Black Girl Glow: A Day of Healing, Self-Love and Restoration

“Black Girl Glow: A Day of Healing, Self-Love and Restoration” - hosted by A Seat at the Table Community Initiative with Jasmine Nutt Board President in collaboration with Local Spiritual Author Regina Lawless, Founder of Bossy and Blissful, Sac State Alum, Former head of DEI IG.

Curated by black womxn for black womxn (and their supporters). Join us for an incredible day!

AGENDA

9:30am Opening Ceremony with surprise poet

10:00-11:00am Soulful Stretch with Be Well with Jenell

11:00-11:30am Rejuvenate with an exclusive drink of the day!

11:30am-12:30pm Stranded Book Launch w/Nikki Shannon Smith

1:00-5:00pm Resource Fair w/mutual aid tables, local authors, and local artisans

2:30-3:30pm Guided Writing: Finding Your Divine North with Jasmine Nutt

3:00-5:00pm Tarot Readings with Ashley Sarpong, Josyy Bennett, and Tiffany Key

4:00-5:00pm Q&A on Black Women’s Mental Health Panel with Nicole Carter, LCSW, Ameshia Arthur, LCSW, Dr. Vernessa Roberts, Psy. D, Jasmine Nutt, Moderated by Regina Lawless

5:00-6:00pm Creating Your Glow Plan Forward with Regina Lawless

7:00-9:00pm Networking Mixer: Open to all in the community!

Be Well with Jenell: Oakland native, proud mother of three energetic boys, and passionate advocate for holistic wellness. With over a decade of experience as a People & Culture professional in healthcare, tech, and wealth management, Jenell has dedicated her career to nurturing and empowering others. Her approach is holistic, focusing on the mind, body, and spirit. Whether it’s through fitness coaching or therapeutic guidance, her mission is to help people discover their unique strengths and live a truly fulfilling life.

Nikki Shannon Smith is from Oakland, California, but now lives in the Central Valley with her husband and two children. She has worked in elementary education for more than 30 years and writes everything from picture books to young adult novels.