Heart N Hands "DALLAS is HERE!
Welcome to the "NEW" Heart N Hands DALLAS Chapter
We are excited to expand our reach to raise awareness and educate girls and women
about heart health and heart disease prevention in Dallas, Texas!
MEET THE DALLAS CHAPTER LEAD
RUTH SAMUELS | Heart N Hands Dallas Chapter Lead
Ruth Samuels is a rising entrepreneur dedicated to health and wellness through her organization, 4Flow Fitness, based in Dallas, Texas. Originally from Shreveport, Louisiana, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with honors from Grambling State University. With over 10 years of professional experience, Ruth has served as an Office Administrator for Divine Case Management and an Operations Manager for La International Fitness.
Ruth’s commitment to community service is evident in her extensive involvement with various organizations. From 2009 to 2015, she contributed to Friends N Unity, taking on multiple leadership roles, including Treasurer/Secretary of the Criminal Justice Club and Chief of Justice for the Student Government Association. She also participated in the Elite Club under Student Support Services and served on the Student Center Assistant Board. Additionally, Ruth has been a Youth Motivational Speaker since 2008 and volunteered with Volunteers for Youth Justice from 2018 to 2019.
A passionate track and field athlete for over fifteen years, Ruth leverages her strength and conditioning expertise to enhance 4Flow Fitness, inspiring young women to prioritize their health. In 2024, she was appointed to lead the Dallas chapter of Heart N Hands, where she integrates the mission of 4Flow Fitness with community health initiatives, focusing on mental inspiration, conditioning exercises, and guided meal planning.
Outside of her professional pursuits, Ruth enjoys volunteering with Winner’s Circle and dedicating time to community initiatives that support youth and health education. Ruth takes pride in her new leadership role with Heart N Hands and set a personal goal of raising awareness of heart health and heart disease prevention in her community.
WHO WE ARE
Our MISSION is to EMPOWER, EDUCATE and RAISE AWARENESS of heart health, heart disease prevention, provide heart health education, and encourage healthy lifestyle choices for young girls aged 10-18 and their families.
We promote physical activity, heart healthy eating and heart healthy lifestyle choices.
Our GOAL is to achieve improved heart health and increased education and awareness in young girls with a focus on heart disease prevention - no. 1 killer of women.
Our MISSION is to EMPOWER, EDUCATE and RAISE AWARENESS of heart health, heart disease prevention, provide heart health education, and encourage healthy lifestyle choices for young girls aged 10-18 and their families.
We promote physical activity, heart healthy eating and heart healthy lifestyle choices.
Our GOAL is to achieve improved heart health and increased education and awareness in young girls with a focus on heart disease prevention - no. 1 killer of women.
Meet our Founder, President & Heart Disease Survivor, Essence Banks
Essence Harris Banks, Our Founder & President
Essence Banks is a heart disease survivor and advocate since September 2004. At the age of 30, Essence was in the prime of her life, the picture of health when she started experiencing shortness of breath and heart palpitations during her workouts. Then one day as she was carrying her son, Jaden inside she could not catch her breath and felt fluttering in her chest - she knew something was wrong. Her primary care physical at the time ran several tests - NOTHING - then told her she was having panic attacks and to take 3 days off of work. Essence knew there was more to story so she contacted a cardiologist who discovered over 90% blockage in 2 arteries. Today, Essence is a supporter and advocate of heart health awareness in women and works with organizations such as American Heart Association (Executive Leadership Team for GoRed, Circle of Red) and WomenHeart Spokeswoman and Champion -National Coalition of Women with Heart Disease.
"Heart disease can affect anyone at any time, know the warnings signs, risk factors and LISTEN to your body ." Essence
Essence Banks is a heart disease survivor and advocate since September 2004. At the age of 30, Essence was in the prime of her life, the picture of health when she started experiencing shortness of breath and heart palpitations during her workouts. Then one day as she was carrying her son, Jaden inside she could not catch her breath and felt fluttering in her chest - she knew something was wrong. Her primary care physical at the time ran several tests - NOTHING - then told her she was having panic attacks and to take 3 days off of work. Essence knew there was more to story so she contacted a cardiologist who discovered over 90% blockage in 2 arteries. Today, Essence is a supporter and advocate of heart health awareness in women and works with organizations such as American Heart Association (Executive Leadership Team for GoRed, Circle of Red) and WomenHeart Spokeswoman and Champion -National Coalition of Women with Heart Disease.
"Heart disease can affect anyone at any time, know the warnings signs, risk factors and LISTEN to your body ." Essence
Do you know what causes cardiovascular disease in women? What about the survival rate? Or whether women of all ethnicities share the same risk?
The fact is: cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. That’s approximately one woman every minute!
But it doesn’t affect all women alike, and the warning signs for women aren’t the same in men. What’s more: These facts only begin to scratch the surface.
There are several misconceptions about heart disease in women, and they could be putting you at risk.
The fact is: cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. That’s approximately one woman every minute!
But it doesn’t affect all women alike, and the warning signs for women aren’t the same in men. What’s more: These facts only begin to scratch the surface.
There are several misconceptions about heart disease in women, and they could be putting you at risk.
