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Soles for Souls

Soles for Souls

Sound. Movement. Collaboration.

What Are We?

Soles for Souls is a nonprofit organization founded by Afia Padonu in July 2022. We provide a safe space for individuals and families who have experienced pregnancy loss, offering community-based conversations, therapy, storytelling, and various healing practices.

Our Pillars of Healing

Sound

Using things like sound baths and storytelling, we introduce healing to our community.

Movement

Exploring different forms of dynamic movement breaks the concept of sitting and staying in grief.

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Collaboration

We are building a community of support because we are better when we work together.

Starting Baltimore Women’s Classic (BWC) month strong with an awesome Pilates class this weekend at @charmcityrun charmcityrun Timonium, led by the incredible Meredith from @blispilates Her classes are always super engaging, challenging and fun. Feeling energized and even more excited for all our BWC events, especially race day on June 22nd! You can still register to volunteer or participate (walk, jog, or run) via the link in bio. Stay tuned to our posts for all things BWC and ways to connect and support Soles for Souls leading up to race day.

Starting Baltimore Women’s Classic (BWC) month strong with an awesome Pilates class this weekend at @charmcityrun charmcityrun Timonium, led by the incredible Meredith from @blispilates Her classes are always super engaging, challenging and fun. Feeling energized and even more excited for all our BWC events, especially race day on June 22nd! You can still register to volunteer or participate (walk, jog, or run) via the link in bio. Stay tuned to our posts for all things BWC and ways to connect and support Soles for Souls leading up to race day.

We are gearing up for the Baltimore Women’s Classic 50th Anniversary 5K! Can you believe race day is just 30 days away? June 22nd will be here even sooner than we know it! We’re so excited to have you all on board again, and we can’t wait to see you cross that finish line.

If you know anyone who may be interested in joining our team, there’s still more space at the starting line. Click the link in our bio and register with Soles for Souls. DM us for a discount code to save $$$

We Need Your Help: Volunteer Recruitment!
To make this race a huge success, we’re going to need some extra hands on deck! If you know anyone who would be interested in volunteering, please encourage them to sign up. Every volunteer makes a difference, and it’s a fantastic way to be part of the race day energy if you’re not walking or running. Please use and share the link below to register to volunteer and be sure to include “Soles for Souls” in the notes to be grouped with us and accounted for towards our goal.

We are gearing up for the Baltimore Women’s Classic 50th Anniversary 5K! Can you believe race day is just 30 days away? June 22nd will be here even sooner than we know it! We’re so excited to have you all on board again, and we can’t wait to see you cross that finish line.

If you know anyone who may be interested in joining our team, there’s still more space at the starting line. Click the link in our bio and register with Soles for Souls. DM us for a discount code to save $$$

We Need Your Help: Volunteer Recruitment!
To make this race a huge success, we’re going to need some extra hands on deck! If you know anyone who would be interested in volunteering, please encourage them to sign up. Every volunteer makes a difference, and it’s a fantastic way to be part of the race day energy if you’re not walking or running. Please use and share the link below to register to volunteer and be sure to include “Soles for Souls” in the notes to be grouped with us and accounted for towards our goal.

Huge shoutout to Zenjoy for supporting my post race needs! After drinking and eating nutrition and electrolytes for 6 hours straight it was so good to have this delicious drink post race. Purchase your cans now from your local giant AND sample one at my remaining events for the month.

Sunday October 27th Slow Flow Recovery Yoga and Women’s Health Fair at 9am at Charm City Run Timonium

Wednesday October 30th Rest Easy Bby at 7pm at NomuNomu (black x brown folks only)

Huge shoutout to Zenjoy for supporting my post race needs! After drinking and eating nutrition and electrolytes for 6 hours straight it was so good to have this delicious drink post race. Purchase your cans now from your local giant AND sample one at my remaining events for the month.

Sunday October 27th Slow Flow Recovery Yoga and Women’s Health Fair at 9am at Charm City Run Timonium

Wednesday October 30th Rest Easy Bby at 7pm at NomuNomu (black x brown folks only)

What a night! It was such an honor to share the stage with such empowering women at the very first InspireHer series. We are all looking forward to more opportunities to share our story and Inspire More!

Huge thank you to @charmcityrun for hosting and curating this event, the lovely panelists @will_power_pt and @raesyn_walk, and all of our wonderful women-owned business vendors!

We are still building our team for this year’s Baltimore Running Festival so if you haven’t signed up, use the link in our bio to join our team!

#solesforsoulsbaltimore #miscarriageawareness #runwithit #charmcityrun #inspireher #solesforsouls #womenbusinessowners #blackwomenrunners #marathonmama

What a night! It was such an honor to share the stage with such empowering women at the very first InspireHer series. We are all looking forward to more opportunities to share our story and Inspire More!

Huge thank you to @charmcityrun for hosting and curating this event, the lovely panelists @will_power_pt and @raesyn_walk, and all of our wonderful women-owned business vendors!

We are still building our team for this year’s Baltimore Running Festival so if you haven’t signed up, use the link in our bio to join our team!

#solesforsoulsbaltimore #miscarriageawareness #runwithit #charmcityrun #inspireher #solesforsouls #womenbusinessowners #blackwomenrunners #marathonmama

This Wednesday’s affirmation comes from our very own Vice President Demi Padonu. There are a million things we can say to ourselves. We choose to speak love and positivity over ourselves!

What’s your affirmation for today? Let us know below!

#solesforsoulsbaltimore #affirmations #4KRunners #pregnancylossawareness #runwithit #miscarriageawareness #solesforsouls #loveyourself

This Wednesday’s affirmation comes from our very own Vice President Demi Padonu. There are a million things we can say to ourselves. We choose to speak love and positivity over ourselves!

What’s your affirmation for today? Let us know below!

#solesforsoulsbaltimore #affirmations #4KRunners #pregnancylossawareness #runwithit #miscarriageawareness #solesforsouls #loveyourself

To cheer or to run? That is the question.

We’re officially 15 days away from the Baltimore Running Fest and we need your help to build our team. BRF has races for all different experience levels so whether you’re a seasoned runner looking to add another marathon under your belt or fairly new and looking to get your first 5K medal, there’s something for everyone!

