In Residence at Sip & Sonder presents …

Healing in Harmony

Join Chántelle Adanna Publishing for Healing in Harmony!

Healing in Harmony is a beginner-friendly writing program for women seeking emotional healing and creative renewal through faith. Rooted in the power of Jesus and the written word, this program offers guided lessons and a supportive community to help you process, reflect, and reconnect with your authentic self—one prayerful page at a time.

Weekly at Sip & Sonder Inglewood.

about the sessions

about in residence at sip & sonder

In Residence at Sip & Sonder provides a platform for creatives, academics, and community leaders and organizers to share programming that celebrates and explores the rich cultural tapestry of Black and Brown communities, thereby fostering dialogue, creativity, and community connection.  From music to well-being to civic engagement and everything in between, In Residence is here to amplify Black and Brown voices and experiences.

In Residence at Sip & Sonder presents …

Sip N’ Sew LA Tote Bag Workshop

Join Sip N’ Sew LA for their tote bag workshop!

Sip N’ Sew LA will be hosting beginner friendly sewing workshops. In these workshops, attendees will build their skills by learning how to thread a sewing machine, practice sewing basic stitches, and create their very own tote bag!

Monthly at Sip & Sonder Inglewood.

about the sessions

Each sewing workshop in April, May, and June will cover sewing basics and steps to creating a tote bag. Attendees will be guided through sewing machine features from threading their machine to adding in their bobbin threads. After attendees have threaded their machines, they will complete a few practice stitches to ensure they have a better understanding of  how to use a sewing machine. Thereafter, attendees will be guided step by step to create their very own tote bag from start to finish.

about in residence at sip & sonder

In Residence at Sip & Sonder provides a platform for creatives, academics, and community leaders and organizers to share programming that celebrates and explores the rich cultural tapestry of Black and Brown communities, thereby fostering dialogue, creativity, and community connection.  From music to well-being to civic engagement and everything in between, In Residence is here to amplify Black and Brown voices and experiences.

In Residence at Sip & Sonder presents …

Healing in Harmony

Join Chántelle Adanna Publishing for Healing in Harmony!

Healing in Harmony is a beginner-friendly writing program for women seeking emotional healing and creative renewal through faith. Rooted in the power of Jesus and the written word, this program offers guided lessons and a supportive community to help you process, reflect, and reconnect with your authentic self—one prayerful page at a time.

Weekly at Sip & Sonder Inglewood.

about the sessions

about in residence at sip & sonder

In Residence at Sip & Sonder provides a platform for creatives, academics, and community leaders and organizers to share programming that celebrates and explores the rich cultural tapestry of Black and Brown communities, thereby fostering dialogue, creativity, and community connection.  From music to well-being to civic engagement and everything in between, In Residence is here to amplify Black and Brown voices and experiences.

In Residence at Sip & Sonder presents …

The Cypher Sessions with Dr. Byron Young

Join Sonder Impact, Sip & Sonder, and DoingItWell.org as they present Dr. Byron Young’s “The Cypher Sessions,” a space where community, conversation, and culture come together to uplift and empower.

For this installment of The Cypher Sessions, we gather to honor the wisdom, beauty, strength, and power of Black women.

• How have Black women shaped our collective resilience and cultural legacy?

• What can we learn from their stories of courage, creativity, and care?

• How can we elevate, protect, and celebrate Black women moving forward?

Together, we’ll explore these questions in community—unpacking how Black women have been the backbone of movements, families, and futures, often unrecognized, yet always essential.

This powerful conversation will be co-moderated by this month’s brilliant special guests:

• Dominic “Dom” Malone – CEO of Arise Wellness and creator of WELLie, a modern-day oracle for well-being powered by AI. Dom bridges ancestral wisdom with contemporary psychology and innovation, holding space for deep dialogue rooted in identity, personal power, and collective healing.

• Geminelle Rollins Malone – Artist, producer, and co-founder of Arise Wellness, offering medicine music as the evening’s featured musical guest. Through sound, Geminelle channels intention and healing, grounding us in rhythm and resonance.

