The Feel Better Project

Join us for our first Feel Better Project event on April 11 at 11 am for our workshop: Social Wellness w/Jennaya. Social wellness explores how we navigate our relationships with ourselves and others. Learn the health benefits of positive interactions in personal and community relationships, as well as tips on how to maintain wellness through these connections. Lunch is provided, and all ages are welcome!

Register here! https://forms.gle/BLwm1kNy5K5XQWrF9

Born and raised in Southeast Colorado Springs, Janae is a Resident Leader with RISE Southeast who is deeply committed to strengthening the community she calls home. Having lived in the 80916 area most of her life and now raising her family there, Janae’s passion for this work is both personal and purpose-driven.

As an autism mom and a caregiver for her family, Janae is especially passionate about advancing health equity and creating spaces where community members can access resources, build connections, and feel empowered to take charge of their well-being.

Janae is a strong advocate for thoughtful, community-centered approaches, encouraging collaboration and sustainable strategies that create lasting impact. Her work focuses on expanding access to health and wellness through interactive, culturally relevant programming that reflects the strengths and needs of Southeast Colorado Springs.

Her journey as a Resident Leader has strengthened her confidence, expanded her network, and deepened her commitment to creating change alongside her community. Janae believes that when people are given the tools, support, and opportunity to come together, meaningful and lasting change is possible.

We are excited to announce an upcoming community wellness workshop series called The Feel Better Project, taking place in Southeast Colorado Springs.

This initiative is a monthly workshop series powered by RISE Southeast, running April through November (the second Saturday of each month from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM). The series focuses on whole-person wellness through the 8 Pillars of Wellness: physical, emotional, social, intellectual, environmental, financial, occupational, and spiritual. Our goal is to expand access to culturally relevant wellness education and resources for residents in Southeast Colorado Springs, particularly communities that have historically faced barriers to health and wellness support.

Each workshop aims to include interactive learning, storytelling, and practical strategies participants can apply in their everyday lives. We are seeking speakers who can lead engaging sessions aligned with one of the wellness pillars and who bring expertise, lived experience, or culturally relevant perspectives that would benefit our community.

If you are interested in learning more or discussing potential workshop topics, please reach out. If you or anyone you know is interested in being considered as a presenter, please complete the short proposal form below. It will help us learn more about your workshop idea and how it may fit into the series.

Speaker interest form:
https://form.jotform.com/260668467252061

Thank you for considering this opportunity to share your knowledge and support community wellness. I look forward to the possibility of working together.

Workshop Speaker Call Please click the link to complete this form.