Love and Kindness

Black Men Speak
2025-10-09 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | https://lk-wellness.com/event/black-men-speak-38/
“Black Men Speak” is a space for Black men to rest the armor of masculinity, and explore the many ways we show up in the world. We aim to speak about everything from the mundane to the taboo. We also look to connect with our bodies, and to hold space for the inner child to play and be validated. Join us monthly, as we grow together.

LGBTQ+ Questioning Group (Virtual)
2025-10-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-16 19:00 - 20:00
Join us for a therapeutic online group designed for adults exploring their queer identity. Together, we’ll touch on themes of spirituality, culture, work, family, and more in a supportive and welcoming space—all from the comfort of your home.
📅 Dates: September 11, 18, 25 & October 2, 9, 16
⏰ Time: 7pm–8pm
💻 Location: Virtual (link provided upon registration)
👥 Facilitated by Maya Iliff, LMSW & Kelsey Akpan, LMSW
✨ All are welcome!

Reiki Level I & II Certification (In-Person)
2025-10-11 10:00 - 2025-10-12 18:00 | 108 Kenilworth Pl. Suite 2, Brooklyn, NY 11210
Reiki Level I & II Certification
Unlock the Power of Healing Within – Join Our Reiki Level I & II Certification Course!
Are you ready to relieve stress, restore balance, and awaken your inner healer? Whether you’re new to Reiki or looking to deepen your practice, this transformative two-day course is designed to support your journey toward wellness and spiritual growth.
Led by Judith Grasshopper — a Certified Karuna Reiki Master Practitioner, Reiki Crystal Healer, and Ordained Interfaith Minister — this immersive training offers powerful tools for self-care and healing others.
🌿 What You’ll Learn:
The foundations and history of Reiki
Hand positions for healing yourself and others
The role of Universal Life Energy in natural healing
Guided meditations, group discussions, and hands-on practice
Receive Reiki Level I & II attunements and a comprehensive course manual
📅 Dates: Saturday, October 11th & Sunday, October 12th, 2025
⏰Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT (both days)
📍 Location:108 Kenilworth Pl. Suite 2, Brooklyn, NY 11210
💲 Tuition: $495 Early Bird (register by September 29th)
$550 Regular Price
Limited spots available — secure your space and start your healing journey today!
Facilitator: Judith Grasshopper
Certified Karuna Reiki Master Practitioner and Teacher, Certified Reiki Crystal Healer, Ordained Interfaith Minister

Community Meditation Gathering (Virtual)
2025-10-15 18:30 - 19:30 | https://lk-wellness.com/event/community-meditation-gathering-virtual-4/
Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious by the uncertainty of today’s times? Join us for a one-hour community meditation sit where you will engage in a guided meditation followed by a mindful group discussion. This gathering will strengthen our sense of interconnectedness and increase inner peace.
All levels of meditation experience are welcome!
Location: Virtual over Zoom
Facilitated by Isabel Adon, LCSW
Space is limited!

Black Women Speak
2025-10-29 18:00 - 19:30 | https://lk-wellness.com/event/black-women-speak-returning-home-to-ourselves/
Admin LK Wellness invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting
Topic: Black Women Speak
Time: Oct 29, 2025 – 6:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Black Women Speak: “Returning Home to Ourselves”
After a period of pause, we’re excited to re-introduce Black Women Speak with renewed energy and a fresh theme: “Returning Home to Ourselves.”
This gathering marks the beginning of a new cycle—one rooted in truth, community, and empowerment. Together, we’ll continue amplifying the voices and experiences of Black women while creating a safe, nurturing space for dialogue, healing, and fellowship.
Details

Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Eastern Time
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Facilitators: Princess Leah Idowu, MHC-I & Kelsey Akpan, LMSW

Please note that this space is intended for participants aged 18 and older to ensure mature and open discussion in a respectful environment.
Feel free to bring a journal, your favorite drink, or anything that helps you feel grounded and comfortable during our time together.
We look forward to reconnecting, sharing, and continuing to build the space we started—one where every voice can be heard, valued, and celebrated. Please share this invitation with your friends, family, and community.
Sponsored by the Love & Kindness Wellness Foundation, Inc.

