Soul Buddy Program
Introducing the Soul Buddy Program for the Womxn of Color Summit: The Art of Authentic Living
Be the reason someone feels welcomed, seen, heard, valued, loved, and supported.
The Soul Buddy Program is a way for you and (us) to make a new connection, a friend, a co-creator, a more intimate connection especially during this time when we may feel isolated. Think of this as your spiritual matchmaking service.
For those that wish to take part, we will pair you up and pass the reins to you. This can be your accountability partner, someone to share the experience of the summit with, and possibly, our hope is, a new friendship.
Why did we create this?
Co-Creators of the Womxn of Color Summit, Harpinder Mann and Irene Lo, met via an online decolonization mentorship and were then paired as accountability partners a few months into the program. After being paired together, they hopped on their initial hour-long conversation via Zoom and found lots of commonalities. They continued chatting on the phone for the next few weeks - connecting every week and talking for 1-2 hours. They were able to share their struggles with the wellness industry, how they were feeling that week, and celebrated each other when the other person win. The rest is as they say - history. This grew into a friendship and now a partnership and the creation of the Womxn of Color Summit. As a fun side note, Harpinder and Irene still have never met in person!
This is why we so strongly believe in the Soul Buddy Connection we have created. We are so grateful to have been paired together and to now have such a beautiful thriving partnership. Particularly in a time when we no longer have the “normal” ways to meet other like-minded folks. We are social creatures and we hope everyone walks with one new friend - that connection is truly what we are striving for.
How do I sign up?
If you would like to be paired with a soul buddy, please purchase your summit pass by Monday, February 22, 2021. (We need time to pair everyone up!)
In the confirmation email, you will see the link to sign up if you would like to take part. We will then pair y'all up based on your answers to the application.
You will receive your new soul buddy's contact info via email within 7 days of completing the application.
Our intention with the summit is not only to celebrate and inspire BIWOC on their journey of reclamation and soul-care but to create REAL community and spark collaborations.
We want everyone to walk away not only inspired and more embodied but with one new friend.
What does this entail?
For those that wish to take part, we will pair you up and pass the reins to you. This can be your accountability partner, someone to share the experience of the summit with, and our hope is a new friendship.
Only sign up if you will reach out to your soul buddy and have a real intention for this connection. Within one week of being paired, please schedule a 30-50 minute phone or Zoom call to get to know each other.
We will hold one special event for Soul Buddies to connect via Zoom one week before the Summit. This will be on Thursday 2/18 from 5-6:30 pm PST - this will include a movement and meditation led by Juantina Borges and a chance to get to know the other person. We will also hold a care circle for Soul Buddies during the week of the summit to get to know one another through icebreakers and exercises on Wednesday 2/25 at 5-6 pm PT with Ayla Vejdani.
Kindred community, we sincerely hope you join us.