AN OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION CEREMONY
Alkemi Named Live Well San Diego Partner
Monday, February 9, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
BBB Ignite, Kearny Mesa, San Diego
This is more than an event. This is institutional validation of what our ancestors always knew: traditional healing practices aren't alternative medicine—they're essential public health infrastructure.
Alkemi becomes the first wellness company rooted in African traditions to receive official recognition as a Live Well San Diego partner, joining a network of 600+ organizations working to build healthier, safer, thriving communities across San Diego County. This proclamation opens pathways to corporate partnerships, healthcare system integration, grant opportunities, and expanded community impact while honoring the legacy of Black healing traditions.
WHAT TO EXPECT
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Alkemic Welcome Experience
Arrive to herbal tea service and gentle community gathering as we prepare sacred space together.
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM | Opening Ceremony
Call to order and guided meditation
10:50 AM - 11:20 AM | Official Proclamation Ceremony
Live Well San Diego partnership context and the formal presentation of the County proclamation recognizing Alkemi's work bridging cultural wellness with modern public health needs.
11:25 AM - 11:50 AM | Keynote Address
"From Alternative to Essential: Ancestral Wellness as Public Health Infrastructure"
Danicka Brown-Frazier shares her journey from Chicago real estate professional to San Diego wellness innovator, exploring how African healing traditions inform corporate wellness strategy, why cultural authenticity creates competitive advantage, and what this partnership means for the future of inclusive health systems.
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM | Community Wellness Activation
Experience Alkemi's signature approach through:
Herbal Tea Tasting Station with education cards explaining traditional uses and modern applications
Wellness Intention Wall where you'll write your personal commitments
Resource Tables featuring Alkemi programming, Live Well San Diego partnership opportunities, and community wellness organizations
Photo Station designed for social sharing and celebration
Wellness Brunch with nourishing, plant-forward options
Organic Networking with San Diego's civic leaders, corporate wellness buyers, community organizers, and wellness practitioners
12:40 PM | Closing Remarks
Honoring this moment and looking toward expanded impact.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Corporate Wellness Buyers & HR Leaders seeking culturally-authentic programming for diverse workforces
Community Health Organizations interested in partnership and collaboration
Media & Storytellers documenting this watershed moment in San Diego wellness
Government & Civic Leaders supporting innovative public health approaches
Wellness Practitioners exploring cultural integration in their work
Anyone who believes ancestral wisdom deserves institutional recognition
WHY THIS MATTERS
For decades, traditional healing practices have been marginalized as "alternative" despite serving communities effectively for generations. This proclamation represents a paradigm shift: San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency is declaring that culturally-rooted wellness practices are legitimate public health interventions.
What this changes:
✨ Corporate wellness buyers see Alkemi as vetted by government health authorities
✨ Grant and funding opportunities open through county partnership pipelines
✨ Media coverage positions Alkemi as innovator, not alternative provider
✨ Healthcare systems, EAPs, and institutional buyers gain increased credibility pathways
✨ Black entrepreneurship in wellness receives visible, validated recognition
This proclamation honors every ancestor who preserved these traditions despite systematic erasure. It proves that a Black woman entrepreneur can bridge cultural authenticity with business excellence, that Yoruba spiritual practices can inform Fortune 500 wellness strategy, that moving "slower, softer, deeper" creates sustainable transformation.
ABOUT ALKEMI
Alkemi bridges African healing traditions with modern corporate wellness programming, serving Fortune 500 companies with culturally-authentic experiences that improve employee wellbeing, retention, and engagement. Founded by Danicka Brown-Frazier—MBA candidate, Certified Mindfulness Practitioner, and Yoruba spiritualist—Alkemi positions cultural authenticity as a competitive advantage rather than a niche offering.
Our "activated medicine" framework transforms wellness products into healing rituals through ceremonial preparation and ancestral connection, creating premium experiences that honor diverse traditions while delivering measurable business results.
ABOUT LIVE WELL SAN DIEGO
Live Well San Diego is the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency's comprehensive 10-year vision for building healthy, safe, and thriving communities. Launched in 2010, it represents one of California's most ambitious regional health initiatives, bringing together government agencies, nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations to address social determinants of health across all demographics. Over 600 organizations are Live Well partners, including major healthcare systems, corporate employers, school districts, and wellness providers.
Space is limited. Reserve your seat to witness this historic partnership recognition.
Complimentary event. Registration required.
Professional attire suggested. Event will be photographed for media coverage.
Questions? Contact hi@gotalkemi.com