It's OK To Say
Saturday, September 12, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
bEHRconnect — 2509 Bayou Road, New Orleans, LA 70119
IT’S OK TO SAY is a youth-centered creative expression experience presented by The Lumora Collective. It is designed to give young people a safe, supportive space to explore their emotions, share their perspectives, and discover the power of their voices through poetry, writing, spoken word, and visual art.
Young people often experience emotions they may not fully understand or feel comfortable expressing. IT’S OK TO SAY reminds them that their thoughts matter, their feelings are valid, and they do not have to hold everything inside. Through guided writing prompts, poetry exercises, collaborative art activities, group conversations, and optional opportunities to perform or share their work, participants will be encouraged to express themselves without fear of judgment.
This experience is not focused on creating perfect poems or polished artwork. It is about using creativity as a healthy tool for communication, emotional awareness, confidence, and self-discovery. Every participant will be encouraged to engage in the way that feels most comfortable—whether that means speaking aloud, writing privately, creating art, or simply listening and supporting others.
With guidance from poets, artists, wellness facilitators, and positive community role models, participants will learn practical ways to process their feelings, communicate their needs, and transform their experiences into something meaningful.
The intention of IT’S OK TO SAY is for every young person to leave feeling seen, heard, supported, and more confident in expressing who they are. It is a reminder that there is strength in using your voice—and whatever you are feeling, it is okay to say it.
Hosted by The Lumora Collective
The Lumora Collective is hosting this meetup with #bEHRconnect New Orleans — a whole-health community across movement, mind, sleep, nutrition, family and care.