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2nd Annual MINDFUL MARCH SUMMIT 2022
FRIDAY NIGHT IN: SELF-CARE FRIDAYS -
​MARCH 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022
Welcome to Friday Night In: Self-Care Fridays! Let's take some mindful moments to intentionally wind down from the week and treat ourselves to some much-needed, well-deserved self-care. Friday Night In: Self-Care Fridays are free offerings where we will come together to chat, chill, share life and beauty hacks, encouraging words, and have a good time enjoying each others' company.

Please bring with you an open heart, an open mind, and that bright smile that helps you light up every life you come in contact with and every room you enter.

Friday Night In: Self-Care Fridays will also serve as an opportunity to be reunited with friends from previous Mindful March sessions! Please feel empowered to blow up the chat by exchanging contact info, sharing about projects you may be working on, any realizations or level-up moments you've noticed since being in class together. Let's come together to celebrate all these things, and more! Thank you so much!  See you soon!
Friday Night In: Roll with it: Jade Roller and Ice Roller Informational & Tutorial (+Face Mask!) with Alexeyeva
Friday, March 18, 2022
6:30 p.m. PST / 9:30 p.m. EST
The journey of creating a sacred, coveted, fun, skincare routine begins with you! ​Trust and treat yo'self to some MeTime funsies!
Zoom Meeting ID: 834 3476 6423
Passcode: 562830
Friday Night In: Self-Care Fridays Themes
03/04 - Face Masks
03/11 - Foot Masks
03/18 - Roll With It: Jade Roller and Ice Roller Informational & Tutorial (+Face Mask!)
​03/25 - Skin Care Chats: Aging Gracefully with Routines & Rituals
​How do I know which Face Mask is right or good for me:
Great question! There are a lot of options out there. I'm a huge fan and advocate of reading labels. I humbly recommend starting with brands you know and trust - if they have a face mask line, take a look at the ingredients to check for anything that might irritate your skin. If you feel confident with what you read, go ahead and get it!**
Where to get Face Masks:
Walgreens
CVS
Target*
​Ulta
Sephora
Kohl's
​Cost Plus World Market
...basically any store that has a large make-up/beauty section
In-store or Online
How do I know which Ice Roller is right or good for me:
Great question! There are a lot of options out there. Lots of articles out there suggesting various products and brands, and ranges in price. I encourage you to do your research and choose one that fits within your budget.
​
I'm new to Ice Rollers and found an affordable one from a vegan, BIPOC woman-owned company I love and trust:
Cosmedica Skincare.**
Where to get Ice Rollers:
Target*
...or other suggested and trusted retailers you may discover with your research.
In-store or Online
My newbie choice and recommendation:
Cosmedica Skincare Cooling Eye Edit Ice Globe + Brightening Eye Treatment Kit
  • In-Store at Target
  • Around $20.49 USD
  • More about vegan, BIPOC woman-owned Cosmedica Skincare
Friday Night In: Roll With It: Jade Roller and Ice Roller Informational & Tutorial (+Face Mask!)
Y'all *know* that I love me a sweet face mask sesh!
You're invited to play along and join in on this sacred self-care ritual.

Grab your favorite face mask - be it a sheet mask, peel off mask, mud mask, whatever! - put a "Do Not Disturb" sign up on your door; light a candle or some incense, and meet me in our self-care Zoom room.
​
You've worked hard this week. Let's tune-in to some collective community MeTime as we treat ourselves to some much-needed, well-deserved self-care.

New to face masks? No problem! This is a safe space to learn, grow, explore. Already a face mask pro? Sweet! Bring your knowledge, expertise, and share with us how you do you in/with your sacred self-care routine.
Level Up Your Skincare Routine with Rollers 
What are rollers? Great question.

