Does this sound familiar?
You place your energy into caring for your family but don’t have any space for you and for taking care of your own needs. Do you often feel like you’re running on “empty”?
You have little time and margin to quiet your thoughts and focus on your growth. You do have girlfriends around. But, not everyone understands the matters of your heart. Everyone always says to try self-care, but the days seem to fly by with little time for consistent practice.
Have you wondered how you can raise your children to be emotionally healthy when you are struggling with anxiety and stress yourself? Or where the resources are for you to get sound advice aligned to YOUR culture and deepest values? Where do you go for real support that feels like nourishment to your soul?
You may be a mom feeling lonely and isolated
You may not have a space for real talk and honesty
You may be a mom who is tired and overwhelmed
You may be confused about how to balance the demands and care for yourself
You may be feel burnt out from serving your community
You may feel a spiritual disconnect
You may be frustrated fighting through generational issues
You may be worried about raising your children in today’s world
You may feel the impact of this stress in multiple areas of your life. You are juggling the demands of modern-day motherhood, fighting to achieve your goals, caring for your family, serving your community, overcoming generational trauma, and wishing you had the energy to take care of yourself.
Because journeying through life as a mother is hard enough, no one should have to do it alone.
Friend, I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be that way.
Why should YOU consider membership?
There’s no denying it - every mother deserves support. You know you need a village to walk through this journey with you, but you haven’t found a community that fits your desires.
You need to be surrounded by positive, like-minded sisters. And you could benefit from a compassionate space to vent or ask questions. You know you would flourish by scheduling joy into your calendar and having guidance along the way.
Introducing: GUG Membership, a space for Black Christian moms and their allies.
Designed for moms who need a space to help reduce their stress, practice rhythms of rest, and embrace sisterhood.
Together, we will have intentional time in our schedules to experience joy and mental rest. We are there for you when you desire consistent space to feed your soul. It’s time to move out of your head and into your heart and receive love from your sisters.
“Imagine being intentional about self-care while having your soul fed and receiving love from a community of sisters. That is beauty of Growing Up Gorgeous.”
What is the membership experience?
Together, we:
Overcome challenges in different seasons of life
Learn practical advice for our different roles as (mother, friend, sister, goal -getter, wifey, etc.)
Increase joy and reduce stress by scheduling time for refreshing and creative events
Grow our emotional and spiritual wellness by studying scripture, praying, resting, and participating in heart work
Receive guidance and resources to continue to grow deeper in God
Connect with sisters who are understanding of our stories and struggles
What’s included in membership?
Connect: 24/7 Access to our intimate and private community app
Core Events: monthly online gatherings intended to build our sisterhood and grow as individuals
Masterclass: quarterly masterclasses from experts who support Black Women
Guest Passes: two guest passes for a sister-friend to attend a GUG member event
Perk: early registration to all GUG open events (local and online)
Service: opportunity to participate in an annual service project designed to contribute to the Black Community
Discount: 15% merchandise discount for all GUG purchases
Bonus Benefits only for 2024 Membership:
Bonue in-person events for Jersey & Philly moms
Four additional themed Bonus Gatherings in our Virtual Venue
10% of your membership payment contributes to sponsored membership for moms-in-need!
Discounts and perks from our local community sponsors
Access to previous Masterclass Event Replays in our private community
Why Black Women + allies?
Statistically, Black communities face challenges that disproportionately affect us (fetal & maternal death, domestic violence, high rates of incarceration, etc.). Despite statistics that paint a bleak picture, a gorgeous mama knows that we have so much beauty in our culture and wants to gain resources that will empower her as a mother. Together, we are intentional about addressing specific issues that impact our motherhood journey.
Black Mothers deserve a space where we can be our full selves and participate in practices that bring peace into our day to day lives.
“Most Black women are not afforded the privilege of rest, and selfcare becomes an active, almost daily decision in our fight to thrive in this country....But when a Black woman chooses herself, she gives other Black women the courage to do the same.”
Testify, Sis!
This group has been extremely beneficial to me. These are my sisters who I laugh with, and cry with. Whom I can share in a safe, non-judgmental space. I’m actually a part of a few parent groups and this one by far is the one that is most near and dear to my heart…In connecting with other women on this journey called motherhood. I hope that you all that I haven’t met yet stay with this group, because it’s just amazing.
Narshonna Ahkiepor, NJ
“These ladies are my tribe!
