Love and Kindness

Black Women Speak: An Empowering Panel Discussion and Healing Circle
2025-01-25 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 1285 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Date & Time:
Saturday, January 25th, 2025
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location:
Nostrand Inn
1285 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Description:
Step into a space of sisterhood, empowerment, and inspiration at Black Women Speak, a transformative event presented by Love & Kindness Wellness Foundation. This afternoon of connection, healing, and growth is designed to celebrate the stories, strategies, and resilience of Black women leading with courage and authenticity.
Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring dynamic thought leaders and mental health advocates who will share their journeys of overcoming challenges, breaking barriers, and leading with purpose. Following the panel, immerse yourself in a healing circle, where we’ll explore pathways to well-being and self-care in community with one another.
Whether you’re an aspiring leader, a professional seeking new insights, or someone on a journey of personal growth, this event is your invitation to be inspired, uplifted, and connected.
Highlights:
✨ Panel Discussion: Gain actionable insights on leadership, navigating challenges, and embracing your unique leadership style.
✨ Healing Circle: Discover and experience healing modalities to support your emotional and spiritual wellness.
✨ Networking: Connect with like-minded individuals and build a supportive network of professionals.
✨ Giveaways & Refreshments: Enjoy custom jewelry by Kreyol Soul Pieces, Uncle Waithley’s Beverage Company giveaways, and light refreshments.
Featured Panelists:
🗣 Dr. Danielle Waldron: Psychologist, Executive Coach, and Founder of Conversations on the Couch, LLC
🗣 Keshia Cameron, MA, LMSW: Mental Health Counselor and Advocate for Afro-Caribbean communities
🗣 Dr. Khalya Hopkins: Educator, Podcaster, and Founder of Ananse Ed Consulting, LLC
🗣 Tawanna M. St. Louis, Esq.: Honorable Tawanna M. St. Louis, Judge, Civil Court, Kings County
Event Schedule:
🕛 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Registration & Welcome
🕧 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: Panel Discussion
🕜 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM: Audience Q&A
🕑 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM: Healing Circle
🕝 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Networking & Hospitality
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate resilience, courage, and leadership while connecting with a powerful community of women committed to making a difference.
Reserve your spot now – space is limited!
Supported by Love & Kindness Wellness Foundation, Bodeaga Lounge BK & Uncle Waithley’s Beverage Company
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Black Women Speak (postponed)
2025-01-31 18:00 - 19:30 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83686538812
Black Women Speak” is a monthly circle where Black women lend their voices to various issues ranging from colonization to the significance of our hair. This circle was designed as a safe space for Black women to build fellowship and to create a community of people interested in stimulating conversation. Furthermore, it serves as a place where voices often silenced can be heard and validated.
This event is postponed

Coping With Stress II
2025-02-01 10:00 - 11:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83609905130
This group is for individuals 18 years and older to better recognize and cope with life’s daily stressor through Western and Non-Western therapeutic techniques. The sessions will be centered around processing current life stressors and developing useful coping strategies and skills to improve frustration tolerance. We are looking forward to fostering a calm and supportive space for your emotional journey.

Fearless In The Face Of Anxiety
2025-02-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-04 18:00 - 19:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83800922311
This workshop is for individuals who are experiencing anxiety symptoms and would like to explore new ways of navigating them.

Through curious engagement and a combination of Western and Indigenous techniques, participants will walk away with new ways of relating to and working

with anxiety.

All sessions provided via Zoom

RSVP at Ik-wellness.com/wellness-events

For more information please contact us

info@lk-wellness.com

Nurturing The Helper
2025-02-09 13:30 - 15:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87490287048
This group is an opportunity for us to resource ourselves and lean into land-based practices. It is open to all IFOT/ITFL graduates.
Please RSVP below to get a ticket for this event. If you would also like to donate to the event, please feel free to do so below.
N.B Ensure to RSVP whether you choose to donate or not

Coping With Stress II
2025-02-15 10:00 - 11:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86339765571

Black Men Speak
2025-02-20 18:00 - 19:30 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84624315665
“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.

Black Women Speak (postponed)
2025-02-28 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-03-28 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-04-25 18:00 - 19:30
Black Women Speak” is a monthly circle where Black women lend their voices to various issues ranging from colonization to the significance of our hair. This circle was designed as a safe space for Black women to build fellowship and to create a community of people interested in stimulating conversation. Furthermore, it serves as a place where voices often silenced can be heard and validated.
Registration will open soon for this event

Coping With Stress II
2025-03-01 12:00 - 13:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81598382161

Coping With Stress II
2025-03-08 10:00 - 11:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81982029339

Nurturing The Helper (Postponed)
2025-03-09 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-04-13 13:30 - 15:00

Black Men Speak
2025-03-13 18:00 - 19:30 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87353665985

Community Meditation Gathering (In-Person)
2025-03-19 18:30 - 19:30 | 108 Kenilworth Pl. Suite 2, Brooklyn, NY 11210
Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious by the uncertainty of today’s times? Join us for a one-hour community meditation session 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.
Date: March 19, 2025Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM ESTCost: Free
Location: In-personAddress: 108 Kenilworth Pl., Brooklyn, NY 11210
Facilitated by: Isabel Adon, LCSW (Click to see Isabel’s Biography)

Space is limited.
Sponsored by the Love & Kindness Wellness Foundation, Inc.

