Joyful Hour
A Taylor Wallace Experience
Joyful Hour
A Taylor Wallace Experience
Joyful Hour is a gathering for nonprofit, philanthropic, and social impact leaders seeking meaningful connection, laughter, and restoration.
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A Taylor Wallace Experience
Created by Taylor Wallace, this space offers a soft landing for the people doing the work—where leaders can step away from the pressure of purpose-driven work and simply be in community.
No agenda.
No presentations.
Just good conversation, shared joy, and meaningful connection among peers who understand the weight and beauty of serving others.
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Joyful Hour takes place on the third Wednesday of each month at The Greenhouse Lounge & Wellness Center in DeSoto, Texas.
Guests can enjoy complimentary professional stretch and massage services (donations welcomed) along with delicious food and beverages—including vegan options—available for purchase throughout the evening.
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Whether you are a nonprofit leader, philanthropic professional, or community advocate, Joyful Hour is an invitation to pause, reconnect, and recharge alongside others committed to making a difference.
Come exhale.
Come reconnect.
Come experience what happens when purpose meets peace.
Upcoming Gatherings
Upcoming Gatherings
Every 3rd Wednesday | 7 PM – 9 PM
Starting March 18, 2026
Greenhouse Lounge & Wellness Center DeSoto, TX
A gathering for those who give for a living — to give back to themselves.
About Joy Hour's Visionary
About Joy Hour's Visionary
For over 25 years, Akilah has combined her gift for creating memorable experiences with her passion for social impact. From her early years leading Ohio’s first online Black events platform to orchestrating community-driven fundraisers and philanthropic convenings, she’s mastered the art of bringing people together with purpose.
As the founder of Taylor Wallace, Akilah has become a nationally respected voice in philanthropy — a consultant, coach, and advocate for leaders building lasting change. Joyful Hour reflects the intersection of her event planning roots and her present-day mission: creating spaces where servant leaders can rest, reflect, and rise renewed.
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