Support Healing Retreat for Black Women Healthcare Leaders

Help Us Launch "A Time to Heal" – A Retreat for Black Women Healthcare Leaders

We must accept finite disappointment but never lose infinite hope." – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

We find ourselves at a pivotal moment as we approach the weekend of January 18-20, 2025. This weekend marks the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the inauguration of a new president. This juxtaposition carries deep emotional weight for many Black women. For those who overwhelmingly supported Kamala Harris and her vision of equity and progress, this moment is a stark reminder of the systemic challenges we continue to face.

In the spirit of MLK’s words, we are choosing to focus not on the disappointment but on the infinite hope that sustains us by hosting a healing retreat January 18-20, 2025. "A Time to Heal" is an intimate retreat created specifically for Black women healthcare leaders in the Chicago area—a sanctuary where they can lay down their burdens, reconnect with themselves, and emerge renewed.

Why This Retreat Matters

Black women are the most overrepresented demographic in the healthcare industry, but they are highly under-represented in healthcare leadership roles. They navigate toxic workplaces, systemic inequities, and the overwhelming responsibility of caring for others—all while often feeling invisible in leadership roles.

This retreat is about centering Black women healthcare leaders and providing them with the space to:

We believe that when Black women healthcare leaders are allowed space for healing and restoration, the ripple effects positively impact their families, communities, and the entire healthcare system.

What Your Contribution Will Support

Your donations will help us create a meaningful, restorative experience for up to 7

Black women healthcare leaders.

Funds raised will go directly toward:

Accommodations

Expert-Led Healing Sessions: Workshops facilitated by experienced professionals, focusing on healing strategies, laying down burdens, and fostering self-care.

Connection & Community: Opportunities to build meaningful relationships in a safe and supportive environment.

Rest & Reflection: Resources to support self-care, including optional massages, facials, and Healed, Whole, and Bold Headshots as visual affirmations of their authenticity.

Participant Resources: Journals, wellness kits, and other materials to support healing and reflection during and after the retreat.

Facilitator Compensation: Ensuring we fairly pay our expert facilitators, who are also Black women, for their time and contributions.

High-Level Budget

We aim to raise $7,500 to cover all retreat expenses and make this experience free of charge for attendees, ensuring accessibility for all.

How You Can Help

Donate Today: Any contribution, big or small, helps us reach our goal.

Share Our Story: Spread the word with your network to help us reach more people who care about supporting Black women leaders.

Sponsor a Session or Resource: If you or your organization would like to contribute

directly to a specific element of the retreat, we’d love to connect!

Together, we can honor MLK’s legacy by creating a space for healing, reflection, and hope. Your support will allow Black women healthcare leaders to prioritize themselves, recharge, and lead with renewed purpose in the challenging environments they navigate every day.

Thank you for helping us make "A Time to Heal" a reality.

Faith Eatman MPH, MBA has over a decade of experience in Healthcare DEI leadership, where she has advanced initiatives that empower and uplift marginalized communities within healthcare. Faith’s commitment to addressing the specific challenges faced by Black women in healthcare leadership is rooted in her understanding that healing Black women leaders has a ripple effect, benefiting the entire healthcare system and the communities it serves. This retreat is her response to the urgent need for a healing space dedicated to Black women who often find themselves overrepresented in the workforce but underrepresented in leadership roles.