Our Love Program
The ALLOVEME LOVE Program is a series of engaging “CHATS” on topics relevant to young women of color. The program will impart life-affirming information and offer tangible resources through group meetings and workshops, sponsored cultural events, lectures and conferences. Our Board Members, Mentors, and Volunteers are on hand to lead participants through the program and mentor young ladies by offering guidance, encouragement and affirmation.
ALLOVEME topics may be presented in-person or virtually and may be scheduled by ALLOVEME or requested by individuals or groups.
One-on-one mentoring is available upon request.
Chat topics
“15 MINUTES”: Social Media Use
Conversation on defining and managing a positive and health relationship with social media, finding balance and determining optimal use of time and talent.
“I AM”: Self-Image & Empowerment
Conversation on defining and developing a healthy self-image, developing standards of self-respect, commanding respect from others.
“50 SHADES”: Colorism/Living in My Skin
Conversation on the history of colorism and why we still hate on each other. We will share our experiences to gain a better understanding of living in our own skin and loving ourselves and each other as we are.
“HEADTURNER”: Health, Fitness & Nutrition
Conversation on health, nutrition and exercise, addressing health issues facing women of color.
“LIVE LAUGH LOVE”: Self-Care & Life Balance
Conversation on strategies for coping with life as a woman of color, stress reduction, relaxation techniques, and finding balance in mind, body and spirit.
“STEP OUT W/ CLASS”: Social & Dining Etiquette
Lessons in social and professional dining, conversation etiquette and proper attire for various occasions. Meal will be provided.
“MS. MATCHED”: Relationships
Conversation on various types of relationships: friends, family, work, social. Defining what we want in a relationship and how to attract positive people. Healthy, abusive, sexual and other relationships will be discussed.
“YA HEARD”: Real Life Communication
Conversation related to how we communicate with friends and family, at work, in social settings with a focus on truth, clarity, and concern for ourselves and others. Body language and gestures will be addressed.
“I RISE”: Domestic Abuse
Conversation on recognizing, addressing, and healing from domestic abuse. We will explore strategies for building resilience, finding support systems, and reclaiming a sense of safety and self-worth.
“MISS REPRESENTED”: Dealing with Stereotypes
Conversation on stereotypes, stigmas and appropriation…how they get it wrong and how we can bring about change. We will examine assumptions and perceptions.
“MY HAIR”: Identity, Styles & Care
Conversation on our hair experience and deciding the best styles for self-identity. Advice on hair care will be included.
“THEZE KIDZ!!!”: Raising Strong, Confident Kids
Conversation on being honest with children, breaking family cycles and raising strong confident young men and women. Child safety and children and the law will be discussed.
“FOLLOW MY LEAD”: Authentic Leadership
Conversation on identifying and building leadership skills and using those skills for the advancement of self and others.
“HANDLE UR BIZNESS”: Money & Finances
Conversation on money management and financial literacy. Lessons will include creating a budget, understanding credit and credit scores, investing, planning for emergencies and living well today while preparing for the future.
“I’M A SURVIVOR”: Family Cycles & My Legacy
Conversation on creating our own legacy, examining positive and negative family cycles, and overcoming inherited imperfections.
“LIVING WITH LOSS”: Grief & Abandonment
Conversation on loss. Processing grief, dealing with loss and how to cope with and honor loved ones who are no longer with us. Moving on from abandonment.
“ME & THE LAW”: Rights, Risks & Responsibilities
Conversation on adult rights, responsibilities, risks and consequences. Current laws will be discussed.
“MY PEDIGREE”: Formal and Informal Education
Conversation on formal (book) and informal (life) education. Assessment of available opportunities to become skilled or earn a degree, finding financial resources, sustaining support for successful college/univ experiences, exploring black college tours through EST. Using life experience to advance will also be discussed.
“SANKOFA”: Giving Back through Public Service
Conversation on how to reach back and pay it forward. We will explore our history and discuss volunteerism, community service, and how the power in helping others can be self-fulfilling.
“TRAILBLAZER”: My Life’s Purpose
Conversation on discovering our own purpose in life, why we are here and finding direction to fulfillment through work and service. Resume building, job searching, mock interviews are available by request.
Disclaimer: Information and resources offered in this program are derived from various sources and are offered for general information purposes only and do not substitute for professional advice or counseling. ALLOVEME, its board, officers, employees, speakers, or volunteers jointly or separately make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the information, resources, products, or services presented by ALLOVEME or its associations. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.