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WISDOM OF THE MOTHERS

HONORING OUR ANCESTRAL ROOTS

2nd Annual Virtual Symposium

Spring 2026 - April 22 & 23

We are thrilled to invite you to submit your proposals!

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What will this symposium accomplish?

Illuminate the wisdom, resilience, and creativity of ancestral foremothers across diverse cultural traditions while amplifying their voices in contemporary dialogue

Unpack pathways to restore broken lineages, address wounds of disconnection and displacement, and reconnect with silenced or lost ancestral knowledge

Lift up ancient practices, folk traditions, indigenous perspectives as well as the legacies of 20th century foremothers including suffragettes, feminist, and womanist activists, scholars, and social justice advocates

Build space for collective grieving of what has been lost, while simultaneously celebrating sustaining heritages through intersectional approaches

Offer tools for integrating ancestral honoring into our daily lives through rituals, ceremonies, contemplative practices, and arts

Meet the keynote speaker

Yeye Luisah Teish

Yeye Luisah Teish is an Iyanifa and Womanchief in the Ifa/Orisha tradition. She is the Olori (founder) of the Jambalaya Center for Ancient Mysteries and Sacred Arts located in Northern California. The Center provides instructions in many traditions with a focus on consciousness expansion, creativity, and spiritual activism.

Keynote

Isokan: A Path to Liberation.

Balancing the Divine Feminine and the Sacred Masculine within us and between us.

This is a call to decolonize our minds, liberate our bodies, and renew our relationship to the ancestors, the earth, and each other. Please attend the session with a candle, a glass of water, and your choice of writing materials.

About the Symposium

Wisdom of the Mothers is a transformative virtual gathering dedicated to reclaiming the wisdom, resilience, and creativity of our foremothers. This symposium creates sacred space for participants to explore pathways that restore broken lineages, remember what has been silenced or lost, and weave memory back into the fabric of daily life.

Through learning, ceremony, and dialogue, we explore both ancient practices and contemporary ways of honoring ancestors—rituals, ceremonies, and acts of remembrance that speak to the lives we live today.

Our Mission

To create a living conversation between past and present, lifting up ancestral voices, tending the wounds of disconnection, and birthing new forms of honoring that guide us—and generations to come—toward wholeness.

A Growing Movement

Year One Success (2024)

Our inaugural symposium, "Celebrating Matriarchal and Matrilineal Wisdom Traditions," brought together 153 deeply engaged participants for powerful learning, ceremony, and connection. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with participants requesting expanded programming and broader outreach.

Year Two Vision (2025)

Building on this foundation, we're expanding to 300+ participants while maintaining the intimate, transformational quality that made Year One special. This is where strategic partnerships come in—and where founding sponsors can establish themselves with a growing community.

Why Sponsor Now?

Ground Floor Opportunity:

As a founding sponsor, you'll be recognized as an early supporter of a movement gaining momentum. Your investment now positions your brand as a pioneer in this space.

Accessible Entry Point:

We've intentionally set sponsorship levels to welcome organizations of all sizes—from major publishers to small practitioners—because we believe in building community, not barriers.

Engaged, Not Just Large:

Our participants don't just register and disappear. They show up fully, participate actively, purchase products, and become long-term community members. Quality of connection matters more than raw numbers.

Our participants are:

  • Seekers of ancestral healing and reconnection

  • Practitioners of ritual, ceremony, and mindfulness

  • Writers, artists, and cultural workers

  • Educators and community organizers

  • Readers of spiritual, feminist, and indigenous wisdom literature

  • Individuals investing in healing practices and ritual supplies

  • People committed to intergenerational wisdom and cultural preservation

Sponsorship Levels & Benefits

Ancestral Guardian - $1,500

(Founding Sponsor)

Limited to 3 sponsors - Establish yourself as a pioneer supporter

  • Founding Sponsor Recognition: Designated as a founding sponsor in all materials with

  • Logo on website, emails, social media, virtual platform

  • Virtual Booth: Dedicated networking space with video capability

  • Attendee Connection: Access to opted-in attendee list for follow-up

  • Social Media: 3 dedicated posts + ongoing mentions and story features

  • Opening Ceremony Acknowledgment: Special recognition during opening ceremony

  • Recordings: Full access to all session recordings

  • Complimentary Registrations: 6 full-access passes

  • Future Recognition: Listed as founding sponsor in all future symposium materials

Lineage Keeper - $750

For organizations supporting healing and cultural restoration

  • Prominent Recognition: Logo on website, email communications, and virtual platform

