Black Women Shining Chicago

Black Women Shining is a campaign powered by The Integrity Institute, LLC to restore rest, hope, trust, and joy into the lives of Black women. This campaign exist, in part, because despite the reality that Black women have an irrefutable history of taking care of their families, winning elections, building business empires, and being silent sustainers of their spiritual institutions, over the last year, more than 300,000 Black women have been deliberately and disproportionately pushed out of their jobs. The result: an economic and social shift that has disproportionately impacted Black women’s professional stability, leadership presence, and mental wellbeing.
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Out of an abundance of alarm, Black Women Shining was conceived by, Mischa Duffie, a 25-year serial entrepreneur who has trained, coached, and inspired women for over 35 years, to remind Black women of their agency. As stated by Duffie, “Not only do we empathize with Black women who have been blindsided by the unfair, unjust, and unacceptable treatment of this current administration. We stand in solidarity with them as they pivot, rebuild, regain their footing, and reimagine a more promising life for themselves. I am of the belief that for everything Black women have given, they too deserve support, honor, investment, nurturing, inspiration, noticing, and grace.”

Featured guests are incredible women whose faith, work, and overall journey embody the pride, practices, and purposefulness we desire every woman to claim for themselves.

The Experience

Black Women Shining offers:

● Encouragement rooted in faith and community

● Honest conversation about navigating challenge and transition

● Space for reflection, restoration, and sisterhood

● Inspiration to reclaim dreams, confidence, and agency

Attendees will leave uplifted, affirmed, and reminded that shining (standing in the fullness of their somebodiness) is not optional.

About Presenting Sponsor:

Cheryl Grace is the visionary Founder and CEO of . With global corporate experience working with Fortune 500 companies and household brands, she has coached professionals across the globe, helping them advance their careers with confidence and intention.

As a Black woman and former corporate executive who rose through the ranks as a divorced single mother, she understands that professional and personal lives are deeply intertwined. She believes success doesn’t happen by chance; it requires being intentional about creating a life you love—at work, in love, and at home. She is certified in SMART Goal Setting, Change Management and received her coaching certification from the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC).

Under her leadership, Powerful Penny LLC equips individuals, small businesses and corporations with strategies that empower employees to bring their full selves to work while also excelling personally.

About Featured Guest & Panelists:

Our full line up of speakers have been thoughtfully selected and will be announced soon. In the meantime, secure your tickets because you are going to want to be front and center for this life changing convening.

If you attended our Baltimore convening with over 700 beautiful Black women on March 28, 2026, you know how incredible a Black Women Shining experience is. You felt the power of our praise and workshop leader, the authenticy of our panelists, and the power of our fireside chat speakers. Most of all, you felt the love and safety of sisterhood.

If this will be your first Black Women Shining experience, hear what our participants and attendees had to say:

"No place I'd rather be than in a room full of women uplifting each other. Thank you Black Women Shining for creating a space for us."

First Lady of Maryland Dawn Moore & Panelist

"WHAT A POWERFUL TIME AT BLACK WOMEN SHINING! Thank you @mischainspires for saying "Yes" to your calling. As a result we ALL were blessed!"

Edwina Findley Dickerson, Baltimore Featured Guest

"I was truly inspired and needed to be reminded of my yes. Thank you for the vision of Black Women Shining. We will all shine together."

First Lady Dr. Carla Debnam & Participant

"I was one of the women who received a $500 cash gift. I still can't believe it. My life has done nothing but change for the better since attending Black Women Shining."

Paulette Williams

"I left with renewed inspiration in making sure I work on the goals that God told me to work on. I can't wait until you have another event."

Regina Arnold

"I was one of the many women who were blessed as a result of the inaugural Black Women Shining experience. I left feeling renewed in my spirit and had a desire to remain connected to such an uplifting, positive space for women. When I saw your call for women who are interested in serving by using their gifts and expertise, I felt compelled to respond."

Whitney Jackson

"I am inspired by the vision of creating spaces where Black women can lead, uplift one another, and shine in their purpose. It is an honor to be connected with a community so deeply committed to empowerment, growth, and collective excellence.

Dr. Kelly Watson

"Thank you for planning and implementing such an anointed, inspirational Women’s Event! My heart was truly blessed!"

Bernice Langley

"This was such an amazing experience! Thank you to all the panelists. I pray we do meet next year with the testimonies of the manifestation of God's promise(s) over our lives."

Tracey Thompson

Thank you for an inspiring event! I actually bought tickets for myself as well as my sister-in-law and neighbor and we all had an amazing experience fellowshipping with like-minded women of faith!

Kimberly Stinnett

Until June 20th, click to check out the Baltimore convening. We look forward to welcoming you into the Black Women Shining community.

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