About this Event
You show up for everyone. This afternoon, make room for you.
Join Sound Mind Health Services on World Mental Health Day for an intimate afternoon of honest conversation, meaningful connection, and a celebration of what becomes possible when women have support.
We’re celebrating four years of Sound Mind Health Services and introducing the Sound Mind Membership, a community created for women who are ready to prioritize their mental wellness while navigating the demands of everyday life.
Whether you’re leading a business, caring for your family, navigating a transition, or quietly carrying more than people realize, this gathering is an invitation to pause, connect, and remember that you deserve care, too.
An exceptional group of women is joining the conversation.
Our featured speakers bring experience across mental health, medicine, nursing, healthcare leadership, and community advocacy. They help people navigate care, lead healthcare organizations, and work to make support more accessible.
Chrystal Ojo, PMHNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, MSN, CCM
Founder of Sound Mind Health Services | Dual Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner | Speaker
Chrystal brings more than a decade of nursing experience and board certifications in psychiatric mental health and adult-gerontology primary care. A University of Michigan-Flint nursing graduate with bachelor’s and master’s degrees, she combines clinical knowledge with a compassionate, relatable approach. Through Sound Mind Health Services and her speaking platform, Chrystal connects faith, emotional health, and lived experience to help women navigate identity, grief, resilience, and restoration.
Tarnesa “Nurse T” Martin, RN, BSN
Patient Resource & Community Advocate, Hurley Medical Center | Nurse | Author | Empowerment Coach
Nurse T brings healthcare into the heart of the community. In her role at Hurley Medical Center, she helps people understand their health, connect with resources, and overcome barriers to care. A registered nurse, certified life and empowerment coach, speaker, and author, she pairs professional experience with practical encouragement. Her work earned her Best Nurse recognition in the 2022 My City Wellness Awards, documented by the Hurley Foundation.
Dr. Aisha Harris, MD, FAAFP
Founder of Harris Family Health | Board-Certified Family Physician | Medical Educator | Health Equity Advocate
A Flint native and Georgetown University School of Medicine graduate, Dr. Harris founded Harris Family Health to provide accessible, personalized primary care. Her leadership includes medical education roles at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and chairing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians’ advocacy committee. Her recognitions include Flint & Genesee’s 2024 “40 Under 40” and 2025 humanitarian awards from the Flint NAACP and Total Life Prosperity. She brings a powerful perspective on the connections between individual wellness, access to care, and community health.
Cecilia Rutherford, MSN, BSN, RN
Chief Operating Officer, Hamilton Community Health Network | Nursing and Healthcare Executive
Cecilia brings the perspective of a healthcare executive whose leadership is grounded in nursing. As Chief Operating Officer of Hamilton Community Health Network, she serves on the organization’s executive management team. Her leadership received recognition in Acquisition International’s 2026 Influential Businesswoman Awards, which named her Most Outstanding Healthcare FQHC COO. Her experience adds an important voice to conversations about how healthcare systems serve people and communities.
During the afternoon, you can look forward to:
- An intimate conversation about women’s mental health and everyday wellness.
- Professional perspectives paired with practical support.
- Opportunities to connect with other women and discover resources.
- A celebration of Sound Mind’s four-year journey.
- An introduction to the Sound Mind Membership and how to get involved.
The membership brings together community, professional and practical support, LifeGuides for deeper learning, and optional live online experiences with Chrystal and Nurse T. Come learn how this next chapter creates opportunities to invest in yourself and do life alongside others.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 3:30–5:30 PM
Gloria Coles Flint Public Library
1026 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, MI 48503
Admission is free. Space is limited. Reserve your spot today and invite a woman who deserves an afternoon of support, connection, and care.
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Gloria Coles Flint Public Library, 1026 East Kearsley Street, Flint, United States
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