If running isn’t your speed, worry less. Our cheer squad is the LITTEST squad around! We make sure our runners feel supported and encouraged during their race, and we make it look good too! If it looks like we’re having too much fun, it’s because we probably are!

Both links for registration are in our bio. See you there!

#solesforsouls #solesforsoulsbaltimore #marathonmama #runwithit #baltimorerunningfestival #miscarriageawareness #charmcityrun #blackwomenrunners

To cheer or to run? That is the question.

We’re officially 15 days away from the Baltimore Running Fest and we need your help to build our team. BRF has races for all different experience levels so whether you’re a seasoned runner looking to add another marathon under your belt or fairly new and looking to get your first 5K medal, there’s something for everyone!

If running isn’t your speed, worry less. Our cheer squad is the LITTEST squad around! We make sure our runners feel supported and encouraged during their race, and we make it look good too! If it looks like we’re having too much fun, it’s because we probably are!

Both links for registration are in our bio. See you there!

#solesforsouls #solesforsoulsbaltimore #marathonmama #runwithit #baltimorerunningfestival #miscarriageawareness #charmcityrun #blackwomenrunners

Affirmations are little love notes for the Soul 🩷 We can’t help but to spread love here at Soles for Souls because you all are so amazing and worthy of all the good things in life!

“Peace dwells within you” IT DOES!

#solesforsouls #affirmations #4KRunners #pregnancylossawareness #runwithit #supportgroup

Affirmations are little love notes for the Soul 🩷 We can’t help but to spread love here at Soles for Souls because you all are so amazing and worthy of all the good things in life!

“Peace dwells within you” IT DOES!

#solesforsouls #affirmations #4KRunners #pregnancylossawareness #runwithit #supportgroup

Just imagine this is a voiceover..

Hey friends! So thrilled about all of the community activations we have coming up and the opportunities you all have to join us in all the fun.

So many opportunities for giveaways, supporting community organizations, inspiring conversations and more. Click the link in my bio to join any one of these events and let me know if you have any questions! Can’t wait to connect with y’all 🏃🏾‍♀️🩵

September 28th
She Moves
SFS x Skynsense x Prolific Fit
11am-2:30pm

September 28th
Roland Park Country School: Roots Picnic
SFS x BSU
1-5pm

October 6th
Community Yoga & Walk w/ Patagonia Baltimore
8:30am-2pm
@ Patagonia Inner Harbor

October 10th
InspireHER Series: Leading Ladies: Celebrating Community
Business Founders
w/CCR Timonium
6pm-8pm

October 13th
Yoga for Runners w/ Willow Street Yoga Takoma Park
12pm-1:30pm

October 16th
Brooks Ladies Night
6-8pm
@CCR Timonium

October 19th
Baltimore Running Festival
Soles For Souls x Runners Run
7am-2pm
@Inner Harbor

October 27th
Slow Flow Recovery Yoga & Women’s Health Fair
9am-11am
@ CCR Timonium

October 30th
Rest Easy Bby Yoga
7pm-8:30pm
@ NomuNomu

#marathonmama #solesforsouls #solesforsoulsbaltimore #runnersrun #runwithit #gamechangers⚡️ #miscarriageawareness #blackwomenrunners #patagoniabaltimore #resteasybby #charmcityrun #inspireherseries #baltimoreyoga

Just imagine this is a voiceover..

Hey friends! So thrilled about all of the community activations we have coming up and the opportunities you all have to join us in all the fun.

So many opportunities for giveaways, supporting community organizations, inspiring conversations and more. Click the link in my bio to join any one of these events and let me know if you have any questions! Can’t wait to connect with y’all 🏃🏾‍♀️🩵

September 28th
She Moves
SFS x Skynsense x Prolific Fit
11am-2:30pm

September 28th
Roland Park Country School: Roots Picnic
SFS x BSU
1-5pm

October 6th
Community Yoga & Walk w/ Patagonia Baltimore
8:30am-2pm
@ Patagonia Inner Harbor

October 10th
InspireHER Series: Leading Ladies: Celebrating Community
Business Founders
w/CCR Timonium
6pm-8pm

October 13th
Yoga for Runners w/ Willow Street Yoga Takoma Park
12pm-1:30pm

October 16th
Brooks Ladies Night
6-8pm
@CCR Timonium

October 19th
Baltimore Running Festival
Soles For Souls x Runners Run
7am-2pm
@Inner Harbor

October 27th
Slow Flow Recovery Yoga & Women’s Health Fair
9am-11am
@ CCR Timonium

October 30th
Rest Easy Bby Yoga
7pm-8:30pm
@ NomuNomu

#marathonmama #solesforsouls #solesforsoulsbaltimore #runnersrun #runwithit #gamechangers⚡️ #miscarriageawareness #blackwomenrunners #patagoniabaltimore #resteasybby #charmcityrun #inspireherseries #baltimoreyoga

Soles for Souls is back for more community activation for this hot July. We look forward to connecting with you at one of the many upcoming events.

Kicking things off THIS Wednesday July 17th meet us at Stem & Vine in collaboration with Sola. We are so thankful and filled with gratitude to be the featured organization for Stem & Vines: Vino and & Vibes Sipback Edition. Come take a moment to relax, connect and get a good midweek reset with us. 20% of proceeds from the bar will be donated to our organization, eat a hearty meal with emmanuellas AND get 20% off your new favorite plant baby.

The following week on Wednesday July 24th join Afia in collaboration with Free Baltimore Yoga for a Rest Easy Bby edition for black and brown folks only at Nomu Nomu from 7-8:30pm. All you need is yourself, we have mats, Smartwater and AC provided. See you on the mat!

Next, we have the She Moves event in collaboration with some of our favorite cousins: Morgan, Founder of Skynsense and Rod, founder of Prolific Fit.on July 28th from 12pm-2pm located at Peak Performance. This event is for the ladies only of all fitness levels that would love to meet more people in the community using movement as a tool for healing.

Lastly, close out the month of July with another slow flow on July 30th at CCR Timonium from 9am-10am open to everyone. This flow will be beginner friendly, for all levels and open to everyone. Enjoy an hour flow, complimentary SmartWater, light refreshments AND 15% off in store during your private shopping.

