Events & Workshops.
November 6, 2019 - Glamour Magazine Writing Workshop with Samantha Leach
We spent the evening with Glamour Magazine journalist, Samantha Leach. We talked about writing, asking good questions, and elevating women’s stories. It was a night full of learning, laughing, and great advice!
We spent the evening with Glamour Magazine journalist, Samantha Leach. We talked about writing, asking good questions, and elevating women’s stories. It was a night full of learning, laughing, and great advice!
November 2, 2019 - Museum of Natural History & Dia de Los Muertos Festival
We celebrated Día de los Muertos at the Museum of National History. We spent a fun afternoon exploring the museum, seeing traditional Mexican performances & art, and dancing under an enormous whale!
We celebrated Día de los Muertos at the Museum of National History. We spent a fun afternoon exploring the museum, seeing traditional Mexican performances & art, and dancing under an enormous whale!
October 28, 2019 - My Body / My Business ACLU - Concert, Broadway Stands Up For Freedom
We were invited to join the ACLU and NYCLU for a special night on Broadway! We heard Tony-winning actors perform pieces around social justice and women’s & trans rights. It was a moving and inspiring evening for all of us!
We were invited to join the ACLU and NYCLU for a special night on Broadway! We heard Tony-winning actors perform pieces around social justice and women’s & trans rights. It was a moving and inspiring evening for all of us!
October 27, 2019 - Indoor Rock Climbing
We spent our Sunday indoor rock-climbing at The Cliffs LIC. Each of us showed our bravery in different ways - from walking a tightrope to trying rock-climbing for the first time. We challenged ourselves mentally and physically, supported each other, and formed some incredible memories in the process.
We spent our Sunday indoor rock-climbing at The Cliffs LIC. Each of us showed our bravery in different ways - from walking a tightrope to trying rock-climbing for the first time. We challenged ourselves mentally and physically, supported each other, and formed some incredible memories in the process.
October 26, 2019 - Pumpkin Picking at Queens County Farm Museum
We had a beautiful autumn day @ Queens County Farm Museum. We picked (and named) pumpkins, had fall treats like apple cider, donuts, corn on the cob, hung out with an alpaca & chickens, and enjoyed the fall colors & great company.
We had a beautiful autumn day @ Queens County Farm Museum. We picked (and named) pumpkins, had fall treats like apple cider, donuts, corn on the cob, hung out with an alpaca & chickens, and enjoyed the fall colors & great company.
October 21, 2019 - Art Therapy (Coloring)
Thank you Juanita for leading us in a soothing, peaceful evening of art therapy. We were all able to express our thoughts, feelings, and emotions through coloring.
Thank you Juanita for leading us in a soothing, peaceful evening of art therapy. We were all able to express our thoughts, feelings, and emotions through coloring.
October 17, 2019 - Chelsea Film Festival (Red Carpet)
We attended the Opening Night Red Carpet at the Chelsea Film Festival! Our night was full of bonding, new experiences, and lots of hairspray/glitter. Thank you to Ingrid Baptiste and the Chelsea Film Festival for welcoming us and to the film “Uncovered” for deeply moving us with your work. Thank you to the talented make-up artists who donated their time and talent to help us get ready! Thank you Rent the Runway for the beautiful gowns! And thank you to the MTA employee who allowed us to NOT stand clear of the closing doors while we tried to pile 20 chicas into the same subway car.
We attended the Opening Night Red Carpet at the Chelsea Film Festival! Our night was full of bonding, new experiences, and lots of hairspray/glitter. Thank you to Ingrid Baptiste and the Chelsea Film Festival for welcoming us and to the film “Uncovered” for deeply moving us with your work. Thank you to the talented make-up artists who donated their time and talent to help us get ready! Thank you Rent the Runway for the beautiful gowns! And thank you to the MTA employee who allowed us to NOT stand clear of the closing doors while we tried to pile 20 chicas into the same subway car.
October 9, 2019 - Photography
Thank you to our high-energy high-fiving photography teacher Stephen for showing us some cool techniques and letting us try out all your equipment. We learned a lot, had tons of fun and these photos are packed with so much magic.
Thank you to our high-energy high-fiving photography teacher Stephen for showing us some cool techniques and letting us try out all your equipment. We learned a lot, had tons of fun and these photos are packed with so much magic.
October 8, 2019 - Art Class "Lit Women"
We spent the night collaging candles by adding pictures of inspirational women & words/images that light us up. Thank you to our soul sister Samantha G for leading us through this reflective exercise and helping spark our creativity! We had so much creating these “Lit Women” candles.
