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I AM HER
JULY 19th

A SYMPOSIUM FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS

LEARN ABOUT I AM HER WORKSHOPS

AND THE OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT

ALL SUMMER LONG

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THE WORKSHOP ON

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FINANCES

MEET THE SPEAKER

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EMPOWERMENT THROUGH
FINANCIAL LITERACY

Erolann McLean is a seasoned finance professional with over 13 years of experience in audit and accounting, including roles at KPMG and PepsiCo. She currently manages the financial relationship between PepsiCo and Starbucks through the North America Coffee Partnership, navigating complex financial operations with expertise and precision. Beyond her corporate success, Erolann is a dedicated mentor who empowers high school students to lead with confidence and purpose.

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THE WORKSHOP ON

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FILM + CONTENT CREATION

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MEET THE SPEAKER

Larissa LaMothe is a highly skilled and versatile creative with over a decade of experience in media production. As a videographer, photographer, and technical director, she leads more than 100 events annually for major brands including Bloomberg, BET, The New York Times, and Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote.

CREATIVE CONFIDENCE
IN FILM

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SOUL CARE

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FREEDOM

THE WORKSHOP ON

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Joi Ashley is a fashion stylist and consultant known for her bold, authentic approach to personal style and self-expression. With years of experience styling diverse clients for photo shoots, special events, and everyday confidence, she empowers people to dress for who they truly are. Through her creative eye, vibrant energy, and passion for individuality, Joi uses fashion as a tool for healing, confidence, and joy.

FEELING AND LOOKING
GOOD ON THE OUTSIDE

Valencia Fulmore is a digital marketing strategist with over nine years of experience blending empathy, emerging technology, and visual storytelling to bring her clients' visions to life. She leads full-scale campaigns from concept to execution, combining creative direction with data-driven performance reporting. Known for her adaptability and passion, Valencia brings both leadership and innovation to every project she takes on.

THE PRE-LINK

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TIMES
SQUARE 

POP-UP
With Joi Ashley

WATCH

JUNE 1

Follow @gems_girlsmotivated

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SOUL CARE

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& FREEDOM

THE WORKSHOP ON

MEET THE SPEAKERS

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Dr. Shenequa Foulks is an educator, author, and faith leader who empowers others through education, mentorship, and spiritual guidance. She is the founder of GEMS, a nonprofit that mentors young girls and promotes leadership, self-worth, and academic achievement. As a published author and Doctor of Education, she inspires personal growth and resilience through both her writing and her work in the community.

Conscious Coore is a trauma-informed spiritual care provider, educator, and founder of Flamingo Trauma Recovery, where she equips faith communities and care professionals with tools for Christ-centered, holistic healing. With a background in psychology and education, she developed the Fundamentals of Trauma-Informed Spiritual Intervention® course to integrate biblical doctrine with trauma-informed practice. Conscious bridges clinical insight and spiritual wisdom to help individuals and organizations respond to trauma with clarity, compassion, and care.

THE PRE-LINK

New York City

CAN WE
TALK?

Join us for an unforgettable evening of honest dialogue, healing reflections, and shared stories as we celebrate the release of The Ache of Hope. This community gathering features a powerful book chat, a men’s panel on grief and grace, and space to connect with like-minded souls. Come ready to reflect, feel, and hope again.

MINI-EVENT

ACHE OF 
HOPE

 

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MEET THE PANELISTS

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Book Launch and Gathering

With Dr. Shenequa Foulks

ANDRE FOULKS

ALAIN SCOTT

JOHAN PIMENTEL

BRIYON BRINSON

ORVILLE MORGAN

JERMAINE COORE

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ORDER YOUR COPY

When hope no longer feels holy, only heavy.

Maya Elison, a therapist weighed down by her own grief, finds herself unraveling behind the same walls she uses to help others heal. After the sudden death of her sister, Maya is forced to confront a pain she’s buried deep. When a teen client, Essie, arrives with wounds that reflect Maya’s own, she must choose whether to keep hiding or begin the work of healing herself.

The Ache of Hope is a moving novel about loss, identity, and the sacred work of choosing hope again and again. Through layered storytelling and tender prose, Dr. Foulks reminds us that sometimes, the bravest thing we can do is feel.

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AND NOW...

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i am her registration

THE MAIN EVENT

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INTERACTIVE FUN AND DEVELOPMENT

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