Creative experiences for leaders ready to elevate their visual voice, cultivate relationships, and build a practice rooted in well-being and collective care.
FRANCES BERNARDO, PROJECT LEAD
DESIGN CORE DETROIT
"I like that this activity made attendees actively think and be openly creative. Nourish's collage workshop is a great way to get your team or community together to visualize and start a conversation about mutual goals.”
LANECEYA RUSS-MARTIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MARCH FOR MOMS
March for Moms was hoping to achieve a vibrant and inclusive virtual community where people felt comfortable sharing their thoughts on a selected book during Black Maternal Health Week. Nourish created different engagement opportunities throughout the virtual event where people could put their thoughts in the chat, verbally communicate, use a mentimeter, etc. It catered to all levels of engagement styles for the audience.
"Nourish facilitates creative experiences that allow for meaningful engagement with your audience."
Our Impact
- You’re a visionary with a lot of ideas—but you need a space to slow down, sort through the noise, and get clear on your next steps.
- You’re navigating a season of change—feeling a bit isolated—and longing for a creative community that offers consistent connection.
- Your creative spark feels dim, and you're craving a guided process to reignite your imagination and make art that feels meaningful again.
For you if…
In this 5-week immersive course your creative spirit will move from feeling isolated and repressed to fully expressed and nourished by a community-based art practice rooted in personal well-being and collective care.
Strengthen your creative practice
Contribute your artwork to a collaborative zine project, published by Nourish
Creative writing prompts and mindfulness tools to help you slow down and process change.
A curated collage care package of images, mixed media, and creative tools delivered to your door.
Live, guided sessions facilitated by a creative practitioner with a trauma-informed approach.
What's included:
Our Framework
Nourish workshops use creative play to engage adult learners in a way that increases confidence, supports well-being, and fosters a sense of belonging.
These aren’t just “fun activities”—they’re thoughtfully designed experiences that help teams build trust, tackle tough topics, and unlock fresh ideas through artful approaches.
Our Why
- Your professional identity feels stagnant, and you’re searching for a space to reclaim your creative spirit and build community.
- It’s strategic planning season, but aligning leadership, staff, and stakeholders around a shared vision is proving… more difficult than you anticipated.
- You’re planning a retreat and need a group activity that shifts the energy and sparks meaningful conversations.
For you if…
Creative workshops for teams that spark insight, creativity, and connection — whether you’re gathering your team in person, planning a retreat, or navigating change together.
Structured Play. Radical Ideas. Lasting Impact.
Group and 1:1 Coaching to support both team dynamics and individual growth.
Collage Supplies & Curated Resources (i.e. no prep required on your part).
On-site & Virtual Facilitation so you can participate fully without managing the room.
Strategic Planning Sessions to create a workshop that works for your team.
What's included:
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“ The act of choosing the images, textures, and visuals with the new year in mind gave me an opportunity to turn wordless thoughts into ideas. And then I was able to organize my ideas into goals and priorities through a creative process.”
—Maureen Jann, ceo & marketing strategist
At the Bold[HER] Summit, I led a visioning workshop for women and non-binary small business owners who were feeling stuck in survival mode and overwhelmed by the pressure to be constantly productive. Instead of traditional planning tools, I invited them into a creative space—using collage, and guided reflection to surface their inner wisdom and imagine what was truly possible.
This wasn’t just about making a vision board—it was about reawakening purpose. Participants walked away with more than inspiration; they left with clarity, motivation, and a visual roadmap rooted in their intuition.
TURNING VISIONS INTO BUSINESS PLANS
Case Study:
F*Bomb Breakfast Club
All of our youth engaged seamlessly and meaningfully with the atmosphere of the workshop. Michaela created thoughtful collage activities that hit every goal we set out to achieve.
justin rogers, citywide poets manager
inside out literary arts
One student shared that this was her favorite workshop of the entire year, and multiple students agreed in that statement.
