Released to heal 💜
Letting go of what wounded us without losing the wisdom gained along the way.
Embrace restoration, forgiveness, spiritual renewal, and emotional healing.
Pathway 2 A New U × SheBuilds Enterprise L3C
Released to
Become Her.
Women’s Empowerment Conference
Heal. Restore. Rebuild. Become.
Friday FREE · Saturday adults $35
Girls & teens ages 9–17 FREE · Registration required
Location & Access
The experience will take place on the lower level of Soul Harvest Cathedral, accessible by a short flight of stairs. Team members will be on site to offer assistance.
THE SAME CALLING. HIGHER CAPACITY. BIGGER IMPACT.
Pastor April Brown
Presented together by
SheBuilds Enterprise L3C
Crystal J.
Your invitation to become
Hello
Beautiful!
💜🩷🧡
Sis… who pours into you when you’re done pouring into everybody else?
Bring your faith, your fatigue, your vision, and your questions. There is room for YOU here.
Join Pathway 2 A New U and SheBuilds Enterprise for two days of prayer, sisterhood, creativity, and practical tools for the woman—and the work—God has called you to become.
Come be poured into. Leave with encouragement, meaningful connections, and a next step.
Released to build 🩷
Cultivate your gifts, strengthen your leadership, and take a practical step toward your business or ministry vision.
Released to start anew 🧡
Make room for renewed vision and move forward with faith and intention.
We’re not just building businesses. We’re restoring women, strengthening communities, and creating generational legacies!
Scripture foundationsIsaiah 61 · NKJVPsalm 46:5 · NKJV
Two days. A new beginning.
The release.
The making.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 · DOORS OPEN 5:15 PM · PROGRAM 6:30 PM
Released to Become Her:
The Release
Free admission for everyone. Shop our vendors at 5:15 PM, then join us at 6:30 PM for the Word, prayer, and restoration.
Featured guest speakerDr. Angela Cadwell
- A message from Dr. Angela Cadwell
- Prayer, reflection, and encouragement
- Time to connect and support our vendors
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 · 11:00 AM
Patches, Prayers & Perfume:
The Making
An uplifting, interactive experience centered on sisterhood, creativity, empowerment, entrepreneurship, and becoming.
- Luncheon, sisterhood, and meaningful connections
- Patch decorating, prayer, and a perfume-inspired experience
- AI, marketing, branding, and leadership workshops
The patches activity includes three patches per participant. Additional patches will be available to purchase. Full workshop schedule coming soon.
Explore the workshops
Hands-on creativity and business seminars · Full schedule coming soon
Patches — The Pieces of My Story
Dionne Manley will guide a hands-on patch experience on bags, ties, and hats as an expression of your story and becoming. Participants receive three patches, and additional patches will be available to purchase.
Prayers — The Power Behind My Becoming
An intentional moment of reflection, prayer, and faith. Session details coming soon.
Perfume — The Fragrance of My Next Season
An experience exploring identity, purpose, and the influence we carry into the world. Session details coming soon.
Mind the business that pays us
For the woman and the work she’s called to do.
Bring your business or ministry vision. Explore practical ways to create, lead, and grow—with prayer covering the work of your hands.
Brains, Bots & Business: AI for the Woman with a Vision
Instructor: Pastor April Brown · Pathway 2 A New U
Explore how AI can support your ideas and help you work smarter. Learn the basics of ChatGPT, practice clear prompts for business tasks, and see how a business website draft can take shape with Sites.
- Start a ChatGPT conversation and improve the response
- Use prompts for captions, product descriptions, customer replies, and business planning
- Outline a website and create a first draft for review
- Leave with a practical next step for your business
Contact Pastor April for availability and session details.
Make Your Mark: Marketing & Branding
Sharpen your message and build a brand that speaks clearly to the people you serve.
Lead Like You’re Called: Executive Leadership
Strengthen your leadership, own your decisions, and steward your vision with confidence.
We’re putting our hands to work with ties, totes, coats, and oils—a day to create, connect, pray, and speak life over what God has placed in us.
Full seminar schedule and facilitator announcements coming soon.
Mothers, bring your daughters
Bring your daughters,
ages 9 and up.
Share an experience of faith, creativity, and sisterhood. Girls and teens ages 9–17 attend free, with special activities planned just for them.
Register your daughter
Each girl or teen attending must have a complimentary youth registration. Daughters ages 18 and older use adult registration.
YOUTH REGISTRATIONSomething for ages 9–17
Special activities will encourage their voices, affirm their worth, and celebrate their gifts.
Let us know who’s coming
Add your daughter’s name and age in your registration notes, or contact conference staff.
Faith. Purpose. Partnership.
The women behind
the gathering.
