Workshop Descriptions
Presenter
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Title
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Description
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Mama Vy, Facilitator & Storyweaver
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The Pamoja Narrative In Action: An Expressive Collective Writing Approach
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Through story, song, music, imagery, movement, breathing, and writing, participants will weave new narratives for collective health and wealth building based on the research of Dr. Jessica Gordon Nembhard and the work of others around the world.
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Solidarity Economy St. Louis- Julia Ho
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What replaces capitalism? An introduction to the Solidarity Economy
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This session will introduce participants to the solidarity economy movement from a local,
national, and global perspective. We will create space for people to share their visions about
how to build a better economy for all and explore questions about how we relate the solidarity economy to other movements for justice.
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Jae Shepherd
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Desire Mapping 101
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How do you want to feel? In your heart, your body, your career? When you wake up in the morning, when you speak your truth, when you go after what you want? The desire map is a workshop for clarifying what you truly want in every area of your life, and using that powerful awareness to guide your choices from now on. You will leave this workshop knowing your “core desired feelings.” This workshop will help you clarify how you want to feel in every area of your life.
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Cowry Collective
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Old Money Is The New Money – Wealth-building Through Timebanking
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What does an abundant life feel like or look like? How can we live a rich, healthy life under the pressures of a capitalist economy? Can your human currency become a tool in reaching self-actualization? Join Chinyere E. Oteh in an inquiry of alternative currency, abundance and community wealth.
In this workshop, Chinyere, founder of The Cowry Collective, a timebank based in St. Louis will share the history of timebanking in the United States, its ties to earlier currency use throughout the world and it’s every day applications to improving quality of life particularly within communities of color. Chinyere will share the history of the development of The Cowry Collective, a timebank that has grown over the past six years to include a racially and socioeconomically diverse membership of individuals and organizations. Participants will share in activities that highlight their human capital and the source of true happiness and wealth. We will conclude the workshop with collectively defining abundance and participants will be invited to pledge one action they will take in the following 21 days to spread wealth such as a pay-it-forward action, an act of self-care, or keeping a gratitude journal.
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| Yeyo Arts Collective | Group Centered Leadership: 6 Years and Beyond | Learn about our organizing approach, Group Centered Leadership, inspired by visionary leaders like Ella Baker. Yeyo Arts Collective celebrates its 6th year of operating a cooperatively run gallery. Find out about our process and vision for creative empowerment for women and families. |
| Balsa Foundation | Introduction to Entrepreneurs Roadmap and Idea Support | We offer the BALSA Grant to help first time entrepreneurs get their ideas off the ground. BALSA Grant finalists receive: Free (non-dilutive) cash grant of up to $5,000 In-kind professional services Business workshops One-on-one mentoring The BALSA Grant is designed for first-time St. Louis entrepreneurs wanting to start or grow their early stage business in St. Louis. We welcome applications from all business sectors, and from non-profit as well as for-profit organizations. Learn about two resources to develop your business. |
| Norman Ross | Developing Cooperative Businesses | TBA |
| Progressive Emporium | TBA | TBA |