Our Impact
- Your funders, grantees, employees, and volunteers operate in silos, and you’re looking for an engaging, interactive way to energize them around the work.
- Your mission is clear and the vision is steady, but you need new ways to showcase the impact of your work.
- Your leadership development program is comprehensive, but you want to infuse it with more creativity and care.
For you if…
Deeper engagements built around your specific needs. Whether you’re designing a new initiative or storytelling campaign, we’ll work together to create something imaginative and grounded.
It’s time to do something out of the ordinary
User Experience Surveys so you don’t have to guess what comes next
Narrative Change Storytelling to communicate your impact in a compelling way
Program Development that blends creative wellness into existing structures
Strategic Planning to set clear intentions and co-design the right approach
What's included:
True transformation happens when people feel safe, yet courageous enough to cross a threshold. That’s why my creative approach to facilitation is rooted in the deeper knowing of the body, mind, and spirit.
I design holistic spaces where the rational mind can rest while the radical imagination is fully embodied. Through movement, reflection, playful art-making, and conversation, I lead teams and individuals through hands-on engagements that build trust, and open the doorway to innovation.
Why This Work Feels Different
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“As the session went on, I saw how folks went from careful cutting with scissors to just ripping paper and putting things together. The more creative they got to be, the happier they were.”
—Lynne Varner, CEO,
When Washington STEM kicked off its three-year strategic planning process, they wanted to move beyond spreadsheets and shift into vision mode. Michaela designed a half-day collage workshop that helped staff break out of analytical routines and step into a more imaginative, relational space.
Working in small groups, the team created three triptychs—each one a visual expression of their long-term goals for justice, equity, and systems-level change in education. The process opened the door to unexpected insights, deeper collaboration, and new ways of thinking together.
WEAVING IMAGINATION INTO STRATEGY
Case Study: Washington STEM
Keeping the momentum going after a session is just as important as the session itself. That’s why we work with you to co-design follow-up actions that fit your team’s needs and capacity. Whether it’s a follow-up session, small group check-ins, or creative prompts, we offer ways to reinforce and expand on the work we started together. Growth takes repetition, and we’re here to support you in making lasting change!
What happens after a session? How do we keep the momentum going?
During our strategy call we work together to identify your goals so that the workshop is not only fun but also relevant. We also offer pre- and post-workshop surveys to assess how the mindset, confidence, and awareness of learners changes over time.
Will this actually be valuable for my team, or will it just feel like a ‘fun activity’?
A skilled internal facilitator is a great asset, but an external facilitator brings a new lens to conversations that help teams break out of familiar patterns and explore fresh ideas.
We already have internal facilitators. Why should we bring in an external one?
We offer both :) We can chat and choose what feels best for your team.
Do you offer in-person and virtual options?
Ideally, 4–6 weeks in advance. But reach out sooner if you have something in mind—we’ll see what’s possible.
How far in advance should we book?
That’s totally fine (and really common). We ease teams into the experience with a stellar communication plan that introduces them to our approach ahead of time, so they know what to expect and how they can participate. During each session, we create a structured yet flexible environment where everyone feels encouraged to engage at their own pace.
What if my team isn’t used to creative facilitation?
Absolutely! Every team has unique needs, and I collaborate closely with my partners to design workshops that align with organizational goals, priorities, and team dynamics. Whether you're looking to spark creativity, deepen connections, or tackle a tough topic, we’ll tailor the experience to fit your vision.
Can we customize a workshop for our team?
Yes, I have a special suitcase for my collage supplies :)
Do you travel for in-person ENGAGEMENTS?
15-30 people is the sweet spot, but we can talk through what makes sense for your group.
What’s the ideal group size for a workshop?
No prior creative experience is needed—just a willingness to explore ideas. By the end, even the most skeptical participants often find themselves energized and inspired!
Do I need a creative background to do this?
FAQ
Now is the time to nourish your creative spirit
Whether you’re planning something big or just starting to explore, I’d love to hear what’s on your mind.
