Soul Fire, LLC.

03/17/2023

Please share widely!

This Saturday at 10am. It's virtual!

06/07/2022

Are you caring for a loved one? Are you struggling to find yourself after taking care of a loved one? Let's talk about it!

Join Soul Fire's principal, Larmender Davis, on Monday, June 13 at 6:30pm EST as she discusses Caring for the Caregiver for my DREF - Research Matters Initiative discussion.

She will be joined by three great panelists that have experienced this - Loriann M. Bell , Garnet James , and Shaa-Ista Simmons-Wilcox. Others are welcomed to come and share their experiences as well.

Register today at bit.ly/DREFDetroitJune13.

05/11/2022

How y'all doing coming out of this pandemic?

Join our principal, Larmender Davis for her next DREF Research Matters conversation on May 18 at 6:30.

She will be joined by special guests, licensed social workers, Kalimah LocMama Johnson and LaNeice Jones as they talk about "Getting to a New Normal: Life Coming out of the Pandemic."

Register at: bit.ly/DREFDetroitMay18.

04/13/2022

Please join our principal Larmender Davis on this coming Monday, April 18 at 6:30pm via Zoom.

She will have a conversation with Dr. Kelly Brittain, Senior Program Director at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation. We will discuss the Power of Partnerships in Improving Health Outcomes.

Register at bit.ly/DREFDetroitApril18.

03/08/2022

Soul Fire honors and recognizes women across the globe today and always. Thank you for all that you do!

02/16/2022

Our principal, Larmender Davis, continues February and recognizes fitness and physical activity awareness, along with DREF - Research Matters Initiative Detroit. We invite you to join us virtually on Wednesday, Feb 23 at 6:30 pm for "Hula Hooping For Health."

Pamela Jones-Mathis of HuLaFiTNaTioN will lead us through a hula hoop session and we will discuss the importance of physical fitness in our community. Dress to sweat and participate or you can just watch and learn.

Amazon has a great selection of hula hoops for you to choose from: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=hula%20hoops%20for%20adults.... Order soon so it will come back in time.

Register at bit.ly/DREFDetroitFeb23 today!

02/13/2022

We all know that Valentine’s Day has morphed into an ooey-gooey celebration of love for many. And while the main purpose of the holiday is to spread love and goodwill, it can also be a bit problematic for some who find themselves single on February 14th.

Soul Fire, LLC would like to share a few ideas for how to survive Valentine’s Day for our single friends out there:

• Go out on a friend date. Grab one of your single friends or a group of single friends and take yourself out for dinner, drinks, or a movie.
• Treat yourself. Go get a mani/pedi or full body massage. Eat a big bowl of your favorite ice cream. Order take out from a new restaurant that you always wanted to try.
• Relax. Take a nap. Take a walk. Watch a movie. Enjoy being able to do whatever you want, whenever you want.
• Throw yourself a dance party. Put on your favorite playlist and dance like no one is watching in the comfort of your own home.
• Do some service. Volunteer. Give blood. Visit a nursing home. Babysit for a couple that wants to go out. Perform small acts of kindness throughout your day. These types of things will lift your spirits and help you stay optimistic.

Last but not least, give yourself grace; ride whatever emotion you are experiencing out, but don’t get stuck; and just enjoy the day and life – with your beautiful single self!

(*adapted from Holidappy)

01/31/2022

Soul Fire invites you to attend this virtual forum, in recognition of Human Trafficking month.

Our principal, Larmender A. Davis, using her experience, moderates the conversation with law enforcement officers and a survivor.

Monday, January 31 at 6:30pm.

Register at bit.ly/DACStopHTNow.

01/08/2022

Thank you to everyone who attended the Burning Bowl Ceremony! What an awesome, uplifting event...

Next up...Vision Boards!

01/06/2022

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is recognized each year on January 11th. In recognition of this important day, and throughout the month of January,

Soul Fire LLC, is encouraging participation in Blue Campaign’s largest initiative, which is on January 11th. To raise awareness of human trafficking, we encourage the public to take photos of themselves, friends, family, and colleagues wearing blue clothing and share them on social media – Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram – along with the hashtag.

Anyone can participate, all you need is a piece of blue clothing!

Join Soul Fire, LLC. and wear blue on January 11!

01/04/2022

This event was postponed from last month and rescheduled for Wednesday, Jan 12 at 6:30 pm, so mark your calendars!

As you start your new year and set new goals, let's have the difficult, but necessary conversation about end of life issues. Our principal, La Davis sits with Dr. Delicia Pruitt to have this conversation in an enlightening and informative manner.

Free of charge. Registration required at bit.ly/DREFDetroitJan12!

Grab your friends and family and let's talk about the gift and life and legacy!

