Where Purpose Meets Community,
and Conversations Change Lives
At Events With Intent, we create spaces that are intentional, impactful, and healing. Since our founding, we’ve been committed to one mission: to raise awareness around mental health in our community and equip people with real tools to thrive.
We believe mental health deserves the same level of care, clarity, and compassion as physical health—and our events reflect just that. From panels and workshops to curated experiences, every gathering is designed to educate, empower, and connect. Whether you’re just beginning your mental wellness journey or deepening the work, you’ll find both information and inspiration here.
We know these conversations aren’t always easy—but we make them approachable, relatable, and real. Because healing doesn’t have to feel heavy. When you attend an Event With Intent, you don’t just leave with notes…
You leave with community, resources, and renewed strength.
We climb up with intention,
and come down in gratitude
Heels high, hearts open,
and blessings flowing
When women gather with purpose,
the room shifts
Lanette Newby
Senior Director of Operations
& Co- Founder of EWI
With experience in business development and event planning, Lanette manages all organizational operations. Whether she's coordinating logistics, decorating, organizing spaces, or preparing meals, Lanette infuses structure,, and a servant's spirit into every facet of the retreat.
Meet The Team
We’re the visionaries, organizers, and spirit-led creatives who bring Events with Intent to life—one intentional detail at a time.
Jessica Foyah
Community Engagement & Social Media Coordinator
& Co- Founder of EWI
Leading Community Engagement and Social Media Coordination. She also serves as our resident Fitness Coach, bringing vibrant energy and a passion for wellness to everything she does.
Tranisha Bowman
Director of Fundraising and Logistics
As a veteran in hospitality she has been successfully building rapport in the Greater Louisville community by engaging with individuals who work with businesses, charitable foundations, & governmental agencies. Her experience has led to positive monetary contributions to the organization and expanded community partnerships.
Nefertia Mason
Director of Mental Health & Patron Liaison
& Co- Founder of EWI
She brings passion and purpose to curating meaningful mental health programming for the retreat, while ensuring a smooth and engaging experience for all attendees. She blends therapeutic insight with vibrant energy to foster a safe, joyful space for transformation.
Alexis Leavell
Director of Operations
& Co- Founder of EWI
Alexis brings operational insight and leadership, ensuring our internal systems run smoothly, our goals are executed efficiently, and our mission is supported with clarity and care. Her ability to blend structure with heart-centered leadership makes her an invaluable part of our team.
Fairen Kia
"The retreat gave me a new sense of freedom and purpose to my transformation journey that I have been on. I really enjoyed being around a bunch of other black women all on a healing journey with a goal to be better for themselves and the people around them."
Britney Thomas
"I left with my cup overflowing with love, healing, sisterhood, peace and clarity. During group therapy.. taking time to think through my life’s mission statement and vision was something I didn’t realize I needed in this season of my life. There is power in this retreat—safety, vulnerability, courage. I plan to attend every year! I had the BEST time with the most AMAZING women. Gratitude!
Alesha
"I loved this retreat. I was able to open about things I typically keep to myself and I felt freer by the end of it all. Creating this space for black women to be unapologetically ourselves was everything and I will be here year after year."