This is a space to reflect, honor, and elevate.
Let’s build. Let’s listen. Let’s exalt the brilliance of Black women.

What to bring:

• Your mind

• Your mobile phone

• Your love of music

Come be part of the conversation!

Suggested Donation: $5

In Residence at Sip & Sonder presents …

Studio Symoné | Studio Hours

Join Studio Symoné for Studio Hours—weekly work session roundtables where folks can come to work, study, and contribute to Darian’s first edition of the Studio Symoné newspaper zine, which will focus on telling stories in the Los Angeles beauty communities. 

Weekly at Sip & Sonder Inglewood.

about studio symoné

Studio Symoné is a beauty media platform and collective, inspired by Darian Harvin’s work as a reporter covering beauty at the intersection of politics and pop culture.  This platform creates URL storytelling while fostering IRL community among a global audience of women and femmes. Studio Symoné’s motto is Beauty. Culture. Wildness. It is a mindset that allows the movement to display an expansive group of people who share common values based on creativity, critical thinking, social awareness, and the art of having fun.

In Residence at Sip & Sonder x Black Girl Rising LA present …

The Black Time Travel Project | An Exploration of Black Feminist Theory & Archival Practice

During this time, people have so many private thoughts and feelings about their personal histories and our collective history. From economics, to mental health, to gentrification -- the world feels like it is changing rapidly, but somehow, staying the same. What do you do with all of these thoughts and feelings? How do you document your past, present and future?

In a series of 3 workshops, The Black Time Travel Project will explore the ways in which Black feminist thought can guide is in documenting our past, present and future experiences. These workshops will be part guided lecture, and part interactive art workshop, using papercrafts and archival methods like zine-making, collaging, scrapbooking, letter writing, and time capsule creation. No matter where you are in your practice, pull up and create with us. Creating feels better in community!

Black Girl Rising LA is a project dedicated to helping Black women and women of color in the Greater Los Angeles area use Black feminist principles to engage in art, archival practices, and wellness-related activities.  Black Girl Rising LA supports Black women and women of color in creatively reflecting on their past, present, and future.

Monthly at Sip & Sonder Inglewood.

about the workshops

Zine-Making & Collaging – Sunday January 26th 

• In this workshop, we will learn about the ephemeral archive of collaging. Sometimes we create things and they don’t last. Still, intentionally using physical materials (pen, paper, crayons), as well as mixed media (newspapers, art), can be a powerful tool for expression, communication, and mental wellness. This workshop will also be an opportunity for people who are interested in longer form expression. Zines, which are similar to personally created magazines, offer a low-tech, creative way to share their thoughts with community. Zines can provide a powerful discussion point for difficult topics, too.

Scrapbooking, Letter Writing, & Family Archiving – Sunday February 23rd 

• With this workshop, we shift from public facing content, like collages or zines, to the more interpersonal and interior ways of sharing. Many Black people have incomplete archives (the unlabeled photo album, the box of memorabilia that is unorganized and uncataloged). Here, we will talk about the importance of archiving family history, and talk about a range of strategies for doing this (scrapbooking, photobook making, audioarchiving). Participants will work on their own small plan for documenting/archiving their family history. This workshop will also focus on letter writing as a lost art. People will write letters to their friends and family. We will use beautiful art and stationery and reflect on the meditative practice of letter writing. We will discuss the importance of letters to the Black archive.

Time Capsule Creation – Sunday March 23rd 

• The time capsule creation workshop is a family friendly and fun workshop where people can think about what items they would want to save to capture this historical moment, and who they would want to share those items with (aliens, future family members, children, partners, etc.). This workshop incorporates Black science fiction and art.

In Residence at Sip & Sonder presents …

Studio Symoné | Sounds from the Lab

Every other Friday, wind down your workday with DJ Darian and Studio Symoné at Sounds from the Lab, as she spins the perfect vibe to ease you into the weekend.

Every other week at Sip & Sonder Inglewood.

about studio symoné

Studio Symoné is a beauty media platform and collective, inspired by Darian Harvin’s work as a reporter covering beauty at the intersection of politics and pop culture.  This platform creates URL storytelling while fostering IRL community among a global audience of women and femmes. Studio Symoné’s motto is Beauty. Culture. Wildness. It is a mindset that allows the movement to display an expansive group of people who share common values based on creativity, critical thinking, social awareness, and the art of having fun.