All links for events are located in our linktree in our bio, feel free to send an email or DM with any questions. We can’t wait to see you at one, some or all of the events.

As always,
Run With it

Afia

#solesforsouls #runwithit #baltimorewomensclassic #blackrunners #miscarriageawareness #baltimorerunners #blackrunners #charmcityrun #nonprofit #solesforsoulsbaltimore #runnersrun #ambulanceorfinishline #hotgirlwalk #4krunners #yoga #baltimoreyoga #freebaltimoreyoga #blackandbrownyoga #skynsense #prolificfit #shemoves #vinoandvibes #stemandvine

Soles for Souls is back for more community activation for this hot July. We look forward to connecting with you at one of the many upcoming events.

Kicking things off THIS Wednesday July 17th meet us at Stem & Vine in collaboration with Sola. We are so thankful and filled with gratitude to be the featured organization for Stem & Vines: Vino and & Vibes Sipback Edition. Come take a moment to relax, connect and get a good midweek reset with us. 20% of proceeds from the bar will be donated to our organization, eat a hearty meal with emmanuellas AND get 20% off your new favorite plant baby.

The following week on Wednesday July 24th join Afia in collaboration with Free Baltimore Yoga for a Rest Easy Bby edition for black and brown folks only at Nomu Nomu from 7-8:30pm. All you need is yourself, we have mats, Smartwater and AC provided. See you on the mat!

Next, we have the She Moves event in collaboration with some of our favorite cousins: Morgan, Founder of Skynsense and Rod, founder of Prolific Fit.on July 28th from 12pm-2pm located at Peak Performance. This event is for the ladies only of all fitness levels that would love to meet more people in the community using movement as a tool for healing.

Lastly, close out the month of July with another slow flow on July 30th at CCR Timonium from 9am-10am open to everyone. This flow will be beginner friendly, for all levels and open to everyone. Enjoy an hour flow, complimentary SmartWater, light refreshments AND 15% off in store during your private shopping.

All links for events are located in our linktree in our bio, feel free to send an email or DM with any questions. We can’t wait to see you at one, some or all of the events.

As always,
Run With it

Afia

#solesforsouls #runwithit #baltimorewomensclassic #blackrunners #miscarriageawareness #baltimorerunners #blackrunners #charmcityrun #nonprofit #solesforsoulsbaltimore #runnersrun #ambulanceorfinishline #hotgirlwalk #4krunners #yoga #baltimoreyoga #freebaltimoreyoga #blackandbrownyoga #skynsense #prolificfit #shemoves #vinoandvibes #stemandvine

We are booked and busy at Soles for Souls and we’d love for you to join us at one or all of our upcoming events. We have a little bit of something for everyone and are so excited to connect with you all. At Soles for Souls, collaboration and community are one of our main pillars and that looks like every individual who supports women and families who have experienced pregnancy loss.

Wednesday June 19th, join Afia leading yoga in collaboration with Free Baltimore Yoga at Druid Hills Zen Garden from 7-8:30pm. Black and Brown folks only.

Saturday June 22nd join the Soles for Souls 4K Runners team at the NEW Charm City Run Timonium location at 1313 York Road for a community event from 7:30-10AM in preparation for the 49th annual Baltimore Women’s Classic 5K the following day. Begin the morning with a shakeout walk led by Afia. Return to the store for a private shopping event featuring local vendors @day7candleco_ @brownsugar_co @b.marieaccessories @touchbbca and get hydrated with @smartwater. Participants are also able to get stretched with Caitlin from @stretchzone_kenilworth and @becsphysio from @medstarhealthpt . ALSO try on demo shoes from @newbalancerunning and enter into a raffle for your chance to win from a great selection of prizes.

Sunday June 23rd, 49th annual Baltimore Women’s Classic. Our beautiful team of women walking, jogging and running is currently at 2 dozen plus and it’s not too late to join our team OR participate in the cheer squad with @man_what and members of @runnersrun_

To round it all up join Afia on Sunday June 30th at 9am for a slow flow recovery yoga session.

Click the link in our bio to register for any of these upcoming events!

Run With It,
Afia

#baltimorerunningfestival #4krunners #runnersrun #communitysupport #postpartumgrief #miscarriagesupport #angelbaby #blackrunners #runners #runnersmatter #runwithit #nonprofit #infantandpregnancylossawareness #miscarriageawareness #strengthinnumbers

We are booked and busy at Soles for Souls and we’d love for you to join us at one or all of our upcoming events. We have a little bit of something for everyone and are so excited to connect with you all. At Soles for Souls, collaboration and community are one of our main pillars and that looks like every individual who supports women and families who have experienced pregnancy loss.

Wednesday June 19th, join Afia leading yoga in collaboration with Free Baltimore Yoga at Druid Hills Zen Garden from 7-8:30pm. Black and Brown folks only.

Saturday June 22nd join the Soles for Souls 4K Runners team at the NEW Charm City Run Timonium location at 1313 York Road for a community event from 7:30-10AM in preparation for the 49th annual Baltimore Women’s Classic 5K the following day. Begin the morning with a shakeout walk led by Afia. Return to the store for a private shopping event featuring local vendors @day7candleco_ @brownsugar_co @b.marieaccessories @touchbbca and get hydrated with @smartwater. Participants are also able to get stretched with Caitlin from @stretchzone_kenilworth and @becsphysio from @medstarhealthpt . ALSO try on demo shoes from @newbalancerunning and enter into a raffle for your chance to win from a great selection of prizes.

Sunday June 23rd, 49th annual Baltimore Women’s Classic. Our beautiful team of women walking, jogging and running is currently at 2 dozen plus and it’s not too late to join our team OR participate in the cheer squad with @man_what and members of @runnersrun_

To round it all up join Afia on Sunday June 30th at 9am for a slow flow recovery yoga session.

Click the link in our bio to register for any of these upcoming events!

