We are living through tough social, economic and political times. For those of us working within vulnerable communities to solve social problems and achieve democracy and equity, we lack enough energy, time and resources to get everything done. Despite bold visions for social justice, the...
A few weeks ago, we shared that one of Sweet Livity’s values is Mutual Discovery and Well-being. The concept that we all magnify the power of our work when we give and receive support in mutual reciprocity. Coming from an asset-based approach rather than a deficit...
Langston Hughes once said, "All of you who are dreamers too, help me to make our world anew. I reach out my dreams to you." Sweet Livity was inspired by the Founder’s childhood dreams at age 12 or 13 years and then a remembrance of these...
During this first week of 2016, Sweet Livity is engaging in creative visualization to set intentions for the year. Using the power of mind and heart to make personal and business dreams and goals come true. As a way to begin, you create images in...
Dear Colleagues and Friends: As part of your community, I want to invite you to share good news far and wide through your networks about two amazing opportunities for women of color movement makers happening in September. Standing in our Power is offering two opportunities in 2016...
From Sweet Livity’s research and work, I see the possibility of shifting the culture within movements and within movement organizations to become more inclusive, democratic and healthy. An important area of focus is helping movement leaders to focus on relationships, which influences effectiveness and well-being...
Sweet Livity announces a new blog posted this week, written by Taij Kumarie Moteelall and Diana Marie Lee, Founder and Principal of Sweet Livity LLC. The blog was written for Standing in Our Power, a network of women of color social justice leaders calling for...
We are happy to share the good news that our Founder and Principal, Diana Marie Lee, was recently certified by the National Wellness Institute as a Worksite Wellness Program Manager. This certification will enable Sweet Livity to integrate promising and evidence-informed practices from the worksite wellness...
Dear Friends: Sweet Livity Principal and Founder Diana Marie Lee was recently asked to be a guest blogger for Standing in Our Power, an intergenerational network of women of color leaders who are committed to a just, equitable and sustainable world. This powerful group of women is seeking to transform their leadership by...
Today, many people around the world will celebrate Valentine’s Day by expressing love to the people in their lives who make their hearts sing. For others, today is not a happy day, as they recall lost loves and are aware of the loneliness in their...
