A Million Thanks Are Not Enough

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, host Gwendolyn Mitchell — founder and President of Moyo Institute — steps away from the usual guest format to reflect on gratitude, offering heartfelt thanks to the sponsors, partner organizations, donors, volunteers, and community members who made the Love Letters to Our Bodies Day of Renewal a resounding success. Gwendolyn also introduces the 2026 Dynamic Sisters honorees and previews upcoming Moyo Institute programs.Episode OverviewIn this episode, host Gwendolyn Mitchell — founder and President of Moyo Institute — steps away from the usual guest format to reflect on gratitude, offering heartfelt thanks to the sponsors, partner organizations, donors, volunteers, and community members who made the Love Letters to Our Bodies Day of Renewal a resounding success. Gwendolyn also introduces the 2026 Dynamic Sisters honorees and previews upcoming Moyo Institute programs.Sponsors•     Lloyd Symington Foundation — five-year supporter of the Love Letters to Our Bodies project, funding visionary cancer programs. Thanks to board members Toby Symington, Marion Werner, and Katrina Mayo.•     Red Oak Opportunity Foundation (ROOF) — funded by realtor commissions from Red Oak Realty, ROOF support made the expansion from workshops into the Day of Renewal possible. Special thanks to Vanessa Bergman (owner, Red Oak Realty) and Catherine Stern (realtor, Red Oak Realty) for advocating for the project.•     Kaiser Permanente, Office of Public Affairs — financial support, encouragement, and event bags for participants.Partner Organizations•     Charlotte Maxwell Clinic — five-year partner helping spread the word to clients. Thanks to former Executive Director Melbra Watts, current Director Ray Rieder, Medical Director Nishanga Bliss (ear seed treatments), and Sachi.•     East Bay Healing House — provided Reiki treatments and a sound bath for participants. Founded by Adriana Parrish.•     Black Ladies Advocating for Cancer Care (BLACC) — research partners with Stanford Medicine Office of Community Engagement on a Food as Medicine project. Thanks to Stanford representative Barakah and Food Indy founder Suzette Chaumette.Donors & In-Kind Gifts•     Esencia Botanicals; Marina Bay Melville Farmers Market; Eris Picks; Salsa Yucatecas; Cand-Ginger Beer; Willis Dog Treats•     All Health and Beauty (Chu Teng, founder) — micro-facial demonstrations featuring skincare products from Jeju Island, Korea•     Lucky Stores — raffle gift certificate•     Trader Joe's — raffle groceries•     Berkeley Rep Theatre — raffle tickets•     Jerome Brunet — coffee table book Into the Light, gifted to volunteer coordinator Dr. Cindy LeBlanc•     DoubleTree by Hilton — two-night room stay with breakfast and parking for a 2026 Dynamic Sister•     Marriott Oakland City Center — two-night room stay with breakfast for a 2026 Dynamic Sister•     Claremont Resort and Club — $150 meal voucher for a 2026 Dynamic Sister, paired with a one-night DoubleTree stay•     Cindy Howell (certified health coach) — two bioresonance scans•     Jennifer Grobe — energy psychology tapping session•     Kitava Kitchen — meal gift certificate•     White Lotus Thai Cuisine (Albany) — meal gift certificate•     Dr. Chiquita Tuttle (BLACC) — electronic blood pressure monitors for the raffle•     Moyo Institute board members Ellen Goodman, Bill Pegg, Helen Eliades, and Dr. Lucretia Bolin — funded four $100 Amazon gift certificates for the raffleVolunteersEvent volunteers were coordinated by Dr. Cindy LeBlanc, with support from Miranda Mallard, Roshunda Collins, and Rosemary Ongpin. Pre-event support came from Patricia Hansen, Sandy at the Beach, Catherine Stern, and Chu Tang.2026 Dynamic Sisters•     Reverend Jackie Mungo — Founder, The Healing Institute Global Network•     Juanita Waugh — Co-Founder, Black Ladies Advocating for Cancer Care•     Melody Johnson — Founder, Hart to Heart Food PantryCard Deck & Upcoming ProgramsEach woman who attended the Day of Renewal received an inspirational card deck spanning four categories: Loving My Body, Reclaiming My Power, Activating My Spirit, and Restoring My Joy.•     Love Notes to Self: Every Cell Is Listening — a four-hour workshop exploring the relationship between emotions and the body's healing process. Next session: August 8 - https://buytickets.at/moyoinstituteinc/2219375•     Love Letters to Our Bodies Workshop — a deeper, two-day healing experience. Next session: September.Links & ContactLearn more and stay connected: moyoinstitute.orgQuestions or topic suggestions for future episodes? Reach out to Moyo Institute at [email protected] or 510-904-4069.Love Letters 2 Our Bodies is sponsored by Moyo Institute, Inc and the Lloyd Symington FoundationGwendolyn Mitchell on LinkedInMOYO Institute, Incinstagram.com/moyoinstitute