My Mind, My Identity: Healing Through Vulnerability & Poetry - Day 1
2025-03-20 18:00 - 19:00 | https://lk-wellness.com/event/my-mind-my-identity-healing-through-vulnerability-poetry-day-1/
Join Us for “My Mind, My Identity: Healing Through Vulnerability & Poetry”
A Transformative Poetry Workshop & Slam Series
Parle Endeavors, in collaboration with Love & Kindness Wellness Services and the Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center, invites you to an inspiring poetry workshop series centered on mental wellness, healing, and self-expression.
This is more than just an event, it’s a movement to empower young voices through poetry and vulnerability. We’re calling on youth ages 15-23 to join us for two interactive virtual workshops and a powerful in-person poetry slam in Brooklyn!
Poetry Workshops (Virtual via Zoom)
These online sessions will provide a safe space to explore themes of mental health, trauma, and healing through poetry. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just discovering your voice, these workshops will help you craft impactful pieces while connecting with others on similar journeys.
📅 Thursday, March 20th – 6:00 PM (Day 1)
📅 Thursday, March 27th – 6:00 PM (Day 2)
🔥 Bonus: The first 10 participants who attend both workshops and perform at the poetry slam will receive a Visa gift card!
Register HERE!

Fearless In The Face Of Anxiety
2025-03-24 18:00 - 19:00 | https://lk-wellness.com/event/fearless-in-the-face-of-anxiety-6/

My Mind, My Identity: Healing Through Vulnerability & Poetry - Day 2
2025-03-27 18:00 - 19:00 | https://lk-wellness.com/event/my-mind-my-identity-healing-through-vulnerability-poetry-day-2/

Indigenous Tools For Living (New York - Online)
2025-04-03 18:00 - 21:00
This workshop is for professionals at all levels, who are working with marginalized people. We will explore Indigenous perspectives and practice hands-on learning about complex trauma to help keep grounded and be more comfortable when in difficult situations. A variety of Indigenous treatment modalities are woven throughout, including experiential exercises and land based healing techniques.
Indigenous Tools for Living, is an in-person and online training that teaches skills on how to work with and sit beside complex trauma while reducing burnout. This training will benefit clinicians, practitioners, frontline non-clinical workers in social work, victim services, first responders and similar professions. It is facilitated by BIPOC instructors from the Indigenous Focusing Orientated Therapy Program. ITFL emphasizes knowledge and application through classroom instruction, applied scenario-based learning, and clinical practice and supervision. A variety of techniques are woven throughout, including experiential exercises, focusing, storytelling, body-centered and land-based healing techniques. Together these provide concrete tools and approaches for working with complex trauma in ways that avoid burnout and triggering, while at the same time maximizing impact and achieving better outcomes.
Register here

Mental Wellness Poetry Slam
2025-04-04 17:00 - 18:00
🗓 Thursday, April 4th | ⏰ 5:00 PM | 📍 1368 SULTON ST. BROOKLYN, NY 11216
Step up to the mic and share your truth! This poetry slam is a space for young voices to express their stories, struggles, and triumphs through spoken word. All poems must focus on themes of mental health, trauma, or healing to be eligible for prizes.
🎤 Competition Format:
One round only – Each poet will perform one original poem (max 3 minutes).
Arrive early! The slam will start promptly at 5:00 PM.
🏆 Prizes:
🥇 First Place: $250
🥈 Second Place: $150
🥉 Third Place: $100
📢 Community Leaders & Mentors – We Need You!
🔗 Sign up now and be part of something meaningful!

Youth emPOWERment Weekend: Teen Open Mic
2025-04-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Bedstuy Restoration Multi-Purpose Room 1368 Fulton St. Brooklyn, NY 11216
Unleash Your Potential at the FREE Youth emPOWERment Weekend: Teen Open Mic
Our judgement free Poetry & Arts open mic for youth and young adults.

Open specifically to middle school and high school students only!!!

Share your voice and connect with others. Each performer can get up to 7 minutes to perform their work.

Location:

Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Plaza
Multi-Purpose Room
1368 Fulton St.
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

>>>Sign up to perform here<<<
(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefqJww7x4vjOogmIBFDr7-9I76UE6DnOEhIm9S4as24bhNkQ/viewform?usp=send_form)

Black Men Speak
2025-04-10 18:00 - 19:30 | https://lk-wellness.com/event/black-men-speak-31/

Youth emPOWERment Weekend: Best of CUNY SLAM
2025-04-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Poets House 10 River Terrace NY 10282
Unleash Your Potential at the FREE Youth emPOWERment Weekend: Best of CUNY SLAM

One-day poetry slam for currently enrolled undergraduate CUNY (City University of New York) students 25 years-old and younger.
Poets should arrive at 3:30pm. Slam starts promptly at 4:00p.m. Poets should plan for 2 rounds, where they will perform poems that are no more than 3 minutes. Only a select number of poets will be able to move on to round two.
Prizes for event as follows:
First Place: $350
Second Place: $250
Third Place: $150
Location: Poets House – 10 River Terrace, Manhattan
Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm

>>>Sign up to perform here<<<
(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBBj1AK8-cTyUubyaguklGBB6PZZJB3hOlMxEBvPBq6x6yvg/viewform)

Youth emPOWERment Weekend: Day of Motivation!
2025-04-12 09:30 - 17:00 | BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Unleash Your Potential at the FREE Youth emPOWERment Weekend: Day of Motivation!

