Lariesha Lee

03/27/2026

Grateful to have participated in the Health is Wealth Conference. Shoutout to the organizer, William Braylock, for creating space for important conversations around youth mental health.

It was a pleasure facilitating “Peace Over Perfection, Grace Over Grind” with Shy Williams, connecting with students from Alger Middle School and Ottawa Hills High School. Grateful to connect with them.

Pouring into the next generation is always worth it. 🙏🏾❤️

03/27/2026

03/26/2026

Forever grateful to serve my community. Thank you to Our Mental Health Collective for highlighting me alongside so many incredible social workers during Social Work Appreciation Month.

“Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth.” — Shirley Chisholm

As a Black woman in social work, this work is deeply personal. My journey has allowed me to walk alongside many communities—from early childhood students and K–12 youth, to young adults navigating college and life transitions, to parents and mothers, adults rebuilding their lives, and members of our geriatric community.

Every story, every interaction, every moment of trust reminds me why this work matters. Grateful for the opportunity to serve, advocate, and walk with people through healing and growth.

This month, we celebrate the dedication, compassion, and impact of social workers who tirelessly advocate for individuals, families, and communities. Their work goes beyond support and foster healing environments that empower and create lasting change in the lives of those they serve. From mental health care to crisis intervention, social workers play a vital role in ensuring equity, access, and hope for all.
To all the social workers making a difference every day, we appreciate you and honor the incredible work you do.

Social Workers pictured from our directory include:
Jamise Lay, LLMSW
Jazminne Silva, LLMSW
Jennifer Coria-Munoz, LMSW
Joslyn Caldwell, LMSW-C, SSW
Josue (Sway) Guillen, LLMSW
Kathryn Knox, LMSW
Kendra Avila, LLMSW
Kenisha Dorsey, LCSW
Lariesha Lee, LLMSW
Latrece McDaniel, LCSW
Lauren Amlalo, LCSW
Laverna “Nikki” King-Bown, MSW, LMSW-C
Leonica Riley Erwin, LMSW
Lisa Baker, LCSW
Lizette Chacon, LMSW
Lizette Orozco, LCSW, LMSW

03/19/2026

As a facilitator in the Irth Group Chat Healing Circle, Love After Birth series, I was reminded by an attendee: “I had to center myself to experience joy, with my baby and within myself.”

Self-love is preservation.

Grateful for spaces where we can pour and be poured into. We don’t have to do this alone.

Moms, join me next time. Download the Irth App and find the group in the section labeled "Healing Circles-Love After Birth Series" Dates are in the comments below.
https://digitalvillage.irthapp.com/events

03/19/2026

Shoutout to the director and cast of Sinners on their Oscar win, for honoring Black motherhood in such a real and powerful way.

Tonight, we’re holding space for the parts of that story that often go unspoken.

“I Am Annie”
A healing circle for mothers navigating miscarriage, stillbirth, or pregnancy loss. You don't have to carry it alone!

🕡 Tonight | 6:30–7:30 PM (ET)
📲 Join via the Irth App
https://digitalvillage.irthapp.com/events

03/19/2026

Shoutout to the director and cast of Sinners on their Oscar win, for honoring the depth, love, and complexity of Black motherhood in such a real way.

It really reminded me how much of our stories still go unspoken… especially when it comes to loss.

This Thursday, I’ll be holding space for that.

Our next Healing Circle, “I Am Annie,” is a virtual space for mothers to honor the mother within, through love, loss, and becoming. We’ll be centering the experiences of women who have navigated miscarriage, stillbirth, or pregnancy loss, and creating a space where your story can be held with care.

Because too many women carry this silently.
And healing was never meant to happen in isolation.

🕡 Thursday | 6:30–7:30 PM (ET)
📲 Join us on the Irth App (events section)
https://digitalvillage.irthapp.com/events
Facilitated by Lariesha Lee, LLMSW
LeadHERWell Village

You don’t have to carry it alone ❤️🤎

03/04/2026

Still reflecting on Rest is Resistance: Reclaiming Wellness Through the Five Senses.

This gathering was intentionally held during Black History Month, a time to honor resilience while also acknowledging the real impact of chronic stress and heart disease in Black communities. Creating spaces for rest, reflection, and connection is part of the work.

Grateful to host my first community wellness event open to families and residents through my LLC, LeadHERWell Village, and nonprofit, LeadHERship Impact, in collaboration with the City of Grand Rapids.

Thank you to everyone who supported, attended, and believed in the vision. This is just the beginning.

“If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” — Maya Angelou

Through LeadHERWell Village, I provide therapy and wellness services for women and mothers, including workshops, healing circles, group therapy, and restorative retreats.

Interested in collaborating?
📧 larieshalee@gmail.com

12/28/2025

Looking for meaningful gifts this holiday season? Check out the 2025 Holiday Shopping Guide from the Center for Social Enterprise Development. These Michigan-based social enterprises offer incredible products while creating jobs and addressing real community challenges.
Browse the guide here: https://www.csed-mi.com/2025-
A special shout-out to LeadHERship Impact, we also have items for sale, and 100% of proceeds go directly into programming for Black girls in Grand Rapids. We officially launch in January 2026.
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so monetary gifts are tax-deductible.
Check us out, place your order, and learn more at www.leadhershipimpact.org.
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10/22/2025

Join us, in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, I’ll be facilitating a virtual Healing Circle inside Irth’s Digital platform on Tuesday, October 28th from 6–7 PM ET.
Together, we’ll hold space for reflection, grief, and hope through guided dialogue and community connection.

Open to all. Download the Irth App to join: irthapp.com

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10/03/2025

We're excited to share that LeadHERship Impact has been selected to participate in the first Social Enterprise Cohort! This is a competitive grant program that offers intensive support through training and technical assistance from the Center for Social Enterprise Development - a collaboration between Small Business Association of Michigan and Incompass Michigan. We look forward to building this community of social enterprises and sharing our impact across the state of Michigan!

View the full cohort at

Home • About For Michigan-based social enterprises! A new pilot program to provide intensive support for early-stage, mission-locked Michigan businesses. Social Enterprises serve as pivotal agents of change, adeptly addressing pressing social challenges while simultaneously fostering job creation,...

10/03/2025

Big win for Michigan youth!
The FY26 state budget invests $75M in before-school, afterschool, and summer learning programs, up from $57M last year.
This means:
-More mentoring & leadership opportunities
-More arts, STEM, and recreation
-More youth thriving in safe, supportive spaces

This progress shows the power of advocacy and community voices. Together, we’re making sure Michigan invests in the potential of every young person. An investments for afterschool programs is a win for everyone.

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