FUERZA + HEALING COLLECTIVE

FUERZA + HEALING COLLECTIVE

A sacred space for women of color & daughters of immigrants to process the grief, rage, and exhaustion of witnessing injustice—

while anchoring into OUR power, healing, and ancestral knowing.

This is a space to feel it.

Move it. Alchemize it.

A space where your grief is sacred.

And Your Healing is LEGACY.

Host: Brenda Lomeli

Special Guest: Karla Vergopia

Step into this sacred space held in community.

This is more than a ceremony—it’s a movement.

Each month as a COLLECTIVE we will experience the healing power of the Full Moon and the ancient heart-opening wisdom of Ceremonial Cacao.

>> For generations, our abuelas have used Cacao as plant medicine, a powerful portal to the heart space for profound emotional healing.

>> Likewise, the power of the Full Moon has long served our ancestors as a sacred time for illumination, release, and community healing.

>> During our time together, the scent and ritual of Palo Santo will support your nervous system, ground your energy, and create space for what you are ready to receive.

>> And through rhythm + sound, we'll reconnect to ancestral memory, awakening the inner strength, wisdom and POWER that colonization tried to silence.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Ceremonial Grade Cacao: Pure, ethically sourced cacao from Guatemala
• Sacred Witnessing: With so much happening in our communities, simply gathering to be seen, heard, and held is radical healing.
• Release Rituals: Powerful rituals designed to help release emotions.

WHAT TO BRING

• Your journal: a space for personal reflection and emotional release.
• Cacao Mug (optional): bring your own cup, if you'd like to sip in something personal.
• A small ofrenda (optional): ie. flower, fruit, piece of chocolate, dollar bill, etc- for our community altar.

(Before the event, check in with yourself /your ancestors—what might you love to offer?)

• Bring whatever you’ve been holding. Fear, tears, rage, frustration, sadness. Come as you are!

The Fuerza + Healing Collective is ONLY open to those who stand in support of immigrant, BIPOC, and marginalized communities.

This is a collective rooted in healing, liberation, and love.

RSVP IS REQUIRED. RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY.

OFFICIAL KICK OFF CEREMONY:

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5

All 2025 DATES

Tuesday, August 5th (6pm - 8pm)

Thursday, September 11th (6pm - 8pm)

Thursday, October 9th (5pm -7pm)

Thursday, November 6th (5pm -7pm)

Tuesday, December 2nd (5pm -7pm)

**Each gathering will be unique. Featuring special guests/experts from the community to support one another during this time. Allies welcome!

This circle is free to attend. Donations go directly to a local immigrant family currently unable to work. Give only if you feel called. Your presence is more than enough.

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