Community Volunteer Opportunity
Join the Community Conversations Pilot @ The Houston Food Bank
The Houston Food Bank is launching a new Community Conversations pilot, held on the first Sunday of the month from 1–4 PM for the next three months. This is a chance to connect with fellow Houstonians, learn about the State of the Community, and collaborate in small group discussions. It’s a fun, meaningful way to engage, and you can sign up for one session or all three! Here is a link to sign up: https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/ways-to-give/give-time/volunteerwithhfb/
Registration is required in advance and takes about 10 minutes. I would love for members of The Quiet Rebel Community to join me on May 4th.
Dr. Clint Smith's More HUMAN Approach to American History
Explore one tragic story from American history through a lens of empathy and understanding, using the works of Dr. Clint Smith and The Quiet Rebel's More HUMAN Approach framework. This workshop offers a unique opportunity for reflection and dialogue, inviting participants to connect with the deeper layers of American history and explore their own role in creating a more just and equitable future.
This is a mixed-method workshop which will involve media presentation, time for introspection and reflection, along with small and whole group discussions.
"Epilogue" from Dr. Clint Smith's - How the Word is Passed (copies of select passages will be provided during the workshop)
"Your National Anthem" from Dr. Smith's - Above Ground (copies of this poem will be provided during the workshop)
“Crash Course - Black American History” Episode 34
Theater Talkback: Memoriam
Memoriam @ Main Street Theater - Houston
World Premiere
By Noga Flaishon
In the near future, Memoriam Inc. buys and sells memories, digitizing them for mass-viewership. Customers can rent memories and experience them fully, even feeling the sensations the original memory-holder felt: childbirth, joyful reunions, romantic wedding proposals – almost like watching a short movie but much more intimate and personal. Now Rachel, a buyer for Memoriam, is going after the most important and most personal memory acquisition she has ever sought: the memories of the last holocaust survivor on earth – who happens to be her own grandmother. A powerful, painful, loving story of family and what memories mean, who owns them, and what we owe to future generations.
Recommended for mature audiences due to sensitive subject matter and loud sounds.
Join us following the matinee for a discussion exploring the idea of “story” and how stories define us, impact us, and even manipulate us.
Panel Discussion: Intersections of Black Community, Art and Identity
The National Endowment for the Arts Big Read—a partnership with Arts Midwest—broadens our understanding of ourselves and our neighbors through the power of a shared reading experience. The goals of the NEA Big Read are to inspire meaningful conversations, celebrate local creativity, elevate a wide variety of voices and perspectives, and build stronger connections in each community.
Their Eyes Were Watching God
by Zora Neale Hurston
Houston, let’s read together! Alley Theatre’s NEA Big Read is a city-wide exploration of Their Eyes Were Watching God, the iconic 1937 novel by Zora Neale Hurston. Rooted in the power of storytelling, this program uses Hurston’s work as a lens to engage Black communities around themes of resilience, self-discovery, empowerment, and the preservation of cultural heritage.
Throughout February and March, the Alley will collaborate with partners across Houston to host events that amplify Black voices and experiences through literature, art, and community dialogue. Artists will guide participants to explore the challenges, triumphs, and rich history of Houston’s Black community. Click here to explore their calendar of workshops, discussions, and events that celebrate Houston’s legacy, and future as a vibrant cultural hub.
Amplify {Women of Color International Women's Day
Join Me for an Inspiring Event!
I’m excited to facilitate an interactive workshop at the International Women's Day Celebration hosted by @amplifywomenofcolor! We’re gathering to celebrate, learn, and activate - because change doesn’t happen by chance, it happens by bold action!Let’s show up, connect, and activate impact together. Will you be there?
Register here: https://lu.ma/6rjkfm91
From WEIRD to HUMAN: Virtual Lunch & Learn for Therapists
We put out a call for co-conspirators to help us share the More HUMAN Approach Framework and Just Us Therapy & Practice responded to the call. They believe that healing happens in spaces rooted in authenticity, connection, and cultural humility.
We invite you to join us for a conversation about what it means to create therapeutic spaces that honor the fullness of our humanity.