Jade and Quartz Rollers
A jade roller is a beauty tool made of jade or other stones that's used for a face massage. A jade roller is a stone that looks like a small paint roller. It helps with lymphatic drainage, blood circulation, and used along with products to help absorption.
The practice of jade rolling comes from ancient Chinese beauty rituals, and jade stones are believed by some to have mystical healing properties. In addition to jade, this tool also comes in a rose quartz version, which basically provides the same experience.
(courtesy of: www.teenvogue.com/story/what-to-know-about-jade-rollers and www.glamour.com/story/what-do-jade-rollers-do)

Ice Rollers
An ice roller is a cryotherapy tool used to encourage circulation, reduce swelling, minimize redness, soothe irritation, tighten the skin, and restore radiance. Whether with a stainless steel or gel head, the chilled material can be rolled over your entire face, neck, décolletage, and the rest of your body.
(courtesy of: www.byrdie.com/best-ice-rollers-4773213 and www.shape.com/lifestyle/beauty-style/ice-roller-for-face​)

New to face rollers? No problem! This is a safe space to learn, grow, explore. Already a face roller pro? Sweet! Bring your knowledge, expertise, and share with us how you do you in/with your sacred self-care routine.
How do I know which Jade or Quartz Roller is right or good for me:
Great question! There are a lot of options out there. Lots of articles out there suggesting various products and brands, sacred stones and benefits, and ranges in price. I encourage you to do your research and choose one that fits within your budget.**
Where to get Jade or Quartz Rollers:
Walgreens
CVS
Target*
​Ulta
Sephora
Kohl's
​Cost Plus World Market
...basically any store that has a large make-up/beauty section
In-store or Online
​My newbie choice and recommendation: Any of the stores listed above, as well as Amazon. Amazon has Black-owned beauty brands that sell Jade and/or Quartz Rollers. Take your pick and support a BIPOC-owned business.
​
I have a few jade and quartz rollers. One jade roller from BaiMei Skincare Beauty on Amazon; one rose quartz roller from Kohl's (pictured). Def do your research and pick something that works for you.
* Target specifically carries women-owned, Black-owned, and BIPOC-owned beauty brands that may have a face mask or foot mask line.
** If you are a conscious shopper and would like to support vegan; or women-owned, Black-owned, BIPOC-owned beauty brands, please feel empowered to do some research on your own, send me a note so I can brag on all my favorites, or start at Target.
The Self Love Files: How to Reclaim Your Power, Find Your Spark, and Become Your Own Best Friend, by Ifoma Genevieve
31-Days of Intentional Self-Care - Book Club
March 1-31, 2022
About our Self Love Book Club:
​1- Purchase and download The Self Love Files ($14.97 USD. Link here and below).

2- Begin reading!
*Pro-tip: reader's choice- read on your own or follow along with the suggested reading schedule, below.

3- Mark your calendar and login to Self Love Book Club discussions during Self-Care Friday sessions.
Self Love Book Club suggested reading schedule*:
Week 1, 03/01-04: Preface & Chapter 1
Week 2, 03/05-11: Chapter 2 & Chapter 3
Week 3, 03/12-18: Chapter 4 & Chapter 5
Week 4, 03/19-25: Chapter 6 & Chapter 7
*Reader's choice: read on your own or follow along with the suggested reading schedule.
​We'll have our Self Love Book Club discussions during Self-Care Friday sessions.

​Everyone is welcome to share as little or as much as they feel comfortable. No pressure or obligation to speak up; however, if you feel so inclined, we would love to hear your insights, wisdom, and experience. Thank you!

​Please know and note: Self Love Book Club discussions are a safe and brave space for us to come together to listen, learn, and speak our truths.
​Self Love Book Club discussion dates:
Week 1: Friday, 3/04
Week 2: Friday, 3/11
Week 3: Friday, 3/18
Week 4: Friday, 3/25

​7:00 p.m. PST / 10:00 p.m. EST

​Zoom Meeting ID: 834 3476 6423
Passcode: 562830
The Self Love Files
The Secret To fully Loving Yourself and Becoming Your Own Best Friend. Without wasting time. Taking small actionable steps daily, and getting results fast.
The TRUTH about what it takes to fully love yourself and living a life you actually love. Hint; it’s not what you think!
Get yours: The Self Love Files
Connect with Ifoma Genevieve on Socials:

​IG: @ifomagenevieve
Web site
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LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATEMENT
​As a non-Indigenous woman of color, I acknowledge my presence on the traditional, ancestral, stolen land of Kizh Nation, Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians, and unceded territory of the Gabrieleño/Tongva Peoples. I honor with gratitude the land itself, and Kizh Nation Villages and Peoples, past and present.
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