Accept the
Flow
followed by a soulful vocal journey with Blanche J.
Healing isn't about fighting or burying the pain, it's learning to navigate the natural, unpredictable waves of loss. An evening of live testimony and live music, built to hold that conversation.
Grief is a universal human experience, yet it is so often met with silence, stigma, and isolation. Accept the Flow exists to shatter that stigma — pairing the vulnerable, lived experience of keynote speakers with the healing frequency of live musical performance, inside the intimate, culturally vibrant atmosphere of DUPP&SWAT.
It's a safe space for the Charlotte community to connect, process, and find hope together — and an invitation for local partners to help carry that work.
Blanche J
An internationally acclaimed vocalist and Florida A&M University alumna, Blanche J blends rich background textures from soul, R&B, gospel, and classical music into a signature sound built for a night about processing and hope.
Chart success
Her album voice memos: side b (produced by Micki Miller) held the #1 spot for three consecutive weeks on the UK-based Global Soul Radio charts.
Award nominations
Nominated for the UK Ground Breakin's People's Choice Awards — Best Soul Female Artist and Best Soul EP.
Tour experience
Toured the US and Europe as a background vocalist for Grammy-nominated R&B artist Ari Lennox, closing out major stages worldwide.
Streaming reach
Her single "Grey Skies" has passed 440,000+ streams on Spotify, backed by an active, deeply connected listener base.
Dr. Ulisha Fraser Reese is an Assistant Professor at Augusta University with nearly 17 years of experience in the mental health field. She is dually licensed as both a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCHC) and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS), bringing a decade of clinical practice supporting individuals across diverse mental health and substance use settings.
Dr. Fraser Reese has accumulated extensive trainings in trauma-focused care, forensic counseling, and related areas, equipping her to work with individuals navigating grief, loss, and recovery. As a counselor educator and researcher, her scholarship centers on mental health disparities, counseling-seeking behaviors, and child and adolescent development. Drawing on her dual-licensed background and specialized training, she integrates real-world clinical insight into her academic work, ensuring that her scholarship supports diverse communities while providing insight to the population at large about current mental health conditions.
Partner with us
We're seeking community partners for the honorariums, sound production, marketing, and catering that make this evening possible — in return for real visibility with a room that cares about mental health.
Gold Presenting Partner
$2,500+
- "Presented by [Your Company]" billing on all digital and print assets
- Dedicated 3-minute speaking opportunity from the stage
- Prime resource-table placement near the entrance
- 6 complimentary VIP passes
Silver Sound & Tech Partner
- Logo on flyers, digital slide rotations, and event programs
- Verbal acknowledgment during the sound check transition & opening remarks
- 4 complimentary VIP passes
Bronze Community Partner
- Logo on the event program and shared sponsor signage
- Verbal acknowledgment during closing remarks
- 2 complimentary VIP passes
In-Kind Partner
- Logo placed at your station ("Refreshments provided by…")
- Verbal thank-you during the networking intermission