Our journey: empowering women, fostering connection
Discover the heart behind Sage & Soul. Learn what inspired our community, the values that guide us, and the profound impact we strive to create in women's lives. We invite you to explore our story and envision your place within our sisterhood.
Our inspiration: a community born from connection
Sage & Soul was born from a deep conviction that every woman deserves a place where she is seen, valued, and celebrated. As I listened to the stories of women—particularly Black women over 50—I heard recurring themes of isolation, burnout, loss, and the desire for genuine connection. Many shared that they longed for meaningful friendships, opportunities to travel with like-minded women, spaces to heal, and a community where they could simply be themselves without judgment.
The vision for Sage & Soul was also inspired by the message of my book, Standing in the Gap: Womanist Leadership for the 21st Century Church. I came to understand that so many women are standing in the "gap"—between pain and healing, loneliness and belonging, being overlooked and stepping boldly into their purpose. I wanted to create a community that helps women move from that gap into lives filled with hope, joy, sisterhood, and purpose. Sage & Soul is more than an organization—it's a sisterhood.
Our values: building a sisterhood of belonging and growth
At Sage & Soul, we believe every woman deserves to be seen, heard, valued, and empowered. Our community is built on the conviction that authentic connection has the power to transform lives, and that no woman should have to navigate life's joys or challenges alone.
Our work is guided by these core values:
- Sisterhood: We cultivate meaningful relationships rooted in trust, encouragement, and mutual respect. We believe women are stronger when they support one another.
- Belonging: We are committed to creating a welcoming space where women from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities can feel accepted, celebrated, and connected.
- Personal Growth: We encourage lifelong learning, self-discovery, leadership, and the pursuit of purpose, believing that every season of life offers opportunities to grow and thrive.
- Wellness & Healing: We recognize that true well-being includes emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical health. Through intentional conversations, healing experiences, and a holistic approach, we support women on their journey to wholeness.
Who thrives with Sage & Soul?
Sage & Soul is for women who are ready to embrace the next chapter of their lives with confidence, purpose, and authentic connection. While many of our members are women over 50, our community welcomes any woman who values meaningful relationships, personal growth, and shared experiences.
Women who thrive in Sage & Soul are often:
- Women seeking genuine friendships and a supportive sisterhood.
- Professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, ministry leaders, and retirees looking to connect with like-minded women.
- Women navigating life transitions such as an empty nest, retirement, career changes, relocation, healing after loss, or starting over.
- Women who enjoy travel, cultural experiences, and creating unforgettable memories with others.
- Women committed to emotional wellness, self-care, and lifelong learning.
- Women who believe in lifting one another up rather than competing with one another.
- Women who want opportunities to serve, mentor, inspire, and be inspired.
- Women who simply desire a place to belong.
"More than anything, I hope every woman who becomes part of Sage & Soul experiences a profound sense of belonging. I want her to know that she is valued, supported, and never alone."
The founder of Sage & Soul