Summer of SOL is a series of workshops led by members of the Union Capital Boston community. These workshops are designed with a connection to leadership. Each workshop requires a separate registration and space is limited. Sessions are for individuals who are 18 years of age or older.
Please be sure to scroll down to view all workshops. Registration for workshops close 24 hours before the session.
Give Yourself A Boost: A Credit Building Workshop - Virtual Session
Tatikqua Austin
Saturday, July 20 • 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Zoom - Link will be shared with all registrants 48 hours before session.
Registration is required!
Unlock the secrets to an excellent credit score at our engaging Credit Building Workshop! Join us for a lively session where financial specialists will share effective techniques to enhance your credit score. Learn to manage your credit, address inaccuracies, and develop habits for financial independence.
Discover how leadership aligns with financial empowerment as you take control of your financial future. Effective leaders exhibit responsibility, foresight, and strategic planning—all essential skills in credit management. Don’t miss this chance to achieve your credit goals and strengthen your leadership qualities!
Lashaunda Watson & Robert Barrow
He Said/She Said: Communication Upgrade Workshop
Date: Saturday, July 20 • 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Boston Public Library, Nubian Square - 149 Dudley St, Roxbury, MA
Registration is required!
Upgrade your communication skills in our lively 90-minute “He Said/She Said” workshop!
Here’s what you’ll gain:
Active Listening Techniques: Truly hear your partner, not just wait to speak.
Conflict Resolution Tools: Navigate disagreements calmly and find solutions together.
Interactive Role-Playing: Practice communication strategies in a safe and supportive environment.
Strong communication = Strong families & Strong communities. This workshop goes beyond romantic relationships. Learn skills to build stronger connections with everyone in your life!
Effective leaders excel in communication. By mastering active listening, conflict resolution, and empathetic interaction, you'll enhance your ability to lead with clarity and compassion. Don’t miss this fun and energetic session to transform how you connect, communicate, and lead!
Imogen Arate
Tell Me Your Story: A Writing Workshop
Date: Sunday, July 21 • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Union Capital Office, 31 Heath Street, Boston, MA
Registration is required!
Join us for an engaging and interactive writing workshop modeled on Poets and Muses and District 4 Poetry's Pan Poetry Project! In the "Tell Me Your Story" session, participants will dive into creative exercises, writing from their own perspectives and stepping into the shoes of others. With prompts from our workshop facilitator, you'll craft short prose or verse pieces and have the optional opportunity to share your creations with fellow writers. Come ready to explore new perspectives and unleash your storytelling potential in a fun, supportive environment! (No previous creative-writing experience necessary. Just bring an open mind and your readiness to explore.)
Blanca Gomez
The Snow White Project
Date: Monday, July 22, 2024 • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Union Capital Office, 31 Heath Street, Boston, MA
Registration is required!
A strong woman won’t let anyone get the best of her, but a woman of strength gives the best to everyone. Join us for an inspiring session where women can showcase their courage in the face of fear. This is leadership in its purest form—empowering yourself by mastering self-control, emotions, and overcoming barriers.
By loving yourself first and taking charge of your life, you control your destiny. This session highlights how true leadership starts from within, helping you lead your life with confidence and strength. Don’t miss this opportunity to embrace your inner leader and inspire others with your strength!
UPDATED: Tuesday, July 23 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Date: Tuesday, July 16 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Date change due to the heat advisory.
Location: Franklin Park (across from Shattuck Hospital)
Registration is required!
Mindful Evening Walk at Franklin Park: Wellness and Leadership
Rosie Docanto
Join us at Franklin Park for a refreshing and relaxing end to your day. We'll begin with friendly conversation, followed by a moment to check in with ourselves before embarking on a 30-minute mindful walk. As we stroll, we'll focus on our movements and connect with our senses—sight, smell, hearing, and touch.
This session will explore how wellness is intrinsically connected to leadership. By practicing mindfulness and self-care, we enhance our ability to lead with clarity, empathy, and resilience. Come connect, reflect, refresh, and discover how nurturing your well-being can make you a stronger leader!
Positively Yours: Live, Laugh, Love & Learn - An Afternoon with Ms. Tripp
Julia Tripp
Date: Saturday, July 27 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Union Capital Office, 31 Heath Street, Boston, MA
Registration is required!
Join us for an entertaining and enlightening session with Ms. Tripp, who blends humor and heart in her mission to educate the community on HIV transmission, treatment, and research. From her hilarious play to her role at Harvard University's Center for AIDS Research, Ms. Tripp is dedicated to empowering others to face health challenges with joy and courage. Discover how her journey, including a surprising May-December romance with a captivating African entertainer, inspired her YouTube channel, @jayteasestraightup! Hear about her work with Harvard's Community Engagement Project and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Scientific Working Group, and learn why research is vital for everyone. Don't miss this chance to laugh, learn, and be inspired by Ms. Tripp's incredible story!
Empower Your Goals: Vision Boarding for Future Leaders
Missy Brown
Date: Saturday, August 3 • 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Union Capital Office, 31 Heath Street, Boston, MA
Registration is required!