12/31/2021

Happy New Year's Eve!

11/25/2021

Soul Fire wishes you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving.

11/17/2021

Join us tonight at 6:30pm. It's not too late to register!

Do you have diabetes or have a loved one living with diabetes?

Larmender Davis sits with Yolanda Bean-Bradford, Laeki Hester and Michael L Wilbert as they share their stories on living and thriving while living with diabetes. The guest moderator is Dr. Gina Lynem-Walker, Internal Medicine Physician.

Register at https://bit.ly/DREFDetroitNov17.

We hope to see you there!

11/15/2021

Do you have diabetes or have a loved one living with diabetes?

Join our principal, La Davis, on Wednesday, November 17 at 6:30pm as she sits with Yolanda Bean-Bradford, Laeki Hester, and Michael L Wilbert as they share their stories on living and thriving while living with diabetes.

The guest moderator is Dr. Gina Lynem-Walker, Internal Medicine Physician. Our community partner is Detroit Deltas.

Register at https://bit.ly/DREFDetroitNov17.

We hope to see you there!

11/11/2021

Join in the conversation this evening at 6:30 pm as our principal, Larmender Davis has a conversation with Dr. Bobbi Edwards, dermatologist and Shelly Ester, Mary Kay Consultant about healthy skin care in the African American community.

Register at bit.ly/DREFDetroitNov11.

11/11/2021

Soul Fire, LLC honors all veterans today! Thank you for your service.

11/10/2021

Tomorrow, at 6:30 pm, our principal, La Davis, partners with DREF - Research Matters Initiative Detroit, Detroit Deltas Physical and Mental Health Committee, Edwards Dermatology Group, and Shelly Nevels-Ester,Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant to discuss "Loving the Skin You're In."

She sits down with Dr. Bobbi Edwards, dermatologist and Shelly Nevels-Ester, Mary Kay consultant, to discuss skin care issues pertinent to African-American. You will also be led though a facial demonstration. Have you skin care products handy or just watch and take notes!

It's not to late to join us. Zoom registration information: bit.ly/DREFDetroitNov11

We hope to "see" you there!

10/29/2021

Just keep going... There's no testimony without the test!

10/28/2021

Join us at 6pm EST tonight!

Register at bit.ly/DREFDetroitOct28.

10/27/2021

Join us tonight!

Zoom link: DREDetroitOct27 or
Meeting ID: 829 3376 7260; Password: NGJV5g

10/27/2021

Soul Fire LLC, is pleased to be the October community partner for DREF - Research Matters Initiative Detroit!

Tonight, Wednesday, Oct 27 at 6pm, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, there will be a conversation with Cecilia Pope, President of Sister's Network of Greater Metropolitan Detroit about knowing our bodies and our breasts.

Join at the time of event by clicking this link: bit.ly/DREFDetroitOct28 or with Meeting ID: 829 3376 7260; Passcode: NGJV5g

Tomorrow, Thursday, Oct 28 at 6pm, in recognition of Healthy Lung awareness month, there will be a conversation with Rontrice Watson, Certified Respiratory Therapist, about lung awareness and issues that impact our community, including smoking, va**ng, asthma, COVID-19, and more...

Register for this event at bit.ly/DREFDetroitOct28 or with Meeting ID: 824 7025 3615
Passcode: Abb6GG

Both conversations are moderated by our principal, Larmender A. Davis, who serves as the Citywide Coordinator for Detroit.

10/24/2021

As we come to the end of Breast Cancer Awareness month, here are some facts you need to know according to the American Cancer Society:

-A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast that looks for changes that may be signs of breast cancer.

-Getting regular screening with a mammogram is the most reliable way to find breast cancer early. Breast cancer that's found early, when it's small and has not spread, is easier to treat successfully.

-Women between 40 and 44 should have the option to start screening with a mammogram every year.

-Women 45 to 54 should get mammograms every year.

-Women 55 and older can switch to a mammogram every other year, or they can choose to continue yearly mammograms.

DMC is offering free, walk-in appointments through October. Please share this information with the women in your lives!

10/22/2021

Join our principal, who serves as the DREF - Research Matters Initiative Detroit Citywide Coordinator for an important conversation.

As we end breast cancer awareness month, she will have a conversation with the president of Sister's Network of Greater Metropolitan Detroit, Cecilia Pope.

No need to register, just join on Wednesday, October 27 at 6pm on Zoom.

Bit.ly/DREFDetroitOct27
or
Meeting ID: 829 3376 7260
Passcode: NGJV5g

08/05/2021

07/27/2021

Join our principal La Davis, as she facilitates a 6 week group for SASHA Center, Hopping and Healing." Starting Aug 4 at 6pm.

