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2025 2-Day Virtual Pop Up Healing Center

For Care, Community, and Connection in the New Year

Hosted by AdvancED Consulting, LLC, we hosted a FREE virtual Pop Up Healing Center from Saturday, January 4 to Sunday, January 5, 2025.

Sessions were offered between the hours of 1:00 pm PT and 6:00 pm PT.
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Thank you to our Speakers!

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While registration was free, we hope that attendees will consider a monetary offering for each session that they attended. Your donation will go towards an honorarium for that presenter or to a local charity.

Visit the SCHEDULE below to learn how to DONATE and FOLLOW our speakers or click on these Quick Links!
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  • Adelina Tancioco (Tap into your Divine Guidance)
  • Kat Da Silva (Illuminating the Path: Gratitude and Strength Through Change)
  • Stephisha Ycoy-Walton (Walking IN Purpose ON Purpose)
  • Viveca Ycoy-Walton (Community is the Prescription)
  • Rachel "Chel Anne" Aceberos (Connecting with Ancestors for Guidance and Healing)
  • Astralogik (Soundbath)
  • Marissa Martinez (Zines for Self-Expression, Social Justice, and Mental Health)
  • Trina Dilag (Intuitive Art for Collective Alchemy)
  • Mer Curry Nuñez (Setting Our Souls Free Through Song & Dance)
Registration is closed!

SPEAKERS
Entrepreneurs and small business owners that offer services to promote healing, self-care, and connection. Thank you to the following community leaders for offering your time, talents, and treasure to the 2-Day Pop Up Healing Center:
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  • Meredith "Mer" Curry Nuñez, Event Coordinator, Emcee, & Presenter
  • Adelina Tancioco, Presenter, Presenter & Volunteer
  • Kat Da Silva, Presenter & Volunteer
  • Charito Soriano, Presenter & Volunteer
  • Marissa Martinez, Presenter & Volunteer
  • Rachel "Chel Anne" Aceberos, Presenter
  • Stephisha Ycoy-Walton, Presenter & Volunteer
  • Trina Dilag, Presenter & Volunteer
  • Viveca Ycoy-Walton, Presenter & Volunteer

THE SCHEDULE

Learn more about each speaker and their offerings over the two-day virtual event!
Click on each day of the event to explore the speakers and their sessions.
All Weekend
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Mer Curry Nuñez

Team Member
Event EMCEE

​As the lead team member, Mer will drive the program as the Emcee by introducing and closing out each session throughout the weekend.

​She is also responsible for recruiting the talented speakers who offered their time, talent, and treasure pro bono to support YOU with various healing modalities. 
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​Justher Gutierrez

Team Member
Zoom Manager

​As a team member, Justher will provide Zoom management and expertise over the course of the weekend.

​By supporting Mer, the speakers, and the attendees, she ensures that everyone will have a great time, whether you participate in one session, or all ten sessions!
Saturday jan 4
DAY 1: Saturday, January 4, 2025

1:00 PM Adelina Tancioco, “Tap into your Divine Guidance”
2:00 PM Kat Da Silva, “Illuminating the Path: Gratitude and Strength Through Change”
3:00 PM Stephisha Ycoy-Walton, “Walking in Purpose on Purpose”
4:00 PM Viveca Ycoy-Walton, “Community Is the Prescription”
5:00 PM Rachel “Chel Anne” Aceberos, “Connecting with Ancestors for Guidance and Healing”​

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What to Bring:
​A journal, pen, and an open heart.

Adelina Tancioco

Tap into your Divine Guidance​
1:00 - 2:00 pm PT

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Are you ready to connect with the infinite wisdom within you? Tap Into Your Divine Guidance is an inspiring and empowering workshop designed to help you strengthen your relationship with Spirit and unlock the divine guidance available to you at all times. Through practical tools, guided meditation, and powerful spiritual principles, you’ll learn how to quiet the noise of doubt and fear, tune into your inner voice, and trust the higher power that is always working on your behalf. Whether you seek clarity on a specific decision, deeper trust in the unfolding of your path, or a sense of alignment with your purpose, this workshop will guide you to access the answers and insights you need.

Together, we will:
  • Explore ways to create a sacred space for divine connection.
  • Learn how to recognize and interpret Spirit’s guidance in your daily life.
  • Engage in practices that align your mind and heart with your highest good.

This workshop is perfect for anyone who desires to deepen their spiritual practice, make decisions with confidence, and live a life led by faith, trust, and love. Come as you are and leave feeling inspired, aligned, and guided by the divine within you.

Ways to Donate:
www.etsy.com/shop/SurrenderedHealing
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Ways to Connect:

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What to Bring:
Something to take notes on and write with.