In Residence at Sip & Sonder presents …

Studio Symoné | Studio Hours

Join Studio Symoné for Studio Hours—weekly work session roundtables where folks can come to work, study, and contribute to Darian’s first edition of the Studio Symoné newspaper zine, which will focus on telling stories in the Los Angeles beauty communities. 

Weekly at Sip & Sonder Inglewood.

about studio symoné

Studio Symoné is a beauty media platform and collective, inspired by Darian Harvin’s work as a reporter covering beauty at the intersection of politics and pop culture.  This platform creates URL storytelling while fostering IRL community among a global audience of women and femmes. Studio Symoné’s motto is Beauty. Culture. Wildness. It is a mindset that allows the movement to display an expansive group of people who share common values based on creativity, critical thinking, social awareness, and the art of having fun.

In Residence at Sip & Sonder x When We Gather Consulting present …

Womanist Ways | A Gathering of Black Women in Leadership

Womanist Ways: A Gathering of Black Women in Leadership is a 3-part series celebrating Black women’s unique ways of being, knowing, and leading.  This series will emphasize key womanist concepts such as self-love, self-determination, as well as nourishment & self-care.  In community, we will engage in the practice of sharing counternarratives, explore individual strengths and values, define personal self-care routines, and engage with thought leadership anchored in healing, leadership, and growth centering the experiences of Black women.

When We Gather Consulting is a pro-black, women-led organization dedicated to ensuring that Black women feel whole and powerful. When We Gather Consulting knows that healing of both self and community is possible and essential to leadership. They prioritize the needs, experiences, and ancestral knowledge of women of color because we acknowledge that we are inherently valuable and that our liberation is a necessary step toward the collective freedom of all. They offer leadership coaching, cohort based development programming, and community gatherings, in service of identity affirming and culturally sustaining organizational cultures.

Monthly at Sip & Sonder Inglewood.

about the sessions

Crafting Liberatory Counternarratives – Wednesday January 22nd 

• This session centers on creating counternarratives that challenge oppressive stereotypes and societal pressures. You will explore and embrace self-love as a liberatory act, uncovering your personal stories of power and joy.

Reclaiming Our Strengths and Values – Wednesday February 26th 

• Building on the foundation of counternarratives from the first part of our series, this session invites you to explore your core strengths, values, and unique ways of being. Through reflection and dialogue, you will cultivate a strong inner foundation for empowered leadership.

Self-Care as a Revolutionary Act – Wednesday March 19th 

• In this final session of this 3-part series, you will focus on self-care as a revolutionary act. You will design routines that unapologetically prioritize your well-being, ensuring your leadership is sustainable and aligned with your values.

In Residence at Sip & Sonder presents …

Studio Symoné | Sounds from the Lab

Every other Friday, wind down your workday with DJ Darian and Studio Symoné at Sounds from the Lab, as she spins the perfect vibe to ease you into the weekend.

Every other week at Sip & Sonder Inglewood.

about studio symoné

Studio Symoné is a beauty media platform and collective, inspired by Darian Harvin’s work as a reporter covering beauty at the intersection of politics and pop culture.  This platform creates URL storytelling while fostering IRL community among a global audience of women and femmes. Studio Symoné’s motto is Beauty. Culture. Wildness. It is a mindset that allows the movement to display an expansive group of people who share common values based on creativity, critical thinking, social awareness, and the art of having fun.

In Residence at Sip & Sonder presents …

Studio Symoné | Studio Hours

Join Studio Symoné for Studio Hours—weekly work session roundtables where folks can come to work, study, and contribute to Darian’s first edition of the Studio Symoné newspaper zine, which will focus on telling stories in the Los Angeles beauty communities. 