Run With It,
Afia

#baltimorerunningfestival #4krunners #runnersrun #communitysupport #postpartumgrief #miscarriagesupport #angelbaby #blackrunners #runners #runnersmatter #runwithit #nonprofit #infantandpregnancylossawareness #miscarriageawareness #strengthinnumbers

HOT OFF THE PRESS! ARE YOU READY?! 🚨

We are so thrilled to share that we are partnering with Charm City Run on Saturday, June 22nd, for our first community event. Join us from 7:30am-10:00am for an exciting, fun-filled morning where EVERYONE is welcome! 🌟

We will kick off with a 1-mile shakeout walk/run for those of us preparing for the 49th annual Baltimore Women’s Classic 5K and return for a private shopping experience with local vendors including B. Marie Accessories, Brown Sugar Co. and, Day 7 Candle Co. Huge thank you to our partners Medstar Health providing on site PT screenings, Touch BBCA supplying resources about Black Breast Cancer Awareness and SmartWater keeping us hydrated. We are also excited to share New Balance will have their new shoes available for demo during the shakeout walk/run.

What’s a Soles for Souls event without a raffle?! Come early to participate in our live raffle and stay for early access to packet pickup beginning at 9am-2pm

Don’t miss out! Register using the link in my bio! 💫✨

#baltimorewomensclassic5k #communityevent #charmcityrun #runwithus #localvendors #shakeoutrun #runwithit #solesforsouls #solesforsoulsbaltimore #4krunners #miscarriageawareness

HOT OFF THE PRESS! ARE YOU READY?! 🚨

We are so thrilled to share that we are partnering with Charm City Run on Saturday, June 22nd, for our first community event. Join us from 7:30am-10:00am for an exciting, fun-filled morning where EVERYONE is welcome! 🌟

We will kick off with a 1-mile shakeout walk/run for those of us preparing for the 49th annual Baltimore Women’s Classic 5K and return for a private shopping experience with local vendors including B. Marie Accessories, Brown Sugar Co. and, Day 7 Candle Co. Huge thank you to our partners Medstar Health providing on site PT screenings, Touch BBCA supplying resources about Black Breast Cancer Awareness and SmartWater keeping us hydrated. We are also excited to share New Balance will have their new shoes available for demo during the shakeout walk/run.

What’s a Soles for Souls event without a raffle?! Come early to participate in our live raffle and stay for early access to packet pickup beginning at 9am-2pm

Don’t miss out! Register using the link in my bio! 💫✨

#baltimorewomensclassic5k #communityevent #charmcityrun #runwithus #localvendors #shakeoutrun #runwithit #solesforsouls #solesforsoulsbaltimore #4krunners #miscarriageawareness

ON YOUR MARK GET SET, BLOOM 🏃🏾‍♀️🥇💐

We are excited so many people have expressed wanting to cheer on our Soles for Souls 4K Runners team at the 49th annual Baltimore Women’s Classic 5K. Join our cheer squad led by Demi and members of Runners Run at the 1.5 mile mark located between Azumi restaurant and Ouzabay OR watch us cross the finish line at Power Plant Live.

Special thanks to Smartwater for ensuring our healthy bloom, support these efforts by passing out a bottle to each of our beautiful flowers struttin’ on through. We want to see you, hear you and feel your joy throughout the race! Come prepared with signs, bells, whistles, men, kids and everyone in between to show your support.

Sign up now in the link in my bio!

Lead by example
Witness the Community Building
Sew Seeds with Soles for Souls

Run With It,

Afia

#supportlocal #supportwomenrunners #4krunners #solesforsouls #baltimorewomensclassic #charmcityrun #runwithit #runnersrun #nonprofit #baltimoreowned #4kcheersquad

ON YOUR MARK GET SET, BLOOM 🏃🏾‍♀️🥇💐

We are excited so many people have expressed wanting to cheer on our Soles for Souls 4K Runners team at the 49th annual Baltimore Women’s Classic 5K. Join our cheer squad led by Demi and members of Runners Run at the 1.5 mile mark located between Azumi restaurant and Ouzabay OR watch us cross the finish line at Power Plant Live.

Special thanks to Smartwater for ensuring our healthy bloom, support these efforts by passing out a bottle to each of our beautiful flowers struttin’ on through. We want to see you, hear you and feel your joy throughout the race! Come prepared with signs, bells, whistles, men, kids and everyone in between to show your support.

Sign up now in the link in my bio!

Lead by example
Witness the Community Building
Sew Seeds with Soles for Souls

Run With It,

Afia

#supportlocal #supportwomenrunners #4krunners #solesforsouls #baltimorewomensclassic #charmcityrun #runwithit #runnersrun #nonprofit #baltimoreowned #4kcheersquad

Ladiesss, It’s almost that time again 🌹

In just 30 days we will be back at the starting line of the Baltimore Women’s Classic 5K with hundreds of beautiful women. I’m so excited to be partnering with Charm City Run to lead the Soles for Souls walking team. This group is for anyone who wants to walk, jog, dance, skip or run. We know how much everyone wants to support even if they don’t want to join the race.. we heard you! WE HAVE A CHEER SQUAD! Join our cheer squad at the 1.5 mile mark and the finish line to celebrate our team.

Ask me how to join our team and save $$$ or for more details about the cheer squad. Stay tuned for super exciting pre and post race events 👀!!

#SolesforSouls #4KRunners #RunnersRun #CommunitySupport #PostpartumGrief #MiscarriageSupport #Angelbaby #BlackRunners #Runners #RunnersMatter #RunWithIt #Nonprofit #infantandpregnancylossawareness #miscarriageawareness #StrengthinNumbers #baltimorewomensclassic5k #baltimorewomensclassic #charmcityrun

Ladiesss, It’s almost that time again 🌹

In just 30 days we will be back at the starting line of the Baltimore Women’s Classic 5K with hundreds of beautiful women. I’m so excited to be partnering with Charm City Run to lead the Soles for Souls walking team. This group is for anyone who wants to walk, jog, dance, skip or run. We know how much everyone wants to support even if they don’t want to join the race.. we heard you! WE HAVE A CHEER SQUAD! Join our cheer squad at the 1.5 mile mark and the finish line to celebrate our team.

Ask me how to join our team and save $$$ or for more details about the cheer squad. Stay tuned for super exciting pre and post race events 👀!!

