Cultivating Strength From the Inside Out
We’re gathering with 150 women to invest in girls and youth mental health in our community.
Friday, May 15
The Harbour Club at WestEdge
Doors Open at 10:00 AM for the Flourish Market
Brunch Program from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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Meet our Key Note
Dr. Cerrissa Hugie is a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Author, Speaker, Educator, Consultant, and Mental Health Expert. With extensive experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions across the lifespan, she is deeply committed to advancing trauma-informed care, reducing mental health disparities, and fostering a culture of awareness, sensitivity, and healing.
She is the Founder & CEO of MyNDSpace®, a Charleston-based mental health practice launched in 2022, providing compassionate, evidence-based medication management and school-based therapy services. Beyond clinical care, Dr. Hugie delivers impactful mental health workshops, professional development, and consulting across diverse industries through strategic partnerships.
Guided by her professional expertise and personal mission, Dr. Hugie advocates for a holistic, biopsychosocial approach to mental wellness—one that considers the mind, body, spirit, and the environments where people live, work, and play.
A trailblazer in her field, Dr. Hugie is the first African-American female Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to establish an independent practice in Charleston, South Carolina, paving the way for greater representation and access in mental health care.
OUR FLOURISH HOST
Dr. Jeannelle Perkins is an author, international speaker, and licensed marriage and family therapist with more than 20 years of experience in mental health and relationships. She holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision and is passionate about helping individuals and couples build resilience and deeper connection.
She is the Founder and CEO of Haruki, a Gen-AI mental health company developing tools to support the emotional well-being of first responders and military personnel. Dr. Jeannelle also serves on the boards of Charleston Hope and Landmarks for Families.
A TEDx Charleston speaker and author of Into-Me-See, her work focuses on emotional wellness, relational health, and helping people build stronger, healthier lives.
What to Expect
Doors open at 10:00 AM for the Flourish Market. Brunch begins at 10:30 AM and the program runs through 12:30 PM.
The morning moves through four intentional moments:
A personal experience designed just for you, before the program begins, at our Flourish Market
A keynote from Dr. Cerrissa Hugie on building inner strength
An interactive Step-In experience that puts you inside the work we do with students
A giving moment, where you get to be part of expanding that work
Be Part of the $30,000 Goal
At Flourish, we are raising $30,000 to expand mental health access for students across Charleston. You can give before the event, at the event, or from wherever you are. You do not have to be in the room to be part of what we are building.
Flourish Market
