Choose to Awaken with the WUE Nation!

On March 29, 2020, Spirit of A Woman, LLC, launched the Wake Up Everybody (WUE) Virtual series in partnership with community healers, thought leaders, coaches, medical and mental health professionals, educators and artists from across the nation. WUE was created to provide community members, from across the country and abroad, with an opportunity to keep their mental, emotional,  physical and spiritual well beings balanced and whole as they navigated the impact of the devastating impact of the COVID-19 global health crisis. 

WUE was  originally designed as a 30 day offering that would provide “temporary” covering and support for participants until the quarantine period ended, however, the producers and community members quickly realized that the WUE journey would last much longer than they originally anticipated. 

The series was created by Shawnee Benton Gibson, CEO, of Spirit of A Woman (SOW) Leadership Development Institute, who was inspired by the lyrics of the song  “Wake Up Everybody” by Teddy Pendergrass, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes. The song, which was popular in the 70s, speaks of issues that we are still glaringly relevant today; (racism, war, poverty, sickness, political strife, corruption, etc). The WUE Virtual series was designed to “WAKE UP” the masses by providing empowering messaging, holistic healing tools, guidance for daily living and strategies for addressing the injustices, pain and imbalance that exists in the world. 

All of the “Wake Up Everybody” sessions take place 5 days a week (every Sunday, Tuesday, & Thursday from 7:00am - 8:30am EST and every Monday and Wednesday from 7:00am -7:30am EST.) over Zoom and Facebook Live. Every session is facilitated by powerful and prolific presenters from various backgrounds and areas of discipline. Each facilitator guides participants through an interactive experience that fosters education, conversation, new insights, empowerment  and expansion. 

The WUE Family invites you to join our phenomenal community so that you can share, heal and grow as part of the collective. You are free to join as a community participant, as a session facilitator and/or a member of the admin team to support the magic that happens behind the scenes. We hope to hear from you. 

Show WUE Some LOVE!

The Wake Up Everybody community space was created for us, by us — rooted in love, cultural wisdom, collective liberation, and healing. Our volunteer team and facilitators work diligently, leading from the kindness of their hearts. They share their gifts, talents, lived experiences, expertise, and — most importantly — their time for the healing and upliftment of our community.

We invite our community to pour back into this exchange of energy through love offerings and donations that help sustain and further enhance the Wake Up Everybody experience for all. We recognize that time is currency, and our volunteers and facilitators generously offer their time, energy, and wisdom to bring each session to life in service of collective healing.

Love offerings are not payments for a service. They are sacred contributions toward sustaining the ecosystem we call Wake Up Everybody (WUE) — an ongoing exchange rooted in reciprocity, care, and community.

We believe that money is energy — as our host, Shawnee Benton Gibson, reminds us:
M.O.E.Y. — My Own Energy Yields.

What we give circulates.
What we invest grows.

When we give from a place of gratitude and reciprocity, we are not simply transferring dollars. We are honoring labor. We are valuing time. We are choosing to sustain what sustains us.

Your offering helps us:

• Honor the time, preparation, and emotional labor of our facilitators

• Maintain the platforms that allow us to gather live

• Cover the costs of text messaging systems, email communications, and community updates

• Invest in new tools and advancements that help us grow

• Ensure this space remains accessible and community-centered

When you give, you are not just supporting a session. You are strengthening a movement. You are helping us maintain integrity, independence, and sustainability without relying solely on external funding or institutions.

Wake Up exists because we choose to sustain it together.

This is reciprocity.
This is community economics.
This is love in action. 💛

Upcoming Facilitators!   

Monday, March 30th

"Ooh, Ladies First” Trivia"

 Facilitated By: Dr. Jametta Davis and Dr. Gabrielle

Dr. Jametta A. Davis  is a public historian, educator, and consultant with over twenty years of professional expertise in historical and cultural documentation, archives, training facilitation, and community programming. She is the Strategic Partner and Director of Storytelling and Cultural Programming at Ital Preservation, a cultural heritage preservation company founded and led by Black women historians and Howard University alumanae.  She is deeply committed to amplifying voices through the power of history and storytelling and focuses on creating spaces where individuals and communities are supported in documenting, preserving, and sharing their stories and experiences.  

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Tuesday, March 31st

"TBC"

 Facilitated By: Natasha Taylor

Natasha Taylor is the Deputy Director at Georgia Watch, where she brings a dynamic blend of expertise in public policy, community outreach, consumer relations, civic advocacy, and healthcare access. A strategic and innovative leader, she is deeply committed to advancing equitable access to quality healthcare and clean energy, while promoting financial literacy and well-being among marginalized communities across Georgia.

Since 2021, Natasha has led the Georgia Community Health Worker Advocacy Coalition, where she champions the recognition and sustainability of Community Health Workers (CHWs). Her advocacy focuses on advancing a state recognized certification for CHWs, strengthening the credibility and long-term impact of this essential workforce.

In the same year, Natasha developed the Georgia Watch policy workshop framework—an initiative designed to empower community members who may feel uncertain about engaging with policymakers. Through this program, participants gain the confidence, skills, and knowledge needed to actively contribute to health advocacy and policy development, amplifying their voices and driving meaningful change in their communities.

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Wednesday, April 1st

"TBC"

 Facilitated By: Tamika Jackson

Tamika Jackson is a Detroit-based organizer, storyteller, and maternal health advocate with Mothering Justice, where she leads campaigns advancing Black maternal health, reproductive justice, and care-centered policy in Michigan. Rooted in the belief that organizing should heal rather than extract, Tamika builds strategies that restore power to communities most impacted by systemic inequities. Her work bridges policy advocacy, community healing, and spirit-led leadership, inspiring others to reimagine liberation through care, imagination, and collective accountability.

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Thursday, March 12th 

"Transformation Thursday: Stress Relief  & New Techniques"

 Facilitated By:Stacy McLean A.K.A Yogisha

Stacy McLean A.K.A Yogisha Certified Yoga Instructor, Certified Pranic Healer and Lifestyle Coach has been practicing yoga since 2008 and teaching since 2012, graduating with the inaugural Celebrating the Call Training under Catherine Calderon. Stacy is a Certified Pranic Healer and has been practicing since 2015 under the tutelage and leadership of Master Jeffrey V. Noble, founder of the Noble Touch Healers. Stacy is passionate about empowering individuals through transformational coaching and healing techniques. Stacy is mother to a beautiful young man named Joshua who is Autistic and is thriving! Which is a large part of following her life path as a healer and advocate for parents who have children with Autism/special needs.