Speaker SeriesCrittenton Conversations: Connection & Mental Wellness
Join us for an engaging evening focused on the mental health challenges impacting families today. We’re bringing together community members for an honest, expert-led conversation about issues affecting families throughout our community, including teen mental health, technology's impact on human connection, and the power of healthy relationships.
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Date
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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Time
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Doors open at 5:00 PM -
Location
The Ruth by Beau Monde
2122 Thrift Rd C
Charlotte, NC -
Cost
General Admission $75
VIP Meet-and-Greet $125 -
Who Should Attend
Families & Caregivers
Educators & School Staff
Healthcare & Nonprofit Leaders
Working Professionals -
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OverviewAbout This Event
Meaningful conversations that inspire healthier relationships, stronger communities, and lasting change.
Crittenton Conversations brings nationally recognized thought leaders to our community for inspiring discussions about mental wellness, resilience, and the challenges affecting women, children, and families.
This special conversation features bestselling author and therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab, whose work has helped millions build healthier relationships through practical strategies for boundaries, communication, and emotional well-being.
Whether you're a parent, caregiver, educator, mental health professional, or community advocate, you'll leave with practical insights you can apply in your own life while supporting stronger connections throughout our communities.
What you’ll learn:
Practical strategies for building healthier relationships
How boundaries support emotional wellness and resilience
Ways stronger community connections improve individual well-being
Our PanelMeet Our Panel
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Nedra Glover Tawwab
Panelist
Licensed therapist, relationship expert, , and the New York Times bestselling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace and Drama Free. A trusted national voice on mental health, her practical, empathetic advice has been featured on The Today Show, NPR, CNN, and Oprah Daily.
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Craig Young
Panelist
CEO of Young Consulting Group, LLC and former therapist with over 25 years of experience equipping families and communities with the mental resilience, emotional intelligence, and healthy relational tools needed to navigate modern pressures.
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Jada B. Charley
Panelist
CEO of Crittenton, an award-winning nonprofit executive and legal leader. A recipient of Charlotte Ledger’s 40 Over 40 award, she is dedicated to advancing access to critical services and advocating for survivors and vulnerable communities.
ModeratorMeet Our Moderator
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Jacinda Jacobs
Moderator
Guiding the discussion is our moderator, Jacinda Jacobs, a media powerhouse with more than 20 years of experience in radio, television, and live hosting. She currently co-hosts the Fly Ty and Jacinda Show on V101.9 and has appeared on the OWN Network.
TicketsTickets on Sale Now
Note: Spaces for the VIP experience are extremely limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
VIP Meet-and-Greet $125
Enjoy an intimate, exclusive meet-and-greet with our panelists and moderator from 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Your ticket also includes premium reserved seating for the panel discussion and a signed copy of Nedra Glover Tawwab's bestselling book, The Balancing Act.
Standard Ticket $75
Includes entry to the panel discussion.
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