Coming Into Bloom - The Positive Results Corporation

Coming Into Bloom: Because Periods Deserve a Celebration, Not a Side-Eye

Written by: Malinda Rochelle Lewis, M.A.

Let’s be real—most of us didn’t get a beautiful welcome into womanhood. No flower petals. No warm, affirming conversations. Maybe a box of pads thrown under the bathroom door. Maybe a whispered “you’re a woman now” that left you more confused than empowered.

Imagine being 11, sitting in class, feeling something weird happening in your body. You raise your hand to go to the bathroom and—boom—there it is. Blood. On your favorite jeans. Panic. Shame. You wad up toilet paper, whisper to your friend, and pray no one notices. You don’t understand what’s going on, and no one ever explained it in a way that made sense—or felt good.

That’s the experience too many Black girls and gender-expansive youth still have. And that’s exactly why we created Coming Into Bloom.

Coming Into Bloom is a 4-hour, in-person workshop designed with love, laughter, and learning for Black youth aged 9–14 who have started or are about to start their periods. This isn’t just “the talk.” This is the gathering—a welcoming space where we honor the beauty of change, celebrate our bodies, and get real about what’s happening biologically and spiritually.

Co-led by Malinda Rochelle, PRC’s Director of Reproductive Justice and Maternal Health, and a brilliant Black woman OB-GYN (yes, the kind who can explain all the big science words and keep it cute), Dr Joy, we break down what menstruation actually is—no fear tactics, no shame. Just real talk. What’s going on in your uterus? Why do you feel moody? Why did your boobs just appear overnight? What’s the deal with discharge? How do you keep it fresh down there? All questions welcome. No embarrassment allowed.

While our young folks are learning, laughing, and sharing, their caregivers—moms, dads, aunties, uncles, grandparents, chosen fam—will be in a parallel session co-led by a licensed Black midwife, Anja, and PRC’s CEO, Kandee Lewis. They’ll learn the same information so they can support their child’s journey with confidence and care. It’s not enough to say “go talk to your mom.” This workshop builds a village. We want everyone on the same page—because period care is a team sport.

And yes, we’ll eat together. Because what’s a celebration without food? Dinner is part of the program, and so is joy.

Coming Into Bloom is a space we wish we had. It’s for the girl who Googled “am I dying?” the first time she saw blood. For the nonbinary kid wondering if periods make them less themselves. For the caregiver who wants to help but doesn’t quite know how. It’s about education, affirmation, and building confidence at a critical life stage.

Because blooming should never feel scary. It should feel like a homecoming.

So come through. Bring your questions, your awkwardness, your curiosity. We’re making space for our babies to bloom—softly, boldly, and beautifully. Period.

Tiffany Scott-Clemente is a California Native and grew up in Inglewood, California. She attended Otis/Parsons and graduated with a degree in Fashion Design and Art. She also attended Pepperdine where she worked in her MBA. Tiffany has worked as a designer for companies ranging from Couture to sportswear and has produced her own Capsule Collection that has sold in California Boutiques. Sustainability has always been part of her platform, and she LOVES Up Cycling Denim. She has worked with Regard Magazine for 11 years and is now the Fashion Editor.
The magazine specializes in giving Actors/Actresses a fashion platform while Allowing them to further their connection with their fans. She recently completed covers for GLAMOUR, L’OFFICIEL, BAZAAR, ELLE AND FORBES. Tiffany’s costume work included movies, music videos, commercials, infomercials, theatrical production, and most recently the SAN PEDRO BALLET. Tiffany loves to Give Back and has volunteered since she was a teenager. She has a nonprofit that feeds and clothes the homeless and she LOVES working with young people and being a mentor. Her work with the Positive Results Center (PRC) for the PROM GIFT AWAY is always a highlight of the year, and she looks forward to
being an even bigger asset to PRC I the coming years.

is the Vice President of Supply Chain and Operations at Glossier
Inc., where she leads the company’s global operations and supply chain strategies. With a career spanning over two decades holding progressive leadership roles in the beauty and food industries, Kinta has established herself as a transformational leader in operational excellence, strategic planning, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Before her tenure at Glossier, Kinta made significant contributions to Thrive Causemetics Inc. as a Senior Director, where she excelled in enhancing supply chain
operations and implementing strategic DEI plans. Kinta's professional journey includes impactful positions at notable companies such as Mars, Murad and The Body Shop. Her achievements include developing business-specific integrated planning processes, overseeing fulfillment network expansion projects, and leading supplier performance management. Kinta has been recognized for her leadership in DEI and community
engagement, being honored by the Positive Results Corporation and named one of the “50 Phenomenal Black Women Engineers” by the Los Angeles Council of Black Professional Engineers.

