An August of Possibility!
Best recs for enjoying August and learning to trust a little more.
Lately, I’ve been reflecting on what it means to rebuild trust with yourself. When life takes you through so much, hesitation creeps in, you shy away from risks, afraid of feeling those same hurts again. But healing, I’ve learned, is also about giving yourself permission to lean back into joy and possibility, little by little.
This August, I’m leaning into spaces that remind me to trust again through art, through movement, through community, and by trying new things.
How have you been rebuilding trust with yourself?
“Just do it.” In this clip, Teya shares powerful advice for young entrepreneurs about moving past hesitation and trusting yourself.
The full interview is coming soon on Meh’Kin Moves Radio! Make sure you’re subscribed to our YouTube channel so you don’t miss it!
Here’s what I’m excited about this August. Pull up, show up, and enjoy.
🚶🏽♀️ NYC Summer Streets
Car-free city streets open for walking, biking, and play.
📍NYC | 🗓️ Starts August 2 (check website for borough dates)
🎟️ Learn More
🎭 FREE Shakespeare in the Park: Twelfth Night
Experience Shakespeare under the stars with a beloved comedy of love and identity.
📍Central Park | 🗓️ August 16 – September 14
🎟️ Reserve Free Tickets
💼 State of Capital: Women, Sports & Investing
A dynamic conversation on the intersection of women, sports, and investing.
📍NYC | 🗓️ August 19
🎟️ RSVP
🎾 US Open Fan Access Pass
Behind-the-scenes access, player practices, and family activities before the tournament.
📍USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center | 🗓️ August 18–23
🎟️ Get Pass
🎵 The Boogie Down
Damballa brings infectious grooves for a late-summer dance night.
📍Brooklyn | 🗓️ August 20
🎟️ Tickets
🎥 Summers of Change
A powerful film program exploring stories of transformation.
📍BAM | 🗓️ August 22–28
🎟️ Details
🎾 Tennis for the People
Community tennis gathering for all skill levels.
📍Brooklyn | 🗓️ August 23, 11 AM – 2 PM
🎟️ Register
🍷 Sip N’ Slay
A chic networking mixer for women of color to connect, sip, and celebrate success.
📍NYC | 🗓️ August 23
🎟️ RSVP
🎶 Vinyl Listening Session 009: Channel Orange
Spin Frank Ocean’s classic album with a crowd of music lovers.
📍Brooklyn | 🗓️ August 24
🎟️ Tickets
🎤 FoundHER Summit
A day dedicated to empowering and connecting women entrepreneurs.
📍NYC | 🗓️ August 28
🎟️ RSVP
👜 Fold-Over Zipper Clutch Workshop
Hands-on workshop hosted by Atelier Jolie to create your own clutch.
📍NYC | 🗓️ August 28
🎟️ Tickets
🧘🏾♀️ NYC Rooftop Vinyasa Yoga & Sound Meditation w/ Noelle Flow
An evening of rooftop movement and sound healing.
📍NYC Rooftop | 🗓️ August 30
🎟️ Reserve
💃🏾 STAMPED: AYA x Friends
Afrobeats & Amapiano takeover with AYA & friends.
📍Brooklyn | 🗓️ August 30
🎟️ Tickets
🍞 Breaking Bread w/ Ontonio Kareem
A soulful night of food, music, and conversation.
📍Baby’s All Right, Brooklyn | 🗓️ August 31
🎟️ Tickets
🥾 Labor Day Hikeish
Close out the summer with a mindful outdoor adventure.
📍Location shared upon RSVP | 🗓️ August 31
📄 Sign Up
What I’m Reading, Listening To, & Loving…
1. Aspire With Bozoma Saint John: Why Playing Small Is Sabotaging Your Success (and How to Stop)
In this dynamic sit-down, Bozoma Saint John shares how trusting her gut and refusing to shrink took her from a junior assistant’s desk to the C-suite and beyond. She unpacks lessons from her Ghanaian upbringing, the language she used to claim credit unapologetically, and why ditching a rigid five-year plan opened the door to once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. If you’re ready to own your wins and make bold moves, this conversation is your playbook!
You can also watch on Youtube!
2. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
I’m currently re-reading Le Petit Prince this month. The last time I picked it up, I was 12 years old. It’s a reminder that the deepest truths often reveal themselves through simplicity, wonder, and childlike perspective. Coming back to it now feels like meeting an old friend with fresh eyes!