Understanding Autism: Building Empathy, Awareness, and Connection
2025-11-01 11:00 - 13:00
An interactive and informative workshop designed for parents and neurotypical children to learn about autism in a supportive, family-friendly environment. The session helps children develop empathy and understanding while providing parents with practical tools to support inclusivity, communication, and connection at home, in school, and beyond. Food will be provided, and treat bags will be available for children.
Date & Time:
November 1, 2025
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location:
1805 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

Community Meditation Gathering
2025-11-12 18:30 - 19:30 | https://lk-wellness.com/event/community-meditation-gathering/
LK Wellness invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting
Topic: Community Meditation Gathering
Time: Nov 12, 2025 – 6:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of today’s world?
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it alone either.
Join us for a soul-soothing, one-hour community meditation gathering designed to ground your spirit, calm your mind, and connect you with others on the path toward peace.
What to Expect
Guided Meditation with Isabel Adon, LCSW
Reflective, heart-centered group discussion
A welcoming space for all—whether you’re brand new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner
Details
Date: November 12, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Cost: Free
Come tap into your inner calm and leave feeling more grounded, connected, and uplifted.
Sign up using the link above or email info@lk-wellness.com.
Sponsored by the Love & Kindness Wellness Foundation, Inc.

Black Men Speak
2025-11-13 18:00 - 19:30 | https://lk-wellness.com/event/black-men-speak-39/
The Power of PresenceWhat does it truly mean to be present—with ourselves, with one another, and with the world around us?
Join us for Black Men Speak, a sacred space where Black men can lay down the armor of masculinity and show up as their full, authentic selves.
This month’s conversation, “The Power of Presence,” invites us to slow down, breathe deeply, and explore how stillness and awareness can transform the way we move through life. Together, we’ll reflect on what it means to truly see and be seen—mind, body, and spirit.
Join us Thursday, November 13th at 6pm EST!Whether you want to speak your truth, listen deeply, or simply rest in fellowship with brothers, you are welcome here.
Join us via Zoom!To RSVP, please click the link below or contact info@lk-wellness.com

Breaking Binaries
2025-11-20 18:30 - 19:30 | https://lk-wellness.com/event/breaking-binaries-2/
We’re excited to invite you to Breaking Binaries, a monthly queer-focused community circle for anyone who feels the impact of binaries on their identity, relationships, or expression.
Each month, we’ll explore a new topic and hold space for open, supportive conversation about the binaries we experience — and the freedom beyond them.
✨ This Month’s Topic: Gender
The gender binary is everywhere we look. Let’s look for places where we feel expansion.
📅 Date: Thursday, November 20
🕡 Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
💻 Location: Over Zoom
Led by Kelsey Akpan, LMSW & Maya Iliff, LMSW, this group welcomes all who wish to reflect, connect, and grow in community.
👉 RSVP: Use the link below or email info@lk-wellness.com to receive the Zoom link and monthly topic updates!
We look forward to seeing you there and continuing to build a space of love, kindness, and authentic connection.

Black Men Speak: The Power of Intergenerational Healing
2025-11-22 11:00 - 16:00 | Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center
Black Men Speak: The Power of Intergenerational Healing is an empowering community event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the resilience, strength, and mental well-being of Black men. Hosted by Love & Kindness Wellness Services and Brooklyn Community Pathway to Wellness, the program will feature an award ceremony, engaging panel discussions, vendors, giveaways, and music from a live DJ.
This family-friendly gathering is free to attend and aims to uplift voices, share stories, and promote healing across generations.