#SolesforSouls #4KRunners #RunnersRun #CommunitySupport #PostpartumGrief #MiscarriageSupport #Angelbaby #BlackRunners #Runners #RunnersMatter #RunWithIt #Nonprofit #infantandpregnancylossawareness #miscarriageawareness #StrengthinNumbers #baltimorewomensclassic5k #baltimorewomensclassic #charmcityrun

This for my people on the run.

Runnin’ With It.

31 and black and running, I’m blessed. I’m grateful. Thank you, God 🏃🏾‍♀️💐🩵.

April was A WHIRLWIND, I’m getting closer to my dreams. If I could give any words of affirmation..
YOU HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED.
You ARE Powerful.
You are kind.
You are patient.
I love you, all ways- always.

Run With It,

Afia 🏃🏾‍♀️💐🩵

Next up: Frederick Half Marathon (virtual)
Date:TBD

Shoutout to all my runners racing this weekend 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️

#SolesforSouls
#BaltimoreRunningFestival #4KRunners #RunnersRun #CommunitySupport #PostpartumGrief #MiscarriageSupport #Angelbaby #BlackRunners #Runners #runnersmatter #runwithit #nonprofit #infantandpregnancylossawareness #miscarriageawareness #strengthinnumbers #baltimorewomensclassic

This for my people on the run.

Runnin’ With It.

31 and black and running, I’m blessed. I’m grateful. Thank you, God 🏃🏾‍♀️💐🩵.

April was A WHIRLWIND, I’m getting closer to my dreams. If I could give any words of affirmation..
YOU HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED.
You ARE Powerful.
You are kind.
You are patient.
I love you, all ways- always.

Run With It,

Afia 🏃🏾‍♀️💐🩵

Next up: Frederick Half Marathon (virtual)
Date:TBD

Shoutout to all my runners racing this weekend 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️

#SolesforSouls
#BaltimoreRunningFestival #4KRunners #RunnersRun #CommunitySupport #PostpartumGrief #MiscarriageSupport #Angelbaby #BlackRunners #Runners #runnersmatter #runwithit #nonprofit #infantandpregnancylossawareness #miscarriageawareness #strengthinnumbers #baltimorewomensclassic

RAFFLE WINNERS 🏃🏾‍♀️🏅🩵

Thank you SO much to everyone who came to the Pigtown Climbs Move Well Festival this past Saturday. It was so nice to meet and share with so many of you! Thank you to everyone who purchased a raffle ticket for one of the following amazing options:
1. One on one yoga or event with me
2. Soles for Souls Run With it shirt
3. Free entry to Charm City Run Baltimore Women’s Classic 5K
4. 2 tickets to the Voyages adult only event at the Aquarium on July 18th
5. New Balance Run Your Way swag

we have five lucky winners….
🥁 🥁 🥁

Marsha
Sekhani
Diamond
Jasmin
Princess

🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️

#SolesforSouls
#BaltimoreRunningFestival #4KRunners #RunnersRun #CommunitySupport #PostpartumGrief #MiscarriageSupport #Angelbaby #BlackRunners #Runners #RunnersMatter #RunWithIt #Nonprofit #infantandpregnancylossawareness #miscarriageawareness #StrengthinNumbers

RAFFLE WINNERS 🏃🏾‍♀️🏅🩵

Thank you SO much to everyone who came to the Pigtown Climbs Move Well Festival this past Saturday. It was so nice to meet and share with so many of you! Thank you to everyone who purchased a raffle ticket for one of the following amazing options:
1. One on one yoga or event with me
2. Soles for Souls Run With it shirt
3. Free entry to Charm City Run Baltimore Women’s Classic 5K
4. 2 tickets to the Voyages adult only event at the Aquarium on July 18th
5. New Balance Run Your Way swag

we have five lucky winners….
🥁 🥁 🥁

Marsha
Sekhani
Diamond
Jasmin
Princess

🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️

#SolesforSouls
#BaltimoreRunningFestival #4KRunners #RunnersRun #CommunitySupport #PostpartumGrief #MiscarriageSupport #Angelbaby #BlackRunners #Runners #RunnersMatter #RunWithIt #Nonprofit #infantandpregnancylossawareness #miscarriageawareness #StrengthinNumbers

Soles for Souls supports women who have experienced pregnancy loss due to miscarriage. This Black Maternal Health Week, we honor Black mothers who haven’t been able to hold their babies due to many different experiences. Loss during pregnancy is often a silent struggle, and Black women are disproportionately affected. At Soles for Souls, we stand with ALL mothers on their healing journeys. During this week consider giving a mama their flowers 💐.

#BMHW24 #BlackMamasMatter #HealingAfterLossBaltimore #solesforsouls #runwithit #imrunning4k #runnersrun #baltimorerunners #blackrunners #baltimorenonprofit #charmcityrun #dawnlitrentarunningtraining #soleofthecity10k #baltimorestrong #blackbaltimore #blackbaltimorehistory #morganstateuniversity

Soles for Souls supports women who have experienced pregnancy loss due to miscarriage. This Black Maternal Health Week, we honor Black mothers who haven’t been able to hold their babies due to many different experiences. Loss during pregnancy is often a silent struggle, and Black women are disproportionately affected. At Soles for Souls, we stand with ALL mothers on their healing journeys. During this week consider giving a mama their flowers 💐.

#BMHW24 #BlackMamasMatter #HealingAfterLossBaltimore #solesforsouls #runwithit #imrunning4k #runnersrun #baltimorerunners #blackrunners #baltimorenonprofit #charmcityrun #dawnlitrentarunningtraining #soleofthecity10k #baltimorestrong #blackbaltimore #blackbaltimorehistory #morganstateuniversity

Hi friend! Happy you found me, whether you’re new here or you’ve been walking this journey with me- THANK YOU! Welcome to the village.

I’m Afia Padonu, the founder of Soles for Souls, runner, and yoga instructor. 🌟

As a survivor of pregnancy loss due to miscarriage, I’ve found strength in embracing my story and turning it into a beacon of community support. Through collaboration, movement, and sound, I’ve built Soles for Souls - a community-based organization with a mission to evolve into nonprofit dedicated to supporting women who have experienced pregnancy loss due to miscarriage.

