The Leadin’ Lady Foundation

Our Minds Matter™

Healing People. Strengthening Families. Transforming Communities.

The Foundation’s signature commitment to making mental wellness part of everyday community conversation.

Program focus

Mental wellness, woven into everyday community life.

Education, connection and community — designed around dignity, trust and practical relevance.

Wellness that meets you where you are

Education

Clear, community-centered wellness information.

Connection

Welcoming pathways to people, programs and resources.

Community

Experiences designed around dignity, trust and practical relevance.

“When I started this foundation, I knew I wanted to create the kind of space that I believe so many women need—a place where you don’t have to pretend that everything is okay before you can walk through the door.”

Simone Holloman-McKoy

CEO & Founder, The Leadin’ Lady Foundation

Ways to heal, grow and connect

From our signature conference to year-round circles and a social club for kids, every program is built around dignity, trust and community.

Who’s That Lady? 2027

A full-day women’s empowerment and wellness conference in New York City on Saturday, October 16, 2027.

FREE 2 BE Social Club

A Saturday social skills club for children ages 5 to 10 on the autism spectrum, supporting levels 1 and 2.

Year-round programs

The Leadin’ Lady Tribe, HER Journey, Wellness Circles, Tribe Care Network, Pantry of Purpose and Ambassador Leadership.

Support is here

If you or someone you love is struggling, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

In crisis right now?

Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, any time, day or night. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. This website is not a crisis service.

Find resources

The Tribe Care Network connects families with vetted mental health, food, family and career support, and Wellness Circles offer facilitated peer support.

Contact the Foundation

Call 929-696-4317 or write to 201A 146th Street, New York City, NY 10039. Please don’t send confidential health information online.

Take the next step

Join a program, volunteer your time or bring the Foundation to your community.