Say YES! began as a small circle of Black women daring to make room for their own dreams. What started as a whisper has become a ritual — a space where we breathe deeper, let our shoulders drop, remember who we are, and rise a little taller together.

Three years in, our circle has grown, and this year, thanks to the generous support of:

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods
Seattle Office of Arts & Culture
Central District PDA / McKinney Center

Say YES! is FREE, open-hearted, and beautifully intergenerational.

We are centering Black women in all our sacred forms — aunties and elders, Gen Z baddies and seasoned wisdom keepers, queer and trans sisters, soft girls and strong ones, rooted locals and newly arrived dreamers. The full, brilliant spectrum of us.
And still, all are welcome to join with respect and humility.

Our experience is grounded in the four pillars that guide our work:
Values… Purpose… Well-Being… Joy.

On this day, you can expect to:

Honor the road that brought you here — not to get stuck in it, but to gather the wisdom you’ve earned
Release what no longer fits the woman you’re becoming
Reconnect with your purpose so your vision feels true, aligned, and possible
Welcome joy and softness back into your body — yes, baby, bubbles included
Create a vision or intention map that gently points you toward the future you’re ready to claim

This is a space of warmth, guided reflection, unhurried pacing, joy breaks, community energy, and the rare gift of simply being held.

Intergenerational & Community Elements

This year, we’re leaning even deeper into the beauty of community across ages and seasons. We invite you to:

Bring your grown daughter, your favorite auntie, your godbaby, your mentor, or your treasured elder
Sit beside someone from a different generation and exchange stories, wisdom, and laughter
Acknowledge & Celebrate Wins!
Participate in the intergenerational conversation — weaving gratitude, guidance, and love across the spectrum of Black womanhood

This is a room where legacy sits right beside softness, where truth-telling and joy dance together, and where the fullness of who we are is honored without apology.

Who This Gathering Centers

This space is created with Black women in mind — women who:

Have held families, communities, workplaces, and dreams on their backs
Are moving through healing, transition, self-discovery, or rebirth
Are craving a grounded, heart-led space to vision their next season
Are ready to choose themselves with intention, grace, and not one ounce of apology

Others are welcome to attend, and we ask that they arrive with deep respect, cultural humility, and a clear understanding of who this gathering is designed to uplift.

Before You Register

To honor the container:

RSVP Required
Capacity is limited to 50 guests
Once full, registration will show “sold out’’ and a waitlist may open
This is not a drop in event
Please do not bring unregistered guests
Unregistered guests cannot be admitted out of respect for capacity
If your plans change, please cancel your ticket so another woman can say YES!

-Attendance is FREE with RSVP. Optional donations may support future programs.

Event Details

Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location: McKinney Center for Community and Economic Development Central District, Seattle

Cost: Free with registration Capacity: 50 guests

Food: Good nourishment will be provided throughout the day, including vegan options. We aim to offer a variety of choices so everyone feels cared for. If you have specific dietary restrictions, you are warmly encouraged to bring what you need to feel supported and sustained.

Materials: Visioning supplies provided; personal journals or meaningful items welcome.

Partners and Credits

Say YES 2025 is co created by the founders of Dreams Manifest LLC (Teya Williams) and RieImagine Solutions LLC (Marie Kidhe), and brought to life with the support of a dedicated group of staff, volunteers, and community members, with gratitude to:

Say YES! Year End Visioning Workshop - 2025.