My motto, “Run With It,” embodies the belief that everyone has the power to be healthy and whole in their own way. Starting from where you are, even if that’s feeling physically inflexible , movement can be a powerful tool for healing. I hope that when you flow with me, you’ll connect, breathe with movement, and open your heart to healing.

Since earning my YTT Certification in 2018, I’ve led yoga flows for individuals of all ages and abilities, incorporating trauma-informed, youth, chair, hatha, restorative, and vinyasa styles. I believe yoga should be accessible everywhere, from outdoors to corporate events, schools, and even for athletes. Plus, I add sound bowl components to my guided meditations to enhance the experience.

At Soles for Souls, we’re all about collaboration. From community members to healthcare professionals, we’re united in supporting those affected by pregnancy loss. Every story deserves to be uplifted, and every individual deserves healing. Just as a community celebrates our babies, we can stand together in times of loss.

Join us in sowing seeds of support and healing with Soles for Souls. Click the link in our bio to learn more and get involved. Together, we can make a difference. 🌱💕
#SolesForSouls #PregnancyLossSupport #miscarriagesupport #sistersinloss #runnersrun #blackrunners #blackwomenrunners #imrunning4k

Hi friend! Happy you found me, whether you’re new here or you’ve been walking this journey with me- THANK YOU! Welcome to the village.

I’m Afia Padonu, the founder of Soles for Souls, runner, and yoga instructor. 🌟

As a survivor of pregnancy loss due to miscarriage, I’ve found strength in embracing my story and turning it into a beacon of community support. Through collaboration, movement, and sound, I’ve built Soles for Souls - a community-based organization with a mission to evolve into nonprofit dedicated to supporting women who have experienced pregnancy loss due to miscarriage.

My motto, “Run With It,” embodies the belief that everyone has the power to be healthy and whole in their own way. Starting from where you are, even if that’s feeling physically inflexible , movement can be a powerful tool for healing. I hope that when you flow with me, you’ll connect, breathe with movement, and open your heart to healing.

Since earning my YTT Certification in 2018, I’ve led yoga flows for individuals of all ages and abilities, incorporating trauma-informed, youth, chair, hatha, restorative, and vinyasa styles. I believe yoga should be accessible everywhere, from outdoors to corporate events, schools, and even for athletes. Plus, I add sound bowl components to my guided meditations to enhance the experience.

At Soles for Souls, we’re all about collaboration. From community members to healthcare professionals, we’re united in supporting those affected by pregnancy loss. Every story deserves to be uplifted, and every individual deserves healing. Just as a community celebrates our babies, we can stand together in times of loss.

Join us in sowing seeds of support and healing with Soles for Souls. Click the link in our bio to learn more and get involved. Together, we can make a difference. 🌱💕
#SolesForSouls #PregnancyLossSupport #miscarriagesupport #sistersinloss #runnersrun #blackrunners #blackwomenrunners #imrunning4k

RAFFLE WINNERS 🏃🏾‍♀️🏅🩵

Thank you SO much to everyone who came to the Blk Ass Flea Mkt: For the Gworls Mkt this past Saturday. It was so nice to meet and share with so many of you! Thank you to everyone who purchased a raffle ticket for one of the following amazing options:
1. One on one yoga or event with me
2. Soles for Souls Run With it shirt
3. Free entry to Charm City Run Baltimore Women’s Classic 5K
4. Self Care Basket

we have four lucky winners….
🥁 🥁 🥁

Morgan
Ayana
Shanesha
My mama

🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️

RAFFLE WINNERS 🏃🏾‍♀️🏅🩵

Thank you SO much to everyone who came to the Blk Ass Flea Mkt: For the Gworls Mkt this past Saturday. It was so nice to meet and share with so many of you! Thank you to everyone who purchased a raffle ticket for one of the following amazing options:
1. One on one yoga or event with me
2. Soles for Souls Run With it shirt
3. Free entry to Charm City Run Baltimore Women’s Classic 5K
4. Self Care Basket

we have four lucky winners….
🥁 🥁 🥁

Morgan
Ayana
Shanesha
My mama

🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️

Trigger warning: pregnancy and infant awareness loss. Photos of me, Afia in the hospital. I try to be forthcoming in understanding that although my story is my own, my village is deep and seeing these photos may be triggering. With love, please keep walking with me.

Hey everyone, my name is Afia. I am the founder of Soles for Souls, a community based organization that primarily supports women who have experienced pregnancy loss due to miscarriage. We use sound, movement and collaboration as the three pillars of healing. Movement being trauma informed yoga and walking/running. Sound is community based conversations, advocacy, therapy, sound bath healing, storytelling and more. Lastly, collaboration is everyone- we all know someone who has experienced pregnancy loss due to miscarriage- knowingly or unknowingly. I’m honored to feel brave enough to be the vessel God sees in me to share my story to continue allowing people to understand that mothers and survivors of pregnancy loss don’t deserve to suffer in silence through our stories. Over the last few months I’ve been encouraged and motivated to continue building the foundation of Soles for Souls, I’m thankful to share that with so many of you alls support the vision is being uplifted and empowered. Please continue supporting our efforts of moving our business plan to the next phase.

Click the link in our bio, share this post and continue spreading awareness about infant and pregnancy awareness loss. Sending love to all mamas AND families whose precious baby rest upon clouds.

KMP foreve*.

Run With It.

#SolesforSouls
#BaltimoreRunningFestival #4KRunners #RunnersRun #CommunitySupport #PostpartumGrief #MiscarriageSupport #Angelbaby #BlackRunners #Runners #RunnersMatter #RunWithIt #Nonprofit #infantandpregnancylossawareness #miscarriageawareness #StrengthinNumbers #baltimoreorganizer #baltimore #baltimorecity #baltimorecounty

Trigger warning: pregnancy and infant awareness loss. Photos of me, Afia in the hospital. I try to be forthcoming in understanding that although my story is my own, my village is deep and seeing these photos may be triggering. With love, please keep walking with me.

