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Most Recent Events

Levey Middle School 8th Grade Mental Health Experience Assembly

Rooted Reminder Foundation recently had the opportunity to speak with the 8th grade students at Levey Middle School about the important transition from middle school to high school and the challenges that often come with it. Together, we explored topics such as self-worth, confidence, peer pressure, mental health, and the desire to fit in. Students were encouraged to stay true to themselves, make choices that align with their values, and understand that they do not have to change who they are to be accepted by others. Through personal stories, reflection, and open conversation, we reminded students that their uniqueness is their strength and that true confidence comes from embracing who they are rather than trying to fit into someone else's expectations. It was an honor to connect with these students and empower them as they prepare for the next chapter of their journey.

A reminder that who you are is enough and who you become starts with the choices you make today.

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Before Rooted Reminder Foundation was formally established in 2026, the work had already begun in 2021.

🌳 Caleb’s Kids 🌳

Songwriting & Empowerment Experience

Group of five diverse people in a room with colorful geometric decorations, some standing and some sitting, wearing Calvin Klein t-shirts and face masks.
A tree with green branches and roots, adorned with red hearts hanging from its branches and a large red heart at its base. The text "Rooted in Love" is written below the tree.
A group of children sitting on a bench, with the two girls in the foreground having a conversation, one of whom is holding a yellow notebook. The children are in a room with wooden paneling and a large window. Some of the children are wearing face masks.
Four teenagers standing together indoors in front of a large black screen, smiling and posing for a photo.
A group of young diverse children and two women standing on a stage in a hall, some wearing masks and T-shirts, posing for a photo during an event.
Group of six diverse people standing together in a room with colorful decorations and snack tables behind them.
Two young women posing indoors, one with long straight hair and the other with braided hair, smiling at the camera, with a television behind them.
Two teenagers, a girl and a boy, posing together indoors in front of a large screen. The girl wears a black long-sleeve crop top, ripped black jeans, black boots, and has long dark hair. The boy wears a blue t-shirt with a large white logo, blue athletic shorts, and white sneakers, with dreadlocks and AirPods. They are standing close, with the girl smiling at the camera and the boy looking serious.
Two women standing close together, smiling at the camera, at a colorful indoor event. The woman on the left has long black hair and is wearing a black top and a purse. The woman on the right has short hair, wearing a gray T-shirt with a logo and a black face mask. In the background, a boy is looking at his phone, wearing glasses and a face mask, with a table of items behind him.

In 2021 At just 19 years old, I had the opportunity to lead my very first Rooted initiative in partnership with Caleb’s Kids.

During this experience, I shared my personal story, introduced my music and creative journey, and created a space where young individuals could feel safe expressing themselves.

Together, we watched music videos, had open conversations, and collaborated on writing an original song centered around identity, resilience, and growth.

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🌳 Caleb’s Kids Songwriting & Empowerment 🌳

Experience Continued Partnership

Group of seven children and one adult woman indoors, smiling, posing for the photo, with a window and blinds in the background.
A tree with green branches and roots, decorated with red hearts, and the phrase "Rooted in Love" written below.
Three children in a colorful room, one sitting on a chair, another standing and showing a phone to a girl, with a large screen displaying a cartoon character in the background.
A classroom with students and a teacher. One student is smiling and wearing a pink shirt, standing beside another student in a blue shirt. The teacher, with long hair and tattoos, is holding a phone and appears to be speaking or explaining something. There is a whiteboard behind her, and the classroom has colorful decorations and a large digital screen.
A group of children in a classroom with colorful decorations. Two girls are standing near a large screen; one girl in a red shirt is holding a microphone, smiling, and the other girl in a blue shirt with white lettering is holding a phone. A boy in a pink shirt is standing with his back to the camera.
A group of children and a woman in a classroom, with a large screen showing a cartoon character and children gathered around.
Group of children sitting and standing outside, with some taking notes and one person recording, on a patio with a brick wall and sliding glass door.
Group of six diverse children and a young woman posing indoors, some smiling and looking at the camera.
Group of seven children and one adult woman standing indoors near windows with vertical blinds, smiling for the camera.

Returning to Caleb’s Kids for a second session was a powerful reminder of the importance of consistency and safe spaces.

With a new group of students, ranging from ages 9–13, we created an environment centered on openness, creativity, and emotional expression.

Through conversation and collaborative songwriting, students were encouraged to share their thoughts, experiences, and feelings without judgment.

This experience highlighted how impactful it can be when young individuals are given the opportunity to express themselves freely and feel genuinely supported.

Graphic with the phrase "Stay rooted" and a red heart with roots underneath.

🌳 Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Michigan🌳

Creative Expression & Emotional Development Partnership

In 2024, I began leading a year-long creative and emotional development program in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Michigan, alongside Detroit’s own Big Sean and the Sean Anderson Foundation.

Over the course of a year and a half, this initiative provided youth with a space to explore both their creativity and emotional well-being through music, storytelling, and connection.

✨ Program Experience✨

Students were guided through a full creative journey that included:

• songwriting and storytelling
• journaling and emotional reflection
• building emotional vocabulary
• professionally recording a song in a studio
• creating a professional music video

This experience gave them the opportunity to step into the role of an artist while also learning how to understand and express their emotions in a healthy way.

A collage of photo images on a red background with motivational and nature-themed graphics, including trees, roots, hearts, and quotes. The photos depict children and adults engaged in classroom activities, a teacher instructing a small group, students working at desks, and two people taking a selfie. One photo shows a whiteboard with writing, and another shows papers with handwritten notes. The central image shows a bright green paper with the handwritten question "How Do You COPE?" and a water bottle.
A collage of photos featuring children and staff in a classroom and recreational settings. The background is red with decorative tree and heart graphics, including quotes about growth and strength.

✨ Impact & Transformation✨

At the beginning of the program, many of the students struggled with communication, connection, and sometimes showing kindness toward one another.

As the experience continued, something powerful began to shift.

Through consistent safe spaces, creative expression, and open conversations, students slowly began to:

• open up to one another
• relate to each other’s experiences
• build trust and connection
• develop empathy and understanding

By the end of the program, the transformation was visible.

There was more unity, more compassion, and a noticeable shift in how they treated one another, more smiles, more support, and more care.

What began as a group of individuals became a connected community.

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Let this be a reminder…

If you can save a mind, you can save a life.

Support the mission
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Rooted Reminder Foundation was established with a mission,

but the work began long before it had a name.

For years, spaces like these were being created …

spaces where youth could feel seen, heard, understood, and safe.

Through storytelling, creativity, and connection,

these experiences helped plant the seeds of what Rooted Reminder Foundation is today.

The goal has always been the same: to remind individuals that healing IS possible, you are NOT alone and most importantly there IS a future worth moving toward and you are capable of getting there.

This is why we do what we do.
And why we will continue to expand this work into schools, communities, and beyond.

If you resonated with any of the initiatives shared, we invite you to support the mission and help us continue creating spaces like these.