Meet your conference hosts and featured guests.
Conference host
Crystal J.
SheBuilds Enterprise L3C
Crystal J. (Crystal Monea) brings a builder’s hands, a restorer’s heart, and a faith that moves mountains. With a prophetic mantle and a midwife anointing, she encourages women to heal as they grow into their calling. Her spiritual encouragement and practical wisdom help women put feet to their faith, protect their capacity, and act on their vision.
Conference host
Pastor April Brown
Pathway 2 A New U
Pastor April Brown, affectionately known as Pastor A, is a pastor, Bible teacher, healthcare leader, entrepreneur, and mentor who empowers women to grow in faith and walk boldly in their God-given purpose.
Read Pastor April’s full bio
With more than 25 years of service at Christ Harvest Fellowship under Bishop Lewis E. Evans, she serves as an Associate Pastor, provides administrative pastoral leadership, oversees the Educational Ministry, and teaches the Women’s Hour of Power. She also brings more than 25 years of experience at Karmanos Cancer Center, where she serves as Director of Concierge Services, leading teams that support patient access, navigation, screening and prevention, referring physicians, and medical records coordination.
April is the owner of Pathway 2 A New U LLC and co-founder of the Ola Mae’s Legacy Foundation alongside her sister, Ercile, and her son, Charles. Through Warrior Woman devotionals, War Binders, the Selah Experience, and creative gatherings, she helps women pause, heal, connect, and take intentional steps forward. She brings that same heart for faith, sisterhood, and entrepreneurship to her role as co-host of Released to Become Her.
A graduate of Eastern Michigan University, April holds certifications in navigation, communication, customer service, and leadership. A wife, mother, and grandmother, she lives by the belief that “Empowered women empower women.”
Guest speaker
Dr. Angela Cadwell
Dr. Angela Cadwell is a preacher and prophetess with an anointing for reconciliation. Her ministry speaks to places wounded by rejection, hurt, and abuse, drawing daughters back to their Heavenly Father and helping them embrace themselves again. She brings a spiritual mother’s love that reminds women they are loved and still belong.
Special guest
Destine Kidd
Destine Kidd brings fervent intercession and prophetic ministry that speaks restoration to mantles and callings that pain tried to silence. Her message affirms that purpose remains beneath what women have been through.
Workshop host
Dionne Manley
Dionne Manley facilitates the hands-on patch experience with the heart and handiwork of a Proverbs 31 woman. Loving, nurturing, and generous with her knowledge, she sees possibility in the pieces and helps another woman’s creativity blossom. Come ready to learn, laugh, and create.
There’s room for you
Choose your experience.
SATURDAY ADULT TICKET
$35
For adult participants ages 18 and older.
Saturday’s luncheon, creative experience, and workshops. Friday admission is free for everyone.
GET ADULT TICKETSYOUTH CONFERENCE TICKET
Free
Girls and teens ages 9–17 attend free and must register for their complimentary youth ticket.
Bring your daughters, ages 9 and up. Girls and teens ages 9–17 attend free and must register. Add their names and ages in your registration notes, or contact conference staff.
REGISTER A YOUTHVENDOR REGISTRATION
$50
Vendor space for both conference days.
Add $15 to participate in Saturday’s food and interactive activity. Total with the Saturday add-on: $65.
RESERVE YOUR VENDOR SPACERegister at Pathway2ANewU.com. Choose your adult, youth, or vendor ticket.
Shop · Connect · Support
Meet our vendors.
Discover the businesses joining us for Released to Become Her. Shop their offerings and connect with the people behind the brands.
Sweets & treats
Contessa’s Cakewalk Sweet’s and Treat’s
Johnise Craig
Enjoy cake pops, cakesicles, cookies, and pretzel treats from Contessa’s Cakewalk. Visit Johnise’s table at Released to Become Her and pick up something sweet.
Clothing, jewelry & accessories
All Thinz Pretty LLC
Cynthia Minor
Shop upscale clothing, jewelry, scarves, hats, purses, and more. Visit Cynthia’s vendor table at Released to Become Her and find something pretty to add to your wardrobe.
1 (800) 862-2864
allthinzpretty@gmail.com
25925 Telegraph, Suite 105
Southfield, MI 48034
Located inside The Selfie Zone
Tumblers, accessories & stationery
Stormie Creations LLC
Terri Kennedy
Explore tumblers, keychains, canvases, eyeglass cases, notebooks, and pens from Stormie Creations LLC. Connect with Terri and shop her offerings at Released to Become Her.
TikTok: Stormie508
Handmade jewelry · Timeless style
Clear As Crystal, LLC
Pastor Kimberly Butler
A little sparkle. A bold statement. A style that’s all your own. Clear As Crystal brings together handmade jewelry, unique designs, and timeless style—from eye-catching bracelets to distinctive charms and accessories.
