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The destination for mindfulness & movement experiences & resources designed for busy women.
10/01/2026
Have you ever wanted to connect with your ancestors, hear from them and get some guidance about life, or a decision you need to make?
Well, look no further, our sister Shanda Domango is a respected medium who has joined us for every single Freedom Fête we’ve had, and this one is NO different.
Ancestral Medium and Movement Healer Shanda Domango is once again bringing her signature healing movement experience to Freedom Fête 2026 on Sunday, October 18.
It’s amazing what you can encounter when energy shifts in your body.
See details about what promises to be an extraoridnary experience at FreedomAtTheMat.com.
We are grateful for Shanda and look forward to connecting and being transformed.
Renew. Connect. Transform. Be there on 10.18.26 at the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
# womensupportingwomen
10/01/2026
There’s no doubt that life be lifin’ - all the time. But on this fine Thursday, we ask you, “what are you grateful for?”
No matter what is happening, remaining grateful keeps us steady and grounded in times of uncertainty.
Jazmine Mitchell, Franchise Owner of The NOW Massage New Orleans, shared with us the quote she lives by, and what she’s grateful for.
And we are grateful Jazmine is bringing her expert massage therapists from The NOW Massage to Freedom Fête on Sunday, 10.18 at the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
If you haven’t experienced their massages yet, you’re in for a treat. A complimentary massage comes with every Fête ticket. Get details about Freedom Fête at FreedomAtTheMat.com.
🌱 Wellness Wednesday: Grow Your Own Food
What if one seed could be the start of better health, stronger finances, and deeper freedom? 💚
In this Well Chat episode, we are inspired by Dr. Cindy Ayers-Elliott, an urban farmer, Founder of Footprint Farms, who was also named USA Today Woman of the Year. Her work in Jackson, Mississippi now reaches communities across 11 states.
In this conversation, we explore:
🌿 Urban farming and food sovereignty
🌿 The link between food, healing, and spiritual grounding
🌿 Growing in small spaces, like balconies, stoops, and windowsills
🌿 Tower gardens, raised beds, herbs, and greens for beginners
🌿 Women’s leadership in building resilient communities
🌿 Cutting food waste through juicing, preserving, and canning
You don’t need acres of land. You can start with one seed, one container, or one small space, and grow from there. 🌻
🎧 Watch or listen to the full episode on FreedomAtTheMat.com or your preferred platform today.
💬 Tell us in the comments: what’s the first thing you’d grow at home? 👇✨
Learn more about Dr. Cindy’s work with Footprint Farms at footprintfarms.com. You can also explore TIME (To Improve Mississippi Economics) at toimprovemississippieconomics.org.
09/30/2026
On this Wellness Wednesday, we’re reminding you to give yourself grace. Lighten up on yourself some. If a friend spoke to you the way you speak to yourself, or thought about you. The way you think of yourself, would that person still be your friend? If not, be a friend to yourself first by loving on you. Give yourself grace today, and all days.
09/28/2026
Had the best time with Chicago Freedomettes yesterday at FOURTUNEHOUSE in .
Amazing energy. Willingness. Range of beautiful women showed up to care for themselves on a Sunday afternoon.
Thank you to all who signed up and who attended. Shout out to photographer Rob Fox Rich whose “Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst” exhibit of captivating Black American Cowboys photographs (see pics) donned the art gallery walls and accompanied us in our Flow & Grow session.
Until the next time.
09/28/2026
Thrilled to share our Freedom Fête 2026 lineup — at last!
On Sunday, October 18, Freedom Fête will be a Sunday afternoon women’s wellness paradise.
Join us to celebrate how beautiful and special you are, renew your mind, body & spirit, connect with your inner self and like-minded women, and be transformed by the love in the room, two wellness sessions led by Olivia F. Scott and Shanda Domango Brown and a live podcast recording capturing wisdom from Film Director and Visionary Woman Fox Rich.
Massages by NOW Massage New Orleans, plus mocktails, music and more.
Don’t miss out on this rejuvenating day to love and care for number one - YOU.
Ticket proceeds benefit Freedom at The Mat, a women’s wellness 501c3 to continue making wellness content and experiences accessible to women globally.
Visit FreedomAtTheMat.com to reserve your space.
Ladies, it’s that time again!!
October is fast approaching, and that means so is Freedom Fête.
If you’ve been before, you know that this is ONE day that is designed for women to connect with themselves & like-minded women, renew their spirits and ignite the power within.
Our annual self-care experience invites women of all ages, ethnicities, body types and income levels into one space to indulge in massage, movement, connection and more. We’ll have movement and mindfulness AND a LIVE podcast taping of our Well Chat too.
So, SAVE THE DATE - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 at New Orleans Jazz Museum.
Tix on Sale THIS SUNDAY, September 27! Only 22 tickets this year. So, get prepared to be in that number!
09/20/2026
I believe there is abundance waiting for me. It lies in waiting for us to receive. This is for EVERY woman who only knows how to push. Who believes she must push every day to get ahead or to get what she wants.
Today we invite you to shift your energy to receiving vs pushing energy. Just like Sahn says “everything is going to come to me, what I want is on its way.” Get ready to receive.
Dearest Freedomette. This is your Wellness Wednesday Reminder “It really is ok to ask for help.”
Even Tamika admitted that she has a hard time asking for help. In this clip, she explains why we struggle with it and encourages us to get free from it. Listen ladies, so many of us have become so capable, so dependable, so used to figuring it out, that receiving help can feel uncomfortable. We may worry about owing someone. We may feel like we have to prove we can do it ourselves. We may even mistake isolation for strength.
But we were never meant to carry every responsibility, solve every problem, or build every dream ALONE.
Sometimes help is not a handout. Sometimes it is alignment. Sometimes it is community. Sometimes it is the exact answer you prayed for—showing up through another person.
And yes, use discernment. But do not let pride, fear, or the need to appear self-sufficient keep you from the support that could help you grow, heal, rest, or move forward.
This is your reminder, Freedomettes: you do not have to earn support before you receive it. Listen to full episode on FreedomAtTheMat.com or your preferred platform. e💬 What is one area of your life where you could allow yourself to ask for—or accept—help this week?💛
We want all Freedomettes to find their freedom. And we believe one way to liberate yourself is through reading.
So, we’re thrilled this Wellness Wednesday to feature Win or Win: Your Playbook for the Starting Five by Tamika Tyson as a Freedom Lit book—and to offer three signed copies in our giveaway!
This is not just a book about growing a business. It is an invitation to get honest about your role, your goals, your team, and your definition of success. In Win or Win, Tamika challenges us to ask:
✨ What does winning actually look like for me?
✨ Am I operating from real value—or from ego and comparison?
✨ Am I in the right position to lead, support, build, and grow?
✨ What do I need to release, delegate, or realign to move forward?
Whether you are building a business, leading in your career, managing a household, pursuing a dream, or simply trying to create a life that feels more aligned, this book offers practical wisdom for defining your win and getting in position to reach it.
Enter to win at FreedomAtTheMat.com
through Saturday.
Three winners will be revealed on Sunday night!
Freedom begins when we stop trying to do everything, stop measuring our lives against everyone else’s, and give ourselves permission to define success for ourselves.
Good luck, Freedomettes! 💛
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