VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON OFFERINGS
Dear Black Women…A Love Letter for Women's History Month
A truth-telling space.
A space for celebration.
A space for healing.
Almost 50 women gathered in this sacred space, intentionally curated to center the celebration, healing, and honoring of Black women — across generations.
Our Amazing Speakers
We were honored to be joined by an extraordinary group of Black women whose lives, leadership, and advocacy continue to shape communities, movements, and futures.
"What a powerful and beautiful experience.”
“This was so very nourishing for my mind, body, and spirit.”
“So Beautiful and PowHerFull!”
“Being in that room, surrounded by Black women who are leading, building, and showing up with intention in their work and their lives, was grounding in a way that’s hard to fully put into words….It was exactly what I needed.”
“Dear Black Women…” was more than a gathering.
It was a collective exhale.
A love letter—written in real time.If you missed it, the recording will be available and shared widely soon! Stay tuned...
Stewarding the Work
A People First, Purpose Always™ Facilitator Intensive
Stewarding the Work is the official facilitator intensive for the People First, Purpose Always™ framework, developed by Arlene Vassell, Founder of the TooREL Institute for Social Change and author of People First, Purpose Always: A Practical Guide for Building Healthy and Thriving Teams.
THIS EXPERIENCE IS DESIGNED FOR:
- Executive Directors and Senior Leaders
- HR and Talent Development Professionals
- Internal Trainers and Leadership Development Managers
- Individuals seeking to steward the People First, Purpose Always™ framework confidently and responsibly
PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE:
- An Official Facilitator Guide
- A copy of People First, Purpose Always: A Practical Guide for Building Healthy and Thriving Teams
- Facilitation scripts and slide templates
- A 90-Day Implementation Roadmap
- Certificate of Completion & Facilitator Agreement
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT?
Many trainings teach content.
This experience builds the capacity to hold the work.
Stewarding the Work immerses you in the lived experience of facilitating courageous conversations in real time — by doing, reflecting, and refining.
This is not merely about delivering slides.
It is about stewarding conversations.You will not simply learn the material.
You will practice how to:- Hold courageous conversations without escalating conflict
- Navigate power dynamics and interrupt dominance with intention and care
- Create space for reflection without losing purpose
- Protect psychological safety while maintaining accountability and flexibility
- Plus much more...
You will receive feedback -- in real time.
You will refine your approach.
And you will leave prepared-- to steward the work--and teach others to do the same.
DATES AND LOCATIONS
May 13-14, 2026 (Washington, DC) - Registration is Closed
SAVE-THE-DATE: September 29-30, 2026 (Southest Region- Location:TBA)
INVESTMENT
Registration Fee: $450
Early Bird Rate: $425
Discounted Group Rate (for team of 3 or more from the same organization): $400 per person
*Registration includes lunch, snacks, and refreshments.
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Questions about content, investment, or registration? Feel free to reach out at info@toorelinstitute.org.
This is not a traditional team retreat.
It is a thoughtfully curated, immersive experience designed to strengthen team culture, deepen alignment, and equip every staff member with practical tools to carry the work forward— together.
For two full days, your team steps out of the daily urgency and into intentional space, not simply to pause and reflect, but to recalibrate, reconnect, and strengthen shared commitments.
You secure the site.
TooREL facilitation team design and steward the entire experience.From agenda and material development to facilitation and structured follow-through, we handle it all so your entire team can fully engage in the experience.
Each participant leaves the experience with the foundation of a personalized 60-day action plan to support continued growth, shared accountability, and sustained momentum.
What Makes This Different?
Many retreats inspire—creating space for rest and connection. Some focus primarily on strategic planning. Very few intentionally strengthen the culture that makes both possible.
The TooREL Renewal & Reset Team Retreat is intentionally designed to center both people and purpose.
This experience is rooted in the belief that healthy teams don’t happen by accident. They are cultivated through intentionality, care, shared accountability, and everyday practices that shape how people work and thrive together.
This is not about surface-level bonding or traditional “team-building” activities. It is about strengthening team culture and improving how your team works—together.
Build for momentum, not just a moment.
Interested in Hosting a Team Retreat?
If your team is ready to pause with intention, strengthen your culture, and move forward with greater clarity, care, and shared accountability, we’d love to partner with you. Contact info@toorelinstititute.org to schedule a complimentary 30-minute exploration session to discuss your needs, availability, pricing, and next steps.Be-time event.
FPEDV Prevention Summit (virtual)
June 23, 2026
Closing Plenary Session: From Awareness to Action: Building a Collective Care Framework to Prevent Domestic Violence- facilitated by Founding Director, Arlene Vassell
Roots, Equity, and Liberation: Centering Shared Accountability and Collective Care
Wednesday July 22 ,11:30am – 1:00pm
*Also visit our vending booth to purchase your copy of People First, Purpose Always: A Practical Guide for Building Healthy and Thriving Teams and receive a few prizes and surprises.
Collaborative Leadership Program (CLP)
This 14-week, transformative leadership experience is designed for leaders navigating complexity, change, and growth in today’s work environments. The program integrates culture, inclusivity, wellness, and resilience into a comprehensive leadership framework—supporting leaders to lead with boldness, empathy, authenticity, and intention.
Over the course of 14 weeks, participants:
- deepen self-awareness and leadership presence
- strengthen communication and relationship-building skills
- gain practical tools for fostering inclusivity, navigating conflict, and leading through organizational change
- explore leadership at the intersection of culture, equity, wellness, and sustainability
- develop a personalized leadership growth and development plan
The program is highly interactive and grounded in real-world leadership challenges, with space for reflection, dialogue, and practical application.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT PAST COHORT MEMBERS AND THEIR UNIQUE LEADERSHIP JOURNEY
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