As an individual self care has been hard for me and I want to do better. I want to take care of myself and others too. Self care is a necessity for individuals and as communities we need self care to feel better from the global pandemic. This session will focus on discussions about why self care got harder in the pandemic and what can be done to get better. Self Care is self healing and healing is necessary. Working from home is a bit hard because people are isolated and not leaving their houses.

Oluwatobi Oluwagbemi sees herself as a brilliant light in every space. She loves community and making sure that people are seen and heard. Oluwatobi is known as Olu in the Twin Cities. She is a member of the Urban League Twin Cities Young Professionals and is also a board member for Young Nonprofits Professionals Network. She is a writer and advocate for young girls and women. Oluwatobi used to be on the Young Women's Cabinet appointed by Governor Mark Dayton. Oluwatobi is on a mission to drive agendas forward for young people in the Twin Cities and In Minnesota in general. She attended St. Cloud State University where she studied political science, international relations and Women Studies. Oluwatobi loves to try new food and she loves to dance. You can reach out to Oluwatobi with opportunities that are focused on making sure there is black women's representation in politics. Oluwatobi has worked for the state and campaigns in the past.