I started Black Girl Rising LA in 2020 as a way to connect Black women, women of color, and our supporters to wellness resources. Over time, I expanded the project to focus directly on the relationship between work and wellness. In my own life, I found that art was the mediating factor. My ability to be creative and playful was directly tied to my sense of freedom and well-being. 

At Black Girl Rising LA, I offer creative practices to others. I facilitate workshops focusing on creative self-recovery, a process of using art, rest, and play to come home to oneself. The workshops use a variety of methods, including zine-making and collage, to provide participants with a space to reflect and take a break from the grind. 

I also do research about a range of work-related topics, including burnout, misogynoir in the workplace, boundary-setting, and holistic leadership. Because while I believe that rest is important, it is equally important for us to create professional environments that we can come back to. I partner with organizations and community groups looking to facilitate spaces of creative rest, as well as those looking to have critical conversations about work. If you’d like to collaborate with me, reach out at blackgirlrising.la@gmail.com