Hearts2Heal

When we don’t give grief the space to move, it settles deep into the body. 💔

Our next meetup is about the physical side of healing: Metabolizing Grief Through The Body.

We’re thrilled to bring in Lily Shepard—former dancer for turned somatic coach for executives at Apple, Meta, and Dropbox. Lily specializes in helping people move past perfectionism and into true embodiment and healing.

The Details:
🗓️ Tuesday, June 30
⏰ 6:30 - 8:00 PM
📍 701 Brazos St. Austin, TX 78701

We are still processing the incredible energy from our sold-out screening of Beyond the Stages of Grief at . Filling every one of those 83 seats was a reminder of how much we all need these spaces to talk openly about loss and healing.

We wanted this to be more than just a movie night, so starting with a grounding exercise by licensed therapist Courtney Schmidt helped us all settle in and prepare. Licensed therapist Kevin Overton-Hadnot, tabled to provide therapy resources.

After the film and some snacks, the conversation truly opened up during our panel with moderator Miles Mogul and panelists Sam Watkins, Athens Hayes and Jeremiah Sudarmanto.

It was moving to see the audience engage so deeply with questions on how to spot the signs of grief and how to protect our own legacies before loss even occurs.

Thank you to everyone who showed up and helped us turn a simple screening into a space for community conversation. We are so grateful for the bravery and vulnerability in the room.

Screening Photography by &

BTSOG Crew
Maria Brown-Spence/
Tika Cook/
Jeremiah Sudarmanto
CP Harden/
Malaysia English/
Sterlyn Colbert (Nyres)
Mike Williams/
Sugar Tennon/
Jasmeen Wilson/
Andre Hayes

BTSOG Cast
Jamiliah Paschal-Smith
Kevin Overton-Hadnot
Maria Brown-Spence
Samuel Watkins
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Athens Hayes
Alexandra Riley Morton
Natalie Joy
Nora Gonzalez
Ali Meier

Screening Support
April Brown/
Richard Spence
Kenyah Simmons
Kevin Overton-Hadnot
Courtney Schmidt

We’re thrilled to announce that is joining forces with Health Supernova for a special meetup and panel at !

Most founders pour everything into their product or service but forget the two assets that actually keep the lights on: their legal foundation and their mental well-being. We’re getting candid about how to protect your business and your peace of mind.

🎤 Moderator: Maria Brown-Spence (Founder & CEO, Hearts2Heal)

💡 Panelist: Nik Sallie, Owner

🧠 Panelist: Shmeka Gibson, Executive Director,

Join us to learn how to structure your business so you can sleep at night and manage the founder grind without the burnout.

📍 Capital Factory
🔗 https://www.healthsupernova.com

We’d also like to extend a promo code for your community for 25% off of their registration using the code: HSNFRIEND

Who Holds the Holder? Grief, Motherhood, and the Invisible Weight of Care 💕

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and Mother’s Day, this gathering centers the often-unspoken grief that mothers and caregivers carry while holding space for others.

, MSW, is a trauma-informed mental health consultant, therapist, and healer committed to creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and empowered in their healing journeys. With over 15 years of experience, she blends clinical social work with culturally grounded and holistic approaches to care.

We are honored to announce that Hearts2Heal has been awarded a $60,000 grant through the City of Austin's Elevate program.

Grief is one of the most universal human experiences, yet it remains one of the least represented. This grant allows us to change that. Through film, through the written word, and through spaces that invite real conversation around loss and healing.

We are deeply grateful to our reviewers, organizational supporters, and board members whose belief in this mission made this moment possible. Your advocacy means everything.

This is just the beginning. We look forward to sharing what comes next.