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Community Conversations
Programs such as U.N.M.U.T.E.D. and P.R.E.S.S.U.R.E. create space for honest conversations around the experiences women carry in real life.
Listen • Connect • Be Heard
A Nonprofit Organization
Real conversations. Real life. Real impact. Creating spaces where women can be heard, encouraged, supported and connected.
Join the Community →Our Mission in Motion
WHAT
WE DO
Creating spaces where women can be heard, supported, encouraged and connected.
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First Ladies & Women in Leadership
Connection, support and community for women who carry leadership responsibilities — while making room for the woman behind the title.
Connect • Exhale • Grow
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Encouragement & Wellness
Faith-centered encouragement and conversations around emotional wellness, healthy boundaries, restoration and caring for yourself while caring for others.
Encourage • Restore • Strengthen
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Community Impact
Outreach, gatherings, partnerships and initiatives designed to move beyond conversation and create meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
Serve • Partner • Impact
The Voice of a First Lady • A Nonprofit Organization
UPCOMING EVENTS
Gather. Grow. Be heard.
November 29, 2026 • Nonprofit Program
100 Women in Shades of Purple
Annual Women's Day
Sunday, November 29, 2026 • 3:30 PM
From Overflow to Impact
Luke 12:48
Host: First Lady Kristal Parks
Guest Speaker: First Lady Shervonne Wells
Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church
10423 Wilmington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
DECEMBER 12, 2026 • 12 PM
First Meetup
FIRST LADIES EXCHANGE MIXER
Hosted by First Lady Kristal Parks at Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church. A space to connect, exhale and build genuine sisterhood beyond the title.
Event Details →JANUARY 21, 2027 • 7 PM
Community Conversation
U.N.M.U.T.E.D.
Women ages 36+
A community-centered space created for honest conversation, connection and voices that deserve room to be heard.
FEBRUARY 18, 2027 • 7 PM
Community Experience
P.R.E.S.S.U.R.E.
Women ages 18–35
An intentional gathering centered on purpose, identity, mental health and the pressures women carry in real life.
A Signature Series
LET'S HAVE SOME TEA.
Conversations for the woman behind the title.
Featured Tea
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#TheVoiceOfAFirstLady“What if the apology you're waiting on is keeping you connected to someone God already released?”
Something worth pondering.
Watch • Listen • Join the Conversation
THE VOICE — Uncut
Featured Conversation
Can You Love God and Still Need Help?
Faith doesn't require pretending. The Voice — Uncut makes room for honest conversations about the things women carry behind the titles, smiles and responsibilities.
Past Events & Community Impact
OUR WORK
IN ACTION
Every gathering has a story. Explore the moments, messages and memories behind the work.
Renewed: From Scars to Strength
A gathering centered on renewal, healing, strength and moving forward.
View Event Story →
Healing from Emotional Enemies
A gathering focused on healing, wholeness and confronting emotional wounds women often carry quietly.
View Event Story →
High Tea: Filled to the Brim
An elevated gathering centered on fellowship, encouragement, hospitality and meaningful connection.
View Event Story →Encouragement • Faith • Perspective
A WORD FOR
THE WOMAN
For the woman behind the title.
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You are allowed to pour into others without pouring yourself empty.
“Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” — Mark 6:31
— Kristal Parks
Articles • Reflections • Perspective
READ &
REFLECT
Words for the life you're actually living.
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Faith & Boundaries
When God Requires You to Choose Yourself
Choosing peace, creating boundaries and honoring your own well-being can exist in the same life as faith, service and love.
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Mental Health • Rest • Receiving Care
Who Takes Care of the Woman Who Takes Care of Everyone?
There is a particular kind of tired that sleep cannot fix. A reflection on strength, survival, rest, receiving care and making room for the woman behind every title.
Open Article →Every reflection includes Scripture, a moment to sit with the message, and a journal question for honest reflection.
View All Articles →Meet the Founder
HELPING WOMEN
FIND THEIR VOICE
Kristal Parks
Kristal Parks believes every woman deserves a safe place to be heard, supported and reminded that her well-being matters.
Kristal founded The Voice of a First Lady to help women find and use their voice — especially in seasons when responsibility, leadership, family, ministry or life have taught them to carry things quietly. The mission creates intentional spaces for honest conversation, connection and encouragement without the expectation to perform.
Mental health and well-being are central to that vision. Through conversations about emotional wellness, healthy boundaries, rest, healing and self-care, Kristal advocates for women caring for the person behind every title they hold — spiritually, emotionally and practically.
Women’s VoiceMental HealthWell-BeingHealingCommunity
Read Kristal's Story →“Finding your voice is more than learning to speak. It is learning that your mental health, your well-being and your story deserve space too.” — Kristal
Founder • The Voice of a First Lady
Your Support Moves the Mission Forward
SUPPORT
THE MISSION
There is a woman behind every title — and her voice deserves room. Your support helps us create spaces where women can be heard, supported and reminded that their mental health, well-being, faith and purpose matter.
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Give
Help fund programs, gatherings, outreach and resources that give women room to heal, connect and find their voice.
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Get Involved
If you would like to partner with The Voice of a First Lady, volunteer your time or talents, sponsor an event or program, or simply learn more about getting involved, we would love to hear from you.
Tell Us How You’d Like to Help →Your gift helps make room for her voice.
Every contribution helps move the mission forward.
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YOUR VOICE
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