Community Meditation Gathering
2025-12-10 18:30 - 19:30 | https://lk-wellness.com/event/community-meditation-gathering-2/
LK Wellness invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting
Topic: Community Meditation Gathering
Time: Dec 10, 2025 – 6:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of today’s world?
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it alone either.
Join us for a soul-soothing, one-hour community meditation gathering designed to ground your spirit, calm your mind, and connect you with others on the path toward peace.
What to Expect
Guided Meditation with Isabel Adon, LCSW
Reflective, heart-centered group discussion
A welcoming space for all—whether you’re brand new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner
Details
Date: Dec 10, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Cost: Free
Come tap into your inner calm and leave feeling more grounded, connected, and uplifted.
Sign up using the link above or email info@lk-wellness.com.
Sponsored by the Love & Kindness Wellness Foundation, Inc.

Black Men Speak
2025-12-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-01-08 18:00 - 19:30

Black Women Speak: Reclaiming and Recharging the Self
2025-12-18 18:30 - 19:30 | https://lk-wellness.com/event/black-women-speak-reclaiming-and-recharging-the-self/
Thank You for Joining Black Women Speak! 🌻
Black Women Speak returns December 18th! A restorative space for Black women to breathe, reflect, and recharge together.
✨ Black Women Speak: RESTORATION ✨
Reclaiming & Recharging the Self
Take a mid-December pause with us and pour back into you. As the year winds down and the world asks for more of our time, our energy, and our care, this month’s Black Women Speak circle invites you to slow down and reconnect with your inner landscape.
Our theme, Restoration, centers the practices that help us recharge emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Together, we’ll explore what it means to return to ourselves with compassion, to release what’s been weighing on us, and to step into a space where we can breathe deeply and be held in community.
This virtual gathering offers a cozy and nourishing environment where Black women can reflect, share, and experience reciprocal care. Through grounding conversation, intentional presence, and collective wisdom, we’ll create space for healing, self-awareness, and replenishment. Whether you’re seeking reflection, connection, or simply a moment to rest, you are welcome.
📅 Thursday, December 18, 2025
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST
📍 Online via Zoom (link sent after registration)
Led by Kelsey Akpan, LMSW

Community Meditation Gathering
2026-01-08 18:30 - 19:30 | https://lk-wellness.com/event/community-meditation-gathering-3/
Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of today’s world?
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it alone either.
Join us for a soul-soothing, one-hour community meditation gathering designed to ground your spirit, calm your mind, and connect you with others on the path toward peace.
What to Expect
Guided Meditation with Isabel Adon, LCSW
Reflective, heart-centered group discussion
A welcoming space for all—whether you’re brand new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner
Details
Date: January 8th, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Cost: Free
Come tap into your inner calm and leave feeling more grounded, connected, and uplifted.
Sign up using the link above or email info@lk-wellness.com.
Sponsored by the Love & Kindness Wellness Foundation, Inc.

Breaking Binaries
2026-01-15 18:30 - 19:30 | https://lk-wellness.com/event/breaking-binaries/
We’re excited to invite you to Breaking Binaries, a monthly queer-focused community circle for anyone navigating the impact of binaries within themselves and in the world around them.
Each month, we explore a new topic and hold space for open, supportive conversation—centering care, reflection, and collective growth as we imagine more expansive ways of being.
✨ This Month’s Topic: Self Compassion vs. Internalized StigmasTogether, we’ll explore how internalized stigmas take root and how practicing self-compassion can help us gently undo the binaries in our thoughts and in community.
📅 Date: Thursday, January 15🕡 Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm💻 Location: Over Zoom
This gathering welcomes all who wish to reflect, connect, and expand their capacity for self-compassion within a supportive community space.
👉 RSVP: Use the link below to receive the Zoom link and stay connected to future monthly topics.
We look forward to being in community with you and continuing to build a space rooted in care, kindness, and authenticity.

Community Meditation Gathering
2026-02-04 18:30 - 19:30 | https://lk-wellness.com/event/community-meditation-gathering-4/
Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of today’s world?
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it alone either.
Join us for a soul-soothing, one-hour community meditation gathering designed to ground your spirit, calm your mind, and connect you with others on the path toward peace.
Guided Meditation with Isabel Adon, LCSW
Reflective, heart-centered group discussion
A welcoming space for all—whether you’re brand new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner
Date: February 4th, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Come tap into your inner calm and leave feeling more grounded, connected, and uplifted.
Sign up below!

