“Black Don’t Crack: Essential Strategies for Aging Gracefully”   

Presenter:  Dominique Landry
Owner
Fit Enough

We as African American women face unique health challenges and opportunities. This workshop will explore key health topics, focusing on the importance of nutrition, physical activity, and mental well-being. The goal is to empower women to age gracefully by adopting practices that promote long-term health and vitality. Aging gracefully involves a holistic approach that encompasses physical, nutritional, and mental health. For black women, understanding the unique health challenges we face and implementing best practices can lead to a healthier, more fulfilling life. This workshop aims to provide the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate this journey with confidence and grace.

Communication: A Two Way Street: Talking With Your Kids 

Presenter:  Jocelin McCloud, MA, MFT
Parent and Family Coach                               
Empowerment Resources Inc.

In today's fast-paced world, effective communication is more crucial than ever, especially between parents and their children. Healthy communication forms the foundation of strong relationships, fostering trust, understanding, and emotional well-being. This workshop is designed to equip parents with the tools and strategies necessary to communicate effectively with their children and teens, helping to navigate the challenges of parenting in a way that promotes positive outcomes. We’ll begin by exploring the importance of active listening, empathy, and age-appropriate language. We'll discuss common communication barriers, such as misunderstandings, assumptions, and emotional reactions, and how to overcome them. By the end of this workshop, you'll have a better understanding of how to connect with your children and teens on a deeper level, encourage open dialogue, and support their emotional development in a healthy, constructive manner.

Effortless Tablescapes : Quick and Chic for Busy Moms

Presenter:  Karen D. Brown
Realtor                              
The Brown Group with Keller Williams Realty

Transform your dining space in minutes! This hands-on workshop is designed for busy moms who want to create beautiful, stylish tablescapes without the hassle. Learn simple yet effective techniques to elevate your everyday meals or impress guests during special occasions.

From smart centerpiece ideas to quick color-coordination tips, you'll discover how to design chic, Instagram-worthy tablescapes with minimal time and effort. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or a last-minute gathering, this workshop will leave you feeling confident and inspired.

Embracing Your Inner Goddess: Reignite the Fire in Your Bedroom         

Presenter:  Dorothea "Dee" Dawkins-Haigler
Owner
DDH & Associates                                                                     

Step into a space where intimacy and empowerment meet! Join us for a bold and refreshing workshop designed exclusively for the mothers of Jack and Jill of America. "Embracing Your Inner Goddess" is all about reinvigorating marriages and rediscovering the joys of intimacy by shedding inhibitions and openly discussing what brings us pleasure. This session will explore the importance of embracing your desires, learning to communicate openly with your partner, and exploring new dimensions of connection in the bedroom. We’ll delve into different ways to enhance intimacy, from sensual techniques and playful toys to discovering how to confidently express your needs and desires. Let’s break the stigma around women’s sexuality and create a judgment-free zone where you can feel empowered to ask questions, share experiences, and seek guidance on everything from enhancing physical pleasure to trying new things with confidence. This workshop is not just about spicing up your sex life; it’s about celebrating womanhood, honoring your desires, and taking control of your intimate experiences. Whether you're looking to rekindle the flames of passion or explore uncharted territory, this session will leave you feeling inspired, confident, and ready to unleash the sensual goddess within you.

Emotionally Intelligent Families: DISCover Tips to be understanding so that you can be Understood

Participants will explore the DISC personality framework to enhance family communication and relationships. By understanding the different personality styles within your family, you'll learn how to better connect with each other, fostering empathy and mutual respect. This workshop provides practical strategies for improving emotional intelligence at home, helping you to understand others more deeply while effectively expressing your own needs.

“Get it Done You Are Equipped: How You Do the Hard Things with Grace, Love, and Grit”

Focused on building healthy relationships, setting boundaries, and practicing assertive communication, helping mothers cultivate supportive and fulling relationships in their lives.

Healing After Heartbreak: A Mother’s Journey Through Loss and Advocacy After Suicide

Niesha Howard is a powerful advocate for mothers and children everywhere. A Jacksonville, Florida native, she has always been a proponent of self-empowerment for members of the community in which she lives and serves. Realizing as a young mom that the traditional path of obstetric care didn’t fit the mold for her desired experience, she surrounded herself with evidence-based providers. By doing so, she created the birth story that gave her feelings of dignity, resilience, and transformative accomplishment. Those characteristics would continue as a theme throughout her life. She is a board member of the North Florida chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, where she focuses on culturally competent communication to break down the stigma of mental health in racially and ethnically diverse populations.

In our roles as wives and mothers, most of our time is spent taking care of the needs of others. However, finding ways to care for ourselves is crucial to our own sustainability and those around us. This training will provide tools for stress management, and methods to reduce stress and prevent burnout. Moms will evaluate their own stress levels and look at some of the root causes of burnout. Moms will leave this training with techniques to combat stress and care for self when serving our spouses and children.

Presenter:  Katrina Taylor, Director of School Behavioral Health

‘Say it to My Face”:  Health and Wellness Affirmations for Women

In this innovative and interactive workshop, Dr. Kim Marie Barbel Johnson invites "Jack and Jill of America, Inc." mothers to harness the transformative power of self-affirmation for enhanced health and well-being. Drawing from her extensive experience as a Family Physician and her personal journey as a mother, Dr. Barbel Johnson will; 1) Present current developments in women's health 2) Guide participants through the use of powerful, personalized affirmations 3) Demonstrate how prioritizing their well-being positively impacts families and communities.

Wine Down: A Tasting Escape for Busy Moms

Unlock the secrets to professional wine tasting in this fun and interactive workshop! Whether you're a beginner or a wine enthusiast, this session will guide you through the techniques used by sommeliers to evaluate and appreciate wines. You'll learn how to identify key aromas, flavors, and textures, as well as how to assess a wine's quality. We'll cover everything from understanding wine structure to mastering the art of pairing wine with food. By the end of the workshop, you'll feel more confident in your tasting abilities and ready to impress at your next wine gathering!