We recently had the chance to connect with Ponmile Oyelami and have shared our conversation below.
Ponmile, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
Right now, I’m being called to step into leadership. For a long time, it felt safer and more comfortable to follow— to observe, learn, and take mental notes from the sidelines. That season served a purpose. But now, I’m being called to expand beyond observation and into guidance: to trust my knowledge, use my voice, and build a team. While leadership once felt intimidating, I’m recognizing that this call is less about having all the answers and more about showing up, growing, and leading with intention.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Ponmile Oyelami, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and the owner of Pomtherapy Mental Health and Wellness, a fully remote group practice serving clients across Texas. We work with individuals ages 12 to 55, with a special focus on supporting the BIPOC community. Our clinicians specialize in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship challenges, mood disorders, and life transitions. What makes Pomtherapy unique is our commitment to culturally responsive, compassionate care and intentional growth—we are actively building a team of skilled clinicians who are deeply invested in helping clients heal, grow, and feel seen.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What relationship most shaped how you see yourself?
My relationship with my faith—my relationship with God—most deeply shapes how I see myself. I am many things to many people: a fiancée, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, boss, mentor, and therapist. All of these roles have influenced who I am, but from the beginning of time, God has molded me into the person I am and placed meaningful relationships in my life along the way. Because of Him, I see myself through His eyes, and even in moments of doubting myself, He continually reminds me of who I am.
What fear has held you back the most in your life?
For a long time, the fear that held me back was the fear of not belonging. My parents immigrated to the U.S. from Nigeria when I was young, and in classrooms where few students looked like me, I often experienced exclusion—from peers and even teachers. That fear shaped me for years, until I began to recognize the power and gifts I carry. Today, that fear has softened as I continue to show up, reminding myself that I am capable, I belong, and I have a place in every space I enter.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Is the public version of you the real you?
Yes—the public version of me is the real me. “What you see is what you get” truly applies. I show up as caring, kind, and authentic, and the people closest to me—my fiancé and dear friends—can attest to that.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?
I am truly doing what I was born to do. I believe I was placed on this earth to make an impact in people’s lives—to help them heal and create meaningful change.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://pomtherapy.clientsecure.me
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Priscilla Omewah
