Upcoming events.
Embrace Spring Equinox seasonal maastermind
Spring Equinox Mastermind March 21, 2025 | 10-1 PST Virtual Event
SAVE THE DATE!
Spring Equinox Theme: Renewal | Growth | Rebirth
Seasonal Strategy – Reflect, set goals, and commit to aligned action for the season. Receive group and peer coaching from highly competent entrepreneurs and leaders.
Network Weaving – Introduce your work to a community of potential collaborators and clients. Share your business’ needs with a trusted network of values-aligned professionals.
Guild of Greatness – You are answering the call to make change and be of service in this wild world. Be seen and celebrated by your spiritual and professional peers.
Lineages of Love & Liberation film + platform premiere
Join us for a groundbreaking celebration, “Lineages of Love & Liberation”, a powerful short film and platform amplifying the vibrant voices and sacred wisdom of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) spiritual innovators across the nation.
Our hybrid launch event weaves together virtual and in-person experiences, creating an unprecedented gathering of leaders, healers, artists, and changemakers who are reimagining spiritual practice through the lens of ancestral knowledge and modern innovation.
Whether you join us virtually or in person, you'll be part of a historic moment as we honor the innovators who are building new pathways for spiritual wisdom rooted in our diverse cultural traditions and collective liberation.
Event Details:
PART 1: Virtual Gathering (Zoom)
Time: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM PST | 2:00-3:30 PM EST
Features: Premiere of the Short Film, Website and Innovators Directory! Guided connection activities and panel discussion with featured BIPOC spiritual innovators from across the country.
PART 2: Film Premiere Evening Event (Oakland, California)
Time: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM PST
Live Musical Performance: Embrace Community
Program: Premiere of Short Film, interactive networking, fireside chats and community celebration with featured innovators.
Featured Speakers (Evening Event):
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Lotus Malana Wong
Co-Producer & Filmmaker - désirée dorsainvil
Liberation Leader & Consultant - Elena Mireles-Hill
Oakland Innovators featured in the Film: King David Walker, Tamika Banks, Tomás Riegos-Clark, Patricia Juarez, and Keani Hin
Big thank you to The Fetzer Institute and the Shared Spiritual Heritage project who has powered this project and made this all possible.
We hope you will join us!
With gratitude,
Lotus, Elena and désirée
lotus@lotuswong.com
Embrace Forest party (August)
Embrace Forest Party
Join us in the lush redwood forest of Oakland as we circle around how we can show up in solidarity for one another. We need to nourish our hearts to keep healing and feeding our souls to keep showing up for the movement. We are not alone in this, let's not act alone! We'll have live drumming, grounding, community connection, and of course a forest dance party with jams from sacred to ratchet.
This is a vibes-only BIPOC-centered event, Allies welcome.
Location details and logistics will be sent upon registration.
Men's Circle (JULY)
Men’s Circle
Our 2x a month men's circle continued to deepen and grow in their second year of formation. This circle exists to provide a diverse and inclusive space for conscious men to practice belonging and become the best versions of ourselves. We offer men the tools, skills and support they need to thrive and live with integrity.
Men's Circle (JULY)
Men’s Circle
Our 2x a month men's circle continued to deepen and grow in their second year of formation. This circle exists to provide a diverse and inclusive space for conscious men to practice belonging and become the best versions of ourselves. We offer men the tools, skills and support they need to thrive and live with integrity.
Embrace Women's Circle (Virtual)
The Embrace Women’s Circle is a BIPOC-centered monthly gathering for women and femmes like you to build community, deepen in sisterhood, and be seen, heard, and witnessed in your journey.
During our time together we engage in meditation, journaling, creative expression, and authentic sharing as we explore the evolving seasons of our inner worlds and our place within the collective.
This event will be moderated by Désirée Freda (@wildrosesister) and Tatiana Mercedes (@emerging.energy)
Désirée Freda is a feminine guide, healing facilitator, and performing artist offering experiences of embodied devotion to the Divine through ancestrally led movement, song, and beauty. She is the co-founder of We Are The New Paradigm, a QWOC collective supporting women of color on self-discovery, and co-creator of The New Paradigm Goddess online course.
