Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 10, 2023 Malden High School hosts Black-owned business Soul City Yoga as part of Black History Month celebration Owners started their business with the intention to promote Yoga to diverse communities such as Malden By Steve Freker S hanel Anderson and her business partner had a simple reason for opening a yoga studio in the heart of Malden Square: They wanted to embrace the diversity of this city – through yoga instruction and practice – and make sure “all people are included.” Anderson and her co-owner, Sara Bailey, Malden M a yor G ar y Christenson visits with owner Shanel Anderson at the Soul City Yoga table. www.eight10barandgrille.com OPEN DAILY FOR DINNER AT 4 PM. CATCH THE CELTICS, BRUINS & NCAA SPORTS ON OUR 6 LARGE SCREEN TV'S! om Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo (left) talks with Malden Strategy and Business Development Offi cer Kevin Duff y Soul City Yoga has many offerings at its 215 Pleasant St., Malden Square location. WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 4.50 9 Month CD Savings make dreams possible. NO MATTER WHAT YOU ARE SAVING FOR, THIS RATE IS HARD TO IGNORE. Here’s your chance to run the numbers in your favor. Everett Bank’s 9 Month CD with an amazing 4.50% APY* gets you closer to those financial goals much faster. Easily calculate better earnings with Everett Bank’s 9 Month CD. Go to everettbank. com to easily open your account on-line in just minutes. Open your account on-line in minutes! %APY* opened a boutique yoga studio in Lynn in 2016 and, a few years later, opened a second Soul City Yoga studio, at 210 Pleasant St. Students check out the Soul City Yoga’s off erings with owner Shanel Anderson (left) and Malden Strategy and Business Development Offi cer Kevin Duff y, with Shalia and Nicole. (Advocate Photos) in Malden. Anderson brought the essence of Soul City Yoga to Malden High School – just a few blocks away from her front door – as part of the school’s celebration of local Black-owned businesses, aligned with the themed month. Due to an unexpected “snow day” on the last day of Black History Month, a number of other reps of Malden Black-owned businesses could not change their plans and come share their stories with Malden High students. Anderson, though, still forged ahead and spent a couple of hours talking about Soul City Yoga and inviting students and staff to come visit her establishment. “I love spending time with young people, and it was a great way to share my experience with yoga and as a business owner,” Anderson told The Advocate. “Some of the students are planning to stop by the studio and they asked a lot of good questions, particularly about running a business.” “We are so grateful that Ms. *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes that interest remains on deposit until maturity. A withdrawal will reduce earnings. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. Anderson came to our school to interact with students regarding Soul City Yoga,” said Malden Shanel Anderson owns two yoga studios, Soul City Yoga in Malden and Lynn. She visited Malden High School recently as part of the Black History Month celebration as the school hosted local Black-owned businesses. (Courtesy/Boston Voyager) High Principal Chris Mastrangelo. “She [Anderson] has already off ered to return and meet with students either individually or speak to one of our entrepreneurship, marketing or other business classes about her life experiences.” “I look forward to coming back and sharing my business knowledge,” Anderson said. “There is nothing better for students of this age to hear fi rst-hand information of starting and operatYOGA | SEE PAGE 9
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