Hey everyone, my name is Afia. I am the founder of Soles for Souls, a community based organization that primarily supports women who have experienced pregnancy loss due to miscarriage. We use sound, movement and collaboration as the three pillars of healing. Movement being trauma informed yoga and walking/running. Sound is community based conversations, advocacy, therapy, sound bath healing, storytelling and more. Lastly, collaboration is everyone- we all know someone who has experienced pregnancy loss due to miscarriage- knowingly or unknowingly. I’m honored to feel brave enough to be the vessel God sees in me to share my story to continue allowing people to understand that mothers and survivors of pregnancy loss don’t deserve to suffer in silence through our stories. Over the last few months I’ve been encouraged and motivated to continue building the foundation of Soles for Souls, I’m thankful to share that with so many of you alls support the vision is being uplifted and empowered. Please continue supporting our efforts of moving our business plan to the next phase.

Click the link in our bio, share this post and continue spreading awareness about infant and pregnancy awareness loss. Sending love to all mamas AND families whose precious baby rest upon clouds.

KMP foreve*.

Run With It.

#SolesforSouls
#BaltimoreRunningFestival #4KRunners #RunnersRun #CommunitySupport #PostpartumGrief #MiscarriageSupport #Angelbaby #BlackRunners #Runners #RunnersMatter #RunWithIt #Nonprofit #infantandpregnancylossawareness #miscarriageawareness #StrengthinNumbers #baltimoreorganizer #baltimore #baltimorecity #baltimorecounty

🥁 DRUMROLL PLEASE 🥁

Thank you to everyone who followed and shared our page and participated in our first giveaway! Another thanks for grace as I find harmony in social media management. After a long reflective weekend from the Baltimore Running Festival, we finally have a winner for our first giveaway.

Everyone please congratulate @enumaiyob on winning her choice of a free Charm City Run sponsored by SFS OR SFS merch from our first giveaway!!! Thank you so much for joining. Stay tuned for future giveaways!

#SolesforSouls
#BaltimoreRunningFestival #4KRunners #RunnersRun #CommunitySupport #PostpartumGrief #MiscarriageSupport #Angelbaby #BlackRunners #Runners #RunnersMatter #RunWithIt #Nonprofit #infantandpregnancylossawareness #miscarriageawareness #StrengthinNumbers

🥁 DRUMROLL PLEASE 🥁

Thank you to everyone who followed and shared our page and participated in our first giveaway! Another thanks for grace as I find harmony in social media management. After a long reflective weekend from the Baltimore Running Festival, we finally have a winner for our first giveaway.

Everyone please congratulate @enumaiyob on winning her choice of a free Charm City Run sponsored by SFS OR SFS merch from our first giveaway!!! Thank you so much for joining. Stay tuned for future giveaways!

#SolesforSouls
#BaltimoreRunningFestival #4KRunners #RunnersRun #CommunitySupport #PostpartumGrief #MiscarriageSupport #Angelbaby #BlackRunners #Runners #RunnersMatter #RunWithIt #Nonprofit #infantandpregnancylossawareness #miscarriageawareness #StrengthinNumbers

This medal Monday hits SO different. Thank you to each and every person who ran with us on Saturday, whether virtually or starting from the same line. On Saturday at the Baltimore Running Festival, SFS x RR gathered a team of 54 runners across all races. Everyone showed up for many reasons and through determination got their own medal! This is what community and collaboration is all about. So many of our teammates got their first medal this weekend, hit PRs, already committed to run next year and are PROUD to show their medals. I’m so honored and grateful to be able to share a piece of my Why with people and this team just added several more reasons. I’m so proud of each of you!

Although all of our teammates aren’t pictured know that our team was running Baltimore one sole at a time. Runners run, everyone else makes excuses!

Ask how you can join our team for next year.

Run with it!

#SolesforSouls
#BaltimoreRunningFestival #4KRunners #RunnersRun #CommunitySupport #PostpartumGrief #MiscarriageSupport #Angelbaby #BlackRunners #Runners #RunnersMatter #RunWithIt #Nonprofit #infantandpregnancylossawareness #miscarriageawareness #StrengthinNumbers #medalmonday

This medal Monday hits SO different. Thank you to each and every person who ran with us on Saturday, whether virtually or starting from the same line. On Saturday at the Baltimore Running Festival, SFS x RR gathered a team of 54 runners across all races. Everyone showed up for many reasons and through determination got their own medal! This is what community and collaboration is all about. So many of our teammates got their first medal this weekend, hit PRs, already committed to run next year and are PROUD to show their medals. I’m so honored and grateful to be able to share a piece of my Why with people and this team just added several more reasons. I’m so proud of each of you!

Although all of our teammates aren’t pictured know that our team was running Baltimore one sole at a time. Runners run, everyone else makes excuses!

Ask how you can join our team for next year.

Run with it!

#SolesforSouls
#BaltimoreRunningFestival #4KRunners #RunnersRun #CommunitySupport #PostpartumGrief #MiscarriageSupport #Angelbaby #BlackRunners #Runners #RunnersMatter #RunWithIt #Nonprofit #infantandpregnancylossawareness #miscarriageawareness #StrengthinNumbers #medalmonday

Here at Soles for Souls Collaboration is one of the main pillars used for healing. Ayoni Wellness and I partnered to showcase one of the many ways we do this. Ayoni Wellness focuses on creating products that help you to be well naturally, “Ayo Ni” in Yoruba means “it is all joy” and at SFS we truly believe through the storms there’s anchors of joy and with collaborative and community support, this is possible to receive as reality.

I’m so thankful to have partnered with Dr.OG on this project of making complimentary aromatherapy towels for each team member of the SFS X RR team! There’s still time to register, using the link in my bio for $10 off with the password 4KRUNNER. Be sure to visit Dr. OG’s page for all your holistic health needs!

Shoutout to @syndicatescreenprintco and @lanijetson for the screen printing on the towels!

