Ms. Lesa Warrick at Women Blossoming

Please join Ms. Lesa Warrick and other members of Kaleidoscope Writing Collective at Women Blossoming.

Kaleidoscope Women's Writing Collective, a diverse group of poet and fiction writers at various stages in their career. They released their first book this year "Women of Color Reflecting on Life."

LESA WARRICK is a proud mother of one son, Courtney Jr. (CJ), but she mentors and pours into the lives of young people daily. She is a National Board-Certified Exceptional Needs Teacher who enjoys working with children of all ages, but her passion is working with students with special needs. She also has a passion for teaching young people about empathy and compassion through civic engagement and service-learning projects as she believes in blessing others so that her life can be blessed. During her personal time, she loves listening to gospel music, journaling, volunteering, walking, and traveling. Ms. Warrick credits much of her personal growth to her strong faith and the words of wisdom instilled in her by her deceased mother and deceased Aunty J. She knows it
is only because of her strong faith and journaling their encouraging words contributed to her healing and finish strong in overcoming many the hurdles in her life. Ms. Warrick hopes that she can model her strong faith to those who continue to cross her path, especially to her son so that can pass the words of wisdom and his own faith experiences to his children and family generations to come.

Esther Productions, Inc presents Women Blossoming: A Traditional Tea & Celebration to Inspire and Empower
May 06, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
Trinity Washington University
125 Michigan Ave NE
Washington, DC 20017, USA

IT'S FREE. SEATING IS LIMITING AND REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

www.estherproductionsinc.com/events-1/women-blossoming-a-traditional-tea-celebration-to-inspire-and-empower-girls-and-women-16-and-older

Esther Productions, Inc. is a Washington, DC-based national nonprofit organization. Founded in 2004, it is dedicated to inspiring and empowering girls and women. It is supported through generous contributions from Kerry S. Pearson LLC, Emmanuel Bailey, Veterans Services Corp, Pepco, an Exelon Corporation, Fort Myer Construction Corporation Charitable Foundation and Esther’s Friends

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