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I AM, BECAUSE WE ARE!

THRYVE LLC invites and Welcomes you to our Ase Ubuntu community!

Ase is a Yoruba philosophy that is defined to represent the power that makes things happen and produces change. Our community of consultants strive to integrate the philosophy of Ase as we use our voices and our platform to influence social change. 
 
Ubuntu is an ancient African word meaning ‘humanity to others’. It is often described as reminding us that ‘I am what I am because of who we all are’. We know that we would be nothing without you all and through our community we hope to create a space of collective care, healing and learning from and with each other.

YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR....

A PLACE GROUNDED IN THE FOLLOWING VALUES AND BELIEFS

  • Solidarity, Shared Humanity & Social Justice
  • Interconnectedness & Wholism – Collaboration & Collective Care
  • Ancestral Wisdom & Sankofa
  • Dignity, Integrity & Ethical Behavior
  • Accountability to Call In, Call Out & Call On

Meet our Community Guides

Our guides present content for your CE workshops and interact with other members of the community, providing expertise and collaboration.

Crystal Rozelle-Bennett

Crystal Rozelle-Bennett

Fierce Defender of Truth
10 Courses
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Kiricka Yarbough Smith, MSW

Kiricka Yarbough Smith, MSW

Connector, Advocate, and Leader
Courses coming soon
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Aramide Adedeji, LICSW, LCSW-C

Aramide Adedeji, LICSW, LCSW-C

Healer and Storyteller
Courses coming soon
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Professor Elgrie J. Hurd III

Professor Elgrie J. Hurd III

Teacher, Facilitator, Storyteller, and Bridge Builder
Courses coming soon
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Jasmine Nutt, MSW

Jasmine Nutt, MSW

Weaver, Builder, and Disruptor
Courses coming soon
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Kendra Baldazo-Tudon

Kendra Baldazo-Tudon

5 Courses
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Tatiana Torres

Tatiana Torres

A Weaver and Builder
Courses coming soon
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The Ase Ubuntu newsletter is more than just updates — it’s a source of grounding, growth, and guidance for changemakers like you. And if you sign up, we promise not to spam your inbox! 

 

Every edition is curated to:

  • 🔔 Be the First to Know about our transformative courses, workshops, and community experiences — many with limited seats and exclusive discounts.

  • ✨ Access Unique Content like behind-the-scenes insights, reflective prompts, and special messages from our Guides — not available anywhere on our website.
  • 🌱 Nourish Your Practice with tools, tips, and resources rooted in anti-oppressive, trauma-informed frameworks.

  • Support Your Work by spotlighting continuing education, events, and opportunities to deepen your leadership and impact.

  • Center You in the Movement by highlighting stories, strategies, and voices from our community of educators, healers, and justice seekers.

  • Build Belonging with sneak peeks into upcoming offerings, community invitations, and ways to engage more meaningfully with Ase Ubuntu and its Guides.

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