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06/23/2026

Every act of generosity begins with a relationship.

As iamRuth Foundation celebrates three years of cultivating opportunities for women and girls to lead, thrive, and flourish, we are reminded that meaningful impact grows through the people who choose to invest in our mission.

Today, we are honored to recognize Paula Kerr, whose commitment as a recurring monthly donor reflects the spirit of generosity that inspired the creation of our Rooted Together Society. She demonstrates that lasting change is nurtured through consistent care, shared purpose, and faithful investment in the future of women and girls.

Paula, thank you for believing in our mission and helping create pathways for women and girls to access the resources, relationships, and opportunities they deserve.

Together, we flourish. 🌸

Stay tuned tomorrow as we share more about the Rooted Together Society and how recurring generosity is helping shape our next season of impact.

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06/22/2026

Rooted in purpose. Growing through partnership. 🌿

At The Art of Women’s Leadership: In Full Bloom, iamRuth Foundation proudly awarded a Seeds of Impact grant to Carolina International School-Ghana, West Africa, supporting its ongoing work to expand educational opportunities for girls and young women.

Founded by Carolina Wiredu Newton Pratt, a phenomenal leader and dedicated partner, the school has become a powerful example of what is possible when education, leadership, and community come together.

This year's grant will also help support the launch of The Chrysalis Collective, an emerging initiative focused on cultivating leadership, entrepreneurship, and opportunity for women and girls.

This grant is one small seed in a much larger story of impact, and we are honored to be part of that journey.

We invite you to join us in this work. Your support helps create opportunities that empower girls, strengthen communities, and cultivate lasting change.

Together, we are building something meaningful.

06/20/2026

What guests experienced at The Art of Women's Leadership: In Full Bloom began long before they arrived.

Behind every conversation, connection, and moment of inspiration was a team of individuals and partners working together to create an environment where women and men could learn, grow, and flourish.

Your efforts behind the scenes helped create an experience that reflected the spirit of community, leadership, and connection that defines the iamRuth Foundation.

When women come together with purpose, beautiful things bloom.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to:

Featured speakers: Michele Perez, Tina Gill, Captain Shelley Kay-Marriner, Carolina Newton Pratt, and Dr. Chelsea Pierce. Thank you for generously sharing your knowledge, experiences, and leadership.

Event Partners: Chrysler Museum of Art, R.Wynn Collective, Virginia Floral Design, Oniru by LeeLou, Groovin' Gourmet, Astro Entertainment, Kennesha Walker Photography, and Patrice Covington.

In-Kind Donors: Wil Strayhorn of Let's Face It, Tina Dolan, The KBD Group, and Kim Wimbish.

Volunteers: Tevera Stith, Breon Nichols, Christy Hunt, Kimberly Ann Ferebee Ward, Connie Jackson, Nikkia Tolbert, Patricia Williams, and Ericka Ricks.

Follow iamRuth Foundation, share this post, and stay connected for future programs, partnerships, and opportunities to support women and girls as they thrive, lead, and flourish.

06/18/2026

What if gratitude is more than a feeling?

What if it is a practice of noticing?

Noticing the growth that has happened quietly in our gardens and in our lives.

Noticing the hopes that have become realities.

Noticing the strength, wisdom, and resilience we have cultivated through every season.

Taking time to pause and reflect allows us to recognize what is often overlooked in the rush of everyday life. Gratitude creates space to acknowledge progress, celebrate growth, and appreciate the journey that brought us here.

Today, we invite you to consider:

What do you have today that was once a hope, dream, or aspiration?

As we continue cultivating lives rooted in purpose, may we make room to celebrate not only where we are going, but how far we have come.

Share your reflection below. 🌿

06/17/2026

The conversations from Bloom Through the Seasons, hosted in partnership with Isha Foss and Isha Foss Design, continue to inspire us.

Throughout the event, women were invited to reflect on growth, healing, and the importance of embracing every season of life. We were reminded that flourishing doesn't happen through constant striving alone, it also happens when we pause, restore, and care for ourselves.

From Tara Pringle Jefferson's message of blooming through life's transitions to Lakeisha Carey's Rest Challenge, one theme remained clear: rest is not a luxury. It is a necessary part of sustaining ourselves and our leadership.

