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06/03/2024

Applied for the Trademark

Corresponded with the "people" for Dr. Mary Claire Haver (author of The Galveston Diet and The New Menopause) -- and I hope she'll be one of several awesome keynote speakers

Will be speaking with the Seattle Convention Center this week to pencil out the costs and everything involved with hosting a 2-day summit (keynote speakers, up to 50+ breakout rooms/speakers/topics) + 140 pop-up vendor booths)

***I THINK THE SUMMIT WILL BE IN SEPT OR OCT 2025, TBD**

TRADESHOW/VENDOR BOOTHS: 10x10 or larger booths. PRICE: $ TBD -- looking for women-owned business/brands or companies/brands selling to the women's market. We are NOT accepting MLM brands.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS/ROOMS: There are ~56 break out rooms between 2 floors of the (new) Summit building of the Seattle Convention Center. This means 56+ experts, educators, authors, speakers, healers, influencers, designers, etc. can book a room ALL day and host your talk or activity, etc. every hour on the hour in your room, or....partner up with another business and share the cost of the room. Capacity per room is ~100-130 people, theatre style. But you could do anything in your room (yoga or other health/wellness classes, beauty services, lectures, book readings/signings, photography, etc. If you're a lecturer/speaker and you have an item or service to sell, you can do this in your room too. Price: $TBD

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: I've already started to contact speaker bureaus (Melinda Gates is I guess not accepting any more/new speaking engagements :( if anyone knows her personally let me know.) These will be paid gigs, but..... the speaker has to have a big following/these are the major draw to be able to sell 2,000+ tickets! We can discuss if a keynote speaker is appropriate for you or if you would be best served buying a break out room and hosting sessions.

I WILL NEED HELP WITH GETTING CORPORATE $$ SPONSORS! If this is something you love to do and are good at it, DM me and we'll discuss.

This is a pie in the sky goal/dream, and I'm going for it...let's hope I can make it happen. I will need your support and encouragement...recs to awesome brands and companies.

05/23/2024

CALLING ALL WOMEN:

What speakers would you be interested (and pay $$) to see/hear/learn more/be inspired by at a women's conference?

KEY NOTE SPEAKER: these are the big guns, it will cost a lot to get someone of this caliber (think: big following, "famous")

BREAK OUT SPEAKERS: these women and men, might be local (Seattle area) or at least on the west'ish coast (so aifare, etc. is not as expensive)

TOPICS: What topics are you most interested in?

I'm thinking this conference/summit would include:

*amazing key note speaker(s)

*friday night dinner/get together mix & mingle featuring women-made wines/spirits/NA brands + chefs

*Sat & Sun are the conference and tradeshow - includes the key note big time speakers as well as break out sessions throughout the day in smaller rooms/groups and a tradeshow of 100+ pop-up shops/businesses/brands

This is just a dream in my head now, hoping to make it a reality in 2025.

04/02/2024

From 8-9pm as guests arrive and buy their first libation of the evening, find their seats and peruse the various elements of the Ball....several ambient performers will roam the venue, entertaining guests at the 15th Annual VENICE IS SINKING MASQUERADE BALL on April 20th.

The duo, Themcandescence , will twirl various LED hoops, wands, juggling clubs, fans and dragons!

Saleurn Ramos will weave through the venue manipulating three hoops (simultaneously) on and off her body and juggling.

Ava Gallion will perform contortion.

A Baroque Trio will perform classical period pieces during the hour, to fully immerse guests in the era.

TICKETS: www.EpiphanyEvents.net/buy-your-tickets

03/30/2024

PLEASE DONATE to help save my friend Van's nail salon that she's owned and operated for nearly 22 years in Seattle (Wallingford) -- while we look for a more affordable location for her.

PLEASE SHARE THIS LINK with anyone you think would like to help support a Seattle small business that is woman and immigrant owned...that has had a difficult time getting back to the way things were before covid: https://gofund.me/c858d186

I can personally attest to what a great, caring, honest and hard working woman the owner, Van, is. THANK YOU

Friends: I'm creating this Go Fund Me with a heavy heart, but als… Tracy Klinkroth needs your support for Save Night Light Nails - Woman & Immigrant-Owned

03/27/2024

We're about THREE WEEKS out from the 15th Annual VENICE IS SINKING MASQUERADE BALL APRIL 20th and......