Join us alongside Parle Endeavors Inc. and Borough of Manhattan Community College(BMCC) to a high-energy, one-day experience designed to spark your ambition, boost your skills, and supercharge your future. Whether you’re a student, aspiring leader, or creative visionary, this immersive event is your chance to network, learn from industry pros, and get inspired by trailblazers who’ve turned big ideas into real success.
Help us spread the word and get young people engaged in this powerful event. Share this with your networks, encourage participation, and let’s create a safe, creative, and transformative space for youth.
The event takes place at the Borough of Manhattan Community College.
Please note: IDs are required (Government-Issued or School IDs).

Location: Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), 199 Chambers Street, New York City, New York, United States, 10007
Time: 9:30am – 5:00pm

>>>Register here<<<
(https://parle-endeavors.springly.org/collect/choice/544385-q-yew-day-of-motivation?iframe=1)

Shamanic Reiki Fire Healing Circle
2025-04-12 15:00 - 17:00 | 108 Kenilworth Pl. Suite 2, Brooklyn, NY 11210
Shamanic Fire Reiki Gathering
Come on down and join Judith Grasshopper & Irma StarSpirit in a Shamanic Fire Reiki gathering. We will share an afternoon facilitating a Reiki circle and Shamanic drumming session.
Reiki Circle
The Reiki circle is a place where you can relax your mind and receive healing. Receive a Reiki chair Blessing (Reju) followed by a guided group meditation. Offer each other support with a group healing exchange.
Shamanic Drumming
You are invited for an afternoon of drumming. As we drum, we will play with call backs and find inspiration to discover power songs.
Bring your favorite drum to journey with. Tone and chant the healing vibrations of your drum—a healing modality to create spiritual awareness and well-being.
Healing, Sound, and Movement
A special time to relax and enjoy an afternoon of healing, sound, and movement.
All Are Welcome!
Bring your favorite drum and let’s get back into the groove of ceremonial drumming and chanting.
Rattles are also welcomed.
All types of drums welcome.
Newcomers are welcome!
No prior Reiki or Drumming experience is required.
Event Details
Location: 108 Kenilworth Pl. Suite 2, Brooklyn, NY 11210
Cost: $40
Space is limited – Registration is required.

Event Facilitators
Judith Grasshopper

Dancing Woman in Harmony Light
Judith Grasshopper is a Certified Karuna Reiki Master Teacher, Shamanic and Crystal Practitioner, and an Indigenous Medicine Way Practitioner. She offers certification programs in various levels of Reiki Healing.
Her extensive training includes completing the Integrative Sound and Music Practitioner Program at the NY Open Center and the Sound & Sonotherapy Program at Sage Academy of Sound Energy. Additionally, she is a Certified Gong Master and an Ordained Interfaith Minister.
Judith’s approach to wellness integrates her years of experience in Reiki, Shamanism, Gong Sound Healing, Crystal Therapy, Drums, Singing Bowls, and Flutes to help rebalance the soul. Her Reiki training has deepened her natural abilities to heal with her hands, heart, and intuition.
📩 To connect with Judith, email: shamanicfirereiki@gmail.com

Irma StarSpirit Turtle Woman

Irma StarSpirit Turtle Woman is a Medicine Woman who honors the traditions of her Maya and Taino ancestors and the teachings of her medicine elders. She is a Shamanic & Reiki Master, Certified Crystal Healer/Teacher, and a Toltec Dreamweaver.
Her healing practice incorporates sound healing, crystal therapy, and the guidance of the “Poderios” (the powerful ones/elemental forces) to maintain an open channel of communication with the Great Mystery and the Universal Cosmos.
Irma’s approach blends prayer work, traditional indigenous ceremonies, and ancient wisdom to bring healing and harmony to her community with a compassionate heart.
📩 To connect with Irma, email: shamanicfirereiki@gmail.com

Mommy & Me Event
2025-04-14 08:00 - 17:00

Community Meditation Gathering (In-Person)
2025-04-16 18:30 - 19:30
Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious by the uncertainty of today’s times? Join us for a one-hour community meditation session 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.
Date: April 16th, 2025 Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm PM ESTCost: Free
Location: In-personAddress: 108 Kenilworth Pl., Brooklyn, NY 11210
Facilitated by: Isabel Adon, LCSW (Click to see Isabel’s Biography)

Space is limited.
Sponsored by the Love & Kindness Wellness Foundation, Inc.