Because when women make space to restore themselves, they create space to flourish. 🌿

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06/16/2026

Some conversations stay with us long after the event ends. 🌿

At Bloom Through the Seasons: An Author Talk and Book Signing featuring Tara Pringle Jefferson, Lakeisha Carey shared the vision behind the Rest Challenge, a reminder that rest is not something we earn after exhaustion, but something we need to sustain our growth, well-being, and leadership.

As we reflected together, we were reminded that making time to restore ourselves is not separate from the work. It is part of how we continue to show up for our communities, our families, and ourselves.

Participants were also invited to write a Note to Self, words of encouragement, intention, or reflection meant for their future selves. Following the event, the iamRuth Foundation mailed those notes to each woman's home, extending the experience beyond the day and offering a gentle reminder of the commitments made during our time together.

✨ Rest is not the opposite of leadership. It is one way we nurture it.

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06/15/2026

Some conversations continue to bloom long after they end. 🌿

Earlier this spring, women gathered at The Slover for Bloom Through the Seasons with Tara Pringle Jefferson, author of Bloom How You Must.

Through reflection and meaningful dialogue, we explored healing, growth, and the importance of self-care as a leadership practice. We were reminded that rest is not a pause from leadership, it is part of how we sustain it.

We also took time to celebrate women, creating space to receive their flowers and honor the impact they make every day. Through our partnership with Isha Foss and Isha Foss Design, the environment itself reflected that intention, thoughtfully designed to honor women and cultivate connection, reflection, and joy.

As we move forward, we carry these lessons with us: leadership grows through reflection, restoration, and community.

What insight are you carrying into this season?

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06/12/2026

Every journey is shaped by the people who help us grow.

Today, we're excited to welcome Valerie Lorencéz to the iamRuth Foundation team.

A bilingual biologist and environmental educator, Valerie earned her Bachelor's degree in Biology from Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP), Mexico. Valerie has spent her career creating opportunities for learning, connection, and stewardship. Through her work at YMCA Camp Hi-Rock, she helped young people from diverse backgrounds build confidence, discover new perspectives, and experience the power of community.

Valerie works directly with Dr. Ruth Jones Nichols, the Founder of iamRuth Foundation, and supports our social media and communications efforts, helping tell the stories that inspire, connect, and cultivate impact.

For Valerie, this role is especially meaningful because it reflects values she learned from her mother, leading with kindness, serving others, and helping people flourish in every season of life.

We are grateful to have her as part of this community and excited for all we will continue to build together. 🌿

Please join us in welcoming Valerie.

06/11/2026

One of the most meaningful moments from The Art of Women's Leadership: In Full Bloom was Grace in Motion.

Through an interpretive dance performance to Flowers by India Arie, Kyla Carrington honored the women who came before us, those who nurtured, guided, encouraged, and believed in us through every season.

As a beautiful tribute, Kyla's mother was presented with flowers, recognizing the love and investment that helped cultivate her daughter's journey.

Leadership is often shaped long before it is seen. And every bloom begins with someone who tended the soil.
We invite you to reflect: Who helped you become who you are today?

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06/10/2026

What if leadership begins with learning how to see differently?

During our curated gallery experience during The Art of Women’s Leadership: In Full Bloom at The Chrysler Museum of Art, participants encountered works that sparked conversation, reflection, and deeper connection.

As we moved through the galleries together, art became a guide, inviting us to consider the many ways leadership is expressed through resilience, courage, identity, and growth. From Louise Nevelson's explorations of self-definition and community-building to works that captured grace, movement, and cultural storytelling, each stop offered a new perspective on what it means to lead.

A special thank you to the Chrysler Museum of Art's volunteer docents, who thoughtfully led each tour and shared unique insights into the featured works by and about women. Their expertise helped illuminate the stories, themes, and artistic choices behind each piece, creating meaningful opportunities for dialogue and reflection.

In a world that often asks us to move quickly, this experience offered something different: space to pause.
Because every season of becoming deserves reflection.

Thank you to everyone who shared in this meaningful moment.

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