Couture

06/02/2026

More than a conference. More than a conversation. ✨

Courageous Conversations: HerStory brought together over 100 girls for a day filled with healing, hope, empowerment, and authentic connection. From powerful discussions to unforgettable moments of laughter, sisterhood, and self-discovery, this was a reminder that every girl has a story worth telling and a voice worth hearing.

The future is bright because these young ladies showed up boldly, courageously, and unapologetically as themselves. 💜

This is HerStory. This is her power. This is only the beginning.

05/31/2026

Thank you to all of our sponsors .suite_ New Israelite Community Development Corp, Hare & Winona Varnon and Terence & Charlotte Hughs for believing in our mission and investing in the lives of our girls. Your support helped make this event possible.

05/31/2026

Thank you to our incredible speakers Pastor Jewel Allen of The One at Liberty Outreach and Hana Scott our 1st lady of Baltimore for pouring into our girls, sharing your stories, and inspiring them with your wisdom, courage, and authenticity.

05/30/2026

What an extraordinary day!!! The assignment is great, but the reward is even greater …. While my team endeavors to capture the essence of today through videos and pictures (a truly formidable task), allow me to commence by expressing heartfelt gratitude to MY INCREDIBLE TEAM!!!! I HARBOR THE UTMOST ADMIRATION AND APPRECIATION FOR ALL OF YOU!!!

💜 MY TEAM… 💜

Couture exists because of YOU.

When people see a successful event, they see the day. What they don’t see are the months of planning, the meetings, the brainstorming sessions, the late-night phone calls, the texts, the problem-solving, the sacrifices, and the unwavering commitment to our girls.

To my Couture Team:

💜 Brandi
💜 Rochelle
💜 Kenya
💜 Leisha
💜 Diana
💜 Wanda
💜 Glennis
💜 Lauren
💜 Sharday
💜 Ashley
💜 Khandii

Thank you for believing in the vision. Thank you for showing up when it was easy and when it wasn’t. Thank you for your dedication, your patience, your creativity, your flexibility, and your willingness to serve.

This conference was successful because each of you played a role in making it happen.

A special thank you to our Collaborating Mentors:

💜 Tonya
💜 Knicole
💜 Sheena
💜 Sharonda
💜 Tammie
💜 Deatrice

Thank you for partnering with us, sharing your gifts, supporting our girls, and helping us create an experience that was impactful, empowering, and unforgettable.

They say it takes a village to raise a child. This conference proved that it also takes a village to pour into the next generation of young women.

I am grateful for each of you and honored to serve alongside such amazing women.

HER Story was a success because of your commitment, your heart, and your belief that every girl deserves to know that her voice matters, her mental health matters, and her story matters.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping Couture continue its mission and purpose.

I love and appreciate each of you more than words can express.

Now take a moment to celebrate yourselves—because you earned it! 💜🦋

05/30/2026

Every chair placed, every microphone checked, every detail finalized carries a purpose. Behind every powerful conversation is intentional preparation.

We’re creating a space for healing, growth, and courage—one detail at a time. 💜

05/29/2026

Courageous Conversations Conference. Your support helps us continue creating impactful spaces for growth, dialogue, and empowerment.

New Israelite Community Development believes strong communities lie within their greatest resource – its people. It is the organization’s desire to extend its resources throughout the community it serves. Whether it’s through workshops, conferences, seminars, or religious services or caring for the needs of others, this organization is committed to being a charitable force within its community.

05/27/2026

Couture mentors spent some time speaking at Fox45 Baltimore about Couture and our SOLD OUT Courageous Conversations Conference!!! If you are registered we’ll see you Saturday and if you missed it there is always next year.

05/26/2026

Couture proudly thanks and Hare Varnon for serving as a Silver Sponsor of our upcoming Courageous Conversations Conference. Your support helps us continue creating impactful spaces for growth, dialogue, and empowerment.

05/26/2026

Check out Mrs. Kenya and Ms. Wanda on FOX45 Baltimore this morning as they discuss our SOLD OUT 💜 Courageous Conversations: HerSTORY Conference! 🦋✨

Thank you ladies for representing the vision so beautifully and helping us continue to pour into the lives of young girls throughout our community. We are beyond excited for this impactful weekend!

Couture Mentors ROCK! 💜🙌🏾

A local mentorship program is helping young girls in Baltimore navigate through life starting with a focus on mental health and also boosting their confidence.T