Revered educator and activist Michelle Cassandra Johnson knows firsthand that we can’t pour out of an empty cup—that we can’t show up fully in our lives, care for others, or hold space for change if we’re not strong within.

In You Are Protected, she shares the resources and guidance that are available to protect us at any time. She writes, “We have an entire team of guides, allies, ancestors (both blood and otherwise), deities, archetypes, elemental energies, plant spirits, and many more supports to help protect us and our energy.” This heartfelt book helps us recognize and connect with that support. Charis welcomes Michelle Cassandra Johnson (@skillinaction) in conversation with Octavia F. Raheem (@octaviaraheem) in celebration of You Are Protected: Invoking Spiritual Support to Sustain Your Energy, a powerful collection of spiritual practices and tools to support readers in standing strong amidst whatever the world throws at them. This event is in-person at Charis and virtual on Crowdcast. More information at the link in our bio!