  • Virtual Booth: Dedicated networking space

  • Social Media: 2 dedicated posts + mentions in symposium announcements

  • Recordings: Access to all session recordings

  • Complimentary Registrations: 4 full-access passes

  • Newsletter Feature: Spotlight in post-event newsletter to community

Memory Weaver - $350

For small businesses, practitioners, and aligned organizations

  • Recognition: Logo on website and email communications

  • Virtual Presence: Listing in sponsor directory with 150-word description and website link

  • Social Media: Mention in sponsor appreciation posts

  • Recordings: Access to session recordings

  • Complimentary Registrations: 2 full-access passes

  • Community Introduction: Welcome post in symposium community space

Directed Sponsorships

Help fund specific parts of the program. Multiple donors per option welcomed. We need:

  • Accessibility Sponsorship ($500): Fund sliding-scale scholarships for participants who couldn't otherwise afford to attend

  • Keynote Speaker Honorarium Sponsor ($500): Support payment for wisdom keepers sharing their knowledge

  • Recording Sponsorship ($400): Fund professional editing services

  • Community Care Sponsor ($250): Support tech assistance and participant support during the event

What You Receive: Donors will be acknowledged in the Program Book

We enthusiastically welcome in-kind contributions valued at $350 or more. We need:

In-Kind Sponsorship

  • Books: Titles on ancestral wisdom, ritual, matriarchal traditions (for giveaways or speaker gifts)

  • Ritual Supplies: Candles, sage, incense, altar cloths, journals (for participant kits) - for a drawing

  • Professional Services: Marketing consultation, tech support, accessibility services

  • Gift Items: Products for door prizes that align with symposium themes

What You Receive: Full Memory Weaver level recognition plus special acknowledgment as an in-kind supporter

  1. Values Alignment: Your brand associates with sacred feminine wisdom, healing, and cultural preservation

  2. Quality Over Quantity: Deep engagement with 300 committed seekers beats shallow exposure to 10,000 scrollers

  3. Community Investment: You're supporting meaningful work that serves an underserved audience

  4. Early Position: You're establishing relationship with a growing movement

  5. Direct Access: Virtual format means your booth/content reaches everyone, not just hallway traffic

  6. Long-term Visibility: Recordings and materials continue connecting sponsors with participants after the event

We believe in honest partnership. If you're looking purely for ROI metrics, we might not be there yet. If you're looking to genuinely serve and connect with a community aligned with your mission, we're a strong fit.

Why Sponsor?

Your Investment Supports

Every sponsorship dollar directly funds:

  • Sliding-scale and scholarship registrations

  • Technical platform that creates inclusive virtual space

  • Outreach to underrepresented communities

  • Growth of this annual gathering

Deadline to Sponsor

March 9, 2026

Sponsorship info pdf

CONTACT US

RABBI NADYA GROSS - Yerusha

Email: rebnaya@yerusha.org

YORESHET RUACH D’VORAH GRENN - The Lilith Institute

Email: dvorah@lilithinstitute.com

Stay Tuned!

Our full speaker lineup will be announced soon!

Follow us on social media to get updates!

Meet the Conference Committee

  • Rabbi Nadya Gross, MA [she/her]

    CHIEF PROGRAMMING OFFICER - Yerusha

    DEPT. CHAIR, WISDOM SCHOOL - Yerusha Academy

  • Ruach D'vorah Grenn, Ph.D

    Ruach D'vorah Grenn, Ph.D [she/her]

    FOUNDER- The Lilith Institute

    INSTRUCTOR- Institute for Deep Ecumenism & Wisdom School

  • Mandisa Wood

    Mandisa Amber Wood, Adelawo [She/Her/Ella]

    EDUCATOR, URBAN FARMER, FOOD JUSTICE ACTIVIST

  • Mikaela de la Myco [she/they]

    Mikaela de la Myco [she/they]

    FOUNDER - mushWOMB

  • Elka Eastly Vera, MA [she/her]

    Elka Eastly Vera, MA [she/her]

    FOUNDER/FACILITATOR - Gold + Iris Mystery School

  • Dr. Carla Ionescu (she/her)

    Dr. Carla Ionescu [she/her]

    ANCIENT HISTORIAN & FOUNDER - The Artemis Research Centre

  • Karen Tate

    Karen Tate [she/her]

    AUTHOR, ACTIVITST, HOST OF: Voices of the Feminine Radio Podcast

  • Deborah Apple [she/her]

    Deborah Apple

    AUTHOR & LITURGIST

  • Janet Rudolph

    Janet Rudolph [she/her]

    CO-MODERATOR - /feminismandreligion.com/