Grow Through It, Powertalk.
PowerTalk is a movement and annual event that creates brave spaces for conversations we rarely have out loud. From trauma and taboo to triumph and transformation, PowerTalk brings together powerful voices to tackle social issues through real, healing dialogue.
Founded by Naomi Glay in 2018, PowerTalk began as a response to silence. Naomi, a former Miss Liberia USA and sexual abuse survivor, turned her pain into purpose by building a platform where people could talk about the things they were once told to keep hidden. Since then, PowerTalk has sparked hundreds of life-changing conversations on:
Sexual Abuse Awareness
Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship
Creative Expression through Fashion
Gender Roles & Cultural Identity
Grief, Loss & Mental Wellness
Now in its 6th year, PowerTalk continues to grow as a cultural movement focused on healing, growth, and truth-telling.
Our History
2018
An experienced group of Power Pieces in the Atlanta and national fashion scene Kingsley Brown, Mel B Elder J, Kayla Madonna, Typleas and Anivia Cruz . Hosted by Shay Mccray
2019
Panel consists of advocates and survivors who bring a supportive and survivors who bring a supportive, caring approach to explore all options and rights through empowerment and discussion Panelist included Christ Stewart esq. Su solo, Aubri Ebony, Roshell Hanse, Mike Morris, Josh Proby
2020
Virtual Conversation about sexual abuse with advocates with survivors and testimony. askroshell, @marcelanderson1, @alexandrabadgett, @roberthmarshalljr, carol hutchinson
2021
The theme for that year was financial literacy. We gathered with women and men who were and had become financially free. Denise Williams, broker, Stephen Keshi, life insurance educator, Victoria Lee Airbnb host, Cindy Lafalaise, blogger and investor
2024
The Gathering brought people from all walks of life and background as we explored on how physical limitations can impact mental health, life and general well being.
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Naomi Glay
Naomi Glay is a Liberian-American advocate, entrepreneur, and the heart behind PowerTalk. After being crowned Miss Liberia USA in 2018, Naomi used her platform to address what many avoided: the trauma of sexual abuse. Her advocacy work has been featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and across stages in the U.S. and Liberia. Today, Naomi leads PowerTalk with a vision to amplify healing, one brave conversation at a time.
“I want people to see that their voice has power, even the parts they once hid in shame.” — Naomi Glay
Powertalk 2025
Our Vision & Mission
We envision a world where storytelling sparks change, grief becomes a shared experience, and no one feels silenced by shame. PowerTalk exists to give people the language, community, and courage to speak their truth—and grow through it.
Our Mission is to create safe, culturally relevant spaces where people from all backgrounds can engage in real, vulnerable conversations around personal growth, social issues, and healing.
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We are proud of our dedicated partners who share our vision and help bring our events to life. Their support through sponsorship, collaboration, and shared expertise plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences.
