Official Events
Drink Water & Mind Your Business
A Black Woman’s Guide to Unlearning the BS & Healing Self-Esteem

Black Books Matter
Black Books Matter Fest 2025
Hey hey DMV fam!
I’m thrilled to be joining MahoganyBooks for their 2nd Annual Black Books Matter Fest! This is one of my favorite events of the year—a full day of Black authors, Black stories, and Black joy. ✊🏾📖
I’ll be there signing copies of
Drink Water & Mind Your Business
and connecting with readers all day long.
Here’s a peek at what’s happening:
Author signings (including yours truly!)
Black Books Matter Book Swap with Morgan Menzies
Kids storytime & craft activities
Local vendors & creators
Community, culture, and connection
Come vibe with us, bring a friend, and don’t forget to RSVP to stay in the loop on all the details!
RSVP Here
Let’s celebrate Black voices, Black books, and YOU.
See you there, boo! 💜
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET
Location:
MahoganyBooks – National Harbor
121 American Way, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Book Club Meetup at The Boonie Breakdown
Book Club Meetup at The Boonie Breakdown
Hey y’all!
I’m closing out The Boonie Breakdown Book Club for July with a live meetup, and I want you to join me! We’ll be diving into all the juicy reflections from my book,
Drink Water & Mind Your Business: A Black Woman’s Guide to Unlearning the BS and Healing Your Self-Esteem.
We’ll talk about what it really means to:
Unlearn the BS
Reclaim your worth
Heal out loud
This is a Patreon-exclusive event, but it’s FREE with the right membership level. So if you’ve been reading along—or even if you’ve just been meaning to—pull up, log on, and let’s connect in community.
Don’t miss this! Sign up now at
patreon.com/TheBoonieBreakdown
Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET
Where: Live on Patreon
Hosted by: The Boonie Breakdown
🔗 patreon.com/TheBoonieBreakdown

Conservation with Ashley Cobb
I’m beyond excited to invite you to a powerful in-person event in Atlanta, GA on Tuesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM at one of my favorite Black-owned bookstores—44th & 3rd Bookseller!
I’ll be in conversation with the brilliant and hilarious Ashley Cobb, and we’re diving deep into my newest book, Drink Water & Mind Your Business: A Black Woman’s Guide to Unlearning the BS and Healing Your Self-Esteem.
If you’ve ever struggled with feeling “not enough,” wrestled with self-worth, or been burdened by the expectations placed on Black women—you are NOT alone, and this space is for YOU.
We’ll be talking about the ways we’ve internalized toxic messages and how we can begin to reclaim our joy, our bodies, and our self-esteem. This isn’t just a book talk—it’s a healing conversation, a sister circle, and a space for real transformation.
Expect laughter, truth-telling, maybe a little cussing, and a whole lot of love.
When: July 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Where: 44th & 3rd Bookseller, 451 Lee St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
Come through, bring a friend, grab a book, and let’s sip this healing tea together. I can’t wait to see you there!

Urban Reads Bookstore
Baltimore, I’m Pulling Up – Let’s Do This on June 28th!
Hey y’all!
I’m coming to Urban Reads Bookstore in Baltimore on Friday, June 28th at 6:00 PM and I want to see YOU there!
We’re celebrating my book Drink Water & Mind Your Business: A Black Woman’s Guide to Unlearning the BS and Healing Your Self-Esteem—the real talk, the boundary-setting, the minding-your-business, and yes, the hydration. 💦
This isn’t just a book signing, it’s a whole vibe. Come get your copy signed, grab a hand-hug (if that’s your thing), and let’stalk about self-love, self-worth, and why everybody needs to get their business straight.
The Details:
📍 Where: Urban Reads Bookstore – 3008 Greenmount Ave, Baltimore, MD 21218
📅 When: Friday, June 28th
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
💛 Special Note: Buy 1 book, donate 1 to an incarcerated individual—because our people on the inside deserve healing, too.
Pull up! Bring a friend, your questions, your beautiful energy, and don’t forget your water bottle—you know I’m gonna check.
Can’t wait to see y’all! 💛

