The art of self-care
calm + Connection + Style
An evening created just for women
Join us on Tuesday, September 22, for an inspiring night designed to help you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and remember who you are beneath the noise of everyday life.
This isn’t a lecture. It’s a guided evening designed to help you slow down, tune in, and return to the things that make you feel most like yourself. Think of it as a little self-care, a little soul-searching, a little inspiration—and a lot of good women in one room.
Come as you are. Leave feeling more like yourself.
the experience
What to expect
We’ll start by exhaling.
We’ll open the evening with a short sound experience to help you settle in, slow down, and get present.
Then we’ll get practical.
Kris Roach shares simple tools—from breathwork and Qi Gong to everyday ways to create more calm and alignment.
Next, we’ll talk about passion.
Author and coach Laura King explores listening to your inner voice, following what lights you up, and staying connected to yourself when life gets complicated.
Then we’ll talk about taking the leap.
GiGi founder Jen Annett shares her story of listening to her creative itch—and turning an idea into GiGi.
And then? We’ll connect.
Mingle, sip, snack, shop the fall collection, and connect with other women figuring out their own version of what’s next.
Laura King
Laura King pulls back the curtain on the year since Shine Brighter went out into the world: the hard, rarely-spoken parts of putting a bold creation into the light. Expect an honest reflection on how your relationships change, how your confidence bends and rebuilds, and how something you never imagined can bloom in the aftermath. All attendees will all receive a signed copy of Shine Brighter as well as a special surprise.
kris roach
Kris Roach is a speaker and facilitator who helps people navigate the stress and demands of everyday life with greater calm and clarity. Drawing on her background in coaching, leadership, and personal development, she offers practical tools to help people slow down, reconnect with themselves, and respond to life with greater intention.
Jen annett
Jen Annett is the founder of GiGi, a modern women’s boutique rooted in self-expression, confidence, and celebrating women as everyday icons. After years in marketing and the fast-paced high-tech corporate world, Jen is passionate about helping women slow down, reconnect with themselves, and embrace their authentic beauty.
How the Night unfolds
Tuesday, September 22
- 6:00 - Come in, grab a drink & settle in
- 6:30 - Sound and grounding
- 6:45 - Practical tools for calm with Kris
- 7:00 - Passion, alignment & tuning in with Laura
- 7:30 - From idea to action with Jen
- 8:00 - Shop, sip & connect
GiGi at Northwind Lofts
2400 N 2nd Street, Suite 200A, Minneapolis
A special space for the evening
We’ll first gather at Lupa Studio, directly across the hall from GiGi. Lupa is a creative space founded by Minneapolis artist Sharon Picasso and designed to nurture connection, creativity, and community.
embrace your authentic voice & beauty
This is more than a night out—it’s an evening created for women to connect, exhale, and come back to themselves.
And your evening has an impact beyond the event itself. By joining us, you’re supporting women, female-founded businesses, and a growing community centered around connection, encouragement, and having the confidence to be authentically yourself.
Space is limited—reserve your spot early.