Free of charge. Hula hoops provided. No experience needed.

Register at bit.ly/SCHulaHoop

07/13/2021

Join us on 7/13 at 6pm for SASHA Center's Weekly HIP Series. This weekly group is for women experiencers of sexual assault and their supporters.

Register by 5pm the day of group at https://bit.ly/HIP2021_2.

Soul Fire's principal La Davis is the lead facilitator.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: HIP Series . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

05/21/2021

Yes, this is yet another awesome event with an awesome panel of speakers, including Zenobia Davis, Nikkia Matthews, and Tonjie Reese - three groundbreaking and innovative mental health professionals, moderated by our principal, La Davis. This will not be your ordinary mental health discussion. We will be doing actual activities and techniques to help deal with stress, anxiety, depression, and the "blues."

Come prepared to practice techniques and even discover new ones to help you feel better - mind, body, and spirit!

You really don't want to miss this one on Thursday, May 27 at 6:30 pm.

Register at: bit.ly/DRMMay27 today!

01/02/2021

Please join our principal, Larmender Davis, as she partners with Detroit Deltas' Physical and Mental Health Committee. Let's start the new year off with a clean slate by participating in a symbolic Burning Bowl Ceremony on this coming Monday at 6:30 pm EST.

Free and open to the public! Raffle drawings will be held!

Register at bit.ly/NewYearNewYou21

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: New Year, New You. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

12/25/2020

Soul Fire wishes you and your family and safe and bless holidays.

11/26/2020

Soul Fire wishes you and your family a safe and blessed Thanksgiving. Things may be different, but we all still have something to be grateful for!

10/28/2020

Our principal consultation is having 2 events for you to consider attending!

Please join me for both of my upcoming events for DREF - Research Matters Initiative.

On tomorrow, Oct 29 at 6:30 pm, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, join La Davis, co-moderator Katrina Studvent, and awesome panelists Rebecca Adams, Cheryl Harvey, Jennifer Jones Wheeler, and Eudora Ward as we celebrate survivorship and remember those who have lost their lives with a candlelight vigil. All breast cancer survivors will be entered into a raffle drawing!

And then on Monday, November 2 at 6 pm, she sits down with her nephew, Dr. Larry IV Charleston and has a candid conversation on the importance of medical research and discuss health care disparities in headache medicine. He is a headache specialist so if you or someone you know suffers from migraines, please tune in. There will be raffle drawings from attendees!

Registration links for both events are in the comment section below!

We hope to see you at one or both of these awesome events!

10/22/2020

Soul Fire invites you to attend a celebration of Breast Cancer Survivorship in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Register at bit.ly/VoicesofSurvivors today.

10/06/2020

Thank you to ACLU of Michigan for entrusting Soul Fire, LLC to work with you on your virtual People Power Tour in Berrien County. It was a pleasure to work with you.

09/24/2020

Soul Fire joins DREF Research Matters for a conversation on going and growing through grief and the DREF Research Matters initiative. Raffle give-aways! FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Registration link is in comment section below.

09/24/2020

Soul Fire urges everyone to complete your census. Nine questions impacts our community for 10 years. Detroit stand up and be counted!

To complete the Census: www.my2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020.

09/24/2020

Congratulations to Soul Fire's principal, La Davis, as she embarks on a new endeavor doing what she loves - educating the community! We are proud to partner with her on her upcoming events!

DREF Research Matters for All of Us is expanding the team to include Citywide Coordinators in the cities of focus selected by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In collaboration with the DREF Research Matters for All of Us Core team, each Citywide Coordinator will strategically plan and implement and execute two monthly predetermined outreach activities, events and/or programs. The presentations will focus on issues and subject matters that are relevant and specific to the particular city.

The Citywide Coordinators will be responsible for incorporating the topic of research and its influence on daily life. They will also educate their respective communities about the NIH All of Us Research Program and how to get involved.

Events will be in collaboration with a variety of community organizations, All of Us Consortium Partners, as well as local (Healthcare Provider Organizations (HPOs) and Direct Volunteer (DV) sites.

To learn more about the Citywide Coordinators, become an Ambassador or partner, email [email protected]

06/21/2020

Soul Fire wishes all you dads, fathers, pops, etc. a joyous and wonderful day!

06/19/2020

Remembering the road behind us, continuing the work that lies ahead. Soul Fire, LLC. recognizes and celebrates Juneteenth!

05/28/2020

The journey to being our best self is not easy, but it's worth it! We control our destiny. Don't let what others told you about yourself, your past failures/mistakes, or dream stealers keep you from that destiny.

Have the courage to live your life!

"Appear on your fear and it will disappear!" -K. McCarthy