Loyalty Bookstore
I’m Coming to Loyalty Bookstore — Let’s Connect on June 17th!
I’m so excited to share that I’ll be at Loyalty Bookstore in Washington, DC on Monday, June 17th for a special author signing event for my latest book, Drink Water and Mind Your Business!
This book has been such a labor of love—an invitation to all of us (but especially my Black women and femmes) to set boundaries, protect our peace, and choose ourselves without apology. And now I get to celebrate it in person with you!
This event is all about connection—me getting to meet YOU, sign your copy, and share in the joy, the laughs, and the real talk. We’re keeping it cute, community-centered, and full of vibes. ✨
The Details::
Where: Loyalty Bookstore – Washington, DC- 1155 Dahlia St NW
When: Monday, June 17, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Whether you’ve already read the book or you’re just curious, come through. Let’s take some pics, talk about boundaries, maybe sip some water (because you know I’m gonna remind you), and just enjoy being in the room together.

Solid State
Exciting News: I’ll Be at Solid State Bookstore Soon!
I’m so hype to let y’all know I’ll be at Solid State Books for a LIVE book signing of Drink Water & Mind Your Business — and yes, I’ll be signing your copies, giving face, and tellin’ the truth about healing, boundaries, and why self-preservation is the real flex. 💅🏾💥
🗓 Friday, June 13th at 7 PM
📍 Solid State Books – 600 H St NW, Washington, DC
🎟 RSVP now: bit.ly/drdonnaDC
We’re talkin’ real talk, laughter, connection, and a whole lot of Black girl healing. This ain’t just a book signing — it’s a whole moment. So bring your crew, your questions, and your fine self and let’s celebrate this thing together.

Busboys and Poets
I’m Coming to Busboys and Poets Brookland — Let’s Connect on May 27th!
I’m so excited to let you know that I’ll be at **Busboys and Poets in Brookland** on **Tuesday, May 27th** from **6 to 8 PM** for an evening of real talk, healing, and community.
We’re gonna dive into the themes of my book, *Drink Water and Mind Your Business*—setting boundaries, reclaiming your time, and unapologetically prioritizing yourself. This event is all about showing up for yourself and each other in a space that feels safe, warm, and full of love.
Come through, bring your questions, your stories, and maybe a friend who needs a little reminder to sip that water and mind their business. I can’t wait to meet you, chat, and share some powerful moments together.
🗓️ **Here’s what you need to know:**
📍 Busboys and Poets, 625 Monroe St NE, Washington, DC 20017
📅 Tuesday, May 27, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Mark your calendars, save the date, and get your tickets here!

🎉 Book Baby Shower for Drink Water & Mind Your Business
Happy Baby Shower to me—well, my Book Baby anyway!
My second baby, Drink Water & Mind Your Business, officially drops on May 13th, and I want to celebrate with you in person at V-NO on May 16th!
Yes, we’re calling it a Book Baby Shower—because I don’t have children made of flesh and bone, but this baby? She’s made of paper, ink, and glue, and she deserves to be celebrated!

Ask Me Anything- Live Q & A with Dr. Donna!
You’ve got questions—I’ve got real answers. 💁🏽♀️
Join me for a Live Ask Me Anything on Thursday, May 15th. Nothing’s off limits (well… almost nothing 😏). Let’s talk life, love, healing, and of course, the book.
Thursday, May 15th
Live on [Facebook/Instagram/YouTube]
Come curious, come real, come ready.

Live Well, Sister!
I’m joining the fabulous Marcia of The Brown Girl Collective for a live convo about the book—and listen, I don’t know exactly what she’s gonna ask me, but you know it’s going to be good! 👀💬
We’re going live at 8 PM on Facebook and YouTube, so follow @browngirlcollective and make sure you’re in the room. You don’t want to miss this real, rich, and very honest conversation. Let’s go, you don’t want to miss a beat!
In My Black Feelings- Self-Esteem Edition!
Today in In My Black Feelings we are talking about self-esteem as community work! Join us for this conversation.
psst…this is a Black Woman space only.
Don’t worry, there are more conversations to be had!

Book Release
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