Black Women Get Fit

07/31/2026

Did you ever think about what blood work could tell you about your hair & skin? Vitamin D, B12, Low Iron and an under or overactive thyroid could impact hair health. Blood sugar, inflammatory markers and others can affect skin.

Ms. Lavita Green, Founder and Owner of CareSticks Mobile Phlebotomy & Wellness will be with us tomorrow and present "The Root Cause: Healthy Hair begins with Healthy Labs." Ms. Green has over 20 years of experience and is the top phlebotomy staffing partner in the Midwest, offering a wide variety of services including drug testing, health screenings, mobile phlebotomy certifications and training. She will help us make the connection between what is happening inside our bodies and what we see on the outside.

Our Hair, Our Crown! Tomorrow, Saturday, August 1st - registration is closed, but you an sign up at the door. Join us!

07/30/2026

Black Women Get Fit is proud to feature the fabulous Suzanne Gunn, FNP-BC. Suzannne is the Founder and clinical director of AuraMed Spa & Wellness. With more than 15 years of experience in oncology, stem cell transplantation, aestheti and wellness medicine, she combines medical science with holistic care to help clients look and feel their best!

Suzanne specializes in skincare, especially for women of color, preventive wellness, weight management and non-surgical aesthetic treatments. Suzanne has her own skincare line designed specifically for melanated skin!

Suzanne's workshop is The Science of Healthy Skin: Understanding Melanated Skin and Building a Routine that Works! She will break down the essentials of cleansers, moisturizers, sunscreens, serums and active ingredients - understand product labels, avoid common skincare mistakes - you still have time. Join us!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994609281053?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/28/2026

We are excited to partner with Ms. Christina Williams on the upcoming Black Women Get Fit Experience, Our Hair, Our Crown!

A Cosmetologist, Educator, Owner and Founder of Posh Restoration Facilities, Ms. Williams is a Certified Hair Loss Practitioner and has convened a fabulous group of experts to address many of the common and not so common concerns that we have about our hair & skin. In addition to hosting two workshops, she will also moderate the panel discussion that will pull together highlights, and as best they can answer any remaining questions.

It will be impossible to leave within learning something that is beneficial to you or someone that you know. You still have time.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994609281053?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/28/2026

07/28/2026

Our hair is in the news again ya'll, and we couldn't be more excited for the timing. We hope you plan to join us on Saturday, as we celebrate Our Hair, Our Crown! We are featuring experts in the industry and today, we highlight Ra'Von Lychelle, Owner and Founder of KurlCulture KC.

Ra'Von is a professional cosmetologist that focuses on the health & maintenance of all hair types, with an emphasis on natural hair. Her workshop is entitled "Make Your Crown the Mane Thing" and she will share 3 tips to optimize healthy hair. Ra'Von will also join the expert panel for Q & A to answer ALL of your questions!

Ra'Von says her desire is to help women believe that there is beauty in their kurls despite the beauty and hair standards of today's culture. She wants all women to feel comfortable rocking their beautiful kurls boldly.

Join us: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994609281053?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/22/2026

Dr. Karen Riley-Armstead, Praise Dance Director at the Worship Center of Kansas City. We thank you for sharing the gift of Praise Dance!

07/22/2026

This past Saturday, we hosted our annual Faith Focused experience, and it was a treat. Here are a few verbatim comments:

Overall: Everything was conducted in excellence. I can't say enough about the breakout sessions and the speakers, all were uplifting and motivating. It was time well spent!

Min. Ravion Green
Min Green started the morning with an inspiring head start and inspiration to RUN. She was the right start to begin a day filled with food for our soul.

Rev. Dr. Stacy Shaw
Wow! I mean who knew? Just a spirit filled, amazing woman of God. Transparent & inspirational.

Dr. Nicole Higgins
Especially enjoyable. I'm inspired to write to my nieces & nephews. She pushed us beyond our comfort zone.

Dr. Oralee Watkins-McKinzy
Excellent speaker. Talk about a spit-fire that brought much love and history in the room. An outstanding role model!

Porsche Seals
A powerhouse! Inspirational and encouraging and just what I needed. Wonderful workshop.

Dr. Karen Armstead
Very good introduction to Praise dance!

Thank you to those that attended, and a special thank you to these amazing women of God! Each of them certainly represent Isaiah 6:8!

07/21/2026

August is coming in hot with Our Hair, Our Crown! We are excited to have partnered with Christina Williams, Founder & Owner of Posh Restoration Facilities. She has convened a group of experts who will discuss the unique characteristics and needs of our hair and melanin rich skin. Together, we will discuss healthy hair practices, skincare essentials, common concerns, product selection and routines that support long term hair and skin health. Let's Shift the Narrative in August - Join Us!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/our-hair-our-crown-shifting-the-narrative-joy-resistance-power-tickets-1994609281053?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

07/18/2026

Yes, walk ups are welcomed and registration can happen at the door.

Doors open at 8, morning inspiration at 8:30 and workshops begin at 9.

See you shortly!

07/16/2026

In entertainment, they call them a triple threat (acting, dancing, singing) but in the regular world, we just call it Black Excellence.

We are thrilled to have Dr. Nicole Higgins join us on Saturday in a session she calls "Dear Sis: Transforming Stories through Letterwriting.

Dr. Nicole is a Deacon, a Poet, a Writer, an Assistant Professor of English and Africana Studies and a member of Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church! Her workshop is modeled after James Baldwin's famous letter of encouragement to his nephew. Not familiar? Here's your opportunity. It's going to be good. Don't miss out! Registration closes tonight.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993212531337?aff=oddtdtcreator