Whether you’re deep in the caregiving journey or love someone who is… you’ll want to tune in to this one.

The Influencers' Connection Corner, Syya and I have the honor of closing out Mental Health Awareness Month and Month of the Military Caregiver by sitting down with two powerhouse sisters who are reshaping the caregiving conversation in the most raw, real, and refreshing way:

✨JJ Elliott Hill & Natalie Handy, co-hosts of Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver.

From laughter through tears to building massive impact from lived experiences; they’re not holding back.

We'll be talking:

-The unfiltered truths of caregiving

-How sibling dynamics show up in the most unexpected ways

-The importance of boundaries AND belly laughs

-Collaborations that are opening new doors for caregiver support

-And yes… the incredible upcoming Self-Care Cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line

Caregivers deserve ocean views too. 😁

If you've ever felt unseen, unheard, or just plain exhausted while caring for someone else, this space is for you. Let’s amplify the voices of those who rarely ask for a mic.

📅 Saturday, May 31st, 2025

⌚ 11:00am EST

📹 LinkedIn Livestream:

Set a reminder, bring a friend, grab a tissue, and let’s talk about the care behind caregiving.

Raqi 💙💋

Imagine a Venue That Bends Reality...

What if your next event wasn’t in a space, but beyond it?

This Saturday on The Influencer’s Connection Corner, we’re stepping into the future; literally.

Joining Syya and me as we welcome two visionary minds:

Jay R. Schimpf, CEO of Authenticus & Luxtrium

David J. Lopez, CMO and storyteller extraordinaire

Together, they’re pulling back the curtain on Luxtrium; Houston’s only immersive venue where technology becomes the architect of imagination.

Whether you're dreaming of waves crashing on a digital shoreline, a jungle pulsing with light and sound, or a skyline that pulses to your playlist, Luxtrium is the canvas where your wildest visions become your next event. It’s an experience of what’s possible when technology meets storytelling. Tech is how we choose to build the future we believe in.

🔥 Tag a creative, an innovator, or an event visionary who needs to SEE this.

Let’s give visibility to those reimagining the way we gather, celebrate, and experience life.

Who would you invite to YOUR event at Luxtrium? Drop their name & dream backdrop in the comments. Let’s dream out loud.

Raqi 💙💋

The Influencers’ Connection Corner

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Cybersecurity may be just a buzzword to many; but to some, it's a battleground. This Saturday, we're honored to welcome a true warrior to The Influencers’ Connection Corner.

Micki Boland

A Cyber Warrior, CISSP, U.S. Army Veteran, and current force at Check Point Software. She’s joining us to talk shop, shake norms, and spotlight what it really takes to thrive in tech, especially as a woman rewriting the rules.

With over 20 years of deep experience in Information Technology, Micki brings insight from the frontlines of cyber defense, tech commercialization, and innovation ecosystems. She's also a proud alum of the University of Texas at Austin (but we won’t talk much about that, 😁). Just kidding! I have love for my longhorns! 🤘🏽

This episode is for anyone who’d like to learn more about what it means to stay ahead of the curve in understanding emerging tech and security risks in plain terms, believes creativity and continuous learning are power moves, and supports women breaking barriers in STEM and beyond.

You don’t want to miss it!