Join us for a transformative in-person event where you'll embark on a journey to empower your goals through the art of vision boarding. Let your creativity flow as you visualize your dreams and set intentions for the future. This is your chance to connect with like-minded individuals and manifest your aspirations in a supportive environment.
Discover how leadership qualities such as vision, inspiration, and goal-setting are integral to this process. By creating a vision board, you practice the essential leadership skill of turning dreams into actionable plans. This session will help you ignite your passion, foster a clear direction, and bring your goals to life—all key traits of effective leadership. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance both your personal and leadership growth!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to ignite your passion and bring your goals to life!
Explore Herbal Healing Through Simple Recipes
Shamilia Lloyd
Date: Wednesday, August 7 • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Charlestown BHA Community Center Space - 55 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown, MA
Registration is required!
Join my workshop to discover the wonderful world of herbal life! This isn't about quick elixirs to make you feel young—it's about healing with fresh and dry herbs. I see myself not as a leader, but as a community healer, sharing small but impactful hacks that benefit your body, mind, and environment. Together, we'll learn how to utilize what we have, saving money and finding solutions beyond western medicine. Let's empower ourselves with self-healing practices that can be shared for generations to come and putting power back in self healing.
Savvy Savers: Empowering Families for a Brighter Future
Erika Rodriguez
Date: Monday, August 12 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Union Capital Office, 31 Heath Street, Boston, MA
Registration is required!
Join us for an interactive and engaging workshop designed specifically for parents and caregivers of low-income families. In this session, you'll discover effective strategies to save money and make financial literacy a fun and achievable habit for the whole family.
What to Expect:
Practical Tips and Creative Methods: Learn easy-to-implement saving strategies that fit seamlessly into your daily routine.
Hands-On Activities: Participate in fun, interactive exercises that make saving money a family affair.
Engaging Discussions: Share experiences and ideas with other parents and caregivers, gaining valuable insights and support.
Empowering Resources: Walk away with tools and knowledge to build better financial habits and involve your children in the process.
This workshop is about creating a positive and proactive approach to saving money. By the end of the session, you'll feel confident and equipped to make saving a regular part of your family's life.
Join us and take the first step towards a brighter financial future for you and your loved ones!
Become a Goal-Getter!
Nakira Minot
Date: Saturday, August 17 • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Union Capital Office, 31 Heath Street, Boston, MA
Registration is required!
Are you ready to achieve better results and make faster decisions? Want to see positive changes in your life? Join our exciting workshop to reframe how you set goals. Lead a life of growth and inspiration! Move forward with intentionality by mapping out your plans. Rethink the way you hit your targets, and go after your goals with grit and grace.
Become a Goal-Getter!
The Poet’s Lounge
Tomica LeBlanc
Date: Wednesday, August 21 • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Union Capital Office, 31 Heath Street, Boston, MA
Registration is required!
Join us at The Poet's Lounge and embark on a journey of self-exploration and emotional resilience through the art of poetry. Whether you're a seasoned poet or a curious beginner, this workshop will help you harness the therapeutic power of words to achieve mental peace in everyday life.
By encouraging individuals to engage in self-reflection through the creation of narrative poems, the therapy promotes self-discovery and validation of personal experiences. It acts as a creative outlet, allowing individuals to articulate emotions that might be challenging to express through traditional means.
Snap and Lead: A Principles of Photography Workshop Using Cellphone Cameras
Purple Reign
Date: Saturday, August 24 • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Union Capital Office, 31 Heath Street, Boston, MA
Registration is required!
Join us at the Union Capital office for a fun and energetic session on improving your photography skills using the Principles Of Photography (POP) method!
Discover that anyone can be a photographer, whether you have a professional camera, a disposable one, or just your smartphone. We'll prove this by using our smartphones to capture stunning photos.
Learn the basic rules of photography and how to creatively break them. After a brief discussion indoors, we'll head outside to apply what we've learned. Each participant will capture 2-3 images that either adhere to or creatively defy these rules.
Leadership involves creativity, vision, and the ability to inspire others. Through photography, we'll practice creativity and vision—seeing the world in new ways and capturing moments that tell stories. Don’t miss this opportunity to snap, learn, and lead with us!
Can You Taste the Rainbow?
Lumina Mathurin
Date: Thursday, August 29 • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: South Boston Branch, Boston Public Library - 646 East Broadway, Boston, MA 02127
Ready to make a positive change but not sure where to start? Join our fun and interactive workshop in South Boston, where we'll kick off with the basics of boosting your health through simple diet tweaks. Learn about the power of fruits and veggies, discover how to energize yourself with what you eat and drink, and dive into the benefits of water for every age—from infants to seniors.
We'll also guide you through local resources like Daily Table, Fresh Truck, farmers markets, and food banks, showing you how to maximize your EBT card with the HIP program and connect with WIC benefits if you qualify.
Let’s explore easy, intentional steps to make you feel great about yourself. Take the first step towards a healthier you—because the choice is always yours!