Weekly at Sip & Sonder Inglewood.

about studio symoné

Studio Symoné is a beauty media platform and collective, inspired by Darian Harvin’s work as a reporter covering beauty at the intersection of politics and pop culture.  This platform creates URL storytelling while fostering IRL community among a global audience of women and femmes. Studio Symoné’s motto is Beauty. Culture. Wildness. It is a mindset that allows the movement to display an expansive group of people who share common values based on creativity, critical thinking, social awareness, and the art of having fun.

In Residence at Sip & Sonder presents …

Studio Symoné | Studio Hours

Join Studio Symoné for Studio Hours—weekly work session roundtables where folks can come to work, study, and contribute to Darian’s first edition of the Studio Symoné newspaper zine, which will focus on telling stories in the Los Angeles beauty communities. 

Weekly at Sip & Sonder Inglewood.

about studio symoné

Studio Symoné is a beauty media platform and collective, inspired by Darian Harvin’s work as a reporter covering beauty at the intersection of politics and pop culture.  This platform creates URL storytelling while fostering IRL community among a global audience of women and femmes. Studio Symoné’s motto is Beauty. Culture. Wildness. It is a mindset that allows the movement to display an expansive group of people who share common values based on creativity, critical thinking, social awareness, and the art of having fun.

In Residence at Sip & Sonder presents …

Studio Symoné | Studio Hours

Join Studio Symoné for Studio Hours—weekly work session roundtables where folks can come to work, study, and contribute to Darian’s first edition of the Studio Symoné newspaper zine, which will focus on telling stories in the Los Angeles beauty communities. 

Weekly at Sip & Sonder Inglewood.

about studio symoné

Studio Symoné is a beauty media platform and collective, inspired by Darian Harvin’s work as a reporter covering beauty at the intersection of politics and pop culture.  This platform creates URL storytelling while fostering IRL community among a global audience of women and femmes. Studio Symoné’s motto is Beauty. Culture. Wildness. It is a mindset that allows the movement to display an expansive group of people who share common values based on creativity, critical thinking, social awareness, and the art of having fun.

In Residence at Sip & Sonder presents …

The Cypher Sessions with Dr. Byron Young

Join Sonder Impact, Sip & Sonder, and Dr. Byron Young as we present Dr. Young’s “The Cypher Sessions,” a space where community, conversation, and culture come together to uplift and empower.

In this next installment of The Cypher Sessions, we’re talking BLACK LOVE AS A TEMPLATE FOR RESILIENCE.

Together, we will explore the power of Black Love as a tool for resilience in difficult times.

How has Black Love served as a force for survival and strength? How can it continue to guide us through struggle, healing, and transformation?

We will engage in thoughtful discussion on these questions, considering how Black Love has been and can continue to be a guiding light for overcoming challenges and thriving.

What to bring:

• Your mind

• Your mobile phone

• Your love of music

Come be part of the conversation!

In Residence at Sip & Sonder x When We Gather Consulting present …

Womanist Ways | A Gathering of Black Women in Leadership

Womanist Ways: A Gathering of Black Women in Leadership is a 3-part series celebrating Black women’s unique ways of being, knowing, and leading.  This series will emphasize key womanist concepts such as self-love, self-determination, as well as nourishment & self-care.  In community, we will engage in the practice of sharing counternarratives, explore individual strengths and values, define personal self-care routines, and engage with thought leadership anchored in healing, leadership, and growth centering the experiences of Black women.

When We Gather Consulting is a pro-black, women-led organization dedicated to ensuring that Black women feel whole and powerful. When We Gather Consulting knows that healing of both self and community is possible and essential to leadership. They prioritize the needs, experiences, and ancestral knowledge of women of color because we acknowledge that we are inherently valuable and that our liberation is a necessary step toward the collective freedom of all. They offer leadership coaching, cohort based development programming, and community gatherings, in service of identity affirming and culturally sustaining organizational cultures.

Monthly at Sip & Sonder Inglewood.

about the sessions

Crafting Liberatory Counternarratives – Wednesday January 22nd 

• This session centers on creating counternarratives that challenge oppressive stereotypes and societal pressures. You will explore and embrace self-love as a liberatory act, uncovering your personal stories of power and joy.

