Peoria, IL FF Holiday Meet up

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Hey there fellow Lex FF Ladies! I’m Lindsey. I'll be hosting the FF Holiday meetup for Lexington! Let's meet up at Goodfellas in the Distillery District for a cocktail.
Please feel free to invite your fellow FFs to this event and add them to the FB group if they are not already in here. I really hope to see you there. Looking forward to meeting everyone!
*You must add yourself/be a member to the Freelancing Females FB Group in order to RSVP
Join us for a morning at Sabrosa, Spacious' newst co-working location and meet some Freelancing Females over delicious coffee and pastries.
We'll be starting off the talk with Emma Siemasko, founder of Stories by Emma.
Emma will speak about Why relationships should be the lifeblood of your business.
Join us on October 23rd from 7-9pm for "I hate writing, I love having written" a panel to discuss the ins & outs of the writing process, how to make a living as a writer, and how to stay relevant in the ever evolving digital zeitgeist.
Panelists include Samantha Dion Baker, an artist and graphic designer known for her detailed illustrations and journal work published most recently in Buzzfeed, Hannah Rim, a writer photographer and social producer who has been featured in publications such as Women's Health, Allure, and Bustle, Masha Hamilton, the author of five acclaimed novels including What Changes Everything, and Abby Feldman a fulbright scholar and journalist turned comedian writer and content creator.
Start your morning refreshed and energized with Freelancing Females and Athleta. Join us at 9am for a morning yoga session. Once you're fully stretched and ready for the day, grab some coffee & light bites to enjoy and meet the Freelancing Females in the class. We'll be giving away a $50 gift card to Athleta and 30% shopping discount on all full priced items.
Schedule:
9:00am - Check-In + Athleta Raffle Entry
9:30am - Pilates Class
10:30am - Networking, Coffee & Snacks + Athleta shopping
*no experience necessary
Join us for a morning at Dirty Precious and meet some Freelancing Females over DP's delicious coffee and pastries.
We'll be starting off the talk with Dirty Precious owner, Katipai. She’ll be talking about the Ups and the downs of starting her brick and mortar business and what she’s learned thus far.
Join Freelancing Females for a night of Self Love with Credo Beauty. We'll be kicking off the night with a talk on the importance of selfcare/love hosted by Tony & Tina, Indie Lee and Credo. Afterwards, we'll be freshening up with facials by Indie Lee and drinks by The Beauty Chef.
What to expect:
A talk on self love/self care with speakers Tony & Tina, Indie Lee & Credo.
Beverages provided by The Beauty Chef
Facials by Indie Lee
Connect and meet up with fellow Freelancing Females
Meet our speakers:
Tony & Tina - Vibrational Remedies offer handmade beauty oil blends and natural remedies to keep you happy, healthy and balanced. All the products use high vibration ingredients that are infused with healing energies and a lot of love. You will see and feel the difference immediately with these concentrated formulations.
Indie Lee - Part of the new wave of innovative beauty brands coming out of the West Coast, Indie Lee was created after the eponymous founder suffered an almost-fatal brain tumour. She later discovered it was caused by exposure to environmental toxins. This spurred her on to create an 'eco-chic' skin and body care line, completely devoid of synthetic chemicals, yet containing some of the finest – and most potent – ingredients from around the world. From gorgeous textures, fast-acting formulas and fresh mood-boosting fragrances, this super-charged yet ultra-gentle range is suitable for all ages and skin types.
Credo - Credo lives for discovering the best, cleanest indie and luxury brands around, and carry the largest collection of safe, non-toxic beauty products. So you can play, get inspired and find that you love clean beauty.
Join our community of freelancing females for an intimate gathering to answer your burning financial questions. We'll be busting myths about the broke freelancer stereotype, helping you set fair rates, and charting your path towards financial sustainability. This event will be led by Stephanie Newman, founder of Writing on Glass, and Tia Meyers, founder of Freelancing Females.
What You'll Learn:
What Else You'll Get:
About Your Hosts:
Stephanie Newman:
Hi! I'm Stephanie, and I'm obsessed with helping creative women find the freedom they deserve. After studying English at Harvard, living as an expat writer in Berlin, and consulting for multi-billion dollar corporations as a freelance strategist, I started to blog about feminism and money. That blog, Writing on Glass, evolved into a resource hub for other feminist freelancers seeking creative and financial fulfillment. Curious for more? Download my free resource guide for creative women. I can't wait to meet you at this event!
