Grief is Love + Beginning is Now

1204 Broadway,New York NY 10001

21 April, 2022

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BOOK LAUNCH EVENT: Grief is Love: Living with Loss Please join us for the New York launch of Marisa Renee Lee's Grief is Love: Living with Loss. Marisa will be in conversation with Brooke Shields, celebrated actress, model, author and entrepreneur. Marisa and Brooke will discuss what it looks like to live a full and joyful life after experiencing a significant loss. Sponsored by The Hayes Initiative COVID PROTOCOLS By entering into Luminary you hereby acknowledge the existence of the COVID-19 virus, the dangers of the virus and the potential exposure to the virus that could occur as a result of coming into Luminary even though Luminary follows all protocols to mitigate such risk. NYC lifted its vaccine mandate on various indoor spaces. Accordingly, Luminary will no longer be checking for vaccination status to enter its workplace or attend events. Please continue to monitor your health and avoid public settings if you are feeling unwell. Please notify Erica Lerner at (917) 331-2703 if there is any change in this representation at any time up to 14 days after having been at Luminary. Members and Guests visiting Luminary each acknowledge that they will hold harmless, release and indemnify Luminary, their employees, agents or representatives for any exposure or lawsuit, or another claim by anyone as a result of the COVID-19 virus causing injury, illness or other damages arising. Marisa Renee Lee is a called upon grief advocate, entrepreneur, and author of the upcoming book "Grief is Love." Deemed "the friend we all wish we had in times of need," by Elaine Welteroth, Marisa can utilize research-based advice and wisdom to help others navigate the complicated and dark emotions we face when experiencing loss, offering unique insights for women and Black communities. In addition to her work in the grief space, Lee is a former appointee in the Obama White House and CEO of Beacon Advisors, a mission-driven consulting firm primarily focused on racial equity. She is a rabble-rouser of social healing: former managing director of My Brother's Keeper Alliance; co-founder of the digital platform Supportal; and founder of The Pink Agenda, a national organization dedicated to raising money for breast cancer care, research, and awareness. Lee also regularly contributes to Glamour, Vogue, MSNBC, and CNN and serves as an expert for Ritual's wellbeing app. She is a Harvard graduate and an avid home cook. Marisa lives in Virginia with her husband Matt, their newborn son Bennett, and their dog, Sadie. Beginning is Now is a growing, global community, digital platform and brand, founded by Brooke Shields. We provide an authentic approach to wellness--products, resources and information--for women over 40. Beginning is Now is rooted in the idea that every second, every minute, and every day is a chance to begin again. And why shouldn’t we leap headfirst into those new beginnings together? Our thoughtful, purpose-driven products promote movement, self-care, rest and nutrition. Our website and social media inspire our community to build resilience, choose courage and harness inner strength in order to create our own new beginnings. Beginning is Now is place to belong, to be energized, to have our voices heard, to learn from each other (and laugh with each other!) and to share truthful, real conversation. We take care of our minds and bodies so they can take care of us. Learn more at beginningisnow.com