The Digital Narrative

A 4-week transformational program that takes you from the gnawing feeling to grounded voice.

You'll identify the authenticity gap, build your brand foundation, create professional content and join a community of Black women doing the same work.

You came here because:

You know you're not showing up as yourself, but you're not sure how to change it
You've tried the templates and frameworks, but they don't fit your actual voice
You're building something real, but your brand feels generic or performative
Social media exhausts you because you're constantly code-switching or chasing trends
You need owned assets before platforms suppress you or AI replicates your voice
You want community with other Black women navigating the same gap

Here's what's true:

The gap between who you are and how you show up isn't just uncomfortable; it's economically and culturally dangerous. You can't build sustainable income from an inauthentic brand. You can't protect what you haven't documented. And in the age of AI mimicry and platform suppression, authenticity isn't a nice-to-have. It's survival.

WEEK 1: DISCOVERY

(1:1 Sessions)

Individual voice sovereignty assessment with program director Joi Donaldson. We identify your authenticity gap, explore your actual values and mission and create your creative brief for the intensive weekend.

This is where the real work happens. We spend time in the gnawing feeling, naming it, tracing its origins, understanding what's been keeping you from showing up fully.

WEEK 2: THE INTENSIVE

(3-Day In-Person Retreat)

Friday-Sunday in Richmond, VA creative studio space. This is where discovery becomes tangible work.

What happens:

Deep creative sessions building your brand foundation
Peer feedback and community building
Professional content creation (you're producing while you're here)
Photographer/videographer documenting the process
Real-time implementation with support

You're not just learning about your brand. You're creating it.

WEEKS 3-4: IMPLEMENTATION & ACCOUNTABILITY

Weekly group check-ins, 1:1 refinement sessions as needed and peer accountability partnerships. We launch your content, troubleshoot implementation and make sure you're actually using what you built.

The program doesn't end when the intensive ends. You have support through the vulnerable part, putting your authentic voice out into the world.

Deliverables

Brand Foundation:

Complete brand strategy document
Messaging and voice framework tailored to your authentic voice
Visual brand guidelines (fonts, colors, style direction)
Content strategy for owned platforms

4 Core Content Pieces:

Personal intro video - Your story, who you are (30-60 sec)
Business/service intro video with CTA - What you offer, why it matters (60-90 sec)
Branded graphics packet - Templates with your fonts, colors, visual identity
Service/brand pitch video - "Why I do this / Why you need this" (90-120 sec)

Community

Your cohort becomes ongoing support network
Alumni network access
90 days of office hours post-program

This program is for Black women who are:

Entrepreneurs launching or repositioning their businesses
Creative professionals needing authentic brand positioning
Nonprofit leaders tired of code-switching in fundraising spaces
Cultural workers protecting their voice in extractive industries
Mid-career transitioners building something new and real

You're ready for this if:

✓ You can commit to 4 weeks of deep work
✓ You're willing to be vulnerable in discovery
✓ You can travel to Richmond for 3-day intensive (Fri-Sun)
✓ You're ready to stop performing and start documenting
✓ You want community, not just content

Program Investment

Sliding Scale Pricing: $495 - $1,500

(THIS IS NOT THE PILOT PROGRAM)

We use a sliding scale because economic barriers shouldn't prevent you from doing voice sovereignty work. Pay what's sustainable for you.

Scholarships Available: 50% of cohort spots are reserved for scholarship recipients. No one is turned away due to inability to pay.

What's Included:

All 4 weeks of programming
1:1 discovery sessions
3-day intensive (space, materials, food provided)
Professional documentation (photographer/videographer)
All deliverables and content pieces
90 days post-program support

Apply Here

Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I need to have a business already?
No. This program serves people launching new businesses AND people repositioning existing ones. If you're in transition, you're in the right place.

What if I can't afford the full price?
We have scholarships and sliding scale pricing. Apply anyway and indicate your financial need in the application.

I'm not in Richmond. Can I still participate?
Yes! You'll need to travel to Richmond for the 3-day intensive (Friday-Sunday), but Weeks 1, 3 and 4 are virtual.

What if I can't make the intensive weekend?
The intensive is required. If the dates don't work, you can apply for a future cohort.

Is this just for Black women?
This program is designed specifically for Black women. Our methodology, approach and community are built around the specific experiences and challenges Black women face with authenticity, code-switching and platform suppression.

What's the time commitment?
Week 1: 2-3 hours for 1:1 sessions
Week 2: Full weekend (Fri-Sun)
Weeks 3-4: 2-3 hours/week for group calls and individual work

What if I'm not "creative"?
This isn't about being a graphic designer or videographer. It's about getting clear on your authentic voice and documenting it. We handle the technical stuff. You bring the honesty.

Timeline Section

2026 Cohorts

Cohort 1 (Pilot): June 2026

Application opens: March 13th, 2026

Application closes: June 1st, 2026

Intensive weekend: [TBA]

We take a break in Q4 to rest, evaluate and plan for the next year.

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