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Cara Belvin | Social Entrepreneur

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Wife + Mother
Founder of @weareempower_
Lost my mom at 9. Building the community I was searching for.
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today is my mom’s angel day 🤍 no matter how many years pass, there’s not a day that goes by that i don’t think of her—and how i can honor her legacy through the way i live, love, and show up for others.

i’ve been volunteering with Empower since 2019, and being part of a community that understands life after losing a parent means so much to me. since opening Petaloúda, with community as one of our core values, it’s been so special to bring my team into this work, too.

from the Mother’s Day retreats to hosting events at the salon—including one this fall that i’m so excited about—to sponsoring the college care package initiative for the second year, these are connections and traditions i hope we’ll continue for years to come.

a special thank you to Amanda, Barbara, and Will for helping assemble this year’s packages with so much love. i can’t wait for everyone to receive them, and i hope they bring a little smile and a reminder that you have a community cheering you on.

i honor her legacy every day, and while nothing makes her loss any less, having a community like this and being able to give back brings so much meaning to the way i carry her memory. i can’t change losing her, but i can keep sharing the love she gave me. to honor Pam‘s legacy today do a random act of kindness 🫶💜

with love and gratitude,
xxalexandra

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It has been such an honor to be involved with @weareempower_ since 2019—from their Mother’s Day retreats, to hosting events at Petaloúda, to sponsoring their College Care Package Initiative. 🤍

Last week, I had the honor of attending the Tigger Tournament at Topgolf and meeting Red Sox pitcher, Payton Tolle and his wonderful wife, Devin. Having them involved with Empower is so special—their support brings incredible amplification to an already amazing organization and cause.

The evening also inspired me to revisit the episode I recorded with Empower’s founder, Cara, for The Alexandra Show back in 2021. If you’re in the mood for a podcast throwback, it’s such a meaningful listen! (it’s even before they changed their name!)

We have so many fun things cooking up this fall, and I can’t wait to share more. Sending you all so much love and gratitude.

with love and gratitude,
xxalexandra🦋

cover photo @mia_staygold

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Driving impact far beyond the TopGolf range! Great to be with Payton Tolle in support of Empower and all the work they do to help children with the loss of a parent. #redsox #topgolf

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Still smiling after seeing this special story on Boston 25! 💙

We’re incredibly proud and grateful to partner with Payton and Devin Tolle. From the very beginning, their heart for Empower and the families we serve has made this partnership feel so meaningful.

A huge thank you to Butch Stearns and Boston 25 for taking the time to share this story and capture what makes this connection so special.

We’re so excited for The Tigger Tournament tomorrow — but even more excited for everything that lies ahead with Payton, Devin, and the entire Tolle family. This is only the beginning! 🐯💙

#empower #community

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Fear the stash!!!!!!!

@redsox @rolletolle49

#empower #redsox

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Best.Day.Ever.⚾️

We had the most incredible day filled with history, connection, and fun as we explored Boston with Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle and his beautiful wife, Devin!

From the Freedom Trail to an unforgettable ride on Codzilla and a pizza party at The Landing to wrap up the day, every moment was filled with laughter, adventure, and memories to last a lifetime.

We’re forever grateful to Payton, Devin, Boston Harbor City Cruises, Freedom Trail, Cadence158, and the Boston Red Sox for making this extraordinary day possible and reminding kids + young adults that they are never alone in their grief❤️

Go Sox! ⚾️

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Grief doesn't wait until kids grow up to show up, so why should the resources? Get Griefy Kids is launching on 8/5/26!

We're so proud to share that Empower is featured in the next issue of Get Griefy Magazine's Kids Issue, a first of its kind grief resource made for adolescent grievers, their caregivers, and everyone who shows up to support them.

Colorful, vibrant, and packed with activities, reflection prompts, and discussion questions, this issue isn't just meant to be flipped through, it's meant to be used, shared, and lived in.

Subscribe to Get Griefy's newsletter at getgriefy.com to get your FREE access & in the link in our bio, and grab print on demand on Amazon starting 8/5/26!

#GetGriefy #GetGriefyKids #GriefSupport #ChildhoodGrief #Kidsgrievetoo

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Thrilled to partner with this incredible mirror mentorship program and organization based out of Boston, now impacting the entire WORLD! 🌎 Check out the story about @weareempower_ and how their methods, values, and mentorship is rooted in one common thread, making sure grieving kids don’t feel like the only alien from their planet. Read it all when issue 9 drops on August 5th, digital is free and print on demand! Subscribe to our newsletter now for links on launch day 🚀🔗 #grief #griefmentoring #griefresourcesforkids #kidsgrief #kidsgrievetoo

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Hope Edelman has been a hero to so many in the grief community, including our Founder, Cara Belvin. 💙
In this beautiful CBS Sunday Morning feature, Hope shares what so many grieving children, teens, and adults discover when they find others who understand their loss: healing happens in connection.
As Angela, a longtime grief facilitator and friend, so beautifully says, gathering in community “calms the nervous system.” There is something powerful about being with people who truly get it - people who can hold both the pain and the hope.
We’re grateful for leaders like Hope and Angela who continue to create spaces where grief is met with compassion, understanding, and belonging.

#GriefSupport #CommunityHeals #MotherlessDaughters #HopeEdelman #EmpowerHeritage

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We are deeply grateful to Senator O’Connor for his support of Empower and his belief in our mission to help children, teens, and families navigate grief.
During Senate session on May 21, Senator O’Connor proposed funding to support Empower’s programs and shared words that beautifully capture the heart of our work:
“Thank you for transforming loss into connection, and grief into community.”
We are honored by his recognition and thankful for his advocacy on behalf of grieving families. Together, we can continue creating spaces where young people feel supported, understood, and connected as they navigate life’s most difficult losses.
Thank you, Senator O’Connor, for standing with Empower and the families we serve. ❤️

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Springtime snapshots. So many celebrations and so many of my favorite people❤️

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Never in our wildest dreams did we think we would watch one of our very own throw the first pitch at Fenway! So proud of Arthur and his mentor, John, for representing the Empower family and showing the magic of mentoring!
Thank you @redsox and @massmentoring for a night to remember ❤️⚾️

#Empower #FenwayPark #RedSox #Boston #weareempower

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