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You can’t always see the battle scars of women that have experienced #perinatalmooddisorders or #birthtrauma. Behind smiles can live shame, guilt, numbness, and unspeakable pain. #highriskpregnancies can lead to long-term physical and mental challenges. Sharing stories about our journeys to #motherhood can be empowering, validating, and healing.

It was an honor to share the stage with @juicedefined, Dr. Katia Apollon, and Dr. Latisha Barfield on the High-Risk Pregancy and Maternal Mental Health panel. I also want to highlight the exceptional and dedicated work that @fiucwgs and @icandoula continue to do in the community to support women through their most vulnerable seasons.

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The data is In and women’s health is at the forefront, during this breast, cancer awareness month we would love for you to take a moment to look at our mocha Family Wellness fair impact report.

Thank you to our many partners, including @icandoula @linksgreatermiami @behindtheleaf @OCEKIDS how many orders for your long-standing Partnership.

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Last year was magic. This year is yours. ✨

From yoga and soul moving drums to local vendors, moments of relaxation, and community connections, last year’s Holistic Soul Festival gave us so much to celebrate.

And we’re bringing that energy back! 🌿

Join us Saturday, November 21, 2026, in Miami Gardens. Bring your people, move your body, and come home to yourself.

Click the link in our bio to get your ticket!

#HolisticSoulFestival #MiamiEvents #MiamiGardens #WellnessFestival #elevateyourmind

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Smiling bright with Colgate! Thank you for @linksgreatermiami for bringing dental screenings to MOCHA Family Wellness Fair.

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MOCHA WELLNESS FAIR BINGO
win the raffle by visiting all our vendors

@icandoula

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Have an idea that needs the right creative partner to bring it to life?

Niki Lopez Creative works with organizations, agencies, municipalities, and purpose-driven businesses to develop thoughtful, culturally grounded projects from concept to execution.

Our work can take many forms, from creative direction and design to cultural programming, placemaking, community engagement, curatorial work, and project production. Sometimes we’re shaping the vision. Sometimes we’re producing the experience. Often, we’re doing a little bit of everything to make sure all the pieces actually connect.

If you’ve been following our recent work, including the Shades of Black Film Showcase, you’re seeing some of that in action.

We’re interested in working with clients who value thoughtful creative work, understand its impact, and are ready to invest in doing it well.

Have something in mind? Let’s talk.

🔗 https://nikilopez.art/services
IG: Link in bio

#NikiLopezCreative #CulturalPlacemaking #CulturalProgramming #CreativeDirection #CommunityEngagement

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Did somebody say garden theme? 🌻💐
Because the theme was breastfeeding… but the fits were absolutely giving garden party. 🫣😁🌿

A little floral joy from the 2026 Art of Breastfeeding Exhibition + Brunch with some beautiful folks from the day.
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#ArtOfBreastfeeding #BreastfeedMIAMI #NikiLopezCreative #MiamiArts #CulturalProgramming

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What a beautiful morning. 💛🎨

Today’s 2026 Art of Breastfeeding Brunch & Exhibition brought together art, families, community, conversation, food, little ones running around, and so much warmth.

I was honored to return for a second year to support BreastfeedMIAMI as curator, helping bring together this year’s exhibition and the stories behind the work. We featured 18 artists and 25 exhibition entries, with many artists creating new work specifically for this year’s call.

One of my favorite parts of the day was moderating a short artist conversation and hearing directly from the artists about the lived experiences, ideas, health issues, family connections, and moments of tenderness behind their work. And it was especially good to have so many of our exhibiting artists there with us today.

Congratulations to our People’s Choice Award recipients:

🥇 Joanne Hampstead — Safronia
🥈 Alana Rae Shir — Deep Blue Love
🥉 Joselyn Sira — The Whole World in Your Arms

And much love to every participating artist whose work helped tell this year’s story. There were so many beautiful, thoughtful and very different interpretations of breastfeeding, support, family and community.

Thank you to BreastfeedMIAMI for inviting me back, and to everyone who came out, shared space, asked questions, met the artists, voted, ate, laughed and spent part of their Saturday with us.

Art. Community. Families. Stories. 💛

And somewhere in the middle of all of it, the DJ played this version of Magalenha and it was exactly the energy. 🇧🇷✨

@breastfeedmiami
@nikilopezcreative_

#ArtOfBreastfeeding #BreastfeedMIAMI #NikiLopezCreative #MiamiArts #CulturalProgramming
🎶 by Mi Casa, event DJ @dj_mack_10

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Honored to be invited back as curator for BreastfeedMIAMI’s 2026 Art of Breastfeeding Brunch & Exhibition.

