At &Rise, we believe in personal development and helping women be the ultimate versions of themselves no matter what adversities they’ve faced. Loving your authentic self is important so you can live authentically and feel good about who you are TODAY, as you are.
Our Galentine's event sponsors are:
Rogina Montgomery
Baby Cakes
Kate from Wineshop at Home
Goldie from Tastefully Simple
Linda del Bosque from Chicago Latina Magazine
Sonya Martin, Photographer
At this event, you will enjoy a delectable brunch (mimosas included) followed by a body positivity photoshoot, courtesy of Rogina Montgomery! Our guests will also learn how to create affirmation cards on your phone via the Canva app so you can use your creation as a screensaver on your phone or computer or you have the option to get your own cards printed to keep a set near you at all times. We will also have women's empowerment music in the background to get you feeling good and ready to love your authentic self! 1 Raffle Ticket is included in your ticket price and additional tickets are available for 2/$5 which can be purchased in advance or at the event.
Brunch will be catered by Baby Cakes and will include:
Mini Heart Shaped Waffles
Mini Quiche (Lorraine and 4 Cheese)
Scrambled Eggs
Hash Browns
Build Your Own Yogurt Parfait Bar
This event always sells out so don't be left out, get your ticket today! Please remember that by purchasing a ticket, you're supporting our small but mighty nonprofit and our community of female trauma and abuse survivors. Your ticket purchase will give back to our counseling and support groups that are 100% free to the women we serve.
We will also be featuring a raffle prize giveaway with free gifts from our vendors!
Rogina Montgomery will be donating a free photoshoot session to 1 lucky winner! (a $600 value)!
Goldie from Tastfully simple will be donating a basket with Bountiful Beer Bread, Nana's Apple Cake, Garlic Garlic, Seasoned Pepper, Dill Pickle Dip Mix, On Pan Kansas City BBQ mix, and a Christian Lacroix Journal ($100 value)!
About our vendor - Kate, Wine Rep for Wineshop at Home
Kate is a professional Wine Rep for Wineshop at Home. A boutique Napa Valley winery that produces small-lot, award winning wines. Kate offers access to these fine wines, as well as a variety of Napa-style Wine Experiences ranging from small, intimate Tastings to larger-scale corporate events and fundraisers.
About our vendor - Tastesfully Simple has delicious, easy to prepare food that requires no more than 2 ingredients to make! Things such as Beer Bread, Sunny Lemon Pound Cake, Garlic Garlic and more. Samples will be provided at the event and products available to purchase, take home, and cook up that night!
About our sponsor - Chicago Latina Magazine is a valuable resource that helps readers stay informed and engaged with the Latino community in Chicago. The magazine provides relevant and timely content covering a wide range of topics, including lifestyle, culture, politics, and social issues. By highlighting the achievements and perspectives of Latinas in Chicago, the magazine empowers readers to stay connected with their community and take action on issues that matter to them. Please visit our website chicagolatinamagazine.com
Seats are limited! Save your seat today!
One raffle ticket included with ticket purchase. Any additional tickets are 2/$5.
RoGina Montgomery is a lifestyle photographer that specializes in helping families document their lives, both through her lens and their own. Born and raised in Chicago, RoGina's work centers on capturing moments and stories that become treasured memories for generations to come. Her distinctive storytelling perspective has garnered recognition, with features in publications like Real Simple, the Wall Street Journal, Travel Noire, Fortune, and Sony Alpha. Beyond capturing stories for others, RoGina can often be found exploring new destinations, cardmaking or enjoying brunch at a local restaurant with her husband and two boys. Her work can be found at www.roginamontgomery.com
Sonya Martin is a seasoned photographer with over 20 years of experience. Recognized by her clients as a dedicated professional, she specializes in carefully capturing special moments with splendor and charm. Embracing authenticity, she believes in capturing the genuine magic of each moment by feeding off her clients' energy and drawing inspiration from the surrounding atmosphere during a shoot. She strives to make you forget you’re having your image captured. You should feel as though you’re just hanging with a friend. You can learn more about Sonya on her website at www.sonyamartin.com, or by email at sonya@sonyamartin.com. She'd love to hear from you!
&Rise is a nonprofit organization that empowers women to be the ultimate versions of themselves no matter what adversities they've faced. We offer women free counseling, free support groups, financial education, trauma life coaching, professional development, women's empowerment, a book club, and so much more! Visit our website to sign up for our newsletters to keep up to date with our events, www.womenrisechicago.org
Right next to Chicagoland Testing, 837 South Westmore Avenue, Lombard, IL, 60148