mobilizing and inspiring social change!

Every woman holds the potential to be the hero of her lived experience.  Too often, women are subject to narratives that encourage external validation and passive roles.  We are reclaiming our stories and taking action to shape our own destinies.   At the heart of centering yourself as the hero is embracing your history, your struggles, and your triumphs because your experiences have shaped who you have become.  

We are centering girls and women as the heroes of their lived experiences by raising awareness, shifting perspectives, mobilizing action, and advocating for policy changes in the following six areas:

• Advance Rights-Use storytelling and  film to inspire social change while advocating for the protection of girls' and women's fundamental human, political, economic, social, and educational rights.
• Lead Social Justice Initiatives with Confidence-Address the root causes of injustice including economic disparity, gender-based violence, race and class.
• Enhance Well-Being-Promote healing and self-determination through making meaningful connections with self and nature while utilizing resilience strategies and post-traumatic growth research.
• Ending Violence-Educating on the impact of gender-based violence and promoting collection action for change.
• Building Community & Collaboration-Connecting organizations, policymakers, and advocates  to advance equity  and dismantle systemic barriers.
• Equitable Leadership-Supporting pathways for women  to assume leadership roles in government, nonprofit,  and private sectors.

The real-life experiences of Terry, Tammy, and Pearlette form the foundation of a groundbreaking social impact model that inspires self-reflection and transformation through--intuition, human rights,  wellness, communications,  leadership, and systems advocacy.  These six powerful themes are not only central to the personal Kilimanjaro journey each woman took, but they are paired with timeless archetypes--artist, teacher, healer, activist, visionary, and warrior--to help us understand the depth of human nature as we are invited to reflect on how we may unlock our capacity to heal and grow after extraordinary hardship.  

The archetypes guide us toward embracing our own power.   Through intuition and wisdom, we can challenge systems, fight for justice, communicate with clarity, and lead with purpose.  By embodying the lessons of these archetypes, we are empowered to create a holistic, sustainable approach to healing and transformation--through both our struggles and our triumphs. 

Become the Alchemist.  Through the film and educational materials, you are invited into a personal journey of self-reflection where you can explore how you can transform pain into power and challenges into opportunities for deep healing, growth, and change.

The ultimate goal of the film is for viewers to gain self-awareness, self-acceptance and empowerment.  Through the lens of self-reflection--asking themselves What's My Personal Kilimanjaro?--and connection, viewers are invited to consider what actions they can take to make personal and social change.   It is imperative that we come together to engage in courageous conversation about systemic racism and gender inequality in the US and globally and how that is intertwined with domestic and partner violence, poverty, classism, loss of work, mental illness and trauma.   

The film is particularly timely, addressing the themes of trauma, self-worth, and the ongoing struggles faced by marginalized communities, including the effects of Palestinian occupation and systemic racism in the United States. Yet, its message transcends divisiveness: it is about the power of forgiveness, healing, and reconciliation.

We invite you to experience and explore Three (Extra)Ordinary Women  through the lens of developing a trauma-informed legal practice. 

By showcasing the emotional resilience and healing journeys of three women as they tackle their most significant physical and emotional challenges – including the climb of Mount Kilimanjaro – the film offers valuable lessons on recognizing the impact of trauma and how to support individuals in overcoming it.

Three (Extra)Ordinary Women directly engages with the complexities of trauma in marginalized communities, exploring issues such as the effects of the Palestinian occupation and ongoing systemic racism in the United States. These real-world struggles provide crucial context for legal professionals who serve clients from historically disenfranchised communities. The film also emphasizes the power of forgiveness, healing, and reconciliation, offering a growth and resilience-focused, actionable perspective for attorneys who work with clients navigating personal and societal trauma.

This event will provide 2.5 hours of CLE credit and is an opportunity for  reflection on how lawyers can become part of the healing process, helping those who are coping with personal and systemic traumas.

Join us for this important event, which will deepen your understanding of trauma’s impact on marginalized communities and strengthen your commitment to providing compassionate, effective legal representation.  Purchase tickets by clicking the link below.