Purple Path Family, We are officially 29 days away! On Saturday, October 24, we will gather for the Purple Path Annual Healing Retreat®: From Healing to Legacy: Activating the Village. I am grateful you will be in the room. GO REGISTER TODAY! Saturday, October 24, 2026 Tinley Park Convention Center 18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL 60477 Doors open at 9:00 AM | Retreat: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM Come early. Check in, enjoy continental breakfast, explore the Village Marketplace, visit our...
26 days ago • 2 min read
Purple Path Village, There has been a lot happening. And with everything we are witnessing in our schools, organizations, communities, and everyday conversations, one question continues to surface: What does Restorative Justice actually look like in practice? I want to create space to answer that question. Registration is officially open for two virtual sessions of: Restorative Justice 101: From Practice to Infrastructure This is a 90-minute introductory professional development experience...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Dear Purple Path Village, We are getting closer to the 2026 Purple Path Annual Healing Retreat, and I am filled with gratitude and excitement as our village continues to grow! This year’s theme, From Healing to Legacy: Activating the Village, is more than a theme—it is a call to action. On Saturday, October 24, 2026, we will gather at the Tinley Park Convention Center from 10am - 6pm for a day rooted in: Belonging → Safety → Truth → Healing → Connection → Activation → Legacy This is not...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Dear Purple Path Village, Whether you are joining us as an attendee, speaker, panelist, workshop facilitator, vendor, supporter, sponsor, volunteer, or community partner, I want to personally thank you for saying YES to the Purple Path Annual Healing Retreat®, happening Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10:00 AM–6:00 PM at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Oh! I suggest adding the date and time to your calendar. I know at my BIG age that if it is not on my calendar, it is not happening! Haha!...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Purple Path Family, WE ARE 51 DAYS AWAY! 💜🧡🩵💗💛 If you are receiving this email, YOU ARE REGISTERED for the 2026 Purple Path Annual Healing Retreat, and I cannot tell you how excited I am to welcome you into the village! Saturday, October 24, 202610:00 AM–6:00 PMDoors Open: 9:00 AMTinley Park Convention Center18451 Convention Center DriveTinley Park, IL 60477 Theme: FROM HEALING TO LEGACY: ACTIVATING THE VILLAGE Now listen…. this email is LONG because there is A LOT happening. 😂 Please read it...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read
Purple Path Village, Quick reminder — we’re gathering TONIGHT at 7:00 PM CT for our next virtual activation leading up to the 2026 Purple Path Annual Healing Retreat! These virtual gatherings are an opportunity to pause, connect, reflect, and begin doing the healing work together before we ever walk into the Tinley Park Convention Center on October 24. If you’ve already registered, we’ll see you tonight! 💜 If you have NOT registered yet, there’s still time. Registration is FREE, but you must...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Purple Path Village, This is your reminder: healing was never meant to happen in isolation. The Road to Legacy is continuing, and whether you joined us for our first activation or you are just discovering this journey, there is still room for you. Our 9-week healing journey is designed to carry us intentionally toward the 2026 Purple Path Annual Healing Retreat—not simply as attendees, but as people who have already begun doing the work of healing, connecting, releasing, and preparing...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Dear Village Response Network, Our Village Response Network is only as strong as the relationships we continue to build, the information we share, and our willingness to show up for one another. I want to personally encourage each of you to prioritize joining us every third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM CT for our Village Response Network gathering. These meetings are not simply another Zoom call on the calendar. They are an opportunity for us to stay connected, share what is happening...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Hello, Village! There is so much happening as we continue traveling The Road to Legacy together! Please save these important dates, register, and share these opportunities with your family, friends, and community. Saturday, August 15 — Early-Bird Registration Ends Early-bird registration for the Purple Path Annual Healing Retreat ends this Saturday! Payment plan options are available, making it easier for individuals and families to join us. Register for the Annual Healing Retreat Tuesday,...
2 months ago • 2 min read