Reclaiming Our Strengths and Values – Wednesday February 26th 

• Building on the foundation of counternarratives from the first part of our series, this session invites you to explore your core strengths, values, and unique ways of being. Through reflection and dialogue, you will cultivate a strong inner foundation for empowered leadership.

Self-Care as a Revolutionary Act – Wednesday March 19th 

• In this final session of this 3-part series, you will focus on self-care as a revolutionary act. You will design routines that unapologetically prioritize your well-being, ensuring your leadership is sustainable and aligned with your values.

In Residence at Sip & Sonder x Black Girl Rising LA present …

The Black Time Travel Project | An Exploration of Black Feminist Theory & Archival Practice

During this time, people have so many private thoughts and feelings about their personal histories and our collective history. From economics, to mental health, to gentrification -- the world feels like it is changing rapidly, but somehow, staying the same. What do you do with all of these thoughts and feelings? How do you document your past, present and future?

In a series of 3 workshops, The Black Time Travel Project will explore the ways in which Black feminist thought can guide is in documenting our past, present and future experiences. These workshops will be part guided lecture, and part interactive art workshop, using papercrafts and archival methods like zine-making, collaging, scrapbooking, letter writing, and time capsule creation. No matter where you are in your practice, pull up and create with us. Creating feels better in community!

Black Girl Rising LA is a project dedicated to helping Black women and women of color in the Greater Los Angeles area use Black feminist principles to engage in art, archival practices, and wellness-related activities.  Black Girl Rising LA supports Black women and women of color in creatively reflecting on their past, present, and future.

Monthly at Sip & Sonder Inglewood.

about the workshops

Zine-Making & Collaging – Sunday January 26th 

• In this workshop, we will learn about the ephemeral archive of collaging. Sometimes we create things and they don’t last. Still, intentionally using physical materials (pen, paper, crayons), as well as mixed media (newspapers, art), can be a powerful tool for expression, communication, and mental wellness. This workshop will also be an opportunity for people who are interested in longer form expression. Zines, which are similar to personally created magazines, offer a low-tech, creative way to share their thoughts with community. Zines can provide a powerful discussion point for difficult topics, too.

Scrapbooking, Letter Writing, & Family Archiving – Sunday February 23rd 

• With this workshop, we shift from public facing content, like collages or zines, to the more interpersonal and interior ways of sharing. Many Black people have incomplete archives (the unlabeled photo album, the box of memorabilia that is unorganized and uncataloged). Here, we will talk about the importance of archiving family history, and talk about a range of strategies for doing this (scrapbooking, photobook making, audioarchiving). Participants will work on their own small plan for documenting/archiving their family history. This workshop will also focus on letter writing as a lost art. People will write letters to their friends and family. We will use beautiful art and stationery and reflect on the meditative practice of letter writing. We will discuss the importance of letters to the Black archive.

Time Capsule Creation – Sunday March 23rd 

• The time capsule creation workshop is a family friendly and fun workshop where people can think about what items they would want to save to capture this historical moment, and who they would want to share those items with (aliens, future family members, children, partners, etc.). This workshop incorporates Black science fiction and art.

We're celebrating this beautiful month by bringing back a classic, THE FUNCTION game night!

For this edition, we’re featuring

THE BLACKOUT

Join us for a night of games by The Blackout, vibes by DJ Darian of Studio Symoné, food by A Beautiful Life, surprise giveaways, and more!

$14 Admission includes a Jamaican Patty and a drink.

See you there!

more about The Blackout

The Blackout is a curated game night experience featuring 60+ games made exclusively by Black game creators. In celebration of the creativity of Black game makers, the joy of play and the bonds we form during game night, we partner with some of our favorite Black businesses to showcase our collection (the largest in the U.S.), lead group games and raffle off fun prizes. Join us for an unforgettable night of games, giveaways, good music, and great vibes.

In Residence at Sip & Sonder presents …

Studio Symoné | Studio Hours

Join Studio Symoné for Studio Hours—weekly work session roundtables where folks can come to work, study, and contribute to Darian’s first edition of the Studio Symoné newspaper zine, which will focus on telling stories in the Los Angeles beauty communities. 

