Jhené Aiko, Jordin Sparks, Alex Isley, Lizzy Mathis, Brooke DeVard, And Dalia Batie Celebrated At The Inaugural Mom Honors

The Mom HonorsTM event is a prestigious celebration that highlights the remarkable achievements of mothers in the industry. It gathers influential members of both the community and industry, alongside fellow moms and friends, to honor and appreciate their outstanding contributions. Mom HonorsTM goes beyond being a memorable occasion; it serves as a platform to express gratitude and admiration for the incredible mothers who inspire us with their journeys and accomplishments. It's a unique opportunity to unite and celebrate the profound impact of motherhood. Through our events, we aim to honor the essence of motherhood and express gratitude for the invaluable contributions made to the community.

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In anticipation of Mother's Day, The Purple Agency hosted its inaugural Mom HonorsTM event, on May 1, 2024, in partnership with Sleep Soul and Culture Creators. Mom HonorsTM took place at The Sun Rose on Sunset, Pendry West Hollywood, and marked a prestigious celebration dedicated to recognizing the exceptional achievements of mothers in the industry. It brought together influential community members, industry leaders and mothers alike, to honor and appreciate their remarkable contributions.

Mom HonorsTM serves as a platform to express gratitude and admiration for the inspiring journeys and accomplishments of mothers, uniting to celebrate the profound impact of motherhood. Mom HonorsTM is a collaboration between Faith Moves Only No Fear Inc. and Eggs Over Easy. Faith Moves Only No Fear Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to empowering mothers globally, with a mission to provide housing, resources, education, and advocacy for unhoused moms. Eggs Over Easy: Black Women & Fertility documentary is tasked with the mission to shed light on the ups and downs of fertility in the lives of Black women primarily as a means of uncovering the “taboo topic” and sounding an alarm for younger women to be aware of and proactive in their reproductive options. They provide educational screenings and panel discussions for marginalized communities (like HBCUs), med schools & health-related organizations.

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Yasmine Parrish of The Honest Company, moderated a fireside chat, featuring a diverse panel, including Kristi Palmer, founder of Kiva Confections (Camino) and expectant mother of two, Lizzy Mathis, founder of The Cool Mom Co. and mother of three, Angela C. Stevens, celebrity hairstylist and mother of one, and Alex Isley, GRAMMY-nominated recording artist and mother of one.

The evening culminated with a heartwarming keynote address by Honoree Jhené Aiko, where she delved into the profound journey of motherhood, and shared personal insights of her own experiences. Spiritual Word caught an exclusive snippet of her speech HERE.

Adding artistic depth to the event were spoken word performances by Inspire1st (Markeisha Darden) and Moritz J. Williams, along with a DJ set by Brian Henry.

Special attendees included, Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins, Adrienne Banfield-Norris (Mother of Jada Pinkett Smith), Whitney Alford (Wife of Kendrick Lamar), Goapele, Gia Peppers, Melanie Fiona and more. To see more exclusive images. Visit On The Red Carpet.