Community Resources
Tonya, Sarah, & David »
Administrative Staff
iBme staff presents to 30+ organizations of the Retreat Center Collaboration on Equity and Interdependence and Collaborative Leadership work.
Nwamaka Agbo »
CEO, Kataly Foundation
Nwamaka of the Kataly Foundation (a funder of iBme) writes about how we can reject a false of harmony and transform philanthropy to support real healing.
Dr. Angel Acosta »
Healing-Centered Educator
Dr. Acosta visits iBme’s Sweet Seat on Instagram Live to talk about mindfulness, education, and culture. To learn more about Dr. Acosta’s work, visit drangelacosta.com
Sara Shapouri »
iBme Teacher
Sara Shapouri visits iBme’s Sweet Seat on Instagram Live to share her personal connection to and the meaning of the #FreePalestine movement.
Dr. Angela Rose Black »
Mindfulness Researcher
Read Dr. Black’s article on disrupting systemic whiteness in the mindfulness movement. To learn more about Dr. Black’s work, visit mindfulnessforthepeople.com
Rashid Hughes »
iBme Mentor
Listen to Rashid’s podcast on ‘What it means to be free’ in response to the murder of George Floyd. To learn more about Rashid’s work, visit rashidhughes.com
Rosie Aguayo »
Teen Retreat Alumni
Rosie created the Teens Against Bullying Club to bring a sense of unity on campus. One goal is to find healthy alternatives to cope with feelings through mindfulness education. Learn more.
Lama Rod »
iBme Teacher
Buy Lama Rod’s new book ‘Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation Through Anger.’ To learn more about Lama Rod’s work, visit lamarod.com
Kaira Jewel Lingo »
iBme Teacher
View Kaira Jewel’s webinar on ‘Honoring Juneteenth: Love and Justice in These Times.’ To learn more about Kaira Jewel’s work, visit kairajewel.com
Charisse Minerva »
iBme Teacher
Listen to Charisse’s StoryCorps interview on what it was like growing up in the 1960s in Cavalier Manor, VA. Visit storycorps.org
Jylani, Janaya, Kanoni »
Retreat Manager and Regional Community Organizer / Teen Retreat Participants
Shop at Jylani and her daughters’ (Janaya and Kanoni) online clothing store and community forum, Black Lotus Rising. To learn more, visit blacklotusrising.org
Arielle & Jess »
Administrative Staff and Teacher
Read Arielle and Jess’ responses to a community member’s feedback on #DefundPolice including historical perspectives and articles. Visit iBme’s Blog.
Miki Kashtan »
Organizational Consultant
Read Miki’s article on Privilege, Responsibility, and Nonviolence
Miki is a co-founder of Bay Area Nonviolent Communication (BayNVC) and the author of several books on visionary leadership. Visit The Fearless Heart’s Blog.
“What mindfulness and what meditation is doing is helping me to open up to the world and to allow this willingness to be touched, to be where the healing and transformation starts.”
– Rashid Hughes