Name
From Solitude to Solidarity: The Blueprint for UNITY in Community
Date & Time
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Nicole Milner Robbin Ward Marlissa Herring
Description

This session explores how three Black women-led organizations—Black Women Adventures, Fit Black and Educated, and Tribe Fitness Club—have collaborated and continue to build a healing-centered ecosystem rooted in generational health, cultural pride, and sustainable wellness. Recognizing how systemic isolation often keeps communities siloed, these women defied the norm by combining their unique talents, services, and missions to amplify collective impact.

Each organization serves a distinct purpose:

  • Black Women Adventures fosters community through outdoor wellness experiences.
  • Fit Black and Educated promotes holistic empowerment through fitness, history, and financial literacy.
  • Tribe Fitness Club creates joyful movement experiences through trampoline workouts.

Together, they are creating a replicable model of collaboration that uplifts marginalized communities—not for profit, but for legacy. Attendees will learn how these women moved from individual hustle to shared vision, creating a ripple effect that has touched families, expanded access to wellness, and strengthened mental resilience. This session highlights their journey, challenges, and the frameworks used to measure success and equity-driven growth.

 

Learning Objectives

1. Identify how to build cross-sector collaborations rooted in shared values, not competition.

2. Understand how culturally aligned wellness practices increase participation and impact in underserved communities.

3. Apply a framework to assess the collective health impact of small businesses working toward a common goal.

Tracks
Live Well Advance
Key Topics
Behavioral Health, Community Engagement, Partnership