As a Hair Wellness Restoration Specialist, Minister Monika Willis always seeks to ensure her clients feel good about their outward appearance – especially when it comes to their hair. However, as a minister, she also seeks to ensure women feel good about themselves on the inside. Through an upcoming event, she is looking to help women ‘soar’ to new heights in their life.
In recognition of Women’s History Month, Minister Willis will present the S.O.A.R. (Sisters Organically Affirming Relationships) Impartation Brunch on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at the Blue Dolphin Seafood Grill in Gambrills, Maryland.
“March is a month that serves as a time to honor the achievements and contributions that women of all backgrounds have made throughout history,” said Minister Willis. “It’s a time to remember those who paved the way in our struggle for gender equality, and by recognizing the history-makers that broke barriers even to this day.”
She added, “My favorite trailblazer and leader in this dynamic is Harriet Tubman. She is my hero because not only did she fight for freedom, but she risked her own life to give the same freedom to others. We are also honoring Harriet Tubman during the event.”
Minister Willis is presenting the event through her brand Moments with MO. Apostle Jacqueline Simpson will host the event. Minister Willis, along with Shay Lewis-Sisco, and Evelyn Mason will be the guest speakers.
“To celebrate and commemorate the trailblazers in our lives, I felt compelled to put together a women’s Impartation Brunch,” she said. “Some have asked why impartation and not empowerment? Empowerment is defined as the authority or power given to someone to take action. We’ve been given and have walked in empowerment for decades.”
She added, “Impartation has the power to accelerate your growth and lead the way for future generations. Impartation takes place through relationships. It also establishes a strong foundation to facilitate purpose and to unlock a brighter future.”
Minister Willis said she was inspired by a sermon to present the event, which will tackle a variety of issues. In addition to brunch, activities include icebreakers and acknowledgment of influential women. Minister Willis said she overcame adversities and became an entrepreneur at the age of 20. She later became a celebrity hairstylist, mentor, and licensed minister, and she says she is excited to know that women will leave the event transformed.
“I’ve teamed up with some powerhouse women of all backgrounds and dynamics to not just empower, impart, or celebrate, but to bring back the power of community and unification through sisterhood,” she said.| “To be sisters implies that there is an unbreakable bond between us. Sisters take care of each other, watch out for each other, comfort each other, and are there for each other through thick and thin.”
Minister Willis owns and operates Unique Salon Xperience in Glen Burnie and was raised in Annapolis, Maryland.
“Through this event, we seek to foster unity and strength among women, countering the negative influences that often divide us,” said Minister Willis. “Speakers will facilitate this event, aiming to create an atmosphere of power, purpose, and encouragement.”
She added, “We begin our journey of exploration on March 16, 2025 pouring into the women of our community with wisdom, knowledge, understanding, experience, love and power. This event will exemplify true sisterhood.”
To purchase tickets and for more information, visit S.O.A.R.