Sponsored by the Love & Kindness Wellness Foundation, Inc

Black Women Speak
2026-02-05 18:30 - 20:00 | https://lk-wellness.com/event/black-women-speak-28/
We’re excited to invite you to Black Women Speak, a monthly community circle created for Black women to pause, reflect, and restore together.
Join us for a reflective space to explore what love means for Black women, beyond endurance and expectation. Together, we’ll unpack how we show up in love with ourselves, our communities, and our relationships drawing inspiration from cultural stories that mirror our tenderness, truth, and growth.
✨ This Month’s Focus: Black Women & Love Beyond Survival
Each session will explore a theme shaped by community needs, reflections, and collective care—creating space for restoration, connection, and healing. This session we will explore how we give, receive, and redefine love.
📅 Date: Thursday, February 5th, 2026
🕡 Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm EST
💻 Location: Over Zoom
Facilitated by Kelsey Akpan, LMSW & Princess Leah Idowu, MHC-l, this gathering welcomes Black women seeking rest, connection, and meaningful reflection.
👉 Register: Use the link or QR code provided to receive the Zoom link after registration.
We look forward to being in community with you and continuing to cultivate space for care, restoration, and collective healing.

Black Men Speak
2026-02-12 18:00 - 19:30 | https://lk-wellness.com/event/black-men-speak-51/
We’re excited to invite you to Black Men Speak, a sacred community space created for Black men to pause, reflect, and show up as their full, authentic selves—without the weight of expectation or the armor of masculinity.
✨ This Month’s Topic: Break Ups(Romantic relationships, friendships, and old versions of Self)
Break ups aren’t just about endings—they’re about transitions. Whether it’s the closing of a romantic chapter, the shifting of a friendship, or releasing a version of ourselves that no longer fits, these moments often hold grief, relief, clarity, and growth all at once.
Together, we’ll explore how we navigate these endings while staying grounded in who we are becoming. This conversation invites space for healing, release, and transformation—honoring what was, while making room for what’s next.
📅 Thursday, February 12, 2026🕕 6:00pm – 7:30pm EST💻 Location: Zoom
Whether you choose to share, listen, or simply be present, you are welcome here.

Breaking Binaries
2026-02-19 18:30 - 19:30 | https://lk-wellness.com/event/breaking-binaries-3/
We’re excited to invite you to Breaking Binaries, a monthly queer-focused community circle for anyone navigating the impact of binaries within themselves, their relationships, and the world around them.
Each month, we explore a new topic and hold space for open, supportive conversation—centering care, reflection, and collective growth as we imagine more expansive ways of being.
✨ This Month’s Topic: Codependency in Queer Relationships
Together, we’ll explore the “urge to merge,” the pressures placed on queer romance, and how binary thinking can shape our connections. This space invites reflection on autonomy, interdependence, and building relationships that honor both closeness and selfhood.
📅 Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
🕡 Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
💻 Location: Over Zoom
This gathering welcomes all who wish to reflect, connect, and engage in thoughtful conversation within a supportive community space.
👉 RSVP: Use the link below to receive the Zoom link and stay connected to future monthly topics.
We look forward to being in community with you and continuing to build a space rooted in care, curiosity, and authenticity.

Community Meditation Gathering
2026-03-04 18:30 - 19:30
LK Wellness invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting
Topic: Community Meditation Gathering
Time: March 04, 2026 – 6:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of today’s world?
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it alone either.
Join us for a soul-soothing, one-hour community meditation gathering designed to ground your spirit, calm your mind, and connect you with others on the path toward peace.
What to Expect
Guided Meditation with Isabel Adon, LCSW
Reflective, heart-centered group discussion
A welcoming space for all—whether you’re brand new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner
Details
Date: March 04, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Cost: Free
Come tap into your inner calm and leave feeling more grounded, connected, and uplifted.
Sign up using the link above or email info@lk-wellness.com.
Sponsored by the Love & Kindness Wellness Foundation, Inc.

