Engage,Cultivate,Evolve

We believe relationships are the heartbeat of our communities!

Our crafted experiences preserve a basic but very important human need: connection to others!

Incredible things happens when we curate space for our people to connect, learn, and grow with love.

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Founder& Visionary

Trusted Development Coach

Master Curator

Relationship & Community Advocate

Hi! I'mAlicia

I believe I am here to build communities of love and belonging. I cultivate safe spaces for people to find their voices and develop the courage to unlearn limiting beliefs to improve the connection with themselves and others. It is in this space where relationships thrive, and communities stabilize and flourish.

This belief drives me to utilize my creative expression to help relationships succeed. My experience as a development coach, engagement liaison, and corporate trainer complements and enhances my ability to be a change agent of hope and live out the purpose of co-creating an enhanced experience for the men and women of our communities.

Why this matters

For several decades now, the percentage of marriages has declined. The numbers are drastically different for black families who rank the lowest in 2 parent- married households (just 37% in 2020!)

Our mission: preserve marriages and begin closing the gap to strengthen, empower, and enrich our homes and communities.

Marriage changes with time. The in-between care and attention can make all the difference with the inevitable seasons. We want to highlight marriages that are working and provide healthy representation to our communities.

Testimonials

What People Have Said

"If you haven't let this panel bless you. you are truly missing out. The discussions they have each week are so needed in the black community. Some raw and uncut dialogue about issues we face as a whole and where it may stem from.They open you up to a new perspective on things that you have tried to run from or even dismiss and ignore. You can not listen to a panel and not find ways to apply it to your life. Eight28Concepts is a about building us up together. Educating us so that that we can educate our youth to be the Kings and Queens we were always meant to be. Thank you all for your insight and wisdom."

Tamara Rowe

"I just wanted to say what an AWESOME experience we had participating in the Couples Field Day by Eight28concepts!  They came to Denver and we just knew we had to jump in on the fun!  It was such a blessing to not only connect with my husband on another level, but also to connect with other couples of all ages & nationalities!  We just had a blast and we LOVE the community feel this idea brings! Please come back to CO bc we have a lot of our married friends who want to join in next time!  Thanks again and we can’t wait to participate again next year!"

Team Corona-Vibin

"I appreciate Alicia’s commitment to inclusive community building. Her passion to restore and elevate relationships shows in her work. Because of her, people have been able to challenge their perspectives and gain enlightenment." Author of Let’s Get Married & Do Everything Except Make It Last and Black Fragility.

Adrian N. Carter

"Working with Alicia Donaldson guarantees you high-quality work and execution. I've worked with Alicia and 828 concepts on various projects. The experience they deliver in person and virtually is unique and impactful. I have been lucky enough to participate in her relationship and community workshops. These events provided fun for my family and helped me reconnect with my purpose. Whether you are looking to improve your family dynamic or have an impact in your community 828 Concepts has a solution for you.”

Andy Newton

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