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Cultivating Black Excellence for Black women. A healing centre for African-Canadian women to grow.

05/21/2025

“We don’t talk enough about the loneliness of healing. Of realizing you’ve outgrown people who once felt like home.”

It’s not just romantic breakups that change us. Friendships shift too.

As you grow, you might notice certain relationships no longer align.

It’s hard. It’s quiet. And sometimes, it feels like grief.

But here’s the part we rarely unpack:

Letting go doesn’t have to be violent.

You don’t have to ghost, block, or act like they never mattered.

You can move forward with grace and still honour the role someone played in your story.

We wrote a blog about this. About how to leave without burning the bridge.

How to make peace with the space between who you were and who you’re becoming.

🖤 Read it now. Link in bio.

05/12/2025

Ever caught yourself oversharing? 💬

We know what it’s like to hold so much inside. Sometimes, spilling everything feels like the only way to be seen and heard. But it’s not always easy to balance vulnerability with protecting our peace.

In our latest blog, we dive into why we tend to overshare and how we can still connect deeply without draining ourselves and others.

Whether we’re looking for validation, emotional release, or simply to feel understood, it’s important to find a healthy balance. 🌿

Let’s learn how to honour boundaries and show up authentically, without going overboard.

Tap the link in bio to check out the full blog!

04/29/2025

💭 Is Cancel Culture Helping or Hurting Our Relationships?

At the Velma Carter Centre, we’re diving deep into the impact of cancel culture on our Black communities, especially when it comes to the relationships that matter most.

While cancel culture can seem like a quick solution for dealing with betrayal or toxic behavior, it often leaves us disconnected and isolated—especially in communities where relationships are key to our survival and healing. ✊🏾💜

In our latest blog, we explore:
🔹 Why cancel culture is becoming a go-to response in personal relationships
🔹 The emotional and mental toll it takes on our communities
🔹 How we can replace cancelling with healing, communication, and restorative practice

As we navigate this complex issue, it’s important to remember: Healing starts with understanding, not cancelling. ✨

Read the full blog here ➡️ Link in bio.

04/25/2025

It’s Infertility Awareness Day.

💔 Black Women face the highest rates of infertility, but the lowest access to support. It’s time to change that.
Let’s talk about it: uterine fibroids, PCOS, medical bias, the cultural silence, and the deep grief we carry behind closed doors.
📊 Scientific studies now confirm what many of us have known for years: Black Women are more likely to struggle with infertility, yet less likely to get help.
Why? The system is not built for us, but we can reclaim our power.
Our latest blog post on the Velma Carter Centre platform is a must-read.
It breaks down:
✖️ The medical facts
✖️ The racial disparities
✖️ The conditions impacting fertility
✔️ What we can actually do about it
✔️ Where to get support that sees us, hears us, and honors us

✨ You are not broken. You are not alone. You are worthy of answers and care.
Read more 💬
Link in bio.
Share this with a sister who needs it. Let’s break the silence, together.

04/17/2025

The ultimate Black Girl Spring Reset is HERE.
This season, we’re not chasing a glow-up, we’re becoming it. ✨

From soul stretches in the sun ☀️ to speaking affirmations that actually speak life 💬—these micro-habits are for every Black woman ready to reclaim her peace, power, and presence.

📖 Read the full guide: Spring Micro-Habits for a Balanced Glow-Up via the link in bio.
Tag a sister who’s ready to bloom 🌸

04/07/2025

🌿 Softness is power. Healing is revolutionary. 🌿

Black Women are constantly expected to be strong, but what if we chose softness instead?

What if we prioritized joy, set boundaries, and gave ourselves permission to heal, without guilt?

✨ Your softness is sacred. Your healing is valid. Your peace is non-negotiable. ✨

Let’s talk about stepping into our healing era and setting boundaries, unapologetically.

Tap the link in bio to read more. 💛

04/02/2025

April is Stress Awareness Month and we know life can feel like a lot sometimes.

But here’s the thing, joy doesn’t have to come from grand gestures. It can live in the quiet, everyday moments that nourish the soul 💛

Our latest blog dives into how simple practices like morning rituals, laughter with loved ones, and time in nature can help us manage stress and reconnect with joy 🌿

In a world that never slows down, it’s time to intentionally seek out those small but mighty moments that help us feel grounded and whole.

Tap the link in bio to read more.

03/28/2025

🚨 SOLD OUT 🚨

Our Women’s Retreat at the Velma Carter Centre is officially FULL — and we’re beyond grateful for the love and support.

This isn’t just a retreat. It’s a reset.
A space to reconnect, recharge, and elevate your soul with purpose and power.

To all the women who secured their spot — we’ll see you soon.
To those who missed out — this is just the beginning.

Thank you to everyone who invested in their healing. You are loved!

✨ Stay close. We’re just getting started.

03/27/2025

💫 Sisterhood is a sanctuary. 💫

Black Women have always built powerful networks of support, lifting each other up, holding space for healing, and celebrating every milestone. But in a world that often isolates us, cultivating true sisterhood takes intention.

This week on the Velma Carter Centre blog, we dive deep into the art of sisterhood, why it matters, how to nurture it, and how to show up for the women in your circle. 💜

Tag a sister who inspires you and remind her she’s deeply valued. ✨

📖 Read the full post via the link in our bio!

03/22/2025

🌿 Women For Peace Retreat – A Day to Restore & Reconnect! 🌿

Ladies, when was the last time you truly paused—for yourself, your peace, your healing?

On March 29, join us for a powerful one-day restoration retreat led by the incredible Elder Aina-Nia Ayo’dele, a transformational leader who inspires, empowers, and guides women toward inner peace.

✨ What to Expect:
✨ Explore simple, practical tools to transform your life quickly and gently
✨ Access techniques for releasing, refilling and reconnecting with your purpose
✨ Connect with a community of supportive women
✨ Reclaim your bliss (Yes, it’s always been there)

📅 March 29 | 10 AM - 4 PM
📍 Healing Connections, Edmonton, AB
🎟️ Limited spots available – Secure yours now!
🔗 Link in bio.

Swipe through this carousel to learn more ➡️

Tag a sister who needs this! 💛

03/13/2025

We’ve all experienced that quiet grief when the dreams we held onto don’t unfold the way we imagined. It’s not always about losing love or opportunity, sometimes, it’s about grieving the versions of ourselves we thought we would become.

In our latest blog, we dive into the silent grief that many of us go through when letting go of dreams, and how we can begin to forgive ourselves, find peace, and embrace new beginnings. 🌸💫

If you’re feeling stuck or uncertain, remember — this journey is yours to shape. Let’s heal, let go, and step into our true selves together.

Tap the link in bio to read more. 💜

03/04/2025

Black Women are so used to carrying everything that we don’t always realize when our bodies are waving the red flag.

The sleepless nights, the heavy chest, the feeling that you are always “on”—it’s more than stress. It can be anxiety, and we deserve to acknowledge it.

This read by the Velma Carter Centre really made me pause and reflect. If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone. 🖤

Link in bio.

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Edmonton, AB
T6K4C4

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