The Journey of Marvis Henderson-Daye: Healing Bodies, Minds and Souls

Marvis’s Mission is Rooted in Healing

For nine years, Marvis Henderson-Daye has led M.E Henderson, Inc in Durham, NC with the mission centred around wellness, creativity, and belonging. Through urban soul line dance, books for all ages, and healthy living workshops, she creates joyful interactive spaces where people can grow mentally, physically and emotionally.

Marvis’s WHY

Marvis’s mission is to transform bodies through dance, the mind through reading, and the soul through writing. Her work also amplifies those who often go unheard, giving them a voice through storytelling and community.

Marvis’s Pivotal Moment

In 2020, when the pandemic abruptly ended her school contract and canceled all in person events, Marvis pivoted. She moved her classes and events online. Zoom became home to line dancing classes, game nights, pajama parties, cookouts, birthday celebrations, and a monthly virtual book club. Her adaptability kept her community active, supported, and uplifted during a challenging time.

echo as the Guide

Working with echo helped Marvis recognize that her services weren’t just meaningful, they were scalable. With the right tools, she learned she could build a business that is both profitable and sustainable without compromising her mission.

Marvis’s Growth

One of Marvis’s biggest personal challenges has been learning to quantify her skills and experiences. Understanding her worth has been a journey, but each time someone tells her that her work helped them overcome a life challenge, she’s reminded of her impact. Those moments fuel her continued growth.

Marvis’s Advice to other Entrepreneurs

Marvis shares three powerful lessons for anyone building something meaningful:

• Don’t give away your expertise
• Be a lifelong learner
• Show up