Tatiana Mercedes is a nurturer by nature, and that’s shown up in her life in many different ways. Her key focus in service is activating the healer within; empowering people, especially women, to remember their innate capacity to design themselves and their lives. From yoga, reiki, and massage therapy to workshops and more, her focus has been on relaxation and slowing down to allow this inner power to emerge from within.
If this resonates with you and you'd like to join us ~ please take a moment to complete out this interest form. We're excited to learn more about you!
Men's Circle (June)
Men’s Circle
Our 2x a month men's circle continued to deepen and grow in their second year of formation. This circle exists to provide a diverse and inclusive space for conscious men to practice belonging and become the best versions of ourselves. We offer men the tools, skills and support they need to thrive and live with integrity.
Embrace Women's Circle (In person)
The Embrace Women’s Circle is a BIPOC-centered monthly gathering for women and femmes like you to build community, deepen in sisterhood, and be seen, heard, and witnessed in your journey.
During our time together we engage in meditation, journaling, creative expression, and authentic sharing as we explore the evolving seasons of our inner worlds and our place within the collective.
This event will be moderated by Désirée Freda (@wildrosesister) and Lotus Wong (@lotusawakens).
Désirée Freda is a feminine guide, healing facilitator, and performing artist offering experiences of embodied devotion to the Divine through ancestrally led movement, song, and beauty. She is the co-founder of We Are The New Paradigm, a QWOC collective supporting women of color on self-discovery, and co-creator of The New Paradigm Goddess online course.
Lotus Wong is a Lead Facilitator, Experience Designer, Brand Strategist, and Soul Stylist with 14 years of experience guiding and gathering groups to grow, heal, and transform together. With a passion for people, Lotus is dedicated to leveling up leaders and transforming teams to bring their boldest visions to life.
If this resonates with you and you'd like to join us ~ please take a moment to complete out this interest form. We're excited to learn more about you!
Men's Circle (June)
Men’s Circle
Our 2x a month men's circle continued to deepen and grow in their second year of formation. This circle exists to provide a diverse and inclusive space for conscious men to practice belonging and become the best versions of ourselves. We offer men the tools, skills and support they need to thrive and live with integrity.
Our Ancestor's Wildest Dreams
Join us in the lush Oakland redwoods for a one day Ancestral Healing, Family Constellations & Cacao Ceremony.
This is BIPOC-centered, Allies welcome offering designed with a trauma-informed and decolonized lens. BIPOC partial scholarships available as well as work trade opportunities (help with setup or clean up). No one turned away for lack of funds. Email lotus@lotusawakens.co for scholarship and worktrade opportunities.
OUR FLOW:
10:30am: Welcome & Ancestor Altar
11:00am: Cacao Ceremony
12:00pm: Ayurvedic Lunch & Herbal Libations
1:00pm: Ancestral & Family Constellations
4:00pm: Forgiveness, Blessings & Gratitude
4:30pm: Closing Circle & Sound Healing
5:00pm: Departure
YOUR GUIDES:
- Ana Polanco is an ancestral coach, cultural facilitator, and storyteller. She helps women of color and organizations find new ways of leading. Learn more at anapolanco.org
-Natalie Orozco is a ceremonialist, who activates intuition, emotional intelligence, and socially conscious leadership via gatherings, consultations, and coaching. Learn more at natalieorozco.com
- Lotus Wong is a Soulful Facilitator, Experience Designer, Co-Executive Director of Embrace. Lotus is dedicated to centering love, liberation and healing for women and communities of color. Learn more at lotuswong.com
ABOUT EMBRACE:
Like mycelium network under a forest floor, Embrace provides an interconnected platform for social entrepreneurs, spiritual innovators and liberation leaders. Together, we co-create access to the spiritual, social and material resources needed to make our greatest contribution to healing, justice and love in the world. Embrace offers community programs and an impact incubator for Bay Area leaders in Oakland. embracecommunity.co
Men's Circle (May)
Men’s Circle
Our 2x a month men's circle continued to deepen and grow in their second year of formation. This circle exists to provide a diverse and inclusive space for conscious men to practice belonging and become the best versions of ourselves. We offer men the tools, skills and support they need to thrive and live with integrity.
Embrace Women's Circle (Virtual)
The Embrace Women’s Circle is a BIPOC-centered monthly gathering for women and femmes like you to build community, deepen in sisterhood, and be seen, heard, and witnessed in your journey.