This is the kind of work I love being part of: community-centered, mission-driven, creative work that uses art to open conversations, build connection, and support people in real ways.

A few artists who were recently part of What We Carry are also included in this exhibition, which makes it especially meaningful to see those creative relationships continue across different projects and spaces.

BreastfeedMIAMI’s work centers breastfeeding education, support, advocacy, and resources for families and communities, and this project is close to my heart personally too. I’m also a mom who breastfed my child for 18 months exclusively, so there’s a real personal connection for me beyond the curatorial work.

Tomorrow’s brunch and exhibition is free and open to families, with art, resources, speakers, activities, and community connection.

Saturday, September 19
11 AM–2 PM
North Miami Beach

RSVP:
https://www.breastfeedmiami.org/events-1/2026-art-of-breastfeeding-brunch-and-exhibition

For Instagram: link also in bio.

Art • Dialogue • Community
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#BFMIAMI2026 #breastfeedmiami #ArtOfBreastfeeding #artwithapurpose #nikilopezcreative

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✨ Meet Our Amazing Panelists! ✨
We’re excited to bring meaningful conversations, expert insight, and community connection to the upcoming MOCHA Fair on October 4! 💕☕️
Join us for two important conversations centered around maternal health, wellness, and support:

🤰🏽 High-Risk Pregnancy & Maternal Mental Health An important conversation about navigating high-risk pregnancy while prioritizing emotional and mental well-being for moms.

🥗 Navigating Nutrition for Optimal Maternal Health & Wellness Discover practical guidance and expert insight on nutrition to help support a healthy pregnancy, postpartum journey, and overall maternal wellness.
Come hear from knowledgeable panelists, ask questions, and connect with a community committed to supporting moms and families. Click the link in our bio to register 🔗💜

📅 October 4 📍 MOCHA Fair ✨ Don’t miss these conversations!
Save the date, invite a mom, and join us! 💕 #MOCHAFair #MaternalHealth #maternalwellness #womeninmedicine

Meet Dr. Apollon

Chief of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Baptist Hospital and a dedicated advocate for Black maternal health.

A Harvard graduate and University of Pennsylvania-trained physician, Dr. Apollon completed her OB/GYN residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital before relocating to Miami in 2003.

In 2024, she became the first Black woman to serve as Chief of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Baptist Hospital. She continues to champion maternal health equity through community initiatives, education, and clinical leadership.
Dr. Apollon also serves on the FIU Black Mothers Care Plan Board, supporting efforts to address Black maternal health disparities and advance equitable care. 🖤

#BlackMaternalHealth #MaternalHealth #HealthEquity #BlackMothersCarePlan #womeninmedicine

Meet Jennifer Benoit, LCSW

a licensed clinical social worker, speaker, and wellness leader with more than 20 years of experience supporting women and families.

Jennifer specializes in helping moms navigate the emotional demands of motherhood, including stress, overwhelm, identity shifts, relationships, and self-care.

Through her work in communities and workplaces, she provides practi

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📣 Today is the last day to submit.

Artists and creatives have until tonight, Tuesday, September 8 at 11:59 PM, to submit work for the 2026 Art of Breastfeeding Exhibition with BreastfeedMIAMI.

Finished work and work-in-progress images are welcome.

Submit here:
https://form.jotform.com/261804870235154

@breastfeedmiami

#BFMIAMI2026 #breastfeedmiami #ArtOfBreastfeeding #CallForArtists #MiamiArtists

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You’re Invited: Two Journeys. One Powerful Message.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Nana’s Restart Organization is bringing our community together for an afternoon of awareness, education, empowerment, healing, hope, and renewal.

Join Mama Joy and Nana’s Restart Organization for our Domestic Violence & Breast Cancer Symposium a meaningful gathering created to honor survivors, amplify powerful stories, provide valuable resources, and remind women that they do not have to walk their journey alone.

Come hear from survivors and inspiring speakers, connect with community resources, learn about health, wellness, safety and prevention, and experience an atmosphere filled with encouragement and sisterhood.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Lotus Children’s Village
219 NW 14th Street, Miami, FL 33136
Register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999636729286?aff=oddtdtcreator

Wear your PINK & PURPLE as we stand together for two important causes.

Two Journeys. One Powerful Message:
You Can Survive. You Can Heal. You Can Restart.

Come be informed. Come be inspired. Come support a survivor. Most importantly, come be part of a community committed to turning pain into purpose.

Hosted by Mama Joy | Nana’s Restart Organization

#NanasRestart #MamaJoy #DomesticViolenceAwareness #BreastCancerAwareness #SurvivorStrong

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