About this Event
The George Washington Carver Museum proudly presents this month's Create & Heal: The Art of Sisterhood, an intergenerational gathering designed to honor, uplift, and celebrate Black women across Central Texas.
Taking place Saturday, May 16th from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, this enriching experience will create space for meaningful dialogue centered on the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of African American women. Through heartfelt conversation and shared wisdom, attendees will engage in discussions that affirm identity, nurture healing, and inspire collective growth.
The program will feature a selection of powerful local voices who will speak to topics rooted in empowerment, resilience, and holistic wellness. Guests will enjoy light refreshments in an elegant and welcoming atmosphere.
Attendees are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the occasion by dressing in high tea attire, adding a touch of grace and celebration to this intentional gathering.
Free,18+
Get to know the guest facilitators!
Jennifer Glover is a multifaceted creative, fashion designer, and certified life coach whose work beautifully weaves together artistry, healing, and purpose. As the founder of Reap What I Sew Custom Apparel, she has established herself as a locally acclaimed, self-taught seamstress whose designs have been featured in numerous fashion shows and presentations. Her talent and impact in the fashion industry were recognized when she received the 2019 Fashion X Berina Showcase People’s Choice Award, and she has also served as a former ambassador for the Bernina sewing machine brand.Beyond fashion, Jennifer is the founder of Mon Pere, an organization dedicated to addressing the issue of fatherlessness within the Black community. With nearly a decade of experience in trauma healing, she currently serves as a Certified Inner Healing Coach & Mentor. Through her work, she has helped individuals uncover and uproot trauma-based habits, mental strongholds, and emotional barriers, guiding them toward healing and wholeness.Jennifer’s approach to what she describes as “boots on the ground” ministry, is deeply personal, relational, and rooted in faith. Drawing from her own life journey, cultivated spiritual gifts, and the living Word of God, she remains committed to transformative healing. Her professional background as a surgical nurse further reflects her dedication to care, precision, and service.
Christina Muhammad is a devoted wife, proud mother, and passionate servant-leader whose life’s work centers on care, connection, and community. At 50 years old, she brings nearly two decades of hands-on experience, having served since 2006 as a first responder alongside her husband. Together, they specialize in security, conflict resolution, and providing critical support for vulnerable populations, including assisting at homeless shelters during extreme weather conditions in Austin, Texas.
An accomplished author of five books, Christina discovered an unexpected love for writing—a passion that has become a powerful extension of her voice and purpose. Through her words and her work, she uplifts, teaches, and inspires others to grow through life’s challenges.
Christina is also a certified trainer in disaster preparedness and CPR, traveling nationally and internationally to equip individuals and communities with life-saving knowledge and practical skills. Her dedication to service extends into her role as a guide and counselor for women, where she mentors, mediates, and empowers others to find strength, healing, and clarity.
At the heart of everything she does is a deep commitment to sisterhood—building bridges between women, fostering unity, and encouraging authentic connection. Christina Muhammad stands as a testament to resilience, compassion, and purpose-driven living, using her voice and experience to inspire others to lead, serve, and thrive together.
Lady Madelyn Patterson is a living testimony that God wastes nothing—not our pain, not our past, not even our perceived failures. After 34 years serving in Federal IT, Lady Madelyn faced trials that would have broken many: domestic violence, a breast cancer diagnosis requiring a 14-hour surgery, complications, chemotherapy, radiation, and ultimately disability retirement. Yet in her darkest valley, God whispered a promise that would become her life's mission: "Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven" (Matthew 5:16).
From that revelation, Lady Madelyn created Mirror Moments—a Scripture-based practice helping women strip away the labels trauma has placed on them and see themselves as God created them to be. Through GoneMad Productions, her television show "Can You Hear Me Now?", and her work as Executive Director of Pink Serenity Circle breast cancer support group, she creates Kingdom spaces where the voiceless find their voice and the broken discover they were never broken—just being refined.
As a pastor's wife serving alongside Rev. Darron Patterson, Lady Madelyn walks in women's ministry with authenticity and authority. She is a published author, filmmaker, host of the annual Beyond the Masquerade Women's Conference, and curator of "Me In the Mirror" workshops. As a mother, grandmother, and missionary traveling to Belize for service work, she demonstrates that ministry happens wherever God plants you.
Lady Madelyn's testimony proves Romans 8:28: "For we know, that all things work together for good to those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose.” She stands on Revelation 12:11, knowing we overcome "by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of [our] testimony." Her message is clear: when you allow God to use your story, the light He placed within you will shine—and He will get all the glory.
Ministry Focus: Empowering women and girls to become the best version of themselves through faith, forgiveness, and discovering their God-given identity.
Cynthia Washington is Texas born and raised. Team Lead for the Texas Black Women’s Health Initiative (TxBWHI) Austin team. An HIV/AIDS advocate for 24 years and worked in the field as well. Began work in Public Health 17 yrs. ago with the local health department in the HIV prevention department. DSHS Certified Community Health Worker Instructor. I am now working in the Health Equity Unit as a Public Health Program Coordinator focusing on black maternal health, supporting and serving black moms, black babies, and black families for over 12 yrs. with The Maternal Infant Outreach Program. I speak nationally on A/A and Lung Cancer with the Heal Collaborative. Cynthia continues to educate women of color in the Austin community through TxBWHI at Housing properties. It’s the CHW in me. I am a lifelong advocate and I love serving the community I grew up in. Educating, Motivating, and Serving women is what I do professionally and in my everyday life. My mottos are, “One Woman Can change the World, but it’s better in groups.” “Each One, Reach One, to, Teach One”.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center, 1165 Angelina St., Austin, United States
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