To make this night truly transformative, here’s a reminder of everything you’ll need to gather: •Two sheets of blank paper •A pen •A lighter (or matches) •A small trash can (or something safe for discarding) •A black shirt (to wear to the Ceremony) •A white shirt (to set to the side) •Items that relax and inspire you (this could be photos, candles, cozy blankets, or anything that makes you feel grounded and at peace) •The things you want to release (old habits, limiting beliefs, past hurts… write them down and be ready to let them go) •An open mind & heart… because the blessings you’re preparing for require you to fully receive I can’t wait to guide you through this powerful process. See you soon! Keep it Kept, D’IONNA

I am a “Keptie” committed to my faith in God, self love, personal development and excellence. I learn how to ask for the best and to believe it is already a reality in my life. I don’t expect perfection from myself, but I hold myself accountable for doing the work to create the life I desire and deserve.

Hi Ladies! My name is Calandra Jackson. I'm originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. I've lived in Northern Virginia for close to 20 years. I am a friendly, enthusiastic person who loves life. I am a resilient and passionate woman who enjoys traveling the world and who is committed to being a lifelong learner. I am an empath which has been a blessing and also my Achilles heel at times. I value my relationships very highly and I am very grateful for God's many blessings in my life. I am a high school French teacher and have been teaching middle and now high school students for 20 years. French has been a passion of mine since I was a little girl. It's been an integral part of my life since age 4. Teaching close to 150 students keeps me very busy and I have had to work hard to create boundaries between my personal and professional life. It's something I continue to work on. I'm also preparing to step out into the entrepreneurial world part time. Things that bring me joy are traveling domestically and internationally, reading great books and movies/documentaries, walks outside in nature, working out with weights, journaling, dancing, laughing and sharing time with my family and close friends. I also love eating delicious food and a fabulous red wine! I'm still thinking about what being "Kept" means to me. I just realized today why I've had difficulty expressing what "Kept" means to me. Same with my dream date scenario. I have blockages from the pain of too many toxic relationships in the past, including a marriage that ended in an ugly divorce. I've done a lot of internal work over the years yet continue to be a work in progress in the dating relationship area. I need to keep taking steps forward, even if they are baby steps, to rebuild my faith that a loving and fulfilling relationship is possible for me. I've subconsciously just put that possibility on the back burner because I haven't wanted to deal with having to put myself out there again and the heart energy it will require.

Dear God, I release my fear and anxiety and center my identity as a beloved child of yours. I learn the deeper meaning of being "Kept" through my relationship with you. I am grateful for my life's blessings and the opportunity for a new and fresh beginning. May my eyes be open to what is possible and my spirit see what I was blind to before. Amen.

Activity: “Play a romantic playlist while you get dressed today. Move slower, soften your pace, and notice your energy shift.” ✨ Share the song that made you feel most feminine.