There is something powerful that happens when we sit around a table together.
We eat. We listen. We laugh. We recognize pieces of ourselves in someone else’s story. And sometimes, we leave feeling a little less alone.

That is the heart of Stories Over Soul Food, an ASHHO gathering created around something we deeply believe: our stories matter, our cultures matter, and connection matters.
For Hispanic Heritage Month, I’ll be the featured speaker and share my story and my debut novel, “Sisters of Element”, which follows four Mexican-American sisters connected by extraordinary gifts and an unbreakable bond. At its heart, it is a story about sisterhood, resilience, culture, sacrifice, and unconditional love. I’ll also share about the upcoming theatrical prequel and what inspires me.

And because this is Stories Over Soul Food, we’ll gather over a delicious dinner inspired by the culture we are celebrating. The menu will include pozole (chicken and vegetarian options), freshly made flour tortillas, Mexican hot chocolate and canela (cinnamon) tea. Bring your friends. Bring your family. Bring your coworkers, neighbors, or book club. Come with someone you love—or come on your own and meet someone new.
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