Marquinta Obomuna Talks SistahBoss’ Making Boss Moves Legacy Summit

In a recent interview on "The Day With Trae," Marquinta Obomanu, co-founder of SistahBoss, passionately shed light on the organization's profound mission to empower and uplift Black women in the Pacific Northwest. 

Obomanu, a proud Seattle native, explained that SistahBoss was born out of ongoing, heartfelt conversations with her mother, who keenly observed the unique and often isolating challenges faced by Black women in professional environments. Her mother noticed that Black women frequently found themselves "the only one who's in the space," navigating leadership roles without a readily available support system tailored to their experiences. This critical realization sparked the creation of an organization dedicated not only to leadership development but also to fostering genuine, empowering connections among Black women, aiming to provide the essential resources and supportive network her mother often wished she had during her own career journey.

Obomanu meticulously detailed the comprehensive range of services SistahBoss offers, which include personalized one-on-one coaching, robust leadership development programs designed to hone professional skills, and engaging community events like their signature "Making Boss Moves Legacy Summit." She particularly emphasized the critical importance of a local focus for the organization, acknowledging that while social media allows for broad virtual connections, there's a unique and "magical" quality that unfolds when "Black women especially are in the room together." 

As a result, SistahBoss strives to create safe and supportive physical spaces where Black women can openly discuss their professional challenges, celebrate their triumphs, and explore avenues for growth. This local emphasis, she explained, is particularly vital given the changing demographics and landscape of the Black community in Seattle, necessitating intentional efforts to foster strong, in-person connections and build a thriving local network.

The upcoming "Making Boss Moves Legacy Summit," scheduled for September 20th at the inviting Byrd Barr Place from 10AM to 2:30PM, was an exciting topic of discussion during the interview. Obomanu expressed her immense enthusiasm for the event, especially highlighting the central panel discussion centered on "breaking cycles and creating generational health." 

She thoughtfully clarified that this powerful concept extends far beyond traditional notions of financial wealth, which are often the sole focus when discussing generational wealth. Instead, the summit will delve into vital aspects of holistic health, including mental and emotional well-being. 

The panel will facilitate much-needed conversations around dealing with traumas, the importance of consistently practicing self-care, and engaging in open dialogue about "mental health," with the overarching goal of creating a "new way of existing" for Black women. Trae Holiday, who will be a distinguished panelist at the summit, wholeheartedly echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the profound importance of sharing personal and professional experiences so that the next generation doesn't "have to go through the same lesson." 

The summit, now in its second year, promises to be a powerful and transformative opportunity for Black women to connect on a deeper level, learn from seasoned leaders, and be inspired by shared narratives, ultimately fostering a stronger sense of community and collective growth.

For more information on SistahBoss and their upcoming summit, visit sistahboss.net and follow @sistahboss on Instagram.