Dionne C. Monsanto

Dionne C. Monsanto is the co-host of Two Mothers, One Aché: A Grief Dialogue, where she and Yvette Dávila create space for transformative conversations on loss, love, and healing.

A bestselling author of 101 Ways to Live Life INjoy, speaker, and grief transformation coach, Dionne has taught thousands of yoga and dance classes worldwide, inspiring others to live life INjoy. After losing her daughter Siwe to suicide at 15, she left financial services and became a holistic wellness leader and dedicated mental health advocate. She continues to volunteer with AFSP’s New York City Chapter and previously served nationally on its Chapter Leadership Council. Through her work, writing, and voice, Dionne empowers communities to embrace joy, healing, and resilience.