Join Dr. Kristian Henderson, founder of BLK+GRN, and Christine Platt, the Afrominimalist, for “Letting Go: A Conversation Series.” Developed with the purpose of eliminating toxicity in all its many forms, this conversation series will feature Black women who are leaders in health, wellness, and intentional living.
Be prepared for conversations with an incredible lineup of changemakers who will be vulnerable and provide the resources you need to make strides in 2019 and beyond. “Letting Go” will be held at the beautiful Eaton Workshop in DC.
Space is limited to foster intimate, private conversations, so make sure to purchase your ticket before they sell out.
Are you ready to live a #ToxicFree2019?
Relationships are unavoidable--you're born into them (family) or you choose them (friends and lovers.) But what should you do when these relationships turn toxic? Kristian and Christine will be in conversation with Jihan Madyun of The Fulfillment Project. Jihan will address the physical and metaphysical damage of being in unhealthy relationships. She will also provide guidance on how to end such relationships as well as strategies for breaking cycles/patterns of abuse. Registration open!
Spending habits play an important role in our quality of life. It can be difficult to talk about money, and even harder to talk about toxic spending. Have no fear--we're here to help. Christine will be in conversation with Roe Cummings, 1/2 of Instagram's most lovable minimalist family, Brown Kids and Keila Hill-Trawick of Little Fish Accounting to discuss finances. In addition to discussing emotional spending, conscious consumerism, and the importance of saving, Christine, Roe and Keila will share personal stories from their journey to minimalism as well as expert financial advice. Click here to Register.
Our words have power. And removing toxic communication is at the core of being able to love fully. Kristian and Christine will be in conversation with Alex Elle who will provide healthy ways to remove toxic communication from our daily conversations--both those we have with others and ourselves. Alex will also discuss the importance of our words and thoughts, and teach how to harness the power in what we tell ourselves and what we tell others. Click here to register.
The statistics are staggering--Black women are three to four times more likely to die from childbirth than non-Hispanic white women, and socioeconomic status, education, and other factors do not protect against this disparity. Kristian and Christine will be in conversation with Ebony Marcelle, Director of Midwifery at Community of Hope, to engage in rethinking birthing options for Black mothers. Ebony will give insight barriers to quality, equitable healthcare, logistics of receiving maternal care, and the emotional and psychological effects of inequitable prenatal care. She will also provide resources for expectant mothers and mothers who had toxic births. Registration opens on April 19.
Self-care is an important aspect of taking care of yourself. But could there be hidden dangers in the products that you're using? Kristian will be in conversation with Dr. Isfahan Chambers-Harris, Founder of Alodia Hair Care and Abir Ibrahim, Founder of Inua to discuss the importance of utilizing natural products, and the impact that product creation has on the environment and communities. Registration opens on May 2.
Dr. Kristian H is a natural lifestyle enthusiast, a yogi, and the founder of BLK+GRN. Her mission has and always will be to connect Black women to the tools, resources, knowledge and products they need to lead happier and healthier lives. She believes that a life free of toxins and all things artificial is a life worth cultivating.
Jihan Madyun, LICSW is a Psychotherapist that specializes in helping 20, 30 and 40 something adults get unstuck in love, work and life through individual, couples and group therapy in Washington, DC. Her work with clients is focused on increasing one’s self-awareness by examining how you relate to yourself and how you relate to others so you can feel a greater
sense of belonging, connection and fulfillment in your life and relationships. Jihan was inspired to name her practice, The Fulfillment Project to help people feel full in their lives, stemming from her own desire to feel full in her own life.
At BLK + GRN, our all Black artisans are carefully chosen by Black women's health experts who know what an all-natural product truly looks like.
We've seen firsthand the damaging effects harmful ingredients and practices have had on our community.
Our marketplace connects Black women with natural lifestyles to high-quality, toxic-free brands that share in our mission of health, wellness and community cultivation.
We promise to maintain that connection by curating, crafting and consuming consciously for you.
We will have a pop-up store at every conversation in the Series!