Kat Da Silva

Illuminating the Path: Gratitude and Strength Through Change
2:00 - 3:00 pm PT

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Join Kat for a reflective journaling class designed to help you embrace change with courage and resilience. Together, we’ll explore the warmth of gratitude for life’s challenges and blessings, envision possibilities ahead, and discover tools to navigate the unknown with strength.  

This class weaves together powerful practices like centering breathwork, expansive visualizations, and body-mind-heart connection, creating a deeply grounding and transformative experience.  

Step into the light of your own journey and leave with clarity, calm, and a renewed sense of inner power.

Ways to Donate:
Donate to Kat

Ways to Connect:

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What to Bring:
  • A Journal and Pen: For jotting down reflections, insights, or personal goals.
  • Comfortable Space: Set up a quiet, distraction-free area where you can fully engage.
  • A Symbol of Purpose: Bring an object that represents your purpose or inspires you (e.g., a photo, book, or meaningful keepsake).
  • Candle or Essential Oils (optional): To create a calming atmosphere.
  • An Open Heart and Mind: Be ready to explore, reflect, and connect deeply with yourself and others.​​

Stephisha Ycoy-Walton

Walking IN Purpose ON Purpose
3:00 - 4:00 pm PT

Join us for an empowering virtual healing session centered on "Walking in Purpose" as a pathway to inner healing and self-fulfillment. This session will guide participants through reflective practices, meaningful discussions, and grounding exercises to align with their unique purpose in life. Together, we will explore how stepping into your purpose can heal emotional wounds, build resilience, and create a foundation for lasting peace and joy.

Whether you are seeking clarity on your life's direction, healing from past challenges, or simply looking to reconnect with your inner self, this session offers a safe and supportive space for your journey.


This session is a step toward uncovering your unique path and embracing your life's purpose as a source of healing. We look forward to walking this journey with you!

Ways to Donate:
Donate to Stephisha

Ways to Connect:
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What to Bring:
  • Something to take notes on and write with YOU and
  • Your energy!​

​Viveca Ycoy-Walton

​Community is the Prescription
4:00 - 5:00 pm PT

Join Viveca for an inspiring and interactive one-hour virtual session, "Community is the Prescription." In this new world where disconnection has become all too common, this session explores how YOU can turn your local community(ties) into powerful sources of healing and support.

We’ll delve into the transformative power of connection, sharing practical ways communities can address pressing needs, foster belonging, and create environments where people thrive together. Whether you’re looking to build stronger bonds in your neighborhood, support mental and physical well-being, or simply reconnect with those around you, this session will equip you with tools and insights to make a difference in your life and the lives of others. 

Let’s rediscover the power of community and learn how we can all play a role in bringing people back together. Together, we’ll uncover why community truly is the prescription.
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Together we will discuss:
  • How the healing impact of a strong community builds deeper connections.
  • How your personal Story can inspire others to join you.
  • Learn creative ways to leverage local resources and networks.
  • Share and discover ideas to foster unity and belonging in your community.
  • See examples of community spaces that bring people together for the greater good.

​Let’s come together to create a future where no one feels alone. Because the prescription for a better tomorrow starts with community today.

Ways to Donate:
​Contact Viveca for more information.

Ways to Connect:

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What to Bring:
A journal, image or items of ancestors, or have a candle nearby for helping folks to create a sacred space. ​

​​Rachel "Chel Anne" Aceberos

​​Connecting with Ancestors for Guidance and Healing
5:00 - 6:00 pm PT

“Connecting with Ancestors for Guidance and Healing” is a one-hour online workshop designed to guide participants in building a meaningful relationship with their ancestors. 

​Participants will gain tools to recognize ancestral communication, cultivate sacred space, and invite the support of loving and wise ancestors into their lives. This workshop emphasizes personal empowerment, spiritual connection, and the transformative potential of ancestral healing.
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No prior experience is needed; all are welcome in this safe and supportive environment.

Ways to Donate:
Donate to Chel Anne

Ways to Connect:
sunday jan 5
DAY 2: Sunday, January 5, 2025

1:00 PM Astralogik, “Soundbath”
2:00 PM Kat Da Silva, “Illuminating the Path: Gratitude and Strength Through Change”
3:00 PM Marissa Martinez, “Zines for Self-Expression, Social Justice, and Mental Health”
4:00 PM Meredith “Mer” Curry Nuñez, “Setting Our Souls Free Through Song & Dance (a virtual Karaoke session)”
5:00 PM Trina Dilag, “Intuitive Art for Collective Alchemy”​

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What to Bring:
  • Journal or Paper and Pen: For the brief journaling exercises at the beginning and end.
  • Comfortable Space: A place to sit or lie down for about 40 minutes.
  • Quiet Environment: A space free from distracting sounds or visuals, if possible.
  • Optional Items for Comfort:
  • Headphones for a more immersive sound experience.
  • Blanket or eye cover to enhance relaxation.​

Astralogik

Soundbath
1:00 - 2:00 pm PT

Join us for a 40-minute immersive soundbath experience designed to foster reflection and connection with your inner resonance. We will begin and end with a brief journaling practice to support you in processing your intentions and deepening your awareness.

