Relationships are the heartbeat of our lives, shaping our joy, our healing, our sense of belonging, even our purpose. But too often, they’re built on old patterns that quietly limit us: love tied to struggle, connection rooted in control, intimacy laced with fear, family defined by sacrifice without balance. These are the stories we’ve inherited, and without realizing it, we keep repeating them.
This panel is about breaking those cycles. It’s about the courage to look at the patterns that no longer serve us, individually and collectively, and to imagine what love can be when it’s not bound by old scripts.
What does it look like to build relationships that are free instead of fearful, expansive instead of restrictive, rooted in wholeness instead of wounds? What happens when we rewrite the inner story of love — and from that place, reshape how we partner, parent, build family, and create community?
Our panelists, visionaries, writers, and relationship innovators, will share the tools, practices, and revelations that helped them break free from outdated templates and birth new models of connection. This is not just about romance; it’s about every bond we hold. Because the new world we long for cannot exist without new ways of loving.
You’ll walk away with:
- Awareness of the hidden patterns shaping your relationships and how to break them
- Mindset shifts to rewrite your inner story of love and belonging
- Practical tools for creating bonds that honor freedom, respect, and deep connection
- Inspiration to stop repeating old cycles and start building relationships that reflect the love story of the new earth
Panelists:
Tana C. Gilmore – World-renowned relationship expert, certified intimacy coordinator, and “spicy scene” writer, Tana has coached thousands toward deeper emotional and physical connection. She’s the creative force behind intimacy direction for shows on NBC, BET, Paramount+, and Hulu—and co-founder of a leading matchmaking firm. Tana brings honesty, nuance, and liberating clarity to the ways we view love and intimacy.
Moses Hardie III – Father, poet, children’s book author, graphic designer, actor, and songwriter—Moses brings creative storytelling into family and imaginations alike. His work celebrates what it means to build authentic connection through words, visuals, and music, all rooted in love, fatherhood, and fierce heart.
Dr. Ja’el the Great – Ja’el “The Great” is an award-winning actor, writer, director, producer, and founder of Epitome Films. She has starred in Lifetime’s Girl In the Closet on HULU, Amazon Prime’s Love Karma, and the hit stage play Peace Be Still, among others. Originally on a path to law, a divine encounter shifted her destiny to acting, where her passion and honesty shine in every role. Beyond the screen, Ja’el is a professor, author, motivational speaker, and life coach who leads transformative programs and healing circles. A true renaissance woman, she inspires and uplifts through every gift she shares.
Moderator:
Maxie McClintock – Actress, producer, and inclusive storytelling advocate. Founder of Once Upon an Imagination Films, Maxie crafts family-friendly stories that uplift diverse voices. She leads Eyemagine Theater, bringing immersive performance to audiences with visual impairments, and co-founded Planted Ambitions, supporting young adults through education and career direction. Maxie blends creativity, care, and social impact in everything she builds.
