Journey to Joy

Celebrate International Happiness Day with this special women’s event: Journey to Joy.

An inspiring evening with Lindsey Ellison, an Annapolis woman who embarked on a transformative, soul-searching adventure across Africa after suffering a painful breakup, a mid-life career slump, and reeling as a single empty nester.

Through challenges, deep reflection, and unforgettable experiences, she journeyed to find her inner joy and reconnect with herself. She’ll share stories of embracing the unknown, overcoming fears, learning the true meaning of happiness and how co-living with Millennials and turning 50 in Cape Town changed her life forever.

This event is a celebration of courage, personal growth, and the power of self-love, designed to inspire all women to follow their own paths toward fulfillment.

Special treat: "Find Your Secret Smile" with Julie Blamphin of Stretch Your Spirit -- Joy is always within us, just waiting for a little tickle to tease it back to life! During the program, Julie Blamphin will guide us through a 10 minute mindfulness practice. Inspiring midlife and menopausal women to feel joyful, stable, and sexy through movement and stillness, Julie's a yoga pro, speaker, author, retreat leader, and the founder of Stretch Your Spirit.
This event is brought to you by: Stacey Smith, Smith Consulting & Events
Cost: $76 pp. Includes:

• Reception Appetizers on display: Charcuterie Board and Trio of Hummus w/crispy pita
• Chef's choice of vegetarian soup

• Your choice of:
  Seared salmon, caramelized fennel and leeks, herbed quinoa, avacado butter
  Bistro meatloaf, smashed potatoes, veggies, crispy shallots, balsamic ketchup
  Gourmet salad (arugula, goat cheese, beets, pecans, balsamic reduction and olive oil) with grilled chicken breast
• Variety of Sweet Potato Cupcakes (inclding gluten free) from Baked in Baltimore
• Iced tea, Coffee
• Uplifting and entertaining presentation by Lindsey Ellison and special activity from Julie Blamphin.
• Opportunity to connect with up to 49 other amazing women from the Annapolis and Greater Baltimore Region.
• Satisfaction of knowing your attendance is supporting the Light House Bistro - a social enterprise created by The Light House Homeless Prevention Support Center that gives people with employment barriers the opportunity to learn valuable work and culinary skills while developing a resume and earning a living wage. Ashleigh Plasterer, Director of Social Enterprise for the Light House, will provide us with a brief overview of the Bistro's mission and success.

Attendance is limited to 50 attendees.
AGENDA – Cash bar available throughout the evening

• 5:30-6:15 PM Networking & passed appetizers
• 6:15 PM Seated dinner is served.
• 6:30 PM Lindsey shares her story with questions/personal comments from attendees.
• 8 PM Post-presentation networking
• 8:30 PM Event concludes

The fee to attend is based on costs associated with use of the venue and the meal. A cash bar will be available throughout the evening. Lindsey Ellison, Stacey Smith and Julie Blamphin are not profiting from this event. Additional miscellaneous expenses related to the event are being covered by Stacey Smith.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Light House Bistro, 202 West Street, Annapolis, United States