WHY EMERGE LIVE!?

“When the work I once poured into my heart was no longer fulfilling, I knew my purpose compass needed realignment.” – Julian

As a Transformational Brand Strategist, award-winning designer, author and speaker with over 20 years’ experience building brands for purpose-driven clients ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to nonprofits, I’m intimately familiar with the need to balance our work and personal lives.

In 2022, I attended 6 funerals. I’m one of the most optimistic people you’ll ever meet, but all the loss made me begin to question everything. Amidst it all, I had to hit pause on so many things including the ongoing events and networking, constant social media buzz, and even connecting with friends. I needed a moment to navigate my grief, address my mental health, catch my breath, and rediscover my purpose which had become buried underneath all the mourning.

As I gradually came out of my haze, digging deep into my spirituality and getting the support that I needed, I started reconnecting with my powerful circle of sisters and discovered we shared eerily similar stories. We were all fighting battles, even those who looked like they were killing the game on social media. There was a restlessness in our energy, a thirst for joy and wellness on our terms, and a growing need for peace of mind and renewed purpose in our lives. We were hustling hard, but something was missing.

I’ve come to the realization that women like us, who constantly demand the best from ourselves, deserve an inspiring, uplifting and safe space to rediscover joy, find genuine fulfillment and reignite our sense of purpose.

My mission? Simple. To help visionary Black women rest, recharge and rediscover JOY — and do it holistically, boldly, joyfully and with intention. This is the intention behind EMERGE Live!

And I can’t wait to meet you!

With love and positive vibes,

Julian B. Kiganda
Founder, EMERGE Live! and JBK Brand Design LLC