The Living Legacy Gathering
The Living Legacy Gathering - Hosted by Legacies Live On
Honor what was. Ground in what is. Build what comes next.
The Living Legacy Gathering is a space for anyone navigating loss, life shifts, or the daily work of caring for their mental health.
We’re honoring our loved ones, grounding ourselves in the present and being hopeful for what comes next, together.
What to expect
Movement and performance-led guidance from Shea Zéphir, founder of The Movement Haus
A grounding circle led by Mirielle Ranade, LMHC, PMH-C, psychotherapist
A session on building legacy through hard seasons with Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya, founder of African Women in Stem
Food and drinks from King David Tacos and other local food vendors
A living legacy vision board to honor your loved ones and envision what’s next
Time to connect with people who are impacted by grief with no pressure to share
Gift bags and giveaways
Relaxation, reflection and release
Who it’s for
Anyone grieving a loved one, a season of life, or a version of themselves they thought they’d be. You are welcome to come alone or bring a friend. All are welcome.
Details
📍 PLATED Studios, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
🗓 Saturday, November 7 · 11am to 2pm
🎟 $45 early bird through Sunday, Nov 1
Space is limited, so please grab your ticket early!
Hosted by Victoria Ifan, founder of Legacies Live On, a grief-support nonprofit for young adults in NYC. This gathering is the 4th annual summit focused on supporting people impacted by grief in their healing journey and in building community.
Thanks to our collaborators for making this event possible: Aerie, Better Help, Fabilous Cacao Butter, King David Tacos, Chef Will Coleman x PLATED Studios
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Meet your guides
Shea Zéphir is a performing artist, dance educator, movement coach, and the founder of The Movement Haus, a dance education and wellness company. Trained for nearly 17 years at the Harlem School of the Arts in ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, and West African dance, she believes movement is a language every body can speak. Her classes blend mobility, musicality, and joyful expression to help people reconnect with their bodies, find release, and feel renewed. No dance experience needed.
Mirielle Ranade, LMHC, PMH-C, is a psychotherapist who aims to support adults and couples through challenging seasons of life. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from Northwestern University and practices with Be You Psychotherapy. When her father died nearly 15 years ago, grief changed the course of her life and her career, which began in corporate communications and public policy. mirielleranade.com
Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya is the Founder of African Women in STEM, a global professional network and community that expands access to opportunities, resources, and strategic relationships to empower women in STEM to succeed and thrive.
A Leadership & Strategy Coach and TEDx Speaker,, Adaeze knows firsthand what it means to navigate uncertainty, question the path you're on, and find the courage to build something new.
After more than two decades in engineering consulting, operations, and executive leadership in the energy industry, where she led large-scale projects exceeding $500 million, Adaeze chose a different path, one rooted in her experiences, her values, and her desire to create meaningful change.
Her work reflects a belief that we all have the power to create something meaningful from our experiences, whether that's a business, a cause, a community, or a legacy.
Her TEDx talk has been viewed over 100,000 times, and her work has earned recognition as a 2026 Black Leaders Worldwide Women to Watch honoree, one of Black Impact Magazine's 100 Entrepreneurs to Know, and a Women Changing the World Global Awards winner.