Tia Meyers:
Tia is the Founder of Freelancing Females and works as a Freelance Consultant. Her work as a Social Media and Marketing Consultant has included brands such as Grado Labs, JetBlue, Costa Vida, Morimoto and more.
Join us for an evening of networking, cocktails & jazz. We'll be starting off the night with a panel talk on "Lessons Learned from Women Starting Their Businesses". Our goal for the event is to create a platform for women of all walks to be inspired, encouraged, and educated by experienced entrepreneurs.
Meet fellow freelancers and business owners while you sip on some delicious cocktails from One Bedford and enjoy live jazz.
This event is organized by Freelancing Females, Polish American WE, & One Bedford. All are welcome. This is an event to indulge in the opportunity of networking, resourcing, and most importantly to unify as a community.
What to expect:
-Complimentary cocktail on arrival from One Bedford & light bites.
-A moderated Panel featuring Karolina Zmarlak, Tia Meyers, Meesen Brown & Agata Golubiewska.
-Networking with fellow business owners.
-Live jazz music
Meet the Panelists:
Moderated by Patricia Galas- Patricia is the Director of Marketing Communications for Park Hyatt New York. She brings over 12 years of marketing, brand and advertising experience with her.
Karolina Zmarlak- As a fashion designer, Karolina develops modern feminine silhouettes through innovative technical fabrice and structured variability with an aesthetic driven by her Polish Heritage.
Meesen Brown- Meesen is the CEO + Cofounder of Behere, the platform for women to live in cities around the world, without long-term contracts or obligations. She’s lived in over 8 countries and knows new places and experiences fuel inspiration and creativity. Check out Behere, gobehere.com
Agata Golubiewska- Chairman of the Polish & American WE with a management experience in both countries.
Tia Meyers- Tia is the Founder of Freelancing Females and works as a Social Media Consultant for brands including LG, JetBlue, Grado Labs and more.
Meet our Organizers:
About Polish & American WE: Polish & American WE connects female game changers from the United States and Poland. WE empowers professionals and entrepreneurs to elevate their careers and businesses in both countries. We believe that women in today’s world should be able to cross borders and connect with like-mined females.
One Bedford: One Bedford is a boutique restaurant out of Greenpoint offering a day to late-night menu and craft cocktails.
Freelancing Females: Freelancing Females is a global community of women redefining 9-5. It’s a place for designers, content creators, engineers, translators and more to share knowledge and discover new ways to freelance. The FF platform helps women empower themselves around personal businesses. Here we seek and offer advice, create experiences, host important conversations, collaborate on projects and post jobs on our platform.
For more information or questions please reach out to Tia at hello@freelancingfemales.com.
Join Six Degrees Society SF Founder Emily Merrell and Freelancing Female Founder Tia Meyers for a fireside chat on living with a hustle.
What:
Kick off the night with 2 curated 15 minute matches followed by an intimate conversation on what the hustle really means. Emily and Tia will discuss tactics for managing a side-hustle with a full time job. Dive into the how and when you should take your side hustle into a full-time hustle and offer tips on how they make their hustle work with time saving hacks and solutions.
RSVP:
Do you know what it means to be a financially fit freelancer? Join Freelancing Females at the Financial Gym to learn how to set your freelancing business up for success financially from tax preparation to saving enough in the bank. And in true Financial Gym fashion, we will enjoy conversation over a glass of wine (or two!).
Event schedule:
6:00 - 6:30 Mingling & Wine
6:30 - 7:30 Financial Presentation
7:30 – 8:00 Q&A
FinGym: The Financial Gym is a personal financial planning company that takes a fitness-inspired approach to your finances, teaching you to make smarter money decisions that add up over time. Train with us, and discover what’s possible.
Join Freelancing Females in the East Bay for an afternoon of inspiration. Meet our panel of Freelance speakers Photographer Erin M Lewis, Floral Designer Joy Alberts, Fox and Fawn Bakehouse owner Tara Allen & Graphic Designer Dana Jones. Together as a collective, they form Love Nest Events.
