I’m a single mother and holistic psychotherapist, deeply passionate about creating a world rooted in love, liberation, and joy. As a mother who has witnessed firsthand the trauma and poverty that too many single mothers and their children face, I am committed to building a solution that addresses this public health crisis. This vision—Alberta’s Homeplace—was born from a transformative journey I took with my 4-year-old daughter to the Big Island of Hawaii in 2021.

We traveled to wild, untamed lands, seeking a deeper connection to the earth and to one another. In the sacred spaces of the Big Island, we were initiated into an ancient understanding between mother, daughter, and the land itself. During our stay on organic farms, we embraced sustainable living practices like permaculture, learning how to live in harmony with the land. Together, we explored volcanoes, wandered through caves, stargazed under the open sky, chased waterfalls, and swam in rivers and oceans. Each experience was a lesson in healing, renewal, and connection.

When we returned home, I was forever changed. My bond with my daughter was strengthened, and I was filled with a sense of wholeness and healing that I had never known before. We joined the Earthseed Land Collective, a loving community of Black, Indigenous, and people of color that deeply shaped and inspired the vision of Alberta’s Homeplace. It was there, in the embrace of community care, that I learned the true healing power of collective support and shared resources.

My experiences have taught me that mothering is not meant to be done in isolation. It takes a village—an ecovillage. Alberta’s Homeplace is built on this foundation: a community where Black single mothers and their children can thrive, not just survive. It raises a powerful question: What would it mean for the future of our society, our children, and our planet if Black single mothers had access to a nurturing ecovillage that supports their ability to heal, grow, and consciously define motherhood on their own terms?