2024 Youth Self-Care Summit
2024 Youth Self-Care Summit
The third annual Youth Self-Care Summit was held on Saturday, December 14th.
The Youth Self-Care Summit is a special one day celebration brought to the community through a partnership between YWCA Spokane and Strong Women Achieving Greatness (SWAG). The Summit brings youth together to participate in interactive workshops that teach fundamental self-care skills. Workshop facilitators center the unique experiences of young women of color, providing youth the opportunity to build community with their peers.
This year, the summit included a keynote speech by Jaime Stacy, director of SWAG, and workshops focused on self-care and community care facilitated by local leaders, Prosparetti Coleman and Priya Osborne.
Keynote by Jaime Stacy
Youth joining the summit were welcomed with lunch and a keynote speech from Jaime Stacy, founder of SWAG. Jaime begins by defining the word strong as “confidence in understanding what your limits are, while honoring help from others.” This definition challenges the pressure many young women of color feel to take care of others without accepting help. By learning to take care of themselves and ask for help, youth are able to build capacity for helping others. We are all strongest when in community with others.
Self-Care Workshop
Prosparetti Coleman facilitated a self-care workshop helping youth understand the connection between the mind and body. Youth learned to recognize the body sensations associated with big emotions in order to more appropriately read and respond to their emotional needs. She also guided participants through a vision boarding activity complete with a collection of fun stickers.
Community Care Workshop
Priya Osborne facilitated a community care workshop focused on moving “from me to we.” Youth learned to recognize their values and skills that can be applied to uplift others in their communities. Each participant left with an artfully decorated card to give to a member of their community encouraging them to practice self-care.
Closing out the Summit
The summit concluded with all youth coming together to participate in a raffle and collect self-care goody bags. “It was so special to watch youth build community with each other throughout the summit," shared Chloe Bolz, Prevention Specialist at YWCA. "The differences between the whole group gatherings at the beginning and end of the summit was stark. The summit began with shy silences and ended filled with chatter and giggles.”
"Attending an event specifically designed for you—as a young woman of color in a predominantly white city—and gaining wisdom about caring for yourself and others, led by other women of color, is truly transformational." Said Priya Osborne. "The Youth Self-Care Summit empowers every young woman of color with the tools to use their time, skills, values, and love to transform themselves and their communities. It was especially heartwarming to see my sister attend for the first time—initially shy and uncomfortable—and leave with new friends and an overwhelming sense of love and care from her new community. Never underestimate the power of sisterhood!"
"I’m so grateful to have been part of this year’s SWAG Self-Care Summit," said Prosparetti Coleman. "It truly brought home the message that caring for yourself, your community, and your overall well-being truly matters.
What stood out most to me during the workshops was the way participants supported one another. Even in such a short amount of time, there was a deep sense of connection, sisterhood, and shared understanding. When someone shared their thoughts, others offered encouragement or bravely added their own experiences. It was a powerful reminder of the strength of community and what it means to lift each other up.
For me, this summit was about creating a space where these girls could feel valued and supported, and where they could walk away knowing that they matter, not just to others, but to themselves. It’s a reminder that when we offer spaces like this, we’re not just teaching tools; we’re helping to lay the foundation for something bigger.
They carry that energy into their families, friendships, and communities, becoming advocates for wellness and modeling what it looks like to care for one’s self and prioritize mental and emotional health."
Photos from the Summit
Thank You
Facilitators and Volunteers
The Self-Care Summit was successful because of the hard work of volunteers and facilitators, Prosparetti Coleman and Priya Osborne. Prosparetti and Priya each created a special experience for youth by guiding them through workshops. Shout out to volunteers Nina, Kylia, Erica, Jazmin, Evette, and Hannah, thank you for dedicating your Saturday to ensure young people could have this invaluable experience.
Valued Partner, SWAG & Jaime Stacy
It is through YWCA Spokane’s valued partnership with SWAG Founder, Jaime Stacy, that we are able to provide this special self-care summit for youth in the Spokane area. Jaime has done an incredible job of lifting up and supporting young people in our community through her work with SWAG and being an amazing facilitator of our summer Transformations Camp. Learn more about Jaime and her work with SWAG.
Transformations Sponsors
This special celebration is an extension of our summer empowerment camp called Transformations Camp. Special thanks Jim Sheehan along with other key partners for their financial sponsorship of these efforts. This offering would not be possible without their support.
About The Program Facilitators
Jaime Stacy, Keynote Speaker
Jaime is a caring leader in the Spokane community who has been dedicated to championing the empowerment of our youth for many years through her work in the Spokane School District and through her organization, Strong Women Achieving Greatness (SWAG). She is passionate about ensuring every youth she works with feels a sense of belonging and self-worth and is equipped with the tools they need for self-regulation and a vision for their future. During the summit, Jaime will be focusing her keynote on talking about ’12 Ways to Celebrate Yourself’. Learn more about Jaime.
Prosparetti Coleman, Workshop Facilitator
Prosparetti Coleman is a community educator, advocate, wellness coach, and doula committed to transforming the holistic well-being of Black and Brown women and girls. As the Founder of I Hear You Sis, she creates environments that are not only culturally resonant but also deeply rooted in storytelling, collective healing, and embodied support.
Prosparetti’s approach is grounded in the wisdom of the body and the power of shared experiences. Through movement, breathwork, and culturally informed practices, she cultivates nurturing spaces that honor individual journeys while fostering a sense of connection and balance. Her work invites participants to engage in holistic practices that support mental well-being, emotional regulation, and a sense of interconnectedness.
Prosparetti strives to create environments where individuals feel seen, heard, and validated, celebrating their unique cultural backgrounds and lived experiences. With a focus on collective empowerment, she facilitates healing circles, peer support groups, and other community-based initiatives that encourage connection, exploration, and holistic well-being. Her vision is to create a community where Black and Brown women and girls feel valued, supported, and empowered to prioritize their health and well-being—fostering healing and empowerment for current and future generations.
Priya Osborne, Workshop Facilitator
Priya serves as the Director of Student Success, Equity, and Diversity at Spokane Community College and is an advisor to the NAACP Youth Council, dedicated to uplifting young voices and fostering spaces where all students have access to resources. She brings a strong commitment to creating opportunities for young women of color to thrive, inspired by the values instilled by her mother, Amanda, who taught her the power of faith and resilience. Priya's work is centered on promoting self-care, growth, and empowerment for all.
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