Welcome to
Radiant & Rising
Ra·di·ant
adjective
Sending out light; shining or glowing brightly.
Ris·ing
adjective
To move upward or ascend.
Radiant & Rising is a sanctuary where Black joy, peace, and healing are not just celebrated but deeply nurtured.
A space to practice self-love and expression to shine your light brightly.
A space to celebrate who you are and to ascend.
A Place for Us All
At Radiant & Rising, we create interactive healing tools for Black people to engage in the daily practice of celebrating our humanity and examining anti-Blackness within the context of our own communities.
Radiant & Rising is for everyone. This work requires sustained, conscious efforts and includes all individuals, not just Black people.
Those who profess to be allies of Black people can benefit from Radiant & Rising through self-awareness and reflection and challenging themselves and their circles to think and act in new ways.
Radiant Affirmation Cards
Our Radiant Affirmation Cards are thoughtfully designed to support your daily practice of self-love and reflection.
Whether you're beginning your healing journey or seeking tools to deepen your practice, Radiant & Rising invites you to explore, reflect, and return.
Stay connected for updates and join a community committed to celebrating Black humanity and joy.
Affirmation Themes
Our affirmation themes, resulting from more than two decades of research, are designed to provoke deep reflection and intentional acts of self-love. The five themes are:
Legacy of Love, Our Own Story, Revolutionary Joy, Express Yourself, and Shine Together.
ABOUT US
Nadia Brigham
PhD & Principal of Radiant & Rising
Nadia Brigham, PhD, principal of Radiant & Rising, brings over 20 years of expertise in advancing racial equity. Her work centers leaders, organizations, and companies to align their stated values with the systems, policies, and cultures they shape. A seasoned practitioner, Nadia employs an ontological approach to leadership development, fostering the capacity and agency necessary to challenge the status quo and build more just and equitable structures.
As an expert in critical discourse analysis, Nadia examines how language perpetuates dominant narratives that harm Black people, including internalizing these harmful messages. Her vision is a world where Black people fully embrace and express their humanity, transforming their inner lives and the systems around them.