Weekly at Sip & Sonder Inglewood.

about studio symoné

Studio Symoné is a beauty media platform and collective, inspired by Darian Harvin’s work as a reporter covering beauty at the intersection of politics and pop culture.  This platform creates URL storytelling while fostering IRL community among a global audience of women and femmes. Studio Symoné’s motto is Beauty. Culture. Wildness. It is a mindset that allows the movement to display an expansive group of people who share common values based on creativity, critical thinking, social awareness, and the art of having fun.

Join us for an interactive Town Hall on navigating the evolving political challenges facing our community. Together, we’ll engage in critical conversations about the present and future, ensuring we are informed, empowered, and prepared to take meaningful action.

Moderated by Saleem Kirkland, this Town Hall has two key goals: to provide a space for discussion and preparation, and to equip attendees with information, resources, and connections for effective action.

What does meaningful action look like right now? Through interactive dialogue, we will explore advocacy, community strengthening & resilience, and pathways forward. Whether you’re an organizer, a concerned resident, or seeking ways to be prepared, this is a space to listen, learn, and collaborate.

This Town Hall is dedicated to uplifting the voices of those most impacted by the current landscape, ensuring they have the space to be heard and supported. Allies are welcome to join in solidarity and action, with the understanding that prioritizing Black, Brown, and other marginalized voices is essential to meaningful dialogue and progress.

In Residence at Sip & Sonder presents …

Studio Symoné | Studio Hours

Join Studio Symoné for Studio Hours—weekly work session roundtables where folks can come to work, study, and contribute to Darian’s first edition of the Studio Symoné newspaper zine, which will focus on telling stories in the Los Angeles beauty communities. 

Weekly at Sip & Sonder Inglewood.

about studio symoné

Studio Symoné is a beauty media platform and collective, inspired by Darian Harvin’s work as a reporter covering beauty at the intersection of politics and pop culture.  This platform creates URL storytelling while fostering IRL community among a global audience of women and femmes. Studio Symoné’s motto is Beauty. Culture. Wildness. It is a mindset that allows the movement to display an expansive group of people who share common values based on creativity, critical thinking, social awareness, and the art of having fun.

In Residence at Sip & Sonder presents …

Studio Symoné | Sounds from the Lab

Every other Friday, wind down your workday with DJ Darian and Studio Symoné at Sounds from the Lab, as she spins the perfect vibe to ease you into the weekend.

Every other week at Sip & Sonder Inglewood.

about studio symoné

Studio Symoné is a beauty media platform and collective, inspired by Darian Harvin’s work as a reporter covering beauty at the intersection of politics and pop culture.  This platform creates URL storytelling while fostering IRL community among a global audience of women and femmes. Studio Symoné’s motto is Beauty. Culture. Wildness. It is a mindset that allows the movement to display an expansive group of people who share common values based on creativity, critical thinking, social awareness, and the art of having fun.

In Residence at Sip & Sonder presents …

Studio Symoné | Studio Hours

Join Studio Symoné for Studio Hours—weekly work session roundtables where folks can come to work, study, and contribute to Darian’s first edition of the Studio Symoné newspaper zine, which will focus on telling stories in the Los Angeles beauty communities. 

Weekly at Sip & Sonder Inglewood.

about studio symoné

Studio Symoné is a beauty media platform and collective, inspired by Darian Harvin’s work as a reporter covering beauty at the intersection of politics and pop culture.  This platform creates URL storytelling while fostering IRL community among a global audience of women and femmes. Studio Symoné’s motto is Beauty. Culture. Wildness. It is a mindset that allows the movement to display an expansive group of people who share common values based on creativity, critical thinking, social awareness, and the art of having fun.

In Residence at Sip & Sonder presents …

Studio Symoné | Studio Hours

Join Studio Symoné for Studio Hours—weekly work session roundtables where folks can come to work, study, and contribute to Darian’s first edition of the Studio Symoné newspaper zine, which will focus on telling stories in the Los Angeles beauty communities. 

