Raquel Savage

Raquel Savage

Founder, Zepp Wellness

she/her

Spring 2021

Raquel Savage (she/her) is a therapist, sex educator, sex worker, and founder of Zepp Wellness. She is one of our Spring 2021 Impact Grant recipients! Learn more about her work and support.

Tell us – what excites you about your work?

I’m so excited to use these funds to equitably compensate the Zepp Wellness staff so that we can continue to offer services to the community for free. These funds, in part, will also go towards the rent relief fund where funds are distributed directly to Black trans women sex workers!

What feels rich and abundant in your work right now?

Support/community. People showing up, ready to be invested in the creation of Zepp Wellness because they are equally dedicated to offering these services to the community.

Who do you dedicate your work to?

My grandfather, who I named the center after, and sex workers, who I always and forever will be in awe of and in service to.

Who inspires you, who are you learning from, what books are you reading? We are really excited to learn this about you!

I'm currently reading Revolting Prostitutes, it's a must-read!

What is your own wellness practice? How do you find balance?

I attempt to meet my basic needs every day. I eat when I'm hungry and sleep when I'm tired, etc. This helps me feel connected to my body, and feeling rested also helps structure my entire day. I'm also very organized so that I don't feel overwhelmed. I have an oversized calendar where I can see what my entire month looks like.

How can people reading this support the work you are doing?

Please donate to our GoFundMe bit.ly/zeppwellness and follow us on Twitter/IG @zeppwellness.

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