****We only have 100 tickets left!!!

BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW, SO YOU DON'T MISS OUT: www.EpiphanyEvents.net/buy-your-tickets

03/18/2024

Who doesn't love the beauty of the ballet? Mija Trimble, Founder & Director of Flight Feathers Ballet, will dance to the classical, Masquerade Suite, composed by Aram Khachaturian, along with two of her fellow ballet dancers at the 15th Annual VENICE IS SINKING MASQUERADE BALL on April 20th. They will then, each, perform a short solo ballet piece. Mija started dancing at the age of six in Hiroshima, Japan and has performed all over the PNW, Tokyo and Japan. BUY TICKETS TO THE BALL: www.EpiphanyEvents.net/buy-your-tickets

02/01/2023

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10/05/2022

Meet today's Brittany Boucher owner and creator of ! An indigenous, one women company based out of Tennessee. She is constantly learning, creating and crafting new items. She offers dainty earrings that are a great staple for your jewelry collection. Glass cups, graphic tees and sweatshirt with spooky designs perfect for October. All their items are handmade and made to order. 🧡
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When things get tough, what keeps you going?

"When things get tough, I take a step back and look at how far I have come. All the tiny wins add up, and I am definitely not the same person I used to be. Creating my own business by scratch has made me leave my comfort zone and do things that I would have never imagined I could do."

Share with us your "Aha" moment.

"My aha moment was when I had to go to the ER for workplace stress. At that moment, I realized that my job was affecting my mental and physical health. That's when I made the impulsive decision to change my life. I left my job and started researching how to start a business, then slowly began to work on the skills I needed to start. It's been a learning experience, but I am grateful every day that I have the opportunity to work on my dreams!"

A Song that Best Describes Your Life.

"Dream on, Aerosmith. Dream until your dreams come true!"

10/01/2022

Meet today's Maria Sandoval founder of , brings the Latin Flavor into the Traditional American Coffee Market. Their mission is to provide a coffee experience unlike anywhere else, where the menu feels familiar and takes you back to a place we all love and remember; Home. They serve only high quality coffee beans sourced from Latin Countries. ☕
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When things get tough, what keeps you going?
"When things are getting tough, I like to turn to my Husband. He is an amazing motivator and supports me like no other. He always helps keep me grounded and reminds me of all the good I'm doing with my Mobile Coffee Cart Business. There will always be bumps in the road and having him by my side will make those bumps seem like a fun roller coaster ride."
Share with us your "Aha" moment.
"When we went into lockdown in 2020, I noticed that I, and a whole lot of people, started looking up recipes on how to make our own lattes and cold brews at home. As soon as I found myself getting creative and enjoying making my own coffee syrups I realized I could go into business with this. The idea was planted and I started my Mobile Coffee Cart business in 2021."
A Song that Best Describes Your Life.
"One Step At a Time by Jordin Sparks. This song keeps me grounded and inspires me to keep on going even when times get tough. Slowly but surely it will happen for me."

09/23/2022

Meet today's feature Gabby Turner 💕

Learn more about her:

What is your company's mission?

"My company mission is to help women attract more revenue, protect their assets and feel damn good doing it! We’re putting an end to financial stress for women and building them the life they want. We want them to know that they can experience financial freedom at the highest level and at the same time be able to protect what they’ve worked so hard to earn."

What's your best selling offer/service? How does it work?

"My best offer is the Ultimate Life Insurance Playbook Masterclass.
This Masterclass is for female business professionals who want to learn how life insurance can help them build wealth and plan for a better financial future.

I show women;
The various types of life insurance for life and business, and their benefits.
Strategies to grow their wealth portfolio
How they can retire peacefully and be assured of multigenerational wealth by leveraging life insurance."

What's your best advice for our readers and followers?

