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. 💛

WATCH THE REPLAYS HERE

Upcoming Facilitators   

Sunday, September 13th

"Tiny Truths: Metaphor as Medicine"

 Facilitated By: Nijah Wilson

Join Nijah Wilson for Tiny Truths: Metaphor as Medicine. Some truths are too large to say directly, arriving instead as a seed, a tide, or a cracked teacup. In this generative poetry workshop, we will explore the healing power of metaphor through playful, reflective writing prompts, practicing how to say more with less by transforming everyday experiences into vivid images. Together, we will discover how metaphor allows us to step around what is difficult to name, cultivating an environment where participants can move beyond survival to actively thrive, lead, and shape their narratives through the power of brief poetic forms.

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 Monday, September 14th

"Creeating the Future Part III: Becoming the Practice"

 Facilitated By: Tamika Jackson

Join Tamika Jackson for Creeating the Future Part III: Becoming the Practice. Building on our initial conversation, this session dives deeper into actionable steps for reshaping our relationship with personal transformation and intentional living. Together, we will examine practical strategies for embodying our values, sustaining meaningful habits, and cultivating environments where individuals can move beyond survival to actively thrive, lead, and shape their future.

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Tuesday, September 15th

"Vision Requires Discipline: The Power of Consistency Over Motivation"

 Facilitated By: Dr. Lavonya Douglas

Join Dr. Lavonya Douglas for Vision Requires Discipline: The Power of Consistency Over Motivation. Building on our initial conversation, this session dives deeper into actionable steps for reshaping our relationship with personal goals and sustainable drive. Together, we will examine practical strategies for building disciplined habits, honoring our commitments, and cultivating environments where individuals can move beyond survival to actively thrive, lead, and shape their vision.

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Wednesday, September 16th

"Bald To Bold: REimagine, RE-envision, REawaken, REignite!"

 Facilitated By: Valerie Lyons

Join Valerie J. Lyons for From Bald To Bold: REimagine, RE-envision, REawaken, REignite! This session dives deeper into actionable steps for reshaping our relationship with life's major transitions and the journey toward retirement. Together, we will examine practical strategies for navigating shift with curiosity, courage, and self-compassion, cultivating environments where individuals can move beyond survival to actively thrive, lead, and shape their next chapter.

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Thursday, September 17th

"Advancing Wealth in the Village of Abundance"

 Facilitated By: Prof. Marilyn DJ

Join Prof. Marilyn DJ for Advancing Wealth in the Village of Abundance. Building on our initial conversation, this session dives deeper into actionable steps for reshaping our relationship with systemic economic structures and communal prosperity. Together, we will examine practical strategies for building sustainable wealth, fostering economic empowerment, and cultivating environments where our communities can move beyond survival to actively thrive, lead, and shape their collective future.

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Are you ready to reconnect with the Woman you were designed to be?

Join us for a FREE WILD Intro Session and discover the WILD Intensive – Women Intuitively Leading by Design. This is a sacred, 4-month virtual leadership journey for women ready to expand holistically.

WILD is an invitation to reclaim the parts of yourself that have been neglected in the name of survival, and step into a leadership style rooted in intuition, vision, love, and ancestral wisdom.

Come experience the spirit of WILD, connect with our community, and see if this transformative journey is your next step.

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