The meetup will kickstart with coffee, fresh juices and cupcakes followed by our panel who will host a chat on the importance of building relationships with fellow freelancers and mentors in your line of work.
Hang out with some inspiring women as we get caffeinated with States coffee and open up conversations on the nitty gritty of Freelance.
What to expect:
-Network with fellow Freelancers & women-run businesses
-Cupcakes by @foxandfawnbakehouse
-Fresh pressed juices by @juicehouseco
Giveaways:
-Succulent Planter Giveaway by @joyousspaces
-Fresh Pressed Juice package by @Juice House Co.
-Fox and Fawn Tote
Kick it with some lady friends this Tuesday morning - Mimosa style. Join Freelancing Females for a pre-Valentine's Day breakfast and work session at One Bedford Restaurant in Greenpoint. Parfaits, Mimosas & Fresh Fruit will be provided.
Schedule-
11-12am: Breakfast, Mimosa & Meetup
12 & Beyond: Ladies are welcome to stay and work from One Bedford.
Join Freelancing Females for an intimate breakfast meet up and work session at The New Work Project. Coffee, Tea and pastries will be provided by Bakeri to start off the day. Grab some sweets, meet some new friends and enjoy the rest of the day coworking at The New Work Project.
Schedule-
9-10:30am: Pastries, Coffee & Meetup
10:30am & Beyond: Ladies are welcome to stay and work from TNWP for the remainder of the day
Many thanks to our Partners:
The New Work Project is a new design-led, hospitality-driven workspace for the creative industries, conveniently located in the former Vice Media building on N 10th St in Williamsburg. It's a place for like-minded creatives to come together in an environment that is personal and intimate, and designed to inspire, stimulate, promote creativity and facilitate fluid working.
Croissant is the app that unlocks your city's best coworking spaces and helps you find your focus. You can switch up your environment, meet awesome people, and create and work from anywhere. And with 150+ spaces and cities from New York to London, you can stay productive while you travel the globe.
Join us for our first event of the year at The New Work Project hosted with Awake the Space, Babba Canales (Named 'Forbes 30 Under 30', Founder of By Babba Digital Marketing Agency), and Shannon McLay (Founder + CEO of Financial Gym) for three 25-minute workshops, networking, and more!
Workshops Offered (rotates every 25 minutes):
Branding Basics with Babba Canales: How to Brand Yourself & Utilize Social Media to Grow Your Brand
Freelancing 101 with Freelancing Females: How to Find Clients, Create Proposals, and Draft Contracts
Taxes as a Freelancer with Financial Gym: Best practices for tax preparation & How to track expenses.
More Activities:
Complimentary professional headshots by photographer Erin Lewis
Standout headshot backdrop custom-designed by Wallflower
Coffee from RISE Brewing Co. + Lunch from eco-eatery Ancolie.
Giveaway with Grado Headphones + STATE Bags
Mingling with other #Awakeners
Please Bring:
Laptop
Business cards for networking
Any and all questions you might have for the workshops
Space is limited.
Join Freelancing Females Saturday, December 16th from 10:00-11:30am at Rituals Williamsburg for a private Holiday Shopping Event.
Come enjoy a morning of Zen at Rituals Williamsburg and meet some lovely Freelancing Females. Rituals helps you slow down, to find happiness in the smallest of things. It's their passion to turn everyday routines into more meaningful moments.
Happenings:
Guests will be greeted by Rituals staff upon arrival withcomplimentary tea.
Mix and mingle with Freelancing Females as we slow down before the holidays.
Indulge in complimentary hand treatments, moments of meditation, & make-up wake-ups by the Rituals team.
ALL PURCHASES at Rituals that morning will be 15% off the entire store.
In addition, all attendees will be entered into a giveaway for a Full Size Gift Set.
We hope to see you there!
In partnership with Rituals Cosmetics Store. Rituals is inspired by the wisdom and ancient traditions of Asian cultures, they've created an extensive collection of luxurious yet affordable products for home and body. We hope to enrich your life using unique signature fragrances that are carefully designed and composed by the world’s finest perfumers. Found out more at www.rituals.com