Virtual Lunch & Learn: A Conversation on A More HUMAN Approach to Therapy
Date: February 28, 2025
Time: 12:30 - 1:45 PM CST
Facilitator: Tracie Jae, Coach & Consultant, aka "The Quiet Rebel"
This session will explore the limitations of WEIRD-centric (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic) therapy models and guide us toward practices that center inclusivity, relational healing, and accessibility. Together, we will:
-Examine how dominant therapy frameworks shape client experiences.
-Learn core principles of the HUMAN approach and how to integrate them into your practice.
-Engage in discussions about cultural humility and creating meaningful connection.
Whether you’re a therapist, counselor, social worker, or mental health advocate, this workshop is designed to support you in cultivating more responsive, inclusive, and connected spaces for the people you serve.
Registration Details:
We invite you to contribute at a level that feels accessible to you:
$11 Students
$33 Standard
$66 Pay It Forward
Houston Landing Storyteller Event
Tracie Jae is pleased to join other Houston Storytellers in sharing her love story as part of HTX Storytellers - Love and Heartbreak.
Tickets are available through Eventbrite.
Fable-Ish Fridays
Have you ever wondered if the stories we grew up with still hold lessons for us today? Fables have been with us for centuries, offering wisdom wrapped in tales of animals and adventures. But what if there's more to discover? This February, dive into Alisa Magallon’s enchanting new book, Fables Told in Rhyme and explore timeless tales with fresh eyes.
Join us Fridays - February 7, 14, 21, and 28 at 7:30 PM Central.
Let's uncover the hidden truths and new perspectives these familiar fables can offer
Click the Join Us Button below to register and for details on securing a copy of Fables Told in Rhyme.
Wicked-Ish Wednesdays Week 4
Not all endings are the end of the story . . .
Why: We’re entering a new year and may need a new approach
Goals: Connection * Discussion * Perspective * Reframe * Understanding * Action
Dates: Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2025 - 7:30pm Central
Questions to Consider:
What does it mean to be more human?
Is goodness the opposite of evil?
How do we maintain our presence when someone else labels us evil?
How do our stories shape us?
Who bears the responsibility of understanding and explaining the backstory?
Are you a paid subscriber to The Quiet Rebel Patreon Community? If so, you’ll automatically receive registration information for each Stories the Shape Us offering in 2025.
Not a subscriber? Register here.
Wicked-Ish Wednesdays Week 3
Not all endings are the end of the story . . .
Why: We’re entering a new year and may need a new approach
Goals: Connection * Discussion * Perspective * Reframe * Understanding * Action
Dates: Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2025 - 7:30pm Central
Questions to Consider:
What does it mean to be more human?
Is goodness the opposite of evil?
How do we maintain our presence when someone else labels us evil?
How do our stories shape us?
Who bears the responsibility of understanding and explaining the backstory?
Are you a paid subscriber to The Quiet Rebel Patreon Community? If so, you’ll automatically receive registration information for each Stories the Shape Us offering in 2025.
Not a subscriber? Register here.
Wicked-Ish Wednesdays Week 2
Not all endings are the end of the story . . .
Why: We’re entering a new year and may need a new approach
Goals: Connection * Discussion * Perspective * Reframe * Understanding * Action
Dates: Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2025 - 7:30pm Central
Questions to Consider:
What does it mean to be more human?
Is goodness the opposite of evil?
How do we maintain our presence when someone else labels us evil?
How do our stories shape us?
Who bears the responsibility of understanding and explaining the backstory?
Are you a paid subscriber to The Quiet Rebel Patreon Community? If so, you’ll automatically receive registration information for each Stories the Shape Us offering in 2025.
Not a subscriber? Register here.
Wicked-Ish Wednesdays
Not all endings are the end of the story . . .
Why: We’re entering a new year and may need a new approach
Goals: Connection * Discussion * Perspective * Reframe * Understanding * Action
Dates: Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2025 - 7:30pm Central
Questions to Consider:
What does it mean to be more human?
Is goodness the opposite of evil?
How do we maintain our presence when someone else labels us evil?
How do our stories shape us?
Who bears the responsibility of understanding and explaining the backstory?
Are you a paid subscriber to The Quiet Rebel Patreon Community? If so, you’ll automatically receive registration information for each Stories the Shape Us offering in 2025.
Not a subscriber? Register for Wicked-ish Wednesdays here.