Welcome to the Wake Up Everybody Virtual Community!
Where We Choose to Awaken, Transform and Ascend
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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.N.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:
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Honor the time, preparation, and emotional labor of our facilitators
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Maintain the platforms that allow us to gather live
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Cover the costs of text messaging systems, email communications, and community updates
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Invest in new tools and advancements that help us grow
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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
Sunday, October 11th
"From Crisis to Calling"
Facilitated By: Prof. Marilyn Douglas Jones
Join retired college professor, international business consultant, and financial coach Prof. Marilyn Douglas-Jones for “How The West Was Lost.” A philanthropist in global African Diaspora communities, Prof. Marilyn is known in the WUE community for bringing overlooked history to life, most recently through her Afro-Latin history sessions on Gaspar Yanga. Come ready to learn, question, and reflect on what this history means for us today.
Monday, October 12th
“The Power of Self-Awareness and Setting Boundaries, Part 2.”
Facilitated By: Chaquana Wyatt
Join wife, mother, educator, author, dance instructor, and healer Chaquana Wyatt for “The Power of Self-Awareness and Setting Boundaries, Part 2.” This session is about knowing yourself and your triggers, trusting your intuition, and creating a space where you are protected. Whether you are learning to say no or learning to listen to yourself, this session offers practical reflection on protecting your peace.
Tuesday, October 13th
“Plan To Live,”
Facilitated By: Carmen Reyes
Join founder, author, and consultant Carmen Reyes LeFaivre, LMSW, for “Plan To Live,” a session on designing your life from the inside out. In a fast-paced world where it’s hard to know what deserves our attention, Carmen shifts the focus from external pressures to your internal needs as the compass that aligns you with your authentic self. She’ll also share how to plan and which tools help most as you create your life.
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Wednesday, October 14th
"From Bald To Bold: REimagine. RE-envision. REawaken. REignite! Part 4"
Facilitated By: Valerie Lyons
Join Retirement Transition Elevation Guide Valerie J. Lyons for “From Bald To Bold: REimagine. RE-envision. REawaken. REignite!”, the next part of her four-part series on retirement and the journey toward it. A Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Professional Coach with decades in higher education and counseling, Valerie invites you to look beyond what you are leaving and toward what you are becoming, with curiosity, courage, and self-compassion.
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Thursday, October 15th
"Strong, Tired, and Still Showing Up: But How Are You :) Really? An Interactive Experience Beyond ‘I’m Fine’”
Facilitated By: Dr. Fatima Hafiz-Muid
Join educator, consultant, and CEO Dr. Fatima Hafiz-Muid for an interactive Thursday morning session, title to be announced. Dr. Fatima last led the WUE community through “Strong, Tired, and Still Showing Up,” an experience that moved us beyond the automatic “I’m fine.” Expect the same space for reflection, honest conversation, and practical tools for awareness and intention.