Second Introduction to Chakras Event on December 7
Unicorns & Polka Dots hosted our second Introduction to Chakras event with a great turnout! This event helped participants discover and understand the power of chakras.
Our instructors, Michelle and Wendy, helped participants understand how to activate and align their chakras as part of a holistic journey that can lead to a balanced lifestyle. Spiritual alignment not only transforms the physical; it also heals the emotional and mental realms by cultivating a deeper sense of awareness while unleashing the power within. Many participants left the event noting that it was an awesome, powerful experience.
Insightful Live Panel Discussion Featuring Dr. Nicole Labor, DO, FASM & Joe Brady
The Hudson Foundation hosted a live panel discussion on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
Breaking the Silence: Reducing the Stigma of Substance Use Disorder addressed substance use disorder and speakers shared resources available for those affected by SUD. Dr. Nicole Labor, DO, FASM, an expert on SUD, and Unicorns & Polka Dots founder, Joe Brady, participated in this event.
The event was live-streamed on The Hudson Foundation's Facebook page.
Dr. Nicole Labor Provides Insight into Addiction at Recent Event
On Thursday, June 13, more than 150 people gathered to hear Dr. Nicole Labor's lecture about substance use disorder (SUD) and addiction.
This engaging and insightful experience was very well received. A recording of the whole presentation can be found here.
Unicorns & Polka Dots and Dr. Nicole Labor Featured on WKYC Cleveland
Unicorns & Polka Dots and Dr. Nicole Labor were recently featured in a segment on Cleveland's NBC affiliate, WKYC.
Click the link below to view the interview and hear more from Dr. Labor and Joe Brady about the upcoming event.
Healing Pathways Yoga Event - March 16, 2024
On Saturday, March 16th, Unicorns & Polka Dots was pleased to host a Yoga and Mindfulness Workshop for those in recovery. The event was very well attended!
A special shout out to our instructor, Mandy McIntyre, CEO of Levelup-Consultants (and a board member for Unicorns & Polka Dots) for such an awesome session.
As one participant noted, Unicorns & Polka Dots continues to offer workshops and events that are relevant and powerful to the healing process. And an extra special thank you to Tom Truelson with Forest Historical and Specialty Roofing for donating yoga mats for all participants.
Credit Repair Workshop Offered for Individuals in Recovery
Unicorns & Polka Dots, in conjunction with Credit Repair Resources, recently presented a credit repair workshop for individuals in recovery.
Bob Willis, CEO of Credit Repair Resources, shared his extensive knowledge of consumer credit laws and different factors that do and don't affect your credit score. He also spoke about best practices to help restore and rebuild damaged credit and destroyed a number of myths surrounding the credit topic.
The workshop was well-received by participants. "This workshop was phenomenal – I learned so much about the strategies and activities to practice to position myself for a solid and favorable credit record. Thank you to Unicorns & Polka Dots for bringing such a valuable resource to our recovery community!"
Joe Brady Selected as a Senior Stokes Fellow, Advanced Leadership Institute Class of 2024
Joe Brady, founder of Unicorns & Polka Dots, was recently selected as a Senior Stokes Fellow in the 2024 class of the Advanced Leadership Institute.
As a Senior Fellow, Joe will have the opportunity to lend his voice, ideas and mentorship to advancing key civic priorities in Northeast Ohio.
Joe Brady, Founder of Unicorns & Polka Dots, Addresses CWRU Medical Students
On September 27, 2023, Joe Brady, founder of Unicorns & Polka Dots, spoke to medical students at Case Western Reserve University regarding his experiences and perspectives on the impact of opiate use disorder on affected family members.
This was part of the medical student elective course on the opioid epidemic. Panelists and other family members affected by opiate use disorder also participated in this event.
September 2023 - 16th Annual Gregg Gilder Memorial Firewalk
On Saturday, September 16, over 130 people joined us for a moving night facing and overcoming fear.
Two speakers helped participants unleash their personal power to understand the role fear plays in our lives and how to overcome it. We got a greater understanding of the powerful mind-body connection and how it works in our daily lives.
One takeaway from this powerful event: developing and implementing strategies to manage and navigate through fear will allow you to generate the upward mobility to keep making progress and realize your dreams.
Participants were also able to take part in various events including breaking boards, walking on glass and firewalking (walking on hot embers).
Joe Brady, founder of Unicorns & Polka Dots, and Board member Mandy McIntyre attended the event.
September 2023 - Greater Cleveland Drug Court Celebrates 25 Years
The fight against substance use disorder (SUD) is never ending. Since its inception in 1998, nearly 2,000 people have successfully completed the Judge Larry A. Jones Drug Court program, benefiting not just the individuals involved, but also the community in which they live. On September 8, 2023, hundreds of people helped the Greater Cleveland Drug Court celebrate its 25th anniversary.
During the ceremony, the Court honored Joe Brady, founder of Unicorns & Polka Dots, for his work to help those battling substance use disorder in memory of his daughter, Brianna.
March 2023
Unicorns & Polka Dots is excited to recognize the graduates from the first self-defense class for women in recovery. We partnered with Kim's Martial Arts and held a six-week self-defense boot camp. The program was enthusiastically received and planning has already started to offer the program on a long-term basis, opening it up to a larger recovery-based audience.
From one program graduate:
"I am always struggling to take that first step to get physically active. This class helped me take that step. I got out of my comfort zone in so many ways. I am now feeling more in shape and mentally and physically well and motivated to continue this type of activity. I learned about avoiding risky situations and how to defend myself or to get out of certain situations if someone tries to push, pull or restrain me. It was fun, sober, healthy fellowship. The instructors were amazing - patient, fun, helpful and they educated us in so many areas of self-defense and life skills."
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