TELL YOUR STORY

CREATIVE RELEASE CO-HORT

JULY - SEPT 2026

Sis, take the center stage

LADIES, IT'S TIME TO MOVE

FROM VISION TO VICTORY

You have overcome challenges. You have grown through experiences that required courage, resilience, and determination. Now it’s time to focus on what comes next.

The Creative Release Cohort is an 8-week guided experience designed for individuals who are ready to bring a meaningful project to life. Whether you’re launching a business, writing a book, developing a community initiative, creating artwork, starting a podcast, building a ministry, or pursuing another purpose-driven vision, this cohort provides the structure, support, and accountability to help you move from idea to completion.

This is more than a program. It is an opportunity to invest in yourself, your purpose, and the vision that has been placed within you.

You do not need to have everything figured out. You simply need a vision and a willingness to take the next step. If you are ready to commit to yourself, your vision, and an 8-week journey of growth and accomplishment, we invite you to complete the application below.

THIS COHORT IS FOR WOMEN WHO:

Have a project, idea, or vision they want to bring to life
Are ready to invest in their personal and professional growth
Desire accountability and support
Are willing to commit to an 8-week process
Believe they are capable of achieving more with guidance and structure

SONGWRITERS + AUTHORS + CREATORS

IF YOU ARE READY TO:

Release perfection and pick up progress
Take your dream off pause
Strengthen your confidence
Take intentional steps
Be coachable in your next steps

APPLY TODAY

7 COACHES.

8 WEEKS.

1 CREATIVE RELEASE.

Where Vision Meets Accountability and Purpose Becomes Action.

OUR GOAL IS SIMPLE: TO HELP YOU FINISH WHAT YOU STARTED AND MOVE FORWARD WITH CONFIDENCE.

Our Coaches

READY TO MOVE YOU FROM VISION TO VICTORY.

Juanita Burgess

Coach Juanita is the CEO of Lead & Thrive Co., a Growth & Performance Coach, author, speaker, certified life coach, and chaplain. She helps women move from survival to intentional growth through clarity, confidence, purpose, and aligned action. Coach Juanita is ready to partner with a woman who is ready to launch her vision, grow with confidence, and lead with purpose.

Drew Cost

Coach Drew Cost is a content and communication strategist who helps coaches, consultants, and business owners turn their expertise into content that builds trust and attracts clients. With experience supporting entrepreneurs through Jefferson Consulting, Drew specializes in content strategy and communication coaching. Drew is ready to partner with a woman who want to amplify their message and expand their influence.

SPIRITUAL & MENTAL HEALTH COACHING

VIDEO & MEDIA

Shawna Smith

Shawna Michelle is a career coach who supports Black women navigating burnout, career breaks, and professional transitions. With a background in Human Resources and employee onboarding, she helps women gain clarity, create structure, and explore what comes next. Shawna is ready to partner with a woman seeking a path that aligns with who they are becoming.

SABBATICAL & CAREER RECOVERY

LEARN MORE ABOUT JUANITA

Website: leadandthriveco.com

Instagram: @leadandthriveco

LEARN MORE ABOUT SHAWNA

Website: shawnamichelle.com

Instagram: @i.am.shawnamichelle
Substack: notburnedout.substack.com

LEARN MORE ABOUT DREW

Website: go.drewcost.com
Youtube: drewcostofficial

Keshia Aikins

Coach Keshia is a creative strategist who launced Box Breaker Co. after leaving corporate marketing. What began as creating graphics for her traveling dance ministry in 2013 evolved into serving 500+ clients and helping visionaries bring their God-given ideas to life. She specializes in being a creative midwife to help you tell your story through content creation, website design, and branding assets that are strategic, not stale. Keshia is ready to partner with a woman who is prepared to break digital barriers and market their vision in a simple and strategic way.

MARKETING & VISUAL BRANDING

Jermika Cost

INCREASE CAPACITY/ GRASSROOTS

Coach Jermika is a nonprofit consultant and coach, who partners with grassroots organizations serving Black and African diaspora communities to build culturally competent, trauma-informed programs. Drawing from both lived experience and professional expertise, she provides training, program development, policy support, and strategic guidance to strengthen trust, deepen community engagement, and improve survivor outcomes. She is ready to partner with organizations committed to creating lasting, community-centered impact.

Luz Holmes-Padgett

ADVOCACY & COMMUNITY IMPACT

Coach Luz is the Founder and Chief Consultant of The LIGHT Consulting LLC, a strategic consulting and leadership development firm committed to empowering individuals and organizations through purpose-driven work. Drawing from extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, community engagement, coaching, and organizational development, Luz equips clients to strengthen leadership, build capacity, and create lasting impact. Luz is ready to partner with leaders and organizations seeking to grow, lead with purpose, and transform their communities.

LEARN MORE ABOUT KESHIA

Website: boxbreakerco.com

Instagram: @boxbreakerco

LEARN MORE ABOUT JERMIKA

Linkedin:Jermika Cost

LEARN MORE ABOUT LUZ

Instagram:La_Luz007

Linkedin:Luz

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Latoya Nickee

PERFORMANCE & MOVEMENT

Coach Latoya Nickee is a dance educator, ministry consultant, and choreographer with over 30 years of training and 15 years of teaching experience. Through technical excellence and faith-centered leadership, she equips dancers, ministries, and organizations to grow in skill, purpose, and artistic impact. Latoya is ready to partner with leaders and creatives seeking to use dance as a tool for excellence, ministry, and transformation.

LEARN MORE ABOUT LATOYA

Website: www.footworkandsole.com

Instagram: Latoya Nickee

Facebook: Latoya Nickee