My Serenity Sanctuary’s 2nd Annual Self-Care Summit
Program Overview
A one-day immersive self-care and wellness experience featuring inspiring speakers, self-care workshops, expert-led discussions, and space for rest and reflection. The program is designed to foster community and connection while allowing participants to flow naturally between sessions and self-guided experiences.
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026, Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMÂ
Location: Peace Awareness Labyrinth & Gardens, Los Angeles, CA
Theme: Empower. Restore. Thrive.
 Agenda
- Doors open with herbal teas, infused water, and light snacks
- Vendors open; participants receive welcome packet and workshop schedule (MySS bag)
- Ambient music in the wellness courtyard
- Welcome: Councilwoman Heather Hutt
- Remarks by Senator Lola Smallwood Cuevas
- Remarks by Congresswoman Sydney Kalmager-Dove (Tentative)
- Welcome remarks by host/founder, Dr. Gena Yuvette Davis
- Mindful breathing and short guided grounding meditation
Topic:Â Reclaiming Your Peace: The Practice of Everyday Self-Compassion
Participants can choose one of several small-group workshops (25–40 capacity each):
- Restorative Yoga + Guided Sound Bath (outdoor garden area)
- Sisters’ Listening Circle: Ask a Psychologist (intimate circle discussion)
- Healthy Eating Workshop: Cooking Demonstration (cafe)
- Self-Care for a Busy Life Workshop (interactive reflections and tools)
- Financial Wellness Workshop: Creating Calm Through Clarity (practical budgeting mindset)
- Women’s Health Workshop: PMS, Menopause, Maternal Care (expert-guided insights)
- DIY Self-Care Studio – Hosted by Delta Sigma Theta, Los Angeles Alumnae Chapter
- Docent/Guided Walk the Labyrinth
- Note: Multiple sessions run twice a day, so participants can attend different sessions.
- Lunch
- Visit vendors and resource tables
- Optional mini pop-up: Chair massage & essential oil sampling
- Visit the DIY Studio
- Walk the Labyrinth
- Acoustic music performance
- Visit the meditation gardens
- Visit the upstairs quiet room
Topic:Â Boundaries, Balance & Renewal: A Path to Sustainable Self-Care
Second-round offerings allow attendees to join a different topic of interest.
- Restorative Yoga + Guided Sound Bath (outdoor garden area)
- Sisters’ Listening Circle: Ask a Psychologist (intimate circle discussion)
- Self-Care for a Busy Life Workshop (interactive reflections and tools)
- Financial Wellness Workshop: Creating Calm Through Clarity (practical budgeting mindset)
- Women’s Health Workshop: PMS, Menopause, Maternal Care (expert-guided insights)
- Group guided meditation
- Gratitude sharing circle
- Thank you acknowledgments to our sponsors, speakers, vendors & guests
- Requests to donate, volunteer, or join our board of directors
- Soft acoustic performance in the garden as guests depart
 Agenda
- Doors open with lemonade and iced tea stations available
- Vendors open; participants register and receive a goodie bag
- Ambient music in the main room; take in the space, go outside and look around!
- Â Welcome to the Annual Self-Care Summit: Dr. Gena Yuvette Davis
- Opening song: “I Love Myself So Much,” Patti Henley, Singer/Songwriter Producer
- Mindful breathing and short guided grounding meditation
Topic: Reclaiming Your Peace: The Practice of Everyday Self-Compassion, Ronda Jackson, Economic Dignity Institute
- Restorative Yoga: Dejur Jones, Yoga Master (Outdoor Patio Area)
- Is It Me or My Hormones? PMS, Perimenopause, & Menopause: Dr. Deirdre Logan and Dr. Heather Needham (Room #1)
- Sisters’ Listening Circle – Ask a psychologist: Dr. BJ Ford, Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Reception Room #2)
- Healthy Eating Workshop: Cooking Demonstration: Feast for All (Room #3)
- Financial Wellness Workshop: Creating Calm Through Clarity: Financial Wellness Workshop: Averie Yale, VP of Financial Wellness & Benefits Program Manager, BMO (Room #4)
- Visit vendors and resource tables
- Visit the DIY Self-Care Studio (make your own bath salts, teas, and candles!) – Presented by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Los Angeles Alumnae Chapter
- Docent/Self-Guided Walk the Labyrinth (The ultimate self-care walk)
- Walking Violinist Performance
- Â Visit the upstairs quiet room (meditate and reflect)
- Please take our QR code survey!
Topic: Boundaries, Balance & Renewal: A Path to Sustainable Self-Care
Moderator: Dr. Tamika Lewis with WOC Therapy (Main Space, Room #1)
Panelists:
- Dr. Victoria Moran, Psychologist, PsyD
- Dr. Stacie Ashley-Williams, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Dr. Angela Nicole Parker, Jenesse Center, Inc.
- Sun Chung, Korean Gut Health & Clear Skin Specialist
- Dr. Krystal Handy, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Second-round offerings allow attendees to join a different topic of interest.
- Guided Sound Bath: Jahleeka Morris-Jones, Soundbath Practitioner (Outdoor Patio Area)
- Is It Me or My Hormones? PMS, Perimenopause, & Menopause: Dr. Deirdre Logan and Dr. Heather Needham (Room #1)
- Sisters’ Listening Circle – Ask a psychologist: Dr. BJ Ford, Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Room #2)
- Healthy Eating Workshop: Cooking Demonstration: Feast for All (Room #3)
- Self-Care for a Busy Life Workshop: Sheri Betts, Coach/Speaker/Author (Room #4)
- Group guided meditation
- Gratitude sharing circle
- Thank you and acknowledgments to our sponsors, speakers, facilitators, vendors, volunteers & guests
- Requests to donate, volunteer, or join our board of directors
- Soft music indoors as guests depart
- Please take the survey (QR Code)
An All Day Wellness Experience
Vendor Marketplace: Wellness, skincare, attire, jewelry, artisan goods, and holistic products
DIY Self-Care Activity Studio: Create your own herbal teas, candles, and bath salts
Meditation Gardens & Labyrinth Walk: Gentle contemplative space
Self-Care and Wellbeing Workshops: A variety of workshops to relax, relate and release
Wellness Lounge: Hydration station, quiet rest area, and reading nook
Music & Entertainment: Ambient soundscapes and live acoustic interludes
- VIP Lounge: Sponsors, VIP Guests
