In 2023, hundreds gathered with us in Atlanta, and now you can catch a glimpse of the fun below!
With speakers from Devale & Khadeen Ellis to Pinky Cole Hayes & Derrick Hayes, we talked about the realities of combining wealth building, purpose, and family! The Husbands and Wives panels were hype as usual with gems shared by KJ Smith & Skyh Black, Ace Hood & Shelah Marie, Egypt Sherrod & Mike Jackson, and Black Love Founders Tommy & Codie Elaine Oliver. With support from the Boris L. Henson Foundation, Tai Beauchamp joined us to talk about wellness and thanks to J.P. Morgan Chase, Keri Hilson, was in the building sharing the stage with The Gathering Spot Co-Founder Ryan Wilson. A time was had!
The 2023 Black Love Summit was intentional about shedding light on the importance of health and wellness, highlighting their role in fostering stronger, more fulfilling relationships. “There is No Love Without Wellness” aimed to look deeply into who we are at our core and identify the values to which we hold dearly. As I listened passionately to the panel’s responses, I was impressed by their bold declarations and shared the hope that listeners would be catapulted down a road to discover how to prioritize wellness and self-care. While it was said that “wellness is not just a buzzword,” neither are the other tokens that were expressed in their discussion. I was beyond grateful to be in the room because as one who practices mindfulness, I knew I was presented with a great opportunity to dive deeper into some of the points raised during the conversation.
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Many things have changed for The Ellises since they filmed Season 2 of “Black Love Doc.” When they appeared on “Black Love Doc,” they were a family of four living in an apartment in Brooklyn, and now they’re a family of six living in Atlanta in a big, beautiful home still loving each other, still sharing their lives with each other and their followers that have grown by the millions. Devale is now an actor on the hit Tyler Perry shows “Sistas” and “Zatima,” and Khadeen is in her fitness era shutting down New York Fashion Week with Actively Black. They’re also now the hosts of the Webby Award-winning podcast “Dead Ass with K&D” and authors of the New York Times Best-Selling authors of their book, “We Over Me: The Counterintuitive Approach to Getting Everything You Want From Your Relationship.” After a five-year hiatus from Black Love Summit, Khadeen and Devale are back and sharing their growth and lessons in life and love with Black Love!
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I have spent years helping couples navigate the intricate web of their relationships. There is one thing I’ve learned: the journey of love takes more than weekly counseling sessions to truly nurture and strengthen a partnership. I had the privilege of attending The Black Love Summit in Atlanta, GA, and it reminded me of the multifaceted nature of love and the profound importance of community in sustaining and elevating relationships. The Black Love Summit 2023 wasn’t just an event, it was an experience that brought couples, singles, and experts together to delve into the complexities of love, communication, and growth. It provided a safe and enriching space for singles and couples to learn and glean from the many speakers and experts who participated in various panels throughout the day.
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Black Love Summit 2023 filled us and reminded each attendee that there is no love without wellness and there is no wellness without community. Community is what fills us and reminds us of the Black Love that we share beyond romance — the love we share that makes our bond amongst one another feel like what you experience with your family and friends, the Black Love that wants to see you win and extends a hand to you as you climb. The brands that helped us make Black Love Summit 2023 possible deserve their flowers, learn about their businesses, shop, and circulate the Black dollar!
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