As I’ve mentioned before, I very rarely make it to blogger events. Mostly because everything happens in downtown San Diego (which is close to an hour away from me…San Diego county is pretty huge) and I am in North County. But that is going to change in 2018. I feel like 2018 is the year of “Don’t Compete – Collaborate”!

For a long time in the blogosphere, there was an air of  secrecy and a lot of competitiveness among bloggers. I think because it is still a fairly new space, everyone was just trying to figure out how to become the next “big blogger” and so many weren’t willing to share their secrets of success. Thankfully there has been a shift in this space and I feel like we are slowly but surely figuring out that we are better together! There is room for all of us! I have met SO many rockstar women, moms, entrepreneurs and straight up hustlers in the last year that after 8 years of blogging, I am even more inspired than ever to keep creating content and hopefully leave some inspiration here for YOU.

A couple of weeks ago, I attended the “Selfish Self Love Blogger Event” put on by Elwynn & Cass and Micro Meetup Events. It was truly one of the best events I have ever been to. Not only was the entire space GORGEOUS (seriously…so Instagram worthy!) but we were treated to mini-massages, mini-makeovers, yummy food & drinks, flower crowns and reiki/tarot card readings! But the best part was connecting with so many like-minded ladies and sharing our struggles to succeed and listening to each others stories. The honest conversations were so refreshing.

Here are just a few of the images from my day. And be sure and catch the video below!

A special shout out and THANK YOU to the following vendors for making our day so special: Elwynn & Cass, Micro Meetup Events, Moniker Warehouse, CC Vintage Rentals, Medley Cocktail Company, Sage Bleu Catering, Mobile Massage & Wellness, Kendra Scott, Isari Flower Studio, Alexis Tia Diller, Studio Luniste, Bronwyn Photography, Cee Cee & Bee, Social Lights, Chef Joann, Rachel Larraine, Get Fluffed Up, Cake Pop Shop, Elevation Eating, Vivacious Dish, Optix, Emmy’s Organics, Neroli Skin & Lash, Simple Jane, Fat & the Moon, Persu Collection, Paru Tea and Chakra Truffles.

P.S. If any of you are planning an event or wedding, I’ve basically just listed everyone you need to know! You’re welcome! Ha!