Step into a space where your story, your growth, and your brilliance take center stage. At Becoming Love Fest 2025, you’ll be guided by Nakeia Homer, 3x author, well-being educator, and creator of I Hope This Helps, as she inspires you to release what’s holding you back, embrace your full potential, and reclaim your life. This is your chance to walk away with the tools, insights, and energy to transform how you show up in your life, your relationships, and your world — alongside 20+ trailblazers in media, wellness, and storytelling who are shaping culture and possibility.

After the lights of the Red Carpet Heart Awards, the night continues with our official Becoming Love Fest closing celebration, dinner, music, and memories in the making.

After a full day of inspiration and energy, we’re winding down together with good food, great music, and even better company. Meet us at the Crowne Plaza bar for cocktails, dinner, and conversation that flows as easily as the drinks.

In a world that often asks us to shrink, silence, or forget, Magnify Your Essence is a sacred invitation to expand, speak, and step into your power to reconnect with the truth of who you are. This transformational session is rooted in the belief that our stories—especially the ones we’ve hidden—hold the keys to our liberation. Whether you're seeking personal healing, creative inspiration, or deeper self-awareness, this is your space to be heard, seen, and empowered. This is your time to reclaim your voice, rewrite your narrative, and embody the power of you!

Families are the roots from which we grow, but some roots carry pain. This panel dives deep into reclaiming your story, reshaping self-concept, and redefining what family really means. Explore how to untangle generational trauma, nurture belonging, and build chosen kinship that fuels freedom, joy, and flourishing for generations to come.

Step into a space where short films become more than entertainment—they’re experiments in healing, imagination, and transformation. Each film was crafted to process real-world experiences, reimagine what’s possible, or spark new perspectives, offering a mirror for our own growth. After the screenings, join dynamic conversations with the creators and community leaders who shaped these stories, and explore how art can inspire courage, reflection, and the bold creation of the world we’re ready to step into together.

Your story is a sacred gift—and the key to unlocking your superpower. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn practical techniques to turn your lived experiences into a story that heals, inspires, and reaches others on a global scale. Discover ways to use your story to create impact, generate income, and unlock your purpose, all while stepping fully into your role as a visionary storyteller shaping culture and consciousness.

What happens when we stop recycling the same tired scripts about love, family, and connection? This panel dives into what it really takes to create relationships that are free, expansive, and rooted in truth. Our speakers will unpack how to move past control and codependency into respect, autonomy, and soul-level care—for ourselves, our partners, and our communities. This is about building bonds that can hold the future.

Step outside, take a breath, and let your senses be fed. Local food trucks will be serving up fresh flavors for every craving, while live performances bring soul, jazz, and spoken word to the air. It’s more than a meal; it’s a moment to connect. Grab a plate, share a laugh, discover new friends (or deepen old bonds), and let the rhythm carry you. This is your time to savor good food, vibe with incredible artists, and refuel your spirit before the next wave of inspiration.

Stories hold the power to shape our collective consciousness, to either trap us in cycles of pain or open us to healing and transformation. This panel dives into the controversy of “trauma porn”: media that exploits pain for shock or profit versus narratives that empower, restore, and inspire growth. Filmmakers, writers, and mental health experts explore how creators can responsibly tell true stories without retraumatizing audiences and how to find space for work that heals in today’s media landscape.