Pouring the Love – Self Love

Herbs & Kettles – a direct-trade, single-origin tea company based in Atlanta – has developed a unique take on your typical V-Day activities with a new community event on Sunday, February 12th that they’re hoping becomes an annual way to celebrate V-Day for singles across the metro Atlanta area.

 “Pouring the Love, Self Love”, event focuses on the most important type of love, SELF LOVE. Attendees will socialize, network, and experience a panel discussion on the importance of self love and ways to cultivate it through the lens of food, tea, routines, and holistic health. It will also be a space for attendees to discuss and share their experiences and find support and understanding among like-minded individuals.

The full experience includes vegan golden latte panna cotta created by Chef Carolynn Ladd, as well as Masala Chai lattes from Herbs & Kettles.

Date: Sunday, February 12th, 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Location: The Lola – 621 North Avenue D-100 Atlanta, GA ( across from Ponce City Market)

Meet the Panelists

Chef Carolynn Ladd

Chef Carolynn Ladd, of Carolynn Ladd Holistic Health, is a Celebrity Private Holistic Chef, with a focus on bio-individual counseling for whole-person well-being. For the past 14 years, she has led clients through the ongoing process of transformation by helping them implement sustainable shifts based on what works for them individually. Ladd partners with the farmers and growers in her community in order to support community growth, foster client-to-grower relationships, and to promote eating seasonally. She is currently a student at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in order to deepen her education and set a focus on Ayurveda and multi-dimensional health care.

Jess Pfeffer, RYT + MHC

Jess Pfeffer, of Jess Pfeffer Holistic Event Planning, is a dynamic entrepreneur who cultivates connections through holistic events. She began her career in public relations in hospitality and received her masters in mental health counseling and yoga teacher certification. She uses her education and passion for helping people by supporting solopreneurs in wellness and hospitality with one on one conscious consulting and event planning services. Jess is a forever student and prides herself on making real connections in her personal and professional life. 

Naveen Thomas, MD

Dr. Thomas has demonstrated a commitment to a holistic approach to mental health. He completed the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine in Tucson, Arizona through the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine founded by Dr. Andrew Weill as well as numerous other training programs in integrative psychiatry and integrative medicine. He has been certified in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy by the Ketamine Training Center, headed by Dr. Phil Wolfson.

Dr. Thomas currently has a private practice called Clarity Integrative Psychiatry that combines traditional psychiatry, integrative psychiatry, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.

Poorvi Chordia, MD

Dr. Chordia is an Internal Medicine inpatient attending physician at Grady Hospital. She enjoys taking care of patients and teaching the future generation of medicine. A tea lover and passionate about its health benefits, Poorvi and her husband Abe started Herbs & Kettles a single-origin, premium Indian tea company. They directly source tea from small sustainable farms across India and their chais, regional loose-leaf teas, herbal blends, and lattes are created keeping in mind wellness, aromas, and flavors. In an era of self-care and mindfulness, Poorvi wishes to create a community of tea lovers who enjoy an authentic Indian tea experience.