We spent the night collaging candles by adding pictures of inspirational women & words/images that light us up. Thank you to our soul sister Samantha G for leading us through this reflective exercise and helping spark our creativity! We had so much creating these “Lit Women” candles.
September 26, 2019 - Skin Confidence / Body Image
We had a cozy night chatting about self-love, body positivity, and our internal super-powers. Thank you Shubhangini, founder of skin-care company Feather & Bone, for leading us in an open & honest conversation ranging from skincare, to make up, to societal perceptions of beauty. Your own skin confidence journey and how it led to starting your business is such an inspiration!
We had a cozy night chatting about self-love, body positivity, and our internal super-powers. Thank you Shubhangini, founder of skin-care company Feather & Bone, for leading us in an open & honest conversation ranging from skincare, to make up, to societal perceptions of beauty. Your own skin confidence journey and how it led to starting your business is such an inspiration!
September 25, 2019 - Mindfulness & Flowers
Our mental health counselor Hannah taught us about mindfulness and led us through some powerful exercises focusing on breathing and presence. We even built a mindfulness lotus together! Brooklyn-based local business Alma Floral provided some beautiful flowers for us to use in our meditation.
Our mental health counselor Hannah taught us about mindfulness and led us through some powerful exercises focusing on breathing and presence. We even built a mindfulness lotus together! Brooklyn-based local business Alma Floral provided some beautiful flowers for us to use in our meditation.
September 18, 2019 - Reflective Journaling
We had such a beautiful night journaling, reflecting, coloring, and chatting! Thank you to the inspiring Adalyn for leading us and to Doughnut Plant for feeding us. We appreciate your generosity and commitment to our mission!
We had such a beautiful night journaling, reflecting, coloring, and chatting! Thank you to the inspiring Adalyn for leading us and to Doughnut Plant for feeding us. We appreciate your generosity and commitment to our mission!
September 10, 2019 - Art Class - Collaging
Art class with our talented teacher & soul sister Samantha G. First we brainstormed all the things that are stressing us out and bringing negativity into our lives. Then we tore them up into tiny pieces and created beautiful collages with the pieces. Thank you for encouraging us to be authentic & to release and share our feelings through creativity!
Art class with our talented teacher & soul sister Samantha G. First we brainstormed all the things that are stressing us out and bringing negativity into our lives. Then we tore them up into tiny pieces and created beautiful collages with the pieces. Thank you for encouraging us to be authentic & to release and share our feelings through creativity!
September 9, 2019 - Jazz Party in the Park
We spent the evening dancing with the Flowmingos in Washington Square Park ... with 100% of the proceeds going to The Brave House! Our team was spreading the word about our services and how to get involved. A huge thank you to the vibrant & amazing team at Nooklyn for making this event happen! A big thanks to everyone who came and shared some hugs, ideas, support, and sweet dance moves.
We spent the evening dancing with the Flowmingos in Washington Square Park ... with 100% of the proceeds going to The Brave House! Our team was spreading the word about our services and how to get involved. A huge thank you to the vibrant & amazing team at Nooklyn for making this event happen! A big thanks to everyone who came and shared some hugs, ideas, support, and sweet dance moves.
September 5, 2019 - Hip Hop Dance Class
We had such a fun time moving and grooving with Hope Easterbrook, founder of Dance 4 Hope and a Broadway star who was in Hamilton (!!) and teaches hip hop dance to immigrant youth. Thank you to Steps On Broadway for hosting us in your beautiful and historic studio space! And thank you Hope for a night full of energy, laughter, and connection!
We had such a fun time moving and grooving with Hope Easterbrook, founder of Dance 4 Hope and a Broadway star who was in Hamilton (!!) and teaches hip hop dance to immigrant youth. Thank you to Steps On Broadway for hosting us in your beautiful and historic studio space! And thank you Hope for a night full of energy, laughter, and connection!
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August 4, 2019 - PopGym Self Defense Class We joined together for an empowering self-defense class taught by local Brooklyn organization, Pop Gym. 
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August 3, 2019 - "Flo with Lo" Yoga Class
We had a fun and rejuvenating yoga class taught by our very own Loretta Lopez. She helped us sweat, connect, and find our flow! 
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Photo credit to Helen Flores
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July 27, 2019 - BYKlyn Cycling Class
We sweat it out with an indoor cycling class hosted by local Brooklyn spin studio BYKlyn, followed by some watermelon, summer weather, music and conversations.
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Photo credit to Patty Connelly
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July 21, 2019 - “Bridges, Not Walls”
We hit the (very hot) pavement as Kevin completed 100 laps of the Brooklyn Bridge on his bike as part of our Iron-9wo)man fundraiser!! Lauren spent 12 cheering him on, talking to strangers about The Brave House, & handing out water/hugs. 
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