Find a piece to celebrate a special moment, give as a thoughtful gift, or add a finishing touch to your everyday look. Visit Pastor Kimberly’s table at Released to Become Her and discover something that speaks to your style.
Every piece of jewelry tells a story. Tell yours today!
Facebook: Clear As Crystal, LLC
Find Clear As Crystal, LLC on Facebook
kimsclearascrystal@gmail.com
(313) 316-7098
Explore Clear As Crystal
Beauty & Skincare
Mary Kay
Janessa H Baker
Independent Beauty Consultant
Explore beauty, skincare, cosmetics, fragrance, and personal-care products with Janessa Baker. Stop by her table at Released to Become Her to discover something for your beauty routine or a thoughtful gift.
Contact Janessa: (248) 416-6614
janessabaker2@gmail.com
Faith First, Family Second, Career Third
Meet our vendors
Your Hearts Desire
More information coming soon.
Women’s Apparel & Accessories
Brand You Boutique
Doris Jones & Attorney Allison Folmar
Home-based boutique offering women’s clothing, jewelry, and accessories.
Hours: 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
3431 Middle Belt Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48323
Body • Home • Soul
BeJoyeuse
Teresha Renae • Founder & Wellness Curator
Sustainable luxury and intentional living through non-toxic candles, body care, home fragrance, candle-making, perfume-bar, and wellness-crafting experiences.
Desserts
Anne B’s Sweetaries
Sweets for your Soul
Homemade sweet treats for every special moment.
313-706-0661
Cash App: $sweettaste79
Gifts & Specialty Items
La Familia Tee’s & Things
Louise
Cups, gift baskets, and a variety of specialty items.
Unique handmade gifts & décor
KDAT Creative Creations
Deborah Whitley
Looking for something a little different? Discover KDAT’s creatively designed “flower pot people,” candy dishes, and other unique handmade items. Each creation brings a playful touch of personality to your space and makes a thoughtful gift for someone special.
Stop by Deborah’s table at Released to Become Her and find a handmade piece that makes you smile.
(313) 506-1524
kdat44@gmail.com
For those seeking something different.
Creative Ceramic Creations & More!
TayLatte
Taylor
At TayLatte, creativity comes to life through unique, handcrafted ceramic creations! From decorative tic-tac-toe games to personalized gifts, home décor, and other one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces, TayLatte offers fun, stylish, and meaningful items for every occasion.
Whether you’re shopping for a special gift, adding personality to your home, or looking for something different, TayLatte creates pieces that are both beautiful and functional.
TayLatte – Where Creativity Meets Everyday Fun!
Custom handmade creations
Blinged Out Chucks N Thingz by Monica
Monica Rayner Robinson
Custom handmade items made with love! Explore Monica’s blinged-out Chucks, crochet clutches, and handmade earrings.
See Monica’s creations
Jewelry & accessories
Paparazzi Jewelry
Explore jewelry and accessories at the conference.
More vendor details coming soon.
For the woman who builds
Build your brand.
Expand your reach.
Make an impact.
Entrepreneurs, business owners, creators, and service providers: bring your gifts into a room filled with possibility.
- Showcase your products and services
- Connect with women from different backgrounds
- Increase your business visibility
- Build relationships
- Support women entrepreneurs
- Participate in the conference experience
$50 vendor registration for both days. Add $15 for Saturday’s food and interactive activity ($65 total).
RESERVE YOUR VENDOR SPACEVendor Access & Setup
The experience will take place on the lower level of Soul Harvest Cathedral, accessible by a short flight of stairs. Team members will be on site to offer assistance.
Please plan for the stairs when bringing merchandise and displays. We encourage you to bring someone to help with setup if possible. If you’re coming on your own, team members will be available to lend a hand.
Becoming HER · Final Quarter Lock-In
IT’S NOT TOO LATE
TO LOCK IN!
Your journey. Your goals. Your growth.
Started in January but didn’t finish? Lost your Bingo card? Need to reset your goals? Or are you just joining the journey?
You’re still in the game! Download a fresh Becoming HER Bingo card, set or update your SMART goals, and finish strong.
You don’t have to start over in life just because you’re starting with a new sheet. Your progress still counts!
Submit by Friday, November 20, 2026
11:59 PM Eastern Time
Pandora Bracelet Drawing
Saturday, November 21, 2026
MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. The drawing takes place during the Released to Become Her Women’s Empowerment Conference. Eligible conference attendees must be physically present when their names are called.
Open the blank card to print · The download is a printable PDF.
One card. Every woman. A fresh opportunity.
