What an interesting day. Several things are happening at once. On one hand, it's a day of remembrance, honor, and a reminder to be of service; shoutout to Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King (the vizier), and the team. On the other hand, there's the transfer of power and everything and everybody that comes with that. With that being said, what both individuals have in common is their team. 2024 taught me that my team is rare and dope!

2024 was an expensive year for the entire world! I saw fellow business owners close their doors and put their businesses on pause, and some had to cut staff to the point that the owners were working the floor again. Being an entrepreneur and a guardian of children and elders is not for the weak of hearts.

As the Founder and Owner of Indigo Movement, I want to take the month of January to share the lessons I’ve learned and grew from in 2024. 2024 has been a journey of understanding the power, importance, and symbolism of moving with the seasons.

Even though a New Year is amongst us during the season of winter. I hope you go into 2025 as if you’re on a first date.  

Seattle’s Pongo Poetry Project, Yoga Behind Bars, and Bike Works empower individuals through healing and growth. Pongo uses poetry to help youth overcome trauma, Yoga Behind Bars provides mindfulness tools to incarcerated individuals, and Bike Works promotes cycling education and sustainability. Together, these organizations are changing lives, building connections, and creating brighter futures. Learn more about them below!

Nonprofits like Space Between, Upower, and America SCORES are helping youth in Seattle and the surrounding areas overcome challenges and grow. Space Between promotes mindfulness and emotional health, Upower provides free fitness classes to build confidence and resilience, and America SCORES combines soccer, poetry, and service projects to inspire activity and learning. Together, they create safe spaces for young people to thrive and build brighter futures. Learn more about them below!