrove College. She also holds certifications in crisis intervention and recovery, suicide prevention, community organizing, and family life skills training, and is a member of the inaugural class of Femology’s Female Founders School and BasBlue Detroit.
Now, she is dedicated to building an inclusive and equitable space that amplifies opportunities for women, particularly those from BIPOC communities facing unique systemic challenges. Through her lived experiences, education, and professional expertise, she has come to understand the deep importance of holistic wellness for women — recognizing them as the primary stewards of their homes, families, workplaces, and communities. Yet, she also emphasizes that women are not superheroes, nor should they be expected to be. Instead, she encourages them to release the burdens of unrealistic expectations, invest in soul care, and embrace supportive communities as essential healing agents. True well-being, she believes, comes not from endless striving, but from resilience, life-harmony, self-stewardship and connection.
At the core of Sydnie’s work is a commitment to building sustainable, women-centered communities that promote holistic well-being. She envisions WELL Woman as a bridge—connecting women to resources, mentorship, and opportunities that empower them to flourish. Inspired by CAU's motto, "I’ll Find a Way or Make One," and the philosophy of "Culture for Service," she is driven to mobilize a global network of women who uplift and support one another.
As WELL Woman’s visionary and strategist, Sydnie remains dedicated to its mission of empowering intergenerational women, strengthening holistic care foundations, and nurturing the next generation of cycle-breakers and trailblazers. Through education, advocacy, and community-building, she continues to be a catalyst for change—ensuring that all women, especially those from historically marginalized communities, have access to the tools and support they need to thrive.