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Josefina’s Josefina’s Spring Spring COLLECTION COLLECTION Em panadas Em panadas A taste of culture, right in your fingertips The Shift You Can Feel WHAT IT ACTUALLY WHAT IT ACTUALLY MEANS TO SHOW MEANS TO SHOW UP FOR YOURSELF UP FOR YOURSELF WHAT IT ACTUALLY WHAT IT ACTUALLY MEANS TO SHOW MEANS TO SHOW UP FOR YOURSELF UP FOR YOURSELF WOMEN, WISDOM & WEALTH BUILDING WOMEN, WISDOM & WEALTH BUILDING Vol. 2 | April 2026 Cover Direction by Terrel Dawkins Cover Direction by Terrel Dawkins Cover Direction by Terrel Dawkins Written by Alex Jeanite Written by Alex Jeanite Written by Alex Jeanite

www.TheBlackBrillianceNetwork.com This isn’t just networking. This is relationship building in its truest form. Not only did we make connections with some of Brevard’s most necessary, we also made sure we showed up for those planted seeds. We came to support and left more connected than we arrived. There are things happening right here, right now We stopped searching. We finally trust what we feel. This issue isn’t only about what we did, It’s about what shifted. Welcome to the part. where we move differently.

Josefina’s Josefina’s Before the flavor and the presentation… a taste of culture right in your fingertips Empanadas Empanadas there was intention. For Josefina Perez, creating empanadas was never just about food, it was about expression. Rooted in culture and guided by experience, her journey began with a simple desire: to create something that felt like home, while still leaving room to explore everything she’s grown to love along the way. Each empanada carries that story. Not rushed. Not replicated. But made with care, shaped by hand, and built from a place of genuine intention. And that’s what sets her apart. You don’t just taste the food… you feel where it came from. www.TheBlackBrillianceNetwork.com Photo credit: Orlando Jones Photography

a taste of culture right in your fingertips Josefina’s Josefina’s Empanadas Empanadas More Than a Bite Josefina’s empanadas aren’t just made to be eaten. No, they’re made to be experienced. From the first bite, there’s a richness that unfolds slowly. Flavors layered with care, textures that hold their own, and fillings that don’t just sit inside… they make a statement.. What makes it special isn’t just the taste, it’s the fusion. A seamless blend of cultural influence and personal creativity, where tradition meets curiosity. You can tell she’s not confined to one lane. She builds from what she knows, then stretches into what she loves. Sauces that drip just enough to remind you to stay present. Flavors bold enough to linger. Portions that feel personal, never excessive, always just right. Go ahead… get the napkin. You’re going to need it. @josefinas_empanadas Locations: Cowboy Coffee : 105 N Riverside Dr. Indiatlantic, FL 32903 Mima’s Cafe : 1400 N Hwy A1A #102, Indiatlantic, FL 32903 www.josefinasempanadas.com

Common Threads Common Threads www.TheBlackBrillianceNetwork.com There are moments that don’t wait for perfect timing. Celebrating the people who show up fully, even while becoming. The ones who showed up exactly as they are. Because every moment we stepped into this month… held something worth honoring. This is what it looks like to be in it. To live it. To feel it fully. Not waiting for the “right time” to celebrate, but recognizing that life is meant to be lived! March met us in motion, but what we found within it was something deeper. From intimate gatherings to intentional conversations, every space we stepped into carried the same quiet truth: we are not meant to walk this path alone. And more importantly… we don’t have to. At Bloom & Blossom’s A Night to Exhale , we were reminded what it means to simply be. Not to perform, not to hold it together, but to sit beside someone and feel understood without explanation because we, as women, needed a moment just to breathe. That same energy echoed at A Queen’s Table with Boss Queen Brew, where stories of love, loss, growth, and becoming were shared without filter. Different ages, different paths, yet somehow… the same understanding. We are all on this journey. this month… held something worth honoring we are not meant to walk this path alone

Then came the moments that asked more of us. Ekeshia Crum’s 21 Day Journey to Self-Love required a depth of reflection and vulnerability that few people actually get to practice in their everyday lives. And in our conversations with Dr. Michael Cadore , we weren’t just encouraged… we were seen. Spoken to in a way that reminded us that our path doesn’t require struggle to be valid. That power can exist in clarity. That growth can feel like truth instead of pressure. At River & Bloom , the shared table, quiet conversations, and activated excitement in between all of us as we discussed ideas we have planned to provide the community in the next few months, was exactly the fuel needed to push us into that feeling we feel right now: T he common thread was never the event… it was the connection we shared. The kind that holds you accountable. The kind that reflects you back to yourself. The kind that reminds you, you’re already becoming. “the common thread was never the event…” www.TheBlackBrillianceNetwork.com We’ve seen what’s possible when we show up fully. With intention. With clarity. And with each other. And from here, we don’t just move forward… WE IMPACT! WE IMPACT! WE IM WE IM WE WE

t Us There! t Us There! Mee Mee www.TheBlackBrillianceNetwork.com if you’ve been looking for somewhere to land, connect, or be poured into… this is your invitation! Content Day & Brunch — April 12 In collaboration with Bloom & Blossom Social, this isn’t just content… it’s intention behind the lens. Learn the angles. Create the vision. Step into rooms designed for you to show up and leave with something to take with you. The 2 Annual Wellness Connectio n — April 25 nd Join Divine Wellness Partners for a day rooted in healing, resources, and real connection. Come support, come explore… come be part of something that feeds you back. Mot her’s Day Celebratio n — May 9 Curated by The Pretty Little Decor Co., this is a moment for the women who pour into everyone else. An evening of florals, music, laughter, and softness set at River & Bloom. II QUARTER II QUARTER

Game Night — June 6 Something light. Something fun. Something needed. More details coming soon… just know, you’ll want to be there. BBN Beac h Day — July 4 Sun, water, and great people! A free experience to gather, reset, and enjoy the moment together. Details coming soon. BBN Classics: Kickball Tournament — July 26 Competition, laughter, and community energy all in one place. Pull up, bring your people, and tap into something that feels like summer done right. www.TheBlackBrillianceNetwork.com Hearts Behind Her — June 13 A Hampton-inspired, co-ed experience where presence meets aesthetic. Cocktails, conversation, and curated energy in collaboration with Bloom & Blossom Social. Come as you are, but dress like you mean it! Echoes of Her Heart — June 14 A women’s brunch rooted in growth, intention, and elevation. This is where you come to be poured into, seen, and reminded of who you are becoming. We’ll be in the room… and you should be too. II QUARTER II QUARTER

WE HAVE ARRIVED WE HAVE ARRIVED www.TheBlackBrillianceNetwork.com WE STOPPED SEARCHING. WE FINALLY TRUST WHAT WE FEEL THIS ISSUE ISN’T ONLY ABOUT WHAT WE DID. IT’S ABOUT WHAT SHIFTED WELCOME TO THE PART WHERE WE MOVE DIFFERENTLY. Join The Network