03/28/2026
Today I had the privilege of attending the Brothers of the Desert Wellness Summit here in Palm Springs.
The theme, Building Our Collective Resilience, felt especially meaningful. A full day of thoughtful conversations, powerful keynotes, and deeply intentional sessions centered on the Black LGBTQ+ experience, community healing, and the importance of wellness in all forms.
One of the sessions that stayed with me most was Palm Springs is Burning. The conversation around Black LGBTQ+ ballroom culture, expression, and resilience reminded me how movement, identity, and community have always been intertwined.
What I continue to appreciate about gatherings like this is the reminder that wellness is not just physical. It is emotional. Cultural. Historical. Communal.
Spaces like this create connection.
They create understanding.
They create belonging.
I left feeling inspired, grounded, and grateful to be part of a community that continues to grow, support one another, and lead with intention.
Inspired. Motivated. Loved.
