Dawn Dickson-Akpoghene was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. Her family’s history is deeply rooted in the Bronzeville Community. Dawn’s entrepreneurial success allowed her to travel around the world personally experiencing and witnessing positive physical change in others through yoga, meditation and spiritual awareness. It became her absolute passion to share this experience within her community. Thus, Nia Studio came into fruition.

Nia Studio is named after her daughter, Nia Westmoreland, who brings great joy and purpose to her life.