During this time of isolation, we are encouraging everyone to SPREAD THE FLAWLESS LOVE and let your loved ones know just how much you care. Please download and send the following graphics to older adults or anyone in your life and let them know you’re thinking of them! We also have a flawless gratitude “thank…
As reports of the coronavirus infection (COVID-19) increase both in the U.S. and around the world, many people may be feeling anxious. It is perfectly normal to develop feelings of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty. But it is important to try and address these feelings before they become overwhelming. Remembering to practice self-care during stressful times…
Our community of organizations is advocating and prioritizing mental health during this important time, and we were very proud to be a signatory on this letter to Vice President Pence from The Kennedy Forum calling for the government to fully address the mental health implications of the unfolding Coronavirus public health crisis. While it is…
Clear, Science-based Communications; Efforts to Minimize Post-Traumatic Stress; and Increased Access to Care Must be Prioritized Today, The Kennedy Forum sent a letter signed by more than 40 health advocacy organizations urging Vice President Mike Pence, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield,…
A Flawless Conversation with John MacPhee, Executive Director and CEO of The Jed Foundation Flawless Founder Janine Francolini sat down with John MacPhee, Executive Director and CEO of The Jed Foundation, to discuss mental health, the transition from high school to college, and how we can best prepare for what lies ahead! Janine: Do you…
The theme for this year’s The Kennedy Forum Spotlight Series focused on the intersection of Community, Sports, and Mental Wellness. Sharing a city with NBA All Star weekend there was a heavy emphasis on the game of basketball in particular. However, one of the highlighted panelists was Jessica Wagner who was not there to speak…
Last week the Flawless team was joined by our colleague Bernadette Pleasant in Harlem sharing our message of self-love and kindness with our You are Flawless workshop at the Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School. After working together with the 5th-grade students on how to see the perfection in every person, we sat down with Bernadette…
All-Star weekend was in Chicago this year, making it the city to be in if you’re a fan of basketball. And while the main event was the annual NBA All-Star game on Sunday featuring NBA icons like LeBron James and James Harden, The Kennedy Forum also recruited some basketball talent of their own… but these…
By Tre Gabriel, Flawless Fellow With Valentine’s Day approaching, our team took a visit to New York City to spread some Flawless love. Along with our Founder Janine, I spent the day with students at the Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School in Harlem and we were joined by our colleague Bernadette Pleasant, the founder of…
By Tre Gabriel, Flawless Fellow and Abby Cooper, Flawless Intern With the second overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft, the San Diego Chargers drafted quarterback Ryan Leaf. He had been a stand-out athlete his whole life, leading Washington State University to their first Rose Bowl in almost 70 years. He was widely considered to…