Brittany S. Lieteau is a highly experienced payroll professional with over a decade of expertise in payroll processing and management. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to compliance, Brittany has established herself as a reliable and proficient leader in the payroll domain. Her journey in the payroll industry began at CAPS Universal, where she served as a Payroll Coordinator, manually processing timecards and managing entertainment
payroll for over 700 artists. This experience laid the foundation for her career, instilling in her a meticulous approach to payroll processing. Brittany further honed her skills at Entravision Communications, where she held roles as an HR Generalist and later as an HR Manager. In these positions, she managed HR
duties across multiple states and oversaw the payroll process for a sizable workforce, gaining invaluable experience in payroll administration and HR management. Continuing her trajectory, Brittany joined Stradling Yocca Carlson and Rauth as a
Payroll Coordinator, where she was responsible for processing full-cycle payroll for a large employee base using ADP Workforce Now. Her proficiency in payroll systems and attention to detail ensured accurate and timely payroll processing for the organization.
With a solid foundation in payroll management, Brittany’s career progressed to roles of increasing responsibility. At Avetta, LLC, she served as a Payroll Supervisor, overseeing workflow management and implementing quality control measures to ensure
accurate payroll processing. Her expertise extended to implementing Canadian payroll using ADP Streamline, demonstrating her adaptability and technical acumen. Brittany’ss journey in payroll management culminated in her current role as a Payroll Manager at Nuna, Inc., where she leads the processing of multi-state semi-monthly payroll and provides comprehensive oversight of the ADP payroll system. Her responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulations, managing taxation, and
providing ongoing support to employees. Brittany’s dedication to maintaining data integrity and confidentiality has earned her the
trust and confidence of her colleagues and stakeholders.
Brittany S. Lieteau a native of Los Angeles, California, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from California State University, Fullerton. Her educational background, coupled with her extensive
experience in payroll management, underscores her expertise in financial operations and business administration. With a proven track record of success and a commitment to excellence, Brittany S. Lieteau remains a respected figure in the payroll management field, continuously striving to deliver superior results and drive organizational success.

Brianna Odom is a Southern California native who attended and graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and a Master of Science Degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. She began her career with Aerotek while studying Psychology as a
Talent Acquisition intern almost 10 years ago. While studying for her master’s degree, she continued her career with the organization in a contract role as a Diversity Sourcer, exploring her passion for diversity recruitment while expanding her territory’s college recruitment strategy to include a more diverse talent pool. Shortly before graduating from her Masters program, she began a full-time career with Aerotek’s talent acquisition team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist recruiting for the West region where she spent
eight and a half years attracting talent to the organization in over 10 different states and countless cities. Brianna made the transition to a full-time career in Inclusion and Diversity as a Program Manager with the organization in 2019. In that role, she was responsible for developing and leading programs to
support inclusion and diversity efforts within Aerotek’s Marketplace, Operations, and People pillars. Shortly after that, Brianna was elevated to lead Aerotek’s Engineering and Sciences business unit as Head of Inclusion and Diversity. In that role, Brianna was responsible for leading all internal and external inclusion and diversity efforts for Aerotek and its sister company, EASi. Her duties included leading the marketplace outreach strategy, leveraging data transparency to drive organizational equity, and inclusive leadership development for the organization’s internal workforce. Now Brianna works as the Sr. Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Cloud Data Management The company, Rubrik where she continues to teach people to be more inclusive, creates space for people from historically underrepresented backgrounds and works to propel the organization forward on its DEI
journey. By channeling her passion and commitment to inclusive leadership development, Brianna is aiding the organization in its goal to create a safe and inclusive environment where diversity thrives, and people are valued for their unique perspectives, experience, and performance.

Tony Newsom became a Los Angeles Police Officer August 14, 1989. In 1991, he founded the LAPD West Valley version of the Jeopardy “balancing the odds” program to intercept kids who were at risk of becoming gang members.

In 1992, he founded the Positive Results Corporation to help you to think positive and to reach out beyond the imagination in order to set and achieve new goals. He help place the Positive Results program into 5 School Districts.

In 1995, he helped the Los Angeles Police Department start the Operation South Bureau of Jeopardy “balancing the odds” and spread the Jeopardy program in 77th Division, South East & Harbor Division.

In 2005 Tony Newsom began leading the LAPD Pacific Cadet Program.

From 2011 until now Tony has been the Class Leader of the Los Angeles Police Departments Cadet Leadership Academy which has approximately 500 + graduates twice annually.

Tony also is Chapter Leader of HOPE worldwide Southern California.

He also develops Mobile Apps for the Los Angeles Police Department and other safety entities through his new founded corporation, Community Policing Apps SPC.

Coming Into Bloom: Because Periods Deserve a Celebration, Not a Side-Eye

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