As we reflect on three decades of impact, we are thrilled to announce our 2025 Women’s Conference, themed "Reflecting Our Past, Shaping Our Future" an unforgettable anniversary event celebrating resilience, achievement, and forward-looking inspiration and workshops to match! Our workshops feature dynamic speakers, engaging content and practical wisdom for growth for both youth and adults. We'll have three different sessions to attend and afterwards enjoy a magnificent fashion show by celebrity fashion designer Liz Russell.
Step into 2025 with clarity, confidence, and purpose in this engaging vision board workshop tailored for teens and adult women. “Dream. Design. Do” is your opportunity to reflect on your goals, explore your aspirations, and creatively map out the future you desire. Through guided exercises, group discussions, and hands-on vision board creation, you’ll unlock your imagination, set clear intentions, and craft a tangible representation of your dreams. This workshop is not just about creating a vision board—it’s about creating a roadmap to the life you want to live.
Just like Chaka Khan says, “I’m Every Woman, it’s all in me,” this workshop celebrates the power, resilience, and brilliance that every woman carries. Using Emotional Intelligence and Dr. Tara Yosso’s Community Cultural Wealth framework, you’ll tap into your lived experiences, discover your strengths, and create a visual reminder of your power. Through storytelling and reflection, we’ll show that everything you need to lead and inspire is already inside you.
In this workshop, Melani will be speaking of missed and seen red flags, as well as discussing different help options in California.
Examines the impact of symbol/language systems on personal and group identity. Participants will be introduced to the concept of Language Legacy as a “root cause and perpetuator” of personal and collective identity and behavior. The workshop will provide tools to diminish the impact of mental residue (thoughts/words) filled with self doubt, historical ridicule, negative thinking...passed down generation to generation. Learning to self monitor and perception check will support the replacement of old patterns of thinking for the RE-NEW-ALL!
In this workshop leaders and emerging leaders will leave this workshop with tools on how to navigate times when their personal values are compromised in the workplace or within group settings and how to use mindful techniques and leadership skills to stay centered while still leading. This workshop will be interactive and engaging.
"True Colors" is an easy and entertaining way to begin to understand yourself and the people you work with as well as the people you live with each day. We will use a diagnostic tool to help you enjoy success in your relationships.
Experience a soothing Guided Meditation and Sound Bowl Journey designed to nurture your mind, body, and spirit. This session promotes relaxation, stress relief, and emotional balance. Immerse yourself in healing vibrations, mindfulness, and intention to reconnect with your inner strength and cultivate holistic well-being.
In this interactive and empowering workshop, young women will learn how to create meaningful connections and leverage networking to achieve their personal and professional goals. This session highlights the differences between digital vs in-person networking, and confidence-building techniques to navigate networking with authenticity and intention. With a focus on uniting diverse ethnic backgrounds and celebrating cultural identities, participants will explore how to turn conversations into opportunities, create lasting impressions, and align their aspirations with actionable plans. Whether you're dreaming of leading in media, entrepreneurship, or a creative field, this workshop will equip you with the skills to network your way to success while building collaborative spaces for growth and empowerment.
This workshop is for those who are new to calligraphy and lettering. You'll learn the different types of calligraphy and the basic materials needed to start i.e. pens, paper, strokes, pen pressure as we begin to practice the formation of making letters. The benefits of calligraphy are its relaxation properties and the calm you experience while practicing letter formation. You'll also learn the many free & non free resources to assist you in your growth. It takes 5-10 minutes a day to grow in the practice of calligraphy. Practice, practice, practice.
Learn more about the costs, challenges and impacts of caregiving in this interactive session. Learn the latest insights on aging and caregiving trends, along with smart strategies to help you and your loves ones plan for future care needs.
This workshop hosted by North San Diego County NAACP is designed to empower participants by exploring strategies and tools that prioritize mental wellness while honoring cultural traditions, personal needs, and collective support. Ms. Loretta Turner MA, ACC, CNP will serve as our distinguished speaker. As a content expert, she will provide interactive sessions, allowing participants to engage in meaningful conversations and activities aimed at breaking down barriers while fostering healing and building sustainable networks of support.This workshop offers a safe space to explore and strengthen mental health practices that celebrates multigenerational identities, stories and experiences while paving the way for lasting wellness and empowerment.
Utilizing the foundations of The Arts, the workshop will empower participants to creatively and accurately write their own personal narratives through poetry and theatre. Participants will be taught the "how's" of creating such narratives, the "why's" of their importance, and the "when's" of why these narratives are needed in today's society.
This is a mental health workshop designed to inform and educate people on the ways in which mental health affects our daily lives and some ways to cope with the negative effects of mental distress. Participants gain a better understanding of themselves and their loved ones.
Attending this workshop will empower participants with essential knowledge about brain health and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD), highlighting disparities and risk factors affecting African American/Black women. Gain insights into the UCSD Black Women Inflammation and Tau Study (BWITS) and explore recruitment opportunities to make an impact.
This session focuses on providing participants with a powerful introduction to creative writing as a healing tool. Attendees will reflect on personal experiences, explore reframing techniques, and leave with tools to continue their writing practice.
