kate spade new york and Her Campus Media have teamed up
for the second year in a row to host another impactful
“Let’s Talk” event for Black college women.
Joined this year by the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, the event is a way to foster and
continue the conversation around mental wellness and to empower
Black women and spark joy in their daily lives.
We were at Alabama State University on April 14th, 2023 and students hear conversations led by an esteemed group of panelists on topics including “How to Bloom Where You’re Planted” and “Planting Joy in Your Everyday Life.” Not on campus? No problem. Be sure to check back out the highlight reels of the takeaways from that day here.
While you’re at it, don’t forget to watch some highlights from the 2022 Let’s Talk event here.
About the Event
LET’S TALK: ROOTING FOR MYSELF
When kate spade new york declared their commitment to providing 100,000 women and girls with
empowerment and mental health support by 2025, Her Campus Media wanted to help. Breaking the
stigma around mental health is important to both brands and their audiences, so it was an easy choice
for them to team up and create “Let’s Talk,” an annual event made for the Black Gen Z community.
The “Let’s Talk” series is a safe space and platform for Black college women to connect, share their stories,
and find the resources they need to feel empowered throughout their mental health journeys.
“Let’s Talk: Black Women Exploring Journeys in Mental Health” in 2022 was focused on
having hard but honest conversations about mental wellness in the Black community, and shining a
light on Black women’s mental health. Included in the programming were therapists, clinicians, and
Black college students. Each of them told their stories and shared advice with the audience, ensuring that they
were left with a sense of knowledge, strength, and power, as well as a new, supportive community.
This year, kate spade new york and Her Campus are putting a focus on another, lighter side of the
mental health journey: finding peace and joy. The panels will be hosted by inspiring Black women
who will be highlighting topics like how to enjoy the little things in life and seeing the beauty in both
the successes and challenges of your journey.
The 2023 “Let’s Talk” program will be an impactful and joyful celebration, and an opportunity to continue the conversation around mental wellness and empowering Black women in their everyday lives.
The event series is starting at Alabama State University on April 14th and will be going on the road to two more campuses this fall.
kate spade new york Social Impact
kate spade new york is a global fashion and lifestyle brand. Since our launch in 1993, we have
always sparked extraordinary moments for every day with our designs: clothing, shoes, jewelry,
accessories, home décor and our signature handbags.
However, our goals extend far beyond the world of fashion: our mission is to empower women and girls
around the world by putting mental health at the heart of our social impact work. We're committed to
providing 100,000 women and girls with empowerment and mental health support by 2025.
The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation
Our mission is to create new ways of healing in Black communities, clearing pathways that allow
People of Color to see what their lives look like on the other side of suffering.
We help you choose your joy over everything.
Her Campus Media
Her Campus Media is the #1 media portfolio for college women and Gen Z, reaching 130 MM+ social followers
and 20MM+ monthly unique visitors across its family of brands Her Campus, Spoon University, College Fashionista, InfluenceHer Collective, and Generation Hired, and network of 50,000+ influencers and ambassadors
across 1,600+ colleges.
Leveraging its digital, social, experiential, influencer, and on-campus reach, Her Campus Media provides
award-winning integrated marketing programs for leading brands.
Her Campus has been named to Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2021, Adweek’s Performance Marketing Campaign of the Year for 2020, Entrepreneur magazine's Best Entrepreneurial
Companies in America, and Forbes 100 Best Websites for Women among other accolades.
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This event provides an open space for conversations and personal experiences to be shared.
Some content during the event may include discussions on mental health topics such as eating disorders, self-harm, suicidal thoughts and depression that some participants may find triggering.
We ask all participants help to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and sensitivity.