Weekly at Sip & Sonder Inglewood.

about studio symoné

Studio Symoné is a beauty media platform and collective, inspired by Darian Harvin’s work as a reporter covering beauty at the intersection of politics and pop culture.  This platform creates URL storytelling while fostering IRL community among a global audience of women and femmes. Studio Symoné’s motto is Beauty. Culture. Wildness. It is a mindset that allows the movement to display an expansive group of people who share common values based on creativity, critical thinking, social awareness, and the art of having fun.

In Residence at Sip & Sonder x Black Girl Rising LA present …

The Black Time Travel Project | An Exploration of Black Feminist Theory & Archival Practice

During this time, people have so many private thoughts and feelings about their personal histories and our collective history. From economics, to mental health, to gentrification -- the world feels like it is changing rapidly, but somehow, staying the same. What do you do with all of these thoughts and feelings? How do you document your past, present and future?

In a series of 3 workshops, The Black Time Travel Project will explore the ways in which Black feminist thought can guide is in documenting our past, present and future experiences. These workshops will be part guided lecture, and part interactive art workshop, using papercrafts and archival methods like zine-making, collaging, scrapbooking, letter writing, and time capsule creation. No matter where you are in your practice, pull up and create with us. Creating feels better in community!

Black Girl Rising LA is a project dedicated to helping Black women and women of color in the Greater Los Angeles area use Black feminist principles to engage in art, archival practices, and wellness-related activities.  Black Girl Rising LA supports Black women and women of color in creatively reflecting on their past, present, and future.

Monthly at Sip & Sonder Inglewood.

about the workshops

Zine-Making & Collaging – Sunday January 26th 

• In this workshop, we will learn about the ephemeral archive of collaging. Sometimes we create things and they don’t last. Still, intentionally using physical materials (pen, paper, crayons), as well as mixed media (newspapers, art), can be a powerful tool for expression, communication, and mental wellness. This workshop will also be an opportunity for people who are interested in longer form expression. Zines, which are similar to personally created magazines, offer a low-tech, creative way to share their thoughts with community. Zines can provide a powerful discussion point for difficult topics, too.

Scrapbooking, Letter Writing, & Family Archiving – Sunday February 23rd 

• With this workshop, we shift from public facing content, like collages or zines, to the more interpersonal and interior ways of sharing. Many Black people have incomplete archives (the unlabeled photo album, the box of memorabilia that is unorganized and uncataloged). Here, we will talk about the importance of archiving family history, and talk about a range of strategies for doing this (scrapbooking, photobook making, audioarchiving). Participants will work on their own small plan for documenting/archiving their family history. This workshop will also focus on letter writing as a lost art. People will write letters to their friends and family. We will use beautiful art and stationery and reflect on the meditative practice of letter writing. We will discuss the importance of letters to the Black archive.

Time Capsule Creation – Sunday March 23rd 

• The time capsule creation workshop is a family friendly and fun workshop where people can think about what items they would want to save to capture this historical moment, and who they would want to share those items with (aliens, future family members, children, partners, etc.). This workshop incorporates Black science fiction and art.

In Residence at Sip & Sonder presents …

Studio Symoné | Sounds from the Lab

Every other Friday, wind down your workday with DJ Darian and Studio Symoné at Sounds from the Lab, as she spins the perfect vibe to ease you into the weekend.

Every other week at Sip & Sonder Inglewood.

about studio symoné

Studio Symoné is a beauty media platform and collective, inspired by Darian Harvin’s work as a reporter covering beauty at the intersection of politics and pop culture.  This platform creates URL storytelling while fostering IRL community among a global audience of women and femmes. Studio Symoné’s motto is Beauty. Culture. Wildness. It is a mindset that allows the movement to display an expansive group of people who share common values based on creativity, critical thinking, social awareness, and the art of having fun.

Join us Thurs. January 23rd and Fri. January 24th for SIP & REBUILD | A Pop-Up Coffee Shop, where every cup makes a difference. ☕️🤎

Proceeds will go directly to support families in Altadena displaced by the wildfires. Let’s rally together as a community to uplift those who need it most during this challenging time.

Brought to you by Sip & Sonder, Black Image Center, Updose Training & Consulting, Fellow, Ghost Town Oats, Support the Homies, and Minor Figures.

