Shawna Wells

Dear Caregivers Advocating for Black Brilliance,    I just got off the phone with a dear friend. She said, “Do you know that investments in… Read More »To All the Courageous Caregivers

To the hawk that flew over me last week,  I see you and your freedom, and I’m envious because you are so free. You glide… Read More »Contemplating & Embracing Freedom

Dear B is for Black Brilliance Fam,  Happy Anni-Black-versary!  B is for Black Brilliance has officially and unapologetically spent one year amplifying, cultivating, and celebrating… Read More »Celebrating Our Juneteenth Block Party Invite List

“When I found I had crossed that line, I looked at my hands to see if I was the same person. There was such a… Read More »Letter to the Black Brilliance Collective

For 13 years, I have worked as an executive coach, helping Black women, Black people, and people who work in allyship with Black people. The… Read More »Our Founding Story

BHM, 2022- I canceled you, and I am glad I did.  For almost 40 years, I celebrated BHM the way I thought I should. I… Read More »A Goodbye Letter to Black History Month 2022

Dear Grandmother,  Your house was the epicenter of our family, especially on holidays. I still can’t figure out how you fit all those people in… Read More »Letter to my Grandmother #3

Dear 2021,  Thank you and goodbye. It’s been an “interesting” year. This word “interesting” has taken on new meaning over the past two (or three,… Read More »Letter to 2021

Grandmother,  I had french fries delivered to my house yesterday. They were left on my doorstep by someone I had never met. I wonder what… Read More »A LETTER TO MY GRANDMOTHER #2

Dear Grandmother,  It’s been almost a year since you joined our ancestors. My soul misses you.  I’ve never been able to explain the connection I feel to… Read More »A LETTER TO MY GRANDMOTHER