During our time together we engage in meditation, journaling, creative expression, and authentic sharing as we explore the evolving seasons of our inner worlds and our place within the collective.
This event will be moderated by Désirée Freda (@wildrosesister), a feminine guide, healing facilitator, and performing artist offering experiences of embodied devotion to the Divine through ancestrally led movement, song, and beauty. She is the co-founder of We Are The New Paradigm, a QWOC collective supporting women of color on self-discovery, and co-creator of The New Paradigm Goddess online course.
If this resonates with you and you'd like to join us ~ please take a moment to complete out this interest form. We're excited to learn more about you!
Garden Gathering
From the soulful crew that brought you the Love & Liberation Forest Party - we invite you to join our first Garden Gathering! Because spring has sprung, and so are we. Come spend the afternoon with beloved community in the rose garden, where you can expect:
- delicious teas & snacks
- community connections
- support & needs networking
- opening & grounding circle
- and as always, music to jam out to on a beautiful day!
Bring your picnic blankets, your snacks and your vibes as we drop in together and see what magic arises from being in community with one another.
If you've loved our past events and have wanted to get more involved - then you gotta be here!
This will be an opportunity to get a taste of our new membership offering, and where you can learn more about deepening with the Embrace community.
Embrace Women's Circle (IN PERSON)
The Embrace Women’s Circle is a BIPOC-centered monthly gathering for women and femmes like you to build community, deepen in sisterhood and be seen, heard and witnessed in your journey.
During our time together we engage in meditation, journaling, creative expression and authentic sharing as we explore the evolving seasons of our inner worlds and our place within the collective.
If this resonates with you and you'd like to join us ~ please take a moment to complete out this interest form. We're excited to learn more about you!
Men's Circle (April)
Men’s Circle
Our 2x a month men's circle continued to deepen and grow in their second year of formation. This circle exists to provide a diverse and inclusive space for conscious men to practice belonging and become the best versions of ourselves. We offer men the tools, skills and support they need to thrive and live with integrity.
Embrace Women's Circle (Virtual)
The Embrace Women’s Circle is a BIPOC-centered monthly gathering for women and femmes like you to build community, deepen in sisterhood and be seen, heard and witnessed in your journey.
During our time together we engage in meditation, journaling, creative expression and authentic sharing as we explore the evolving seasons of our inner worlds and our place within the collective.
If this resonates with you and you'd like to join us ~ please take a moment to complete out this interest form. We're excited to learn more about you!
Men's Circle (April)
Men’s Circle
Our 2x a month men's circle continued to deepen and grow in their second year of formation. This circle exists to provide a diverse and inclusive space for conscious men to practice belonging and become the best versions of ourselves. We offer men the tools, skills and support they need to thrive and live with integrity.
Sacred Rose Retreat
The Sacred Rose Retreat is for women seeking to authentically embody their unique frequency of divine feminine energy, create genuine connections with like hearted sisters, have full permission to bask in pleasure, joy, play and rest, be in a breathtaking natural environment and experience a transformational journey guided by the inner wisdom of their soul. Attendees will have the opportunity to cleanse & reset their energy, co-create beauty, activate their womb, relax & integrate, connect with nature and let their inner goddess shine. This retreat will be held in Joshua Tree 4/11-4/15.
Embrace Women's Circle (April)
Embrace Women’s Circle: Sisterhood & Self-Healing
The Embrace Women’s Circle is a BIPOC centered monthly gathering for women like you to build community, deepen in sisterhood and practice tools for self-healing.
During our time together we engage in meditation, journaling, creative expression and authentic sharing as we explore the evolving seasons of our inner worlds and our place within the collective. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month.
We invite you to join us! Please complete our interest form to receive more information on our circle.
Grieve + Breathe
A meaningful exploration of grief together in community. We engage in open-hearted Council discussions, fostering compassionate listening and speaking from our hearts. Through the transformative practice of Breathwork, you can unlock stored emotions and traumas held in your body.
Men's Circle (March)
Men’s Circle
Our 2x a month men's circle continued to deepen and grow in their second year of formation. This circle exists to provide a diverse and inclusive space for conscious men to practice belonging and become the best versions of ourselves. We offer men the tools, skills and support they need to thrive and live with integrity.