This card is for ALL women: January participants who haven’t finished, women replacing a lost card, women transferring progress, and women joining for the first time. Already completed your original card? Upload it directly.
- Download or print the blank mixed-category card, or start online.
- Write personal SMART goals: specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.
- Transfer previously completed goals from your original card. Those accomplishments still count.
- Save your progress and return later. Mark each goal complete only when accomplished.
- Submit ONE completed Bingo: five squares horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. The center FREE space counts. Email your card to Pathway2anewu@gmail.com, or text BECOMING to 833-621-7587, followed by your contact information and a picture of your completed card.
The mixed-category edition retains Spiritual, Ministry, Health, Personal Growth, Family, Relationships, Finances and Business prompts, with Education & Learning included throughout the card.
Each completed goal must reflect an actual accomplishment. Do not mark unfinished goals complete. One verified drawing entry per qualifying participant across website, email and text submissions. Uploads are reviewed for a completed line; all entries require organizer verification of accomplishments and conference eligibility.
Return to your saved Bingo
Use the code you received when saving. Keep it private; anyone with it can access your card.
My Final Quarter Lock-In Bingo
Write your SMART goals, including goals transferred from an original card. Scroll sideways on a phone to view all five columns.
Send your completed Bingo to Pathway 2 A New U
Choose email or text. Include your full name, email address, phone number, and a clear picture or PDF of your completed Bingo card.
Email your card
Send to Pathway2anewu@gmail.com.
Email My Completed BingoOpens your email app with a draft. Attach your completed card, fill in your contact information, and tap Send. The website does not attach or send it automatically.
Text your card
Text BECOMING to 833-621-7587. Then send your full name, contact information, and a clear picture of your completed Bingo card to the same number.
Text BECOMINGOpens your text app with BECOMING ready to send. Send the keyword first, then attach your card picture and contact information. Save this number as “Pathway 2 A New U.”
Deadline: Friday, November 20, 2026. Pandora Bracelet Drawing: Saturday, November 21, 2026, during the conference. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN.
Send through one method. If you submit more than once or through multiple methods, the organizer will count only one verified drawing entry per qualifying participant. Sending an email or text does not automatically verify your entry.
Using the online card? Choose “Print My Current Card” to print or save a PDF, or take a clear screenshot of your completed card, then attach it to your email or text.
Optional website submissions are saved for organizer review; they do not send an email or text.
Submit for the Pandora bracelet drawing
Submission deadline: Friday, November 20, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Drawing: Saturday, November 21, 2026. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN.
Coming soon · Separate engagement drawing
Five-gift-card engagement drawing
Another opportunity to connect and win! Details coming soon. This separate drawing is not yet open for entries; the Pandora bracelet Bingo drawing remains open.
Pause. Reflect. Become.
My BecomingHer
Journey
Beautiful, becoming begins with a decision.
Before you step into your next season, take a moment to reflect on where you are, what you’re ready to release, and what you’re believing God to do in your life.
An optional reflection for before or after the conference. Your answers are not sent to the organizers or displayed publicly. Saving is optional and keeps a copy in this browser on this device.
Supporting scripture: Isaiah 43:19 (NKJV)
Plan your two days
The conference schedule.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2026
5:15 PMDoors open · Vendor shopping
Come right after work to shop and support our business owners.
6:30 PM
Released to Become Her: The Release
Guest speaker: Dr. Angela Cadwell
Full evening schedule coming soon.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2026
11:00 AMPatches, Prayers & Perfume: The Making
Women’s luncheon, AI, marketing and branding, and executive leadership seminars, creative experiences, and sisterhood.
Full workshop schedule coming soon.
All start times are local to Michigan (Eastern Time).
Stay connected
The BecomingHer Connection
Mark your calendar
November 20–21 at Soul Harvest Cathedral. Friday doors open at 5:15 PM for shopping and supporting our vendors; the program begins at 6:30 PM. Saturday begins at 11:00 AM.
Your place in the room
$50 vendor registration covers both days. Vendors can add $15 to participate in Saturday’s food and interactive activity, for a total of $65.
Patch your story
Decorate bags, ties, and hats with three included patches. Additional patches will be available to purchase.
Business seminars will explore AI, marketing and branding, and executive leadership. Watch this space for session times, guest updates, preparation reminders, parking instructions, and schedule changes.
You don’t have to carry it alone
Let Us Pray With You
What are you believing God for? Share what’s on your heart with Pastor April. You’re welcome to request prayer whether or not you’re attending the conference.
You may also email your request directly to Pathway2anewu@gmail.com.
Meet us in Highland Park
A place to gather.
Space to become.
Soul Harvest Cathedral
16299 John R.Highland Park, MI 48203
Onsite parking is available.
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