10/05/2026
Last week, I spent time at Boundless Immersive, created by Dr. Nika White, and I am still carrying so much of the room with me.
There was something really special about being in a space where women could pause, be honest, laugh, reflect, and simply be. Between the coloring sheets, photo moments, truth-telling cards, meaningful conversations, and joy breaks, Boundless made room for all of it. And we all need more joy breaks!
As someone who leads, creates, cares for others, and spends a lot of time building community through AC Creative Collective, this experience was a needed opportunity to slow down and refill.
A few thoughts I am still sitting with:
- Mareisha N. Winters Reese shared how Black fatigue affects our internal body, not only what people can see from the outside.
- Ce Anderson reminded us that giving from our supply, not our surplus, keeps us tired and unhealed.
- Lawanna Dendy encouraged us to speak up for ourselves, because other people are already speaking up for themselves.
- Dee Carter and Tara Jaye Frank left us with a question I cannot stop thinking about: What do you want that is not tied to achieving something? What do you want in life?
- Dawn Christian gave us the gift of awareness through her capacity survey and the conversation that followed.
I left feeling grounded, reenergized, and grateful for spaces like this one where I'm reminded that rest, joy, and care are not extras!
Community is at the heart of AC Creative Collective, so being surrounded by women who were open, thoughtful, and willing to hold space for one another meant a lot to me.
Thank you, Dr. Nika White, and everyone who poured into Boundless. It was beautiful, needed, and right on time. ๐งก
