Okema Simpson Consulting, LLC
The Gathering.
February 5, 2023 12p-4p
4004 Hickory Grove Rd Mount Holly, NC 28120
Meet The Gatherer
Hi, I’m Okema! I’m a wife, mom, daughter, sister, friend, educator, advocate, your biggest cheerleader, and the list goes on.
In this space, I’m the facilitator. I have a gift at building community, shaping group dynamics and collective conversations. My job as the facilitator is to ensure that the right people attend the gathering and to help us to collectively think, dream, envision, ignite, and connect.
About The Gathering
This gathering is a space for women to be in community with others during which we are intentional with centering balance, hope, and influence.
At the gathering, we will make art.
At the gathering, we will break bread together.
The artist, Liz Nicastro, will custom design a piece that will be centered around the theme of The Gathering, that will spark meaningful discussion, and that will allow you to visually display the vision you have for your life this year and beyond.
I'm not inviting you to gather around the kitchen table and not serve y'all. This menu Chef FLii has put together is NICE! We gonna eat good, fam!
At the gathering, we will connect, learn, and grow.
Listen, I don't know how God gonna move during The Gathering, I just know He will. I mean, we got Mario who will minister to us 'mindfully'. Enough said. And a group of dope like-minded women will be in the space together? If you don't leave with a new friend, a new nugget of wisdom, and /or a new pep in your step, then I don't know what to tell you.
"I believe that each of us carries a bit of inner brightness, something entirely unique and individual, a flame that's worth protecting."
My Forever First Lady, Michelle Obama
Why We Are Gathering
While we will create an art piece that will capture the vision that we have for ourselves in 2023 and beyond, we are not gathering to create a vision board.
This ain’t about no vision board.
We're gathering to surround ourselves with the people who bring out the best in us. We're gathering to bond as women, without spouses and children. We're gathering to set some goals for the year ahead with people who will help us stay accountable. We're gathering to fill our own cup, dammit [anyone outside of The Gathering will just have to wait]. We are gathering to identify, own, strengthen, and protect the
'light we carry.'
Our Kitchen Table Guests
Learn more about Mario
Mario Jovan
Mario Jovan is an artist, storyteller, life coach, and mindfulness instructor. He utilizes these tools to help people to be present, have peace, and fulfill their life purpose.He has been recognized by ‘Forbes 30 Under 30’ as one of the world’s brightest social innovators who seek to bring about change and equitable opportunities for boys and men of color. Today, Mario serves to support individuals and teams to thrive as mindfulness leaders. He is also the founder of Messy Roots, a mindfulness community for men of color.
Hope McCoy
Hi, I'm Hope McCoy. I am excited about joining you at The Gathering! Here's a little about me. I'm a mom of an adult daughter, sister, auntie, and loyal friend. God has blessed me with a challenging but rewarding career as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist. I am privileged to be able to sit In spaces and offer HOPE to those whose lives are challenged In areas of mental health, relationships, parenting, trauma, workplace stress, and grief--just to name a few. I thoroughly enjoy providing Individual counseling as well as facilitating workshops and trainings. In my pastime, I enjoy yoga, painting, and traveling. I look forward to getting to know each of you at The Gathering 2023.
Our Kitchen Table Guests
Liz Nicastro
Bio coming soon!
Follow Liz.
DJ Micki Blendz
DJ Micki Blendz started Deejaying as a student at North Carolina A&T State University while studying Journalism and Mass Communications. After graduation, she returned to Charlotte, NC where she began to get her feet wet in the nightlife. Early on Micki DJ'd Art Shows and Artists' showcases, soon after residencies at clubs and lounges. Today, Micki has curated for brands like: Tampax, Blavity, Jordan, and RedBull.
Why You Should Gather With Us
"OMG! You should be so proud of the vibe you created."
"It was so wonderful being in community with all of you DOPE ladies!! Okema, Hope, and Liz, PHENOMENAL JOB, LADIES! Can't wait to see y'all next year."
"I love your sisterhood! I needed this experience."
Okema Simpson Consulting, LLC
See you at
The Gathering.
February 5, 2023 12p-4p
4004 Hickory Grove Rd Mount Holly, NC 28120