#SolesforSouls
#BaltimoreRunningFestival #4KRunners #RunnersRun #CommunitySupport #PostpartumGrief #MiscarriageSupport #Angelbaby #BlackRunners #Runners #RunnersMatter #RunWithIt #Nonprofit #infantandpregnancylossawareness #miscarriageawareness #StrengthinNumbers #entrepreneur #baltimoreentrepreneurs #herbs #apothecary

Here at Soles for Souls Collaboration is one of the main pillars used for healing. Ayoni Wellness and I partnered to showcase one of the many ways we do this. Ayoni Wellness focuses on creating products that help you to be well naturally, “Ayo Ni” in Yoruba means “it is all joy” and at SFS we truly believe through the storms there’s anchors of joy and with collaborative and community support, this is possible to receive as reality.

I’m so thankful to have partnered with Dr.OG on this project of making complimentary aromatherapy towels for each team member of the SFS X RR team! There’s still time to register, using the link in my bio for $10 off with the password 4KRUNNER. Be sure to visit Dr. OG’s page for all your holistic health needs!

Shoutout to @syndicatescreenprintco and @lanijetson for the screen printing on the towels!

#SolesforSouls
#BaltimoreRunningFestival #4KRunners #RunnersRun #CommunitySupport #PostpartumGrief #MiscarriageSupport #Angelbaby #BlackRunners #Runners #RunnersMatter #RunWithIt #Nonprofit #infantandpregnancylossawareness #miscarriageawareness #StrengthinNumbers #entrepreneur #baltimoreentrepreneurs #herbs #apothecary

The picture in this post is from July 2022, please withhold any congratulations.

Behind every statistic, there’s a story of power, love, and community. Let’s break the silence surrounding miscarriage and stand together in support. Together, we can turn statistics into stories of hope.

#SolesforSouls
#BaltimoreRunningFestival #4KRunners #RunnersRun #CommunitySupport #PostpartumGrief #MiscarriageSupport #Angelbaby #BlackRunners #Runners #RunnersMatter #RunWithIt #Nonprofit #infantandpregnancylossawareness #miscarriageawareness #StrengthinNumbers

The picture in this post is from July 2022, please withhold any congratulations.

Behind every statistic, there’s a story of power, love, and community. Let’s break the silence surrounding miscarriage and stand together in support. Together, we can turn statistics into stories of hope.

#SolesforSouls
#BaltimoreRunningFestival #4KRunners #RunnersRun #CommunitySupport #PostpartumGrief #MiscarriageSupport #Angelbaby #BlackRunners #Runners #RunnersMatter #RunWithIt #Nonprofit #infantandpregnancylossawareness #miscarriageawareness #StrengthinNumbers

October honors every woman who’s ever experienced infant and pregnancy loss. Afia, founder of Soles for Souls sends an extra hug of love to anyone impacted always and especially this month.

This morning I took a moment to ground and do things that helped to allow me the opportunity to choose joy. I set an intention during my sound healing and focus on these affirmations:

I am grounded.
I deserve this.
I have everything I need.
I am powerful.
I inhale trust and exhale fear.

Take a moment for yourself today to ground in all that you are.

#SolesforSouls
#BaltimoreRunningFestival #4KRunners #RunnersRun #CommunitySupport #PostpartumGrief #MiscarriageSupport #Angelbaby #BlackRunners #Runners #RunnersMatter #RunWithIt #Nonprofit #baltimorenonprofit

October honors every woman who’s ever experienced infant and pregnancy loss. Afia, founder of Soles for Souls sends an extra hug of love to anyone impacted always and especially this month.

This morning I took a moment to ground and do things that helped to allow me the opportunity to choose joy. I set an intention during my sound healing and focus on these affirmations:

I am grounded.
I deserve this.
I have everything I need.
I am powerful.
I inhale trust and exhale fear.

Take a moment for yourself today to ground in all that you are.

#SolesforSouls
#BaltimoreRunningFestival #4KRunners #RunnersRun #CommunitySupport #PostpartumGrief #MiscarriageSupport #Angelbaby #BlackRunners #Runners #RunnersMatter #RunWithIt #Nonprofit #baltimorenonprofit

#Imrunning4K My team makes me so proud! 28 runners have already joined the Soles for Souls x Runners Run social team and we are so grateful but we’re not done yet. The goal is 40 or more, which means we’re only a minimum of 12 away!
Use the link in my bio today to register and get your badge today to share that you’re running with the best team for the Baltimore Running Festival.

P.S. the price goes up after September 30th. Use the link in our bio to save $10!

#SolesforSouls
#BaltimoreRunningFestival #4KRunners #RunnersRun #CommunitySupport #PostpartumGrief #MiscarriageSupport #Angelbaby #BlackRunners #Runners #RunnersMatter #RunWithIt #Nonprofit #Justdoit #Imrunning4K

#Imrunning4K My team makes me so proud! 28 runners have already joined the Soles for Souls x Runners Run social team and we are so grateful but we’re not done yet. The goal is 40 or more, which means we’re only a minimum of 12 away!
Use the link in my bio today to register and get your badge today to share that you’re running with the best team for the Baltimore Running Festival.

P.S. the price goes up after September 30th. Use the link in our bio to save $10!

#SolesforSouls
#BaltimoreRunningFestival #4KRunners #RunnersRun #CommunitySupport #PostpartumGrief #MiscarriageSupport #Angelbaby #BlackRunners #Runners #RunnersMatter #RunWithIt #Nonprofit #Justdoit #Imrunning4K

Happy Sunday everyone! It’s STILL summer but we here acknowledge Labor Day. Celebrate by supporting Soles for Souls and get 10% off your purchase today! Click the link in my bio.

Use the code 10FOR10 when you checkout and share this link or buy someone you love a shirt too- kids sizing and many color options available!

#SolesforSouls
#BaltimoreRunningFestival #4KRunners #RunnersRun #CommunitySupport #PostpartumGrief #MiscarriageSupport #Angelbaby

Happy Sunday everyone! It’s STILL summer but we here acknowledge Labor Day. Celebrate by supporting Soles for Souls and get 10% off your purchase today! Click the link in my bio.

Use the code 10FOR10 when you checkout and share this link or buy someone you love a shirt too- kids sizing and many color options available!

#SolesforSouls
#BaltimoreRunningFestival #4KRunners #RunnersRun #CommunitySupport #PostpartumGrief #MiscarriageSupport #Angelbaby

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