Join us on Saturday, May 31st for the Mom’n My Business Summit & Awards in Eastern North Carolina—a day dedicated to honoring and uplifting women who are thriving as both mothers and entrepreneurs. Celebrate the resilience and brilliance of local Mompreneurs through recognition, inspiration, and networking. Nominations are now open for the Mompreneur Business Awards, with three winners receiving a customized business support package valued at up to $1,000.

North Carolina–based mindfulness coach, leadership consultant, and debut children’s author Rashmi Kumar Shah will be hosting a free family storytime event on Saturday, May 31 at 10:30 AM at Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh. The event will feature a live reading of her debut picture book I Found My Piece, followed by a short, guided mindfulness activity designed to help children develop emotional awareness and regulation.

Embrace the power of community at the NC Darkness RISING: Live 8 Block Party! Returning for its 8th year, this powerful event—hosted by Darkness RISING Nonprofit, a 501(c)(3) arts and mental health organization—offers a free, family-friendly day of live music, wellness, giveaways, and community connection in Moore Square, Downtown Raleigh, on May 24th from 2-6 PM.