Through the soothing frequencies of sound, we will explore and align with our current state of mind and being, inviting clarity and intention for the new year—or simply for this present moment.

Whether you seek rest, greater clarity in your vision, or support in pursuing your goals, the vibrations and harmonics of the soundbath will nurture your relationship with these intentions. This experience will also encourage deep breathing and grounding, offering a restorative space for you to realign with yourself.

Come as you are, and let the sounds and reflections guide you.

Prepare whatever helps you feel at ease and ready to enjoy the soundbath.


Ways to Donate:
Donate to Astralogik

Ways to Connect:

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What to Bring:
Something to take notes on and write with.

Kat Da Silva

Illuminating the Path: Gratitude and Strength Through Change​
2:00 - 3:00 pm PT

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Join Kat for a reflective journaling class designed to help you embrace change with courage and resilience. Together, we’ll explore the warmth of gratitude for life’s challenges and blessings, envision possibilities ahead, and discover tools to navigate the unknown with strength.  

This class weaves together powerful practices like centering breathwork, expansive visualizations, and body-mind-heart connection, creating a deeply grounding and transformative experience.  

Step into the light of your own journey and leave with clarity, calm, and a renewed sense of inner power.

Ways to Donate:
Donate to Kat

Ways to Connect:

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What to Bring:
​Some markers, scissors, and paper.

Marissa Martinez

Zines for Self-Expression, Social Justice, and Mental Health
3:00 - 4:00 pm PT

Zines for Self-Expression, Social Justice, and Mental Health! Join this creative workshop to tap into your artistic side and learn how mini zines can be a powerful tool for self-expression and storytelling. Zines are self-published DIY booklets that can include text, artwork, and images and can be about a limitless amount of topics—from personal stories and poetry to radical political writings and experimental art.

Marissa will walk through the history of zines in activism and share accessible writing prompts to unlock your creativity and reflect on your wellness practices. You’ll get a chance to make your own mini zine while delving into your personal narrative, exploring themes of identity, mental health, and social justice.

​This workshop is for everyone, no art experience required! 

Ways to Donate:
Donate to Marissa

Ways to Connect:

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What to Bring:
  • ​A bottle of water
  • A small towel
  • A comfortable place to sit
  • An area free of obstacles for dancing​

Mer Curry Nuñez

​Setting Our Souls Free Through Song & Dance 
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(a virtual karaoke session)
4:00 - 5:00 pm PT

We will engage with different genres of music and heal together by singing, dancing, and enjoying the beats. WHY?Music provides the secretion of brain neurotransmitters, like dopamine and cortisol that provide a sense of rewarding, happiness, stress relief, and bonding with others.

How it will work
  1. Sign Up to SING and Upvote songs to CHILL or DANCE to.
  2. We’ll Spin the Wheel and do what it says: 1) Sing, 2) Dance, 3) Listen, or 4) Choose an adventure!
  3. We’ll keep spinning, singing, dancing, and chillin until the time runs out!

Check out Mer’s Linktree with playlists, LinkedIn, and more: https://linktr.ee/mercurrynunez ​
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Ways to Donate:
Donate to Mer

Ways to Connect:

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What to Bring:
  • A quiet space
  • 8x11 paper
  • Pen or pencil
  • Solid wi-fi connection
  • Optional: any other other medium you wish to use (paint, colored pencil, crayon, colored paper, etc)

Trina Dilag

​Intuitive Art for Collective Alchemy​
5:00 - 6:00 pm PT

Through guided art-making practices, participants will explore how to transmute fear, grief, and rage into courage, hope, and love in action.

This safe and inclusive virtual space encourages self-expression, healing, and connection using intuitive art as a tool for processing collective and individual experiences. 

No artistic skills are required—just an open heart and willingness to explore.

​Minimal requirements for art supplies; just use what you have on hand even if it’s just a pencil and an 8x11 paper.

Ways to Donate:
Donate to Trina

Ways to Connect:


ACTIVITIES

  1. Music through dance and sound baths,
  2. Story-telling through journaling and artwork,
  3. Introspection and reflection through meditation and spiritual transformation, and
  4. Connection to each other and ancestors through ancestral techniques.
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“Known as The Law of Attraction, the basic idea is: Focus on that which makes you feel good and ye shall find (attract) that which makes you feel good.”
— Jen Sincero, You Are a Badass
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