Daily Inspiration: Meet Dr. Munirah Bomani

Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Munirah Bomani. 

Hi Dr. Bomani, so excited to have you on the platform. So, before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I am a Doctor, Dancer, Choreographer, Film-maker, Mommy, and wife from the west side of Cleveland. My love for both medicine and movement is the driving force for most of the activities that I host and participate in. My passion is to pour into the inner-city Cleveland Community that raised me. As a product of Cleveland Public Schools, I am no stranger to the hardships that many of the city’s youth face. Despite the odds, I graduated at the age of 16 from John Hay Early College. From there I attended Cleveland State University and Meharry Medical College. During medical school, I was really able to grow as a person and as an artist! Dancing in Nashville (music city) really opened my mind as to the limitless possibilities that are available to me as an artist. For that reason, I embarked on my journey as a dance entrepreneur during my Family Medicine residency at MetroHealth Hospital. Along with my cousin, Inali Pichardo, we have been able to delivery high-quality authentic Caribbean dance classes at little to no cost. My success with this company has given me the confidence to embark upon new endeavors, such as filmmaking and choreographing live plays. I know now that for me, the sky is the limit and I want to keep making my city proud! 

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I am always trying to do something that I have never seen before. Prior to medical school, I had never seen a black doctor, yet I decided that was the path for me. 

In medical school, I did not know anyone who was also pursuing a career in the arts; however, I was determined to make it happen. 

In the field of dance, I had always been told I would never make it far due to not fitting the “Eurocentric aesthetic”, yet here I am! 

Lastly, I was always told that as a mother I would have to abruptly end my dance career. But look at me, I’m still moving! 

Do you have recommendations for books, apps, blogs, etc.?
App- Pilatesology: has helped SO much with recovering from childbirth 

Contact Info:

• Email: munirahbomani@gmail.com
• Website: https://www.caribeconexioncle.com/
• Instagram: dr_munirawwwh
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpcOcnCDxMbheuBtSnrJqaQ

Image Credits
Rudy Duran
Gabrielle Miller