Fireside Chat: Dr.Kristian + Maggie Anderson
The Power of Buying Black & Building Legacy
✓ April 6, 2025 from 1 pm - 3:00 pm
✓ 1509 16th St NW, Washington, DC
✓ Marketplace of non-toxic products
Overview
Join us for an intimate and thought-provoking conversation between Dr. Kristian Edwards, founder of BLK + GRN, and Maggie Anderson, author of Our Black Year. This discussion will explore the intersection of wellness, entrepreneurship, and the economic power of Buying Black. Maggie will share insights from her groundbreaking year of exclusively supporting Black-owned businesses, while Dr. Kristian will highlight how conscious consumerism and holistic living go hand in hand.
Expect an inspiring dialogue filled with actionable insights, personal stories, and strategies for fostering economic empowerment and wellness within our communities. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a wellness advocate, or someone passionate about supporting Black businesses, this conversation is not to be missed.
Date
April 6, 2025
Location
Vital Voices Headquarters
1509 16th St NW
Washington, DC 20036
Dupont Circle is a 11 min walk
Ticket Type
General Admission
- Entry to fireside chat with Maggie Anderson
- Plant-based snacks and sips
VIP Admission
- All General Admission benefits
- Select 3 products from the BLK + GRN marketplace
- Meet-and-greet opportunities with Maggie Anderson and Dr. Kristian Edwards
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Maggie Anderson
Maggie Anderson is an acclaimed author, speaker, and activist dedicated to economic justice, business diversity, and racial equity. Best known for her groundbreaking book, Our Black Year, Maggie made history by committing to buy exclusively from Black-owned businesses for an entire year. Her courageous stand was as painful as it was powerful, revealing deep systemic challenges while igniting a national conversation on economic solidarity.
A former corporate executive, Maggie left the business world to champion justice and equality through advocacy, research, and education. She now uses her platform to inspire action, drive entrepreneurship, and equip individuals and organizations with the tools to create lasting economic change. Through her powerful speeches and thought leadership, Maggie continues to fight racism, uplift Black businesses, and advance the movement for economic empowerment.
Fireside Chat highlights
Dr. Kristian E. is the visionary behind BLK + GRN, a pioneering marketplace for natural products by Black artisans, which she founded in 2017.
With a mission to empower Black women-owned brands, Dr. Kristian has created a community dedicated to holistic health, self-love, and wellness.
Her latest expansion includes the BLK + GRN Show on YouTube, featuring transformative conversations that inspire viewers to embrace healthier, more fulfilling lives.
A Yale University and Johns Hopkins alumna, Dr. Kristian combines academic rigor with her passion for health equity, bringing both expertise and dedication to everything she does.
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