The Dream Forum found me at a place when I was afraid to dream. Afraid to dream about something small and would not dare to dream about a big and brave thing. Dreams were substances from another world, another life. In my house they lay in the closet waiting for better times, for a world where dreams have a place to bloom. As the war broke out, my dreams were… Read More »Afraid to Dream
I set out to start a leadership community after my experience leading through a difficult season. During that time I longed for a safe-space that could, in the words of author Kobe Campell “offer the tenderness the world and even those in our community refuse to give.” I knew that a community for black women would be received with mixed reviews. However, the support system I developed as a leader… Read More »The Paradox of Leadership
As I reflect on this season of exploring my dream through Goldenwood’s Dream Pod cohort I am most grateful for the introduction of new rhythms that are now becoming part of my practice. David Kim’s teaching, some of which has included combining sacred teachings from both Jesus and Rick Rubin (!), have been illuminating considering the creative work I’m pursuing trying to grow the Justice Film Festival. I am learning… Read More »The Practice of Dreams
Last night, we were honored to host two long-time friends of Goldenwood, Philanthropist Richard Leong and Spiritual Advisor and Advocate Lourine Clark. The evening began with Richard sharing about his journey coming to faith later in life and the unfolding of a growing desire to leave a godly legacy for generations to come. He emphasized the foundation of his generosity–that our wealth ultimately is from God and belongs to God… Read More »Legacy and Hope – Event Recap
As a pastor, theologian, and co-founder of a non-profit organization whose mission is to cultivate a new vision of work, the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) raises a growing number of existential questions. From actors to lawyers, an increasing number of professionals feel threatened by the growing applications of AI. How can the ancient text of the Bible provide any insight to guide us in responding to this quickly… Read More »The Parallel between AI & Creation
It’s hard to put words to last weekend’s Communal Kintsugi experience, woven into our Spring Listening Retreat. The process of breaking, beholding, mending, and gilding slowly unfolded over the course of our two days together as we listened for God’s voice speaking into our work wounds. Together, we witnessed the Spirit making beauty out of brokenness, reminding us that the cracks can be an entry point for new hope to… Read More »A Communal Kintsugi Experience…in pictures
He asked her, “Woman, why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?” Thinking he was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will get him.” John 20:15 (NIV) It was always curious to me that in Jesus’ first resurrection appearance, he was mistaken as the caretaker of the garden. Yet, the more I consider… Read More »Bioimimicry and Being Easter People
Celebrating God’s faithfulness in and through the Goldenwood community this year. Glimpses from a full year below. Faith & work… it’s much more than we imagine! We continue to rely upon the generosity of this dynamic community for cultivating a spiritual ecosystem focused on revitalizing what is unseen so that our collective work–what is seen–might be characterized and fueled by future hope. Thank you for partnering with us in this… Read More »2022 Visual Year-in-Review
*NEW 2/15/23: Announcing our New Director of Dream Cultivation: Stephen Bailey Stephen is a Brooklyn based independent film producer and business consultant. He has worked as a producer and/or financier on more than 17 feature films, including BURDEN (Sundance Audience Award Winner 2018), STRANGE NEGOTIATIONS (SXSW 2019), and LOCKED DOWN (HBO Max 2021) to name a few. Prior to his work in film, he spent more than a decade in… Read More »New Post: Director of Dream Cultivation
Set aside the first weekend of 2023 for a 1.5 day communal experience to reconnect body and spirit and establish holistic rhythms of wellness for the new year, that your work might be revived by love. Joined by the founders of Re-well, Dr. Chika Okoli and Health Coach Amber Gentry, we will journey from fasting to feasting, exploring God’s divine design for physical and spiritual interconnection and restoration. This is… Read More »From Fast to Feast: A Listening Retreat to Nourish Body + Soul (Jan 6-7, 2023)