Sister Spokesman inspires visions for the new year

Sister Spokesman kicked off the year with an inspiring program designed to help participants realize their new year’s goals. A mix of veterans and first-time guests spent the afternoon engaged in visualization exercises, activities to help tap into their inner thoughts and dreams.

Tracey Williams-Dillard, the event’s host, welcomed the crowd with the traditional, “Hey Sistas!” greeting, setting the tone for a lively and engaging day. She invited guests to enjoy a delicious lunch, browse local vendors, make new friends, and learn something new. 

Featured speaker, Ella Chapman of MsEllaInspires.com, led a vision-board activity. Ms. Ella talked about her personal history of unconscious goal setting, describing how she kept a small plaque that read “College Graduate” on her desk at work, and how it helped her realize and manifest her goal of completing her bachelor’s degree. 

She advised the group to get in touch with their inner selves, to help complete their visions and reveal some hidden ideas locked in their subconscious minds. 

Ms. Ella described how this activity helps people “walk through their purpose,” and brings out what’s in the heart, which can guide a personal narrative.  

The afternoon proved to be not only fun and creative but also provided lessons in self-healing and advice on leaving negativity behind, while moving forward with confidence and passion.

Williams-Dillard encouraged the audience to use their vision frame to manifest one goal at a time, adding, “It doesn’t need to include your whole life. You don’t want to try to figure out too much and get lost and end up doing nothing.” 

The afternoon continued with games and prizes, a signature of Sister Spokesman events. There was an additional prize drawing and a playlist curated by Kylee Jackman that kept everyone smiling. 

Sister Spokesman founder Williams-Dillard talked about how she had envisioned a room full of friends earlier in the week—both old and new—having fun and feeling good. And that’s precisely what happened. 

Always remember, you’re invited to join the Sister Spokesman community.

Sister Spokesman’s next event “Heart and Harmony,” featuring The Love Engineer, Alex Merritt takes place on Saturday, Feb. 3, from 12-3 pm at Northpoint Health & Wellness Center, 1256 Penn Ave. N., Ste 5100, in North Minneapolis. Visit @SisterSpokesman on Facebook for the latest.

See photos below by Chris Juhn.