Io.... Here is what I have been working on ... and WHY - Introducing Rhythms & Roots Plant Swap

I want to share something that didn’t start as a business…

it started as a lifeline.

Over the past few years, I’ve been navigating a lot—building my federal contracting company, stepping into real estate, shifting careers, and adjusting to major changes after the 2024 election that impacted both my work and my household.

In the middle of all that, a friend invited me to a plant swap.

And something clicked.

What I walked into wasn’t just about plants—it was about people, connection, and care. I found myself exchanging more than greenery. I was exchanging energy, learning how to negotiate in a new way, meeting people I would’ve never crossed paths with, and—most importantly—feeling good again.

The vehicle was the plant swap…

but kindness was the method.

Week after week, I realized this was feeding me in ways I didn’t even know I needed—mentally, emotionally, spiritually. It sharpened my thinking, eased my stress, and reminded me what community can feel like when it’s real.

And I kept asking myself:

If this could do all of this for me… why couldn’t it do the same for my community?

So I created something that brings all the parts of my world together—

my love for music, community, strategy, wellness, and connection.

Rhythms & Roots Plant Swap

A space where:

Kindness is the method | Music is the connector |Plants are the wellness

This isn’t just an event.

It’s a new way to gather.

A way to meet your neighbors.

A way to exchange, learn, and grow.

A way to restore yourself while building community at the same time.

I’m bringing together everything—community, culture, house music, real estate relationships, advocacy, and everyday people—into one shared experience rooted in care and connection.

Because I believe we don’t just need more meetings…

we need more spaces that make us feel whole first.

Debuting at The Mill on North Ave -2636 W North Ave. Baltimore, MD 21216.

Mother’s Day | May 10th

1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Come as you are.

Bring a plant—or just bring yourself.

Let’s give. Let’s grow. Let’s groove.