Black Women Speak: Remembering Ourselves: Our Bodies, Our Stories, Our Legacy
2026-03-05 18:30 - 20:00 | https://lk-wellness.com/event/black-women-speak-29/
We’re excited to invite you to Black Women Speak, a monthly community circle created for Black women to pause, reflect, and restore together.
Each gathering offers space to reconnect with yourself and others through honest conversation, shared reflection, and collective care. This circle centers restoration as a practice of reclaiming our time, energy, and wholeness in a world that often asks us to give endlessly.
✨ This Month’s Focus: Remembering Ourselves: Our Bodies, Our Stories, Our Legacy
In honor of Women’s History Month, Black Women Speak invites you to to honor Black women’s history as lived experience. History that’s held in our bodies, relationships, and everyday acts of care. Through guided reflection and shared conversation, we’ll explore what we carry forward, what we release, and how Black women continue to define legacy on our own terms.
📅 Date: Thursday, March 5th 2026
🕡 Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm EST
💻 Location: Over Zoom
Facilitated by Kelsey Akpan, LMSW, this gathering welcomes Black women seeking rest, connection, and meaningful reflection.
We look forward to being in community with you and continuing to cultivate space for care, restoration, and collective healing.

DBT Skills Group
2026-03-10 19:00 - 20:30
A Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Offering for Adults
A Six-Session Series
Group Focus:
A brave space to try on new skills
Mindfulness
Distress tolerance
Emotion regulation
Interpersonal effectiveness
Session Dates:
Virtual (Zoom)
Tuesdays, 7pm–8:30pm
3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/ 4/14
Closed Group:
This means that our members will stay the same from the start of the group to the end.
Insurances Accepted & How to Sign Up
Commercial Insurances:
Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Empire, Cigna, Optum, United Healthcare, Oxford
Medicaid Plans:
Aetna, United Healthcare
Out of Pocket Per-Session Cost:
$65
NYS Residents Only
Contact Us for more information
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Black Men Speak
2026-03-12 18:00 - 20:00
We’re excited to invite you to Black Men Speak, a sacred community space for Black men to pause, reflect, and show up as their full, authentic selves without the weight of expectation or the armor of masculinity.
✨ This Month’s Topic: Failure Is Not An Option
So many of us were taught that failure is something to avoid at all costs, but what happens when that belief leaves no room for rest, learning, or humanity? The pressure to always succeed can shape how we move through our relationships, our work, and our sense of self.
Together, we’ll explore where this narrative shows up in our lives and how redefining failure can open space for growth, self-compassion, and resilience. This conversation invites honest reflection, shared wisdom, and the possibility of moving forward with greater intention and grace.
📅 Thursday, March 12, 2026
🕕 6:00pm EST
💻 Location: Zoom
Whether you choose to share, listen, or simply be present, you are welcome here.

Black Women Speak: Rooted in Care: A Herbal Tea & Intention-Making Experience
2026-03-14 12:00 - 15:00 | 108 Kenilworth Pl. Suite 2, Brooklyn, NY 11210
Black Women Speak In-Person!

We’re excited to invite you to Black Women Speak where this month, in recognition and celebration of Women’s History Month, we will escape Zoom and connect in-person!
✨ This Month’s Focus: ROOTED IN CARE: A HERBAL TEA & INTENTION-MAKING EXPERIENCE
Join us for a Women’s History Month gathering focused on care, nourishment, and intention. Slow down, explore supportive herbs, and craft a custom tea blend tailored to your needs. Discover herbal traditions from various cultures, enjoy mindful reflection and connection, and create a mini bouquet as a reminder of what you’re cultivating this season.
✨ A space for care, nourishment, and intentional pause.
📅 Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM📍 Location: 108 Kenilworth Pl, Ste 2, Brooklyn, NY 11210
This experience will be facilitated by:
Kelsey Akpan, LMSW
Saraii Antagana, MHC-I
Renee K. Smith (Ifagbayẹ́ Esubola Ayelaagbe Egbẹsina).
Learn about our facilitators here!
We look forward to being in community with you and continuing to cultivate space for care, restoration, and collective healing.
Space is limited. RSVP to reserve your spot.

