Sunday, November 16 — Blog Post
This morning, before sunrise, something beautiful happened.
Link to Donate ➤ https://www.givemiamiday.org/organization/Unchained-Mothering
We did it! Miami Give 5K — And the News of the Race!
11 of us ran. 1 supported.
Mothers, women, husbands, children, friends — Unchained Mothering showed up.
And we didn’t just show up…
we made it on the podium.
🥇 Kristen Grimberg — First Place Winner
Mother of four.
Our Unchained Mothering Ambassador for the race.
She pushed herself with extraordinary strength, and on our very first participation placed Unchained Mothering on the podium with a 1st place win in her category.
When people show up, everything changes. Shout out to Adria and her family, Pooja, Lauren, Kristen and her family, my husband Menno and son Victor and me! OMG a 5 K wobbling between walking and running filming and interviewing live without training nor sleep! I m happy 🤣. ( put my time so you see how long it took me 🫣😅😂🙌).
Today, we showed up for mothers — and you can help us continue this work.
Call to Support — I SEE YOU, MOTHERS SHAPE THE WORLD
Your donations help us film, document, preserve, and elevate the stories of women and mothers across generations.
Help us finish the year strong:
Your generosity today directly fuels our Art Basel exhibition, our documentary, our book, and our empowerment workshops.
I SEE YOU — MOTHERS SHAPE THE WORLD
We celebrate — through art — the often unseen work of women as mothers.
We honor women’s choices, making them visible, valued, and free in how they shape future generations.
Mothering
Noun:
The act of raising a child as a mother.
Adjective:
Qualities of a mother — caring, protective, and kind.
Realize your dreams for yourself and for humanity.
Through art, we bring attention to the profound contributions of women as mothers, empowering them to explore and express their fullest potential.
Our Initiatives
We host art exhibitions showcasing women’s stories through installation, dance, photography, writing, poetry, painting, sculpture, film, and even martial arts.
We also host empowerment events designed to uplift and inspire — workshops, mentorship, and community gatherings.
MISSION
Unchained Mothering is a nonprofit organization 501 (c) 3 founded by Jessica de Vreeze to make the invisible visible — the emotional, physical, creative, and intellectual labor that shapes families, communities, and society.
Through art, photography, storytelling, workshops, and community gatherings, we give voice to mothers — their strength, their identities, their journeys, and all the unseen work society relies on but rarely acknowledges.
Our empowerment programming includes self-defense workshops, vision-board and wish-making sessions, creative community events, mentorship programs, and activities built to uplift and strengthen women and families.
We are a home where women and artists come together to say:
“Be the woman you want to be, become the mother you choose to be.”
Our programs are open to every gender; our artists come from all nationalities; our stories honor women from every background.
Together, stronger — always.
We exist to remind the world that mothers shape the world, and that their contributions deserve recognition, respect, and visibility.
Today and always:
I see you.
We see you.
You are visible.
You matter.
WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED IN 2025
✨ A Major Achievement — Art Basel Miami Surprise
This December, during Art Basel Miami 2025, we will unveil the first chapter of our itinerant exhibition — a project merging innovation, emotion, and storytelling.
A long-term journey begins in Miami and expands onward.
🎥 Documentary “5 Years Later”
Directed by Jessica de Vreeze
Filmed & Edited by Geraldine Guardia
A visual archive of women’s voices. Several episodes completed; the final four are ahead.
🌟 Community Empowerment & Workshops
In 2025, we led:
• Self-defense workshop
• Vision-board session
• Wish-making workshop
• Chocolate workshop
• Mentorship of the Juniorette Club of Coconut Grove
Each event strengthened community bonds and uplifted women’s stories.
🏃♀️ Our First Miami Give 5K today!
2,600 participants.
1,400 nonprofits.
We ran together — and we won together.
OUR VISION FOR 2025–2026
📍 Itinerant Exhibition — launching in Miami, then traveling to:
• New York City
• California
• International locations to follow
🎥 Documentary — Final Four Episodes
📸 Upgraded Filming Equipment Needed
🌍 Support Our Travels
We travel by car and plane to meet women where they are.
Your support funds transportation, lodging, filming days, and in-person interviews.
📖 Book Honoring Mothers Across Generations
Featuring testimonies, portraits, and stories — from past, present, and future.
Organizational Needs
Your support funds:
• Website maintenance
• Outreach
• Archival organization
• Storage
• Art supplies
• Studio operations
• Administration
Every donation helps us continue to make mothers seen, respected, and valued.
🎨 Our Artists Are Thriving — and Their Success Elevates Us All
2025 has been a remarkable year for the artists who carry Unchained Mothering’s spirit around the world.
Their successes aren’t funded by Unchained Mothering, yet they elevate our mission through visibility and cultural impact.
Highlights:
• Jessica de Vreeze — Two museum prizes; Social Impact Award; exhibitions across the U.S. and internationally.
• Romi Myers — Doral exhibitions; expanded into sculpture.
• Bruce Byers — Opened his gallery.
• Baptiste Tavernier — Exhibited across Asia.
• Elias Dris — Recording third album.
• Tazzio Paris — AI film in Paris.
• Jennifer Weiser — Creative Director in dubbing.
• Renata Bardazzi — Launched women’s masterclasses.
• Ellen Sandor — Ground-breaking new-media projects.
• Geraldine Guardia — Mural honoring Latina women.
• Josianne Kartheiser — New book in Luxembourg.
• César A. Rey — Solo show at MIFA.
• Carolina Avaria — Creativity & leadership.
Thank you for being part of this journey.
We see you. We stand with you.
Let’s continue together.
Wishing you all a good week ahead,
With love and light,
Jessica
Ps: want a T-shirt LMK
so parislux ! 
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