"It may seem counterintuitive but putting yourself out there and asking for help can actually be a great sign of strength. Asking someone else for help doesn’t mean you are weak or incapable—it means that you have taken care of yourself to the point where you know what you need, and have created space to allow others into your life. This is an act of self-care and love that should be celebrated."

09/08/2022

Meet today's Arie Farrior founder of , a fully equipped mobile coffee trailer able to serve up incredible coffee creations anytime & anywhere. They do corporate events, movie sets, weddings… you name it, they can be there.
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When things get tough, what keeps you going?

"My driving force behind almost everything I do is my son, Arlo. As a single mom who started a business all on my own it's a delicate balance between work & home life & to be honest, it can be quite messy at times. When I feel overwhelmed & stressed, my son is my motivation that keeps me going. It's so important to me that he sees a mom who is not only a present happy mother but also someone who is a strong & independent woman who is pursuing & living out their own dreams too."

Share with us your "Aha" moment.

"My Aha moment happened quite a long time before I was able to physically open my coffee truck. Most people don't know that I worked & lived in Cambodia for years working with women & children in an anti-human trafficking organization. Once I moved back to the U.S. I wanted to continue making a difference & helping others. My long time passion for coffee fused with my passion to help others & the idea of a mobile coffee company was born. Our story is in the name, Brighter Days Coffee. Our goal has always been to brighten people's lives wherever. Sometimes this looks simple, like fun drinks with quirky names that make customers smile, but at other times it's raising money so we can set up & serve local teacher's free of charge or donating a percentage of proceeds to organizations making a difference in areas close to our hearts like the NAACP or the Maternal Mental Health Alliance. My advice to any aspiring entrepreneur is to never put yourself in a box. You don't have to choose one passion over another, it doesn't have to be "either" "or" it can be "both" "and" find a way to fuse your passions to create something beautifully new & unique to you!"

A Song that Best Describes Your Life.

"Oceans by Hillsong United. This song has inspired me to jump into the deep end and keep walking forward even when I feel like I'm downing in the unknown and unforeseeable. It found me in my darkest and scariest moments in life and has been a beacon of hope and reminder that we aren't in this thing alone, we are SO much stronger and more capable than we give ourselves credit for."

08/05/2022

Meet today's feature Gabby Turner 💕

Learn more about her:

What is your company's mission?
"Gabby is a practicing witch, tarot reader and intuitive empath who specializes in helping you connect to the magic within you to reach your highest energetic alignment and manifest your goals. Through guided meditation, goal manifestation, shadow work, chakra healing and work with the ancient cycles of nature (aka Magic), Gabby helps you to release limiting beliefs and stored trauma allowing you to tap into your divine potential and live aligned with the abundance meant for you. In her journey of healing disordered eating, self-harm, substance abuse, chronic pain and cPTSD, Gabby has worked with various holistic modalities that have helped her heal her relationship with her body, mind, and Mother Earth. Gabby now helps others transcend their own limiting stories, harness their full potential, and build self-trust to live life above and beyond what they deem possible."

What's your best selling offer/service? How does it work?
"o Witchcraft 101
Learn the Basics: Whether you are a practicing witch, a lover of Mother Earth, or just feeling curious, this mentorship is the perfect intro to the skills and knowledge needed for basic spellwork and magic.
o Manifestation Embodied
Reach Your Goals: This 1-6 month coaching walks you through powerful methods and techniques of intention setting, goal mapping, embodiment, routine building, and manifestation to get clear on your goals, clear the fears and obstacles blocking you from achieving them, and attain your wildest dreams and beyond!
o Spiritual Discovery
Activate Your Soul-Calling: This 16-week program offers a variety of healing modalities to help you release trauma, re-write limiting beliefs, strengthen your spiritual connection, and authentically embody your highest self!"

What's your best advice for our readers and followers?
"Build trust with yourself as the most important person in your life. Understand that you have all of the answers and tools inside of you to achieve anything you want. We are all divinely intertwined with Mother Earth and her wisdom runs through all of us. Start with honoring your wisdom in small ways through caring for and listening to your body and you will be amazed at the magic made available to you!"