📍 Mark your calendars and stop by to sip, share, and support 🙏🏿

In Residence at Sip & Sonder presents …

Studio Symoné | Studio Hours

Join Studio Symoné for Studio Hours—weekly work session roundtables where folks can come to work, study, and contribute to Darian’s first edition of the Studio Symoné newspaper zine, which will focus on telling stories in the Los Angeles beauty communities. 

Weekly at Sip & Sonder Inglewood.

about studio symoné

Studio Symoné is a beauty media platform and collective, inspired by Darian Harvin’s work as a reporter covering beauty at the intersection of politics and pop culture.  This platform creates URL storytelling while fostering IRL community among a global audience of women and femmes. Studio Symoné’s motto is Beauty. Culture. Wildness. It is a mindset that allows the movement to display an expansive group of people who share common values based on creativity, critical thinking, social awareness, and the art of having fun.

Join us Thurs. January 23rd and Fri. January 24th for SIP & REBUILD | A Pop-Up Coffee Shop, where every cup makes a difference. ☕️🤎

Proceeds will go directly to support families in Altadena displaced by the wildfires. Let’s rally together as a community to uplift those who need it most during this challenging time.

Brought to you by Sip & Sonder, Black Image Center, Updose Training & Consulting, Fellow, Ghost Town Oats, Support the Homies, and Minor Figures.

📍 Mark your calendars and stop by to sip, share, and support 🙏🏿

In Residence at Sip & Sonder x When We Gather Consulting present …

Womanist Ways | A Gathering of Black Women in Leadership

Womanist Ways: A Gathering of Black Women in Leadership is a 3-part series celebrating Black women’s unique ways of being, knowing, and leading.  This series will emphasize key womanist concepts such as self-love, self-determination, as well as nourishment & self-care.  In community, we will engage in the practice of sharing counternarratives, explore individual strengths and values, define personal self-care routines, and engage with thought leadership anchored in healing, leadership, and growth centering the experiences of Black women.

When We Gather Consulting is a pro-black, women-led organization dedicated to ensuring that Black women feel whole and powerful. When We Gather Consulting knows that healing of both self and community is possible and essential to leadership. They prioritize the needs, experiences, and ancestral knowledge of women of color because we acknowledge that we are inherently valuable and that our liberation is a necessary step toward the collective freedom of all. They offer leadership coaching, cohort based development programming, and community gatherings, in service of identity affirming and culturally sustaining organizational cultures.

Monthly at Sip & Sonder Inglewood.

about the sessions

Crafting Liberatory Counternarratives – Wednesday January 22nd 

• This session centers on creating counternarratives that challenge oppressive stereotypes and societal pressures. You will explore and embrace self-love as a liberatory act, uncovering your personal stories of power and joy.

Reclaiming Our Strengths and Values – Wednesday February 26th 

• Building on the foundation of counternarratives from the first part of our series, this session invites you to explore your core strengths, values, and unique ways of being. Through reflection and dialogue, you will cultivate a strong inner foundation for empowered leadership.

Self-Care as a Revolutionary Act – Wednesday March 19th 

• In this final session of this 3-part series, you will focus on self-care as a revolutionary act. You will design routines that unapologetically prioritize your well-being, ensuring your leadership is sustainable and aligned with your values.

In Residence at Sip & Sonder presents …

The Cypher Sessions with Dr. Byron Young

Join Sonder Impact, Sip & Sonder, and Dr. Byron Young as they present Dr. Young’s “The Cypher Sessions,” where the minds and ideas of the community synergistically come together to uplift and empower one another.

In this next installment of The Cypher Sessions, we’re talking HOPE & HEALING IN ‘25!

This month we’ll be at The Gathering Spot and we’ll be coming together to reflect on our hopes and aspirations for 2025. Together, we will wrestle with questions around the healing and work needed—not just to survive, but to thrive in the new year. Discussions will touch on themes of self-care, community impact, relationships, finances, and more.

All you need to bring are your thoughts, ideas, mobile phones, and love of music. Come be part of the conversation!