Give Yourself Permission: An Evening with Dr. George James

Your Invitation: Come be in the room.

What might shift if you gave yourself permission to pause, reflect, and step more fully into who you’re becoming?

Join us for a meaningful evening with Dr. George James, author of I Give Myself Permission, for a live community conversation about growth, healing, identity, and the choices that shape our lives.

This isn’t a lecture.
It’s a gathering.
A space for real conversation, connection, and reflection.

Why attend

Whether you’re a leader, a community member, a parent, a student, or simply navigating life in this season, this evening is for you.

You’ll experience:

• A live fireside chat with Dr. George James on self-permission, growth, and becoming
• Honest conversation that connects across generations and lived experiences
• Connection with thoughtful people from across the Twin Cities
• Light appetizers and time to gather in community
• Opportunity to purchase a signed copy of I Give Myself Permission (available onsite through Black Garnet Books)

You’ll leave feeling grounded, inspired, and reminded that you’re allowed to choose your next chapter with intention.

A Twin Cities invitation

Let’s name it. In the Twin Cities, we don’t always cross the river.
This is an invitation to do just that.

Come from Minneapolis. Come from St. Paul. Come from wherever you are.
Give yourself permission to be in the room and part of the conversation.

Event Experience

Welcome + Host: Benny Roberts, Executive Director, Hallie Q. Brown
Fireside Chat: Dr. George James in conversation with Kelli Williams, Founder & CEO, Legacy Rising
Book Signing + Community Connection to follow

Hosted by Hallie Q. Brown Community Center
Supported by community partners including V3 Sports and Legacy Rising

Books available for purchase onsite through Black Garnet Books, our local bookstore partner. Guests are also welcome to bring their own copy for signing.

Reserve Your Spot

This event is free and open to the public.
Space is intentionally limited to create a meaningful experience. RSVP encouraged.

Come as you are.
Leave with what you need.
Give yourself permission to be in the room.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Legacy Rising