Moving Through Grief Collectively (Postponed)
2026-03-18 18:30 - 20:00
Feeling the weight of grief—personally or collectively?
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to move through it alone.
Join us for Moving Through Grief Collectively, a supportive and reflective community circle where we’ll gently explore the many layers of grief, from personal experiences to collective and intergenerational wounds. Together, we’ll create space to honor our feelings, connect with ancestral wisdom, and draw on the healing power of nature.
✨ Facilitated by Beatrice Hyacinthe, LCSW & Isabel Adon, LCSW✨ Reflective, heart-centered group discussion✨ A compassionate space to explore grief in all its forms
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026🕡 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST📍 Location: Hybrid (Zoom + In-Person in Brooklyn)💵 Cost: Major insurance plans accepted | Suggested donation $20 (no one turned away)
Come as you are and leave feeling supported, seen, and more connected.

Breaking Binaries: Queer Media: What’s On Your Watchlist?
2026-03-19 18:30 - 19:30 | https://lk-wellness.com/event/breaking-binaries-queer-media-whats-on-your-watchlist/
We’re excited to invite you to Breaking Binaries, a monthly queer-focused community circle for anyone navigating the impact of binaries within themselves, their relationships, and the world around them.
Each month, we explore a new topic and hold space for open, supportive conversation, centering care, reflection, and collective growth as we imagine more expansive ways of being.
✨ This Month’s Topic: Queer Media: What’s On Your Watchlist?
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’ll be talking about queer media with a special emphasis on women of color represented in movies and television. Together, we’ll reflect on where we feel seen, what stories resonate with us, and what media brings us joy. This space invites conversation about representation, visibility, and the power of storytelling in shaping how we understand ourselves and our communities.
📅 Date: Thursday, March 19
🕡 Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
💻 Location: Over Zoom
This gathering welcomes all who wish to reflect, connect, and engage in thoughtful conversation within a supportive community space.
👉 RSVP: Use the link below to receive the Zoom link and stay connected to future monthly topics.
We look forward to being in community with you and continuing to build a space rooted in care, curiosity, and authenticity.

Community Meditation Gathering
2026-04-01 18:30 - 19:30 | https://lk-wellness.com/event/community-meditation-gathering-6/
Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of today’s world?
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it alone either.
Join us for a soul-soothing, one-hour community meditation gathering designed to ground your spirit, calm your mind, and connect you with others on the path toward peace.
Guided Meditation with Isabel Adon, LCSW
Reflective, heart-centered group discussion
A welcoming space for all—whether you’re brand new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner
Date: April 1st, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Cost: Free
Come tap into your inner calm and leave feeling more grounded, connected, and uplifted.
Sign up using the link below or email info@lk-wellness.com!
Sponsored by the Love & Kindness Wellness Foundation, Inc

Black Women Speak
2026-04-02 18:30 - 20:00 | https://lk-wellness.com/event/black-women-speak-31/
We’re excited to invite you to Black Women Speak, a monthly community circle created for Black women to pause, reflect, and restore together.

Each gathering offers space to reconnect with yourself and others through honest conversation, shared reflection, and collective care. This circle centers restoration as a practice of reclaiming our time, energy, and wholeness in a world that often asks us to give endlessly.
This Month’s Focus: ​Soft Life, Real Life: New Season, New Patterns
As the seasons shift, so do we—but growth doesn’t always feel soft or clear. Together, we’ll explore what’s changing, what’s repeating, and how to move differently—without pressure or perfection. This conversation invites reflection, reset, and a grounded reconnection with yourself.
Date: April 2nd​, 2026
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm EST
Location: Over Zoom
Facilitated by Kelsey Akpan, LMSW, this gathering welcomes Black women seeking rest, connection, and meaningful reflection. Come as you are—listening is welcome, and video participation is encouraged.
Register: Use the link provided to receive the Zoom link after registration.
We look forward to being in community with you and continuing to cultivate space for care, restoration, and collective healing.
