FREE VIRTUAL SUMMIT — MAY 2026

Because Wellness is a WE Thing.

Join us all May for Mental Health Awareness Month.

Mind. Body. Money.  Identity. Community. Joy. We're talking about all of it.


Real conversations that will change how you think about wellbeing—
for yourself, your team, and your community.


All virtual. All live on LinkedIn + an in-person Wellness Mixer in
metro DC coming June 2026.


Virtual summit registration is completely free.

In Partnership With

Well-being is multidimensional. So is this Summit.

Most wellness conversations are siloed. We're exploring the whole person — and the whole picture. The Soul Therapy Wellness Summit is bringing together the experts, entrepreneurs, leaders, artists, and practitioners who are doing the real work — and making their insights available to everyone, for free.


If you’re an HR professional, People & Culture leader, or someone shaping how others live and work, this Summit is for you. And if you’re simply committed to your own wellbeing, you’ll find something here that meets you where you are.


SPEAKERS

Wellness Summit Co-Hosts

Julian B. Kiganda | Founder, Soul Therapy Media

Julian B. Kiganda

Founder + Joy Architect, Soul Therapy Media

Creative wellness agency founder helping people and organizations show up with more purpose and joy in how they live and lead.

Dr. Jovan Jackson

President, Good News Financial & Investment Advisors

Fiduciary financial advisor empowering professionals to keep more of what they earn, grow wealth strategically, and retire with confidence.

LaKesha Veney Devine Wine Jelly

Lakesha Veney

Founder, Devine Wine Jelly

Bringing joy and connection to people everywhere through creative, wine-infused culinary experiences.

Queirra Fenderson, PCC

Founder + Chief Executive Coach,

The Ambition Studio®
Award-Winning ICF-Certified Coach dedicated to combating workplace burnout and expanding leadership capacity.

Summit Speakers

Gina Paige

CEO + Co-founder, African Ancestry

Transforming the way Black people see themselves and Africa — one DNA story at a time.

J. Lyn Thomas, BC-DMT, LCAT, MS

Board-Certified & Licensed Movement Psychotherapist, “The Dancing Therapist”
Providng transformative wellness strategies and tools to businesses and organizations through evidence-based movement and embodied frameworks

Robin Muhammad

Founder, Necessary Nutrition Academy
Teaching people how to use food and daily habits to feel more energized and focused under pressure.

Danielle Washington

Founder + Yoga Therapist,
Hellawell with Danielle

Helping women of color reconnect with themselves through self-care practices that support rest, healing, and a different relationship with joy.

Dr. Cindy Howard

President + Co-founder, African Ancestry

Guiding people of African descent in tracing their DNA and reconnecting with the countries and communities their stories began in.

J. Lyn Thomas, BC-DMT, LCAT, MS

Board-Certified & Licensed Movement Psychotherapist, “The Dancing Therapist”
Providng transformative wellness strategies and tools to businesses and organizations through evidence-based movement and embodied frameworks

Robin Muhammad

Founder, Necessary Nutrition Academy
Teaching people how to use food and daily habits to feel more energized and focused under pressure.

Cindy Howard, DC, DABCI, FIAMA

To Come

To come women of color reconnect with themselves through self-care practices that support rest, healing, and a different relationship with joy.

More speakers to come! Stay tuned and register now to receive announcements in your inbox.


Summit Schedule

All sessions start at 12 pm EST and are approximately 40 minutes with live Q&A. Replays will be available on LinkedIn and YouTube. Register to stay up-to-date on the full schedule.

the kick-off | May 5

SESSION TITLE

MAY 7 | Gina paige, AFRICAN ANCESTRY

Know Your Roots, Know Yourself: How DNA, Culture & Identity Impact Your Well-Being

MAY 12 | Danielle washington, hellawell with danielle

From Survival Mode to Centered: How Yoga & Breathwork Can Regulate Your Emotions and Nervous System

MAY 14 | Robin Muhammad, necessary nutrition academy

Is Your Diet Affecting Your Mental Health? The Missing Link Between Nutrition & Emotional Wellness

MAY 19 | TO COME

To come

MAY 21 | J. Lyn thomas, LYN THERAPY

Stop Processing. Start Moving. Why Dance Therapy Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Mental Wellness Journey

MAY 26 | TO COME

To come

MAY 28 | DR. CINDY HOWARD

"Try Me", Not "Why Me": How I Found Joy While Fighting Cancer


Key Takeaways


Whether you’re navigating burnout, leading teams, or simply trying to feel more balanced in your day-to-day life, these sessions are designed to meet you where you are.


You’ll gain:

  • Practical ways to manage stress, fatigue, and overwhelm without running yourself into the ground
  • Approaches to resilience that move beyond “push through” culture
  • Tools for clearer communication and healthier boundaries at work and at home
  • Exposure to holistic, culturally grounded approaches to wellness
  • A clearer sense of what sustainable success can look like for you


How the Summit Works


Register once, access everything

One free registration gives you access to all sessions — live and on replay. You'll receive your access link by email for each session.


Join live on LinkedIn or watch on your schedule

Each conversation streams live on LinkedIn with an audience Q&A. Can't make it live? All sessions are recorded and will be available on our LinkedIn page and uploaded to YouTube.


Connect & engage in person

Join the virtual conversation, then cap connect with us in person at our June Wellness Mixer (TBA). If you're registered for the summit, you'll be the first to receive the details. (Limited availability)


The Soul Therapy Wellness Mixer

June 2026

The Soul Therapy Wellness Mixer is a curated in-person celebration bringing together Summit speakers, partners, wellness entrepreneurs, and community — on the last Thursday of Mental Health Awareness Month. Join us for an experience designed to embody everything the Summit stands for: connection, joy, wellness, and real conversations.


June 2026

Washington DC Metro Area
Venue announced May 2026

Tickets · Separate registration required


Interested in being a sponsor? Contact us at connect@soultherapymedia.com

YOU'RE INVITED

Join us for Mental Health Awareness Month.


Because mental health is not a personal problem, it's a community one.

Questions? Contact us here.



This Summit was made possible by partners who believe wellness is a "we" thing.
Special thanks to
The Washington Informer, our official media partner.

©2026 Soul Therapy Media