Reclaiming Radiance womb Wisdom leadership training
Reclaiming Radiance is an invitation of remembrance and reclamation of your innate power.
Learning to listen to the unique needs of our sacred womb bodies, we not only awaken our own voice, we also activate our connection to the voice and guidance of Mother Earth herself.
Unlocking the creatrix codes within to not only heal but thrive.
This nine-month odyssey is thoughtfully designed to provide you with the necessary tools and community, to cultivate your divine feminine power and self-leadership skills- infusing them with strength, compassion, and intuition.
With the support of stellar guidance from a team that champions your greatness—an essential component of the 'Reclaiming Radiance' formula—you're propelled onto a path of transformative self-leadership.
Embrace Forest Party (March)
Embrace Forest Party
Join us in the lush redwood forest of Oakland as we circle around how we can show up in solidarity for one another. We need to nourish our hearts to keep healing and feeding our souls to keep showing up for the movement. We are not alone in this, let's not act alone! We'll have live drumming, grounding, community connection, and of course a forest dance pawty with jams from sacred to ratchet.
This is a vibes-only BIPOC-centered event, Allies welcome.
Location details and logistics will be sent upon registration.
Men's Circle (March)
Men’s Circle
Our 2x a month men's circle continued to deepen and grow in their second year of formation. This circle exists to provide a diverse and inclusive space for conscious men to practice belonging and become the best versions of ourselves. We offer men the tools, skills and support they need to thrive and live with integrity.
Embrace Women's Circle (March)
Embrace Women’s Circle: Sisterhood & Self-Healing
The Embrace Women’s Circle is a BIPOC centered monthly gathering for women like you to build community, deepen in sisterhood and practice tools for self-healing.
During our time together we engage in meditation, journaling, creative expression and authentic sharing as we explore the evolving seasons of our inner worlds and our place within the collective. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month.
We invite you to join us! Please complete our interest form to receive more information on our circle.
Men's Circle (February)
Men’s Circle
Our 2x a month men's circle continued to deepen and grow in their second year of formation. This circle exists to provide a diverse and inclusive space for conscious men to practice belonging and become the best versions of ourselves. We offer men the tools, skills and support they need to thrive and live with integrity.
Men's Circle (February)
Men’s Circle
Our 2x a month men's circle continued to deepen and grow in their second year of formation. This circle exists to provide a diverse and inclusive space for conscious men to practice belonging and become the best versions of ourselves. We offer men the tools, skills and support they need to thrive and live with integrity.
Embrace Women's Circle (February)
Embrace Women’s Circle: Sisterhood & Self-Healing
The Embrace Women’s Circle is a BIPOC centered monthly gathering for women like you to build community, deepen in sisterhood and practice tools for self-healing.
During our time together we engage in meditation, journaling, creative expression and authentic sharing as we explore the evolving seasons of our inner worlds and our place within the collective. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month.
We invite you to join us! Please complete our interest form to receive more information on our circle.
Embrace Women's Circle (January 2024)
Embrace Women’s Circle: Sisterhood & Self-Healing
The Embrace Women’s Circle is a BIPOC centered monthly gathering for women like you to build community, deepen in sisterhood and practice tools for self-healing.
During our time together we engage in meditation, journaling, creative expression and authentic sharing as we explore the evolving seasons of our inner worlds and our place within the collective. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month.
We invite you to join us! Please complete our interest form to receive more information on our circle.
15 Aspects of Tezcatlipoca
Calmécac Tlalocan invites you to a special session on the 15 Aspects of Tezcatlipoca with Maestra Patricia Chicueyi Coatl.
Join us on December 15, 2023, 5:00-8:00 PM.
The first half is a lecture on the indigenous Mexica philosophy of Tezcatlipoca, the inner journey, led by Maestra Patricia Chicueyi Coatl - a practitioner of Toltec & Mexica tradition.
The second half is a guided meditation to bring you through this process of self-knowing.
Let’s come together at the end of the year to cleanse and move farther in a fresh state.
Register at the link below to join us in person or online via zoom.
For those who’d like to attend in person, this event will be held in the East Bay - exact location will be sent after registering. We will be also be hosting the event online via Zoom. Zoom link will be sent after registration. The donation we are asking for is on a sliding scale basis meaning you may choose the amount within our boundaries listed.