Why We Created This
Time for Sovereignty
From survival → sovereignty
Finding Balance
From burnout → balance
The Gameplan
From scarcity → stability
The Transition
From overwork → intentional living
What ...and she rested Includes:
Fireside Gatherings
Intimate conversations around food, wellness, leadership, community, and restoration.
Garden Gatherings
Food sovereignty, gardening, herbalism, and land stewardship.
Wellness Experiences
Mindful movement, meditation, embodiment practices, sound healing, water therapy, and holistic wellness.
Series:
The cohort runs in sync with True Alchemy Garden's Seeds of Sovereignty programming so participants have the opportunity to galvanize around a well-rounded, full circle of impactful and inspirited experiences.
Each event, workshop, cohort(s) focuses on a different pillar of stability and empowerment.
Deconstructing the Culture of Overwork
Topics include:
breaking the cycle of constant productivity
understanding burnout and stress
redefining rest as a necessary practice
reclaiming time and personal boundaries
Activities may include:
guided reflection circles
mindfulness practices
journaling and intention setting
Rest & Restoration
Reclaiming Personal Power
Participants explore:
self-esteem and identity
feminine energy across expressions
healing internalized narratives of inadequacy
cultivating confidence and self-respect
Guest facilitators may include:
therapists or counselors
wellness practitioners
empowerment coaches
Self-Worth & Identity
Building a Secure Foundation
Topics include:
understanding housing rights and tenant protections
pathways to stable housing
navigating emergency assistance resources
personal safety and household security
Participants also learn about Fertile Ground Incorporated’s wraparound services, including stabilization resources and support networks.
Housing Stability & Safety
From Surviving to Building
Topics include:
budgeting and financial planning
credit education
debt reduction strategies
saving and investment basics
pathways to homeownership and asset building
Guest speakers may include:
financial advisors
real estate professionals
community lenders
Financial Literacy & Wealth Building
Designing the Life You Want
The final week focuses on aligning vision with action.
Topics include:
goal setting and life design
professional development and entrepreneurship
mindset and manifestation practices
personal style and presentation as tools of empowerment
Activities may include:
vision board creation
guest stylists and personal branding conversations
career coaching
closing reflection ceremony
Vision, Manifestation & Professional Growth
Experiential Activities
Beyond workshops and discussions, participants may also engage in experiential activities that reinforce confidence, joy, and connection.
These activities are designed to help women experience rest, joy, and expansion, not just discussion.
Seeds of Sovereignty
Relationship to Seeds of Sovereignty
“…And She Rested” operates in parallel with the Seeds of Sovereignty program by True Alchemy Gardens.
While Seeds of Sovereignty focuses on food sovereignty, land stewardship, and nourishment, “…And She Rested” focuses on personal stability, financial empowerment, and generational security.
Together the programs support women and families across multiple dimensions of wellbeing:
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Land
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Food
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Home
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Health
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Wealth
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Community
This integrated model helps create lasting transformation for participants and their families.