Prayer and study have meant so much to me during this season of my life! I love being a part of God's Word and seeking his face together with them.”
Ebony Banks, GA
Meet Some of Our Masterclass Teachers
Why join membership today?
As we celebrate growing outside of South Jersey, we want to offer access to Growing Up Gorgeous Moms as a part of Cohort 2024. For only $300/annually- locked in as long as you remain a member - you’ll get access to our private app, the opportunity to help build the culture of the larger group, and have personal input into what the future workshops and masterclasses will be, based on what your needs are.
As a thank you for joining this year, you’ll get access to all of the foundational classes and content that went down in 2022. We have Event Replays that will encourage you and guides that will practically help you.
Keep in mind, if you join and feel like GUG isn’t the right fit for you, we do provide a 15 day 100% money back guarantee.
Reach out to hello@growingupgorgeous.com if you would like to receive a refund within the first 15 days of your membership.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We use our secure website to collect payments and you will be given a username/password to log-in and keep track of your membership.
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If you decide to cancel, you can reach out to us anytime with 15 days notice. hello@growingupgorgeous.com
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We recommend that all members check-in with the group at least once-a-week. This prevents a membership spot from being taken by someone who is inactive. That could be in the private forum or attend an event. We also ask that all members make every effort to attend our monthly sister meet-up as this is the time to build true community. We want to help you prioritize your commitment to yourself.
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I get it, you may have even tried some groups before. There are a lot of groups out there, but not a lot of communities are willing to reflect and improve group cohesiveness and unity. Maybe you have been the “new girl” in a community that wasn’t welcoming or even been wounded by an unhealthy group.
Our Core Values set us apart as we have learned a lot of lessons over the years about building a community of compassion and love. We train our leaders and members on how to be better supporters of one another and use a Biblical model to dig into our sisterhood. We won’t hold you, our community isn’t perfect. But, we have truly attracted a group of women that are deeply rooted in our values and are willing to grow together.
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Moms not having time for themselves was one of our main motivators behind moving our community online. I know that you would agree that you deserve some adult conversation and time to work on you! There’s a saying that says “we make time for what we feel is important to us.”
If that rings true to you, here are some practical ways we can help you carve out time for the resources we offer for moms willing to make the time:
-Important updates will not get lost in our group (one of the benefits of coming off of Social Media). You can turn on notifications to receive direct messages about our announcements.
- All monthly Core Events are already scheduled for the year, so you can save the date TODAY
-The event calendar is available on our GUG app to keep you in the loop
- Masterclasses are available for replay within the GUG app to listen to at your convenience
-Weekly newsletters will provide an update with important dates and highlights from community activity, so that you can see popular questions and topics
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No! Our membership benefits include all virtual options to gather and connect.
Additionally, we are planning for an in-real-life retreat to gather moms from all over the globe. This is one of the benefits of coming in as a Legacy Member at this pricing and growing with us.
This is a perfect fit if …
You want to find support from a trusted community that shares your Christian values and is culturally relevant
You want to be intentional in scheduling joy, rest, and time for yourself
You want to prioritize your spiritual and emotional health and could use some additional accountability
You consider yourself an ally of the Black community and you have already done racial reconciliation work
This isn’t a good fit if…
You do not believe in the importance of community and positive friendships
You aren’t able to adjust your schedule to craft a few hours of self-care for yourself
You aren’t coachable and don’t desire to grow
You want to find a community suitable for coaching you to a better understanding of racial issues
A look into our private space:
Our membership offers exclusive access to our private app where moms can chat, post, and have meaningful discussions.
Our brand-new app is exclusively available to all of our members
Connect with other moms WITHOUT the distraction of the TikTok scroll, Instagram Algorithm, or Facebook Ads
We use this space for so much! Join us for:
Event Schedules
Exclusive Event Tickets
Chat Rooms
Honest Conversation
Masterclass with Experts
Membership Directory
Direct Member Messaging
Live Heart Talks in the app
Resources: Self-Care, Spiritual Soul-Food, Prayer Requests, Webinars, and more…
A note from our founder:
Dear Mama,
I wish that I could speak to younger me in 2014, as a new mama struggling to figure out the journey of motherhood. I stumbled my way through and began my search for my mama village.
Growing Up Gorgeous Moms has been the answer to my prayer for support. I feel so blessed to connect with such amazing women and look forward to meeting you.
Christina Acosta-Martinez
Founder, 2016
Ready to have compassionate support?
