Strong BlAck Tea
Connect. Encourage. Celebrate.
STRONg black tea
In 2015 my daughter Taylor, a recent college graduate looking for mentors, challenged me as to why Black women don't provide a support network for each other as other professionals do. After much prayer, I decided to create a network of women who exemplify the character, drive and professionalism that I seek and embody. I now host a quarterly tea in honor of strong Black women of all ages who inspire me and whom I admire.
Strong Black Tea is a get-together where we share successes, challenges, resources, opportunities, and hopes over tea—without the fear of judgement or professional repercussions. I’m honored to create a safe space where we can speak freely, encourage each other through challenges, and celebrate individual accomplishments as a group. It's important to have a community that encourages and holds each other accountable both professionally and personally.
Join me in celebrating a great group of influential women who are making an impact and doing important work. Sign up to cohost a future Tea. Our next gathering will be in September 2017!
Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.
HENRY FORD
our values
SBT encourages members to know and celebrate their gifts without misplaced modesty. When we are secure about who we are and the value we bring, we can to express it in a short “elevator pitch” without arrogance, qualifiers, or self-deprecation. If we need help in reaching our goals, we convey it clearly and concisely without insecurity—and accept it graciously.
There is an art and a confidence that comes with both celebrating your accomplishments and asking for help. We begin each Tea by allowing each other a 90-second humble brag that includes any requests for assistance or encouragement. It is my hope that by doing so regularly, we will learn to command respect without demanding it.
Connect
What are some skills, resources, or connections that you are able to share to benefit the group?
Encourage
What could SBT provide that would help you reach your personal or professional goals?
Celebrate
Are you experiencing any life events or working on any initiatives that you feel proud of?
RSVP for our UPCOMING TEA
We're excited to announce that, due to popular demand, our next event will be in the Bay Area in September.
Previous teas
June 8, 2017
Cohost: Shola Giwa
November 10, 2016
Cohost: Lynnell Bryant
July 27, 2016
Cohost: Denice Wint
February 24, 2016
Cohost: Tunua Thrash-Ntuk
October 15, 2015
Host: Rochelle Mills
Thank you for making our first gathering such a meaningful afternoon. It was an honor to learn about each of you, your journeys and experiences. We have more in common than we realize!
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© Strong Black Tea 2017