A Day For The Ladies : Supporting San Diego Women
sooooo THIS EVENT WAS AMAZING. And I’m not just saying that because I want you to have FOMO and come on my next trip… haha, even though I do want you to come next time… but, it really was amazing. Twelve of us women got together and spent the day supporting women owned businesses around San Diego! We rode around in a limo bus, shared stories over champagne, ate the BEST Mexican food, designed jewelry AND walked away with goodies from local makers and shakers!!! But how did this even become a thing? I was hoping you’d ask…
In honor of International Women’s Day, which is every year on March 8th, (for those of you who didn’t know) I thought another Wildflower adventure was in order! Day trips have been on my radar for a while and I couldn’t think of a better opportunity to day drink AND support local women…. HAHAH. It was most definitely NOT about the day drinking, and ALLL about the supporting women!! Anyways, getting women together, getting to know new people, stepping out of comfort zones, its what I am aaaaaaalllll about, so this event meant a lot to me. There was a good amount of women who didn’t know one another, and came, blindly, hoping for the best. It still means so much to me when people take a chance on me. I will always appreciate you people who believe in me <3 <3
I digress…
So when I had the idea to hold this event, I knew we HAD to get a ride, and one with styyyyle. Thankfully my go -to-girl, Hilda, at Aall In Limo, had us covered! We were able to cruise around town, SAFELY without worrying about all that comes with driving around and coordinating a group. Then, the real important details… WHO TO SUPPORT?!?! There are SOOOO many incredible places in San Diego, and cool enough, lots of them are owned by women! Since I couldn’t take a week off of work, I had to limit the stops to three. The FIRST place that came to my mind was, You and Yours Distilling Company. Not only am I a major fan of Gin, but the drinks are unbelievable and the decor is to die for. I would move in, if they let me.
The owner Laura Johnson is a distilling goddess, and has completely changed the game!! Since opening You and Yours in 2017, her distillery has become a destination distillery in California! By the time we all had a cocktail or two, we were more than ready to eat! We made our way to Del Sur Cantina, where we enjoyed quite the spread!!! To start we had diablo margaritas, breakfast cocktails mango chili margaritas, house margaritas, street corn, bean flautas && a cantina salad. It was merely a few moments when the carne asada plates, chilaquiles, jackfruit tacos, various burritos, mole enchiladas and tacos came out… and we were basically living our best lives right about now.
Once we had our way with all the Cantina goodness it was time to hit the road to the next destination, the Kendra Scott Color Bar! We made our way to the UTC Mall in La Jolla...which, if you have been here you already know how AMAZING this mall is. We wandered around Nordstrom, trying on perfume, sunglasses and just roaming around, as one does... When we finally made our way to Kendra Scott, we were greeted with champagne and macaroons! HOW FREAKING CUTE IS THAT?!?! These girls knew how to shop! So if you aren't familiar with how to Kendra Color Bar works here's a little run down of how it goes...
You are able to choose from 100+ styles of products ranging from earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, the list goes on and on, (they have like 10 categories). Once you choose the design you want to customize, you get to choose from over 30+ stones to create your custom piece!! We each left with at least one custom piece we could take home as a reminder of the amazing day we all had together. Not only did we leave with our one of a kind Kendra pieces, but each lady left with a bag full of goodies from local, badass women entrepreneurs. Each one of these companies has an incredible women behind it, running the show, creating the magic, making it happen!! These are companies that come from the heart and soul and deserve not only our support but they deserve to be applauded for being an inspiration to other women, showing us, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE. WE ARE UNSTOPPABLE &&& NOTHING CAN STOP US, IF WE ARE DETERMINED AND PASSIONATE. cause women rock!! hahah anyways.... Here is a list of the "DAY FOR THE LADIES" Sponsors and a little blurb on why i LOVEE them & why you should too.FLORA AND THE SUN Lora creates one of a kind, botanical, jewelry pieces. We were lucky enough to each take home a unique piece of art made by this sweet soul. When I met Lora, I could tell how passionate she was about her work. It is not only her creative outlet, but she serves to preserve the special flower, bridal bouquet, travel treasure, picture or anything dear to her customer. With each piece, you can forever treasure the beauty of Mother Earth. I got a necklace that contains a pieces of coral. I have A LOT of jewelry, but I know i'll never have something like this one again. It also totally makes me feel like a mermaid, just saying.
FEED YOUR SOUL COOKIESFrom the American Stock Exchange, to law school to baking, Mya's story is far from typical. After finding that she was unfulfilled in the hustle and bustle of the corporate world, Mya took things into her own hands and "started from scratch". She aimed to start a business that embodied passion and purpose. For Mya, this meant baking with quality ingredients and using her creations to do good. Feed Your Soul donates proceeds and cookies from every order, to help provide meals to to those in need. I had some of these cookies and OHHHHH MYYYY GOSHHHHH, they are amazing. So perf. Just yes.
GORJANA With determination and relentlessness, Gorjana and her husband have built up quite the company of, "jewelry with intention". From the floor of her living room, to presently, eight brick and mortar stores, with more to come, Gorjana believed in herself and refused to take no for an answer. I have multiple pieces from Gorjana, each becoming yet another "go-to favorite" and staple accessory. If you haven't stopped by a store near you, you best get your booty into a store! 
CORDIAL ORGANICS Desi & Shelly were so inspired by all the healing properties and benefits that came from CBD, they decided to create a product that would not only help their friends and family, but would also change how others think about their skin and body. Their goal: to restore the body on an internal, external and emotional level. They are EXTREMELY mindful of the entire process, from the extraction method, to the sustainable packaging. We all were gifted a CBD chapstick, which has been a purse essential since the day I got it! They have a variety of CBD products, all of which serve a different purpose!! This is definitely a company to check out!
SD CAKE POP SHOP Former kindergarten teacher, Laura spontaneously found her passion when she received a cake pop cookbook from a student. After making incredible cake pops for nearly every occasion, Laura decided to pursue her cake pop dreams which led to the opening of SD Cake Pop Shop. The Shop specializes in creative and customizable cake pops, as well as many other desserts like cookies, cupcakes, brownies, macaroons, and cakes. They also offer a vegan and gluten-free dessert line that can also be found in several restaurants and hotels such as Native Foods Cafe and the Hard Rock Hotel. We had the birthday cake and carrot cake cake pops, which were HEAVENLYYYY. Like, I am drooling right now just typing this out. When I went into the North Park shop, I wanted to stay forever. Do yourself a favor, and get yourself a cake pop.
SMARTY PITSWhen founder Stacia's mother discovered she had breast cancer, Stacia began to do some research to learn more about breast cancer and its risk factors. That was the first time she learned about studies which linked the aluminum in antiperspirants to breast cancer. After a few years of studying skin care formulation, she created an aluminum-free deodorant that controlled odor all day, had a smoother application, smelled great, and felt convenient to use. Smarty Pits was born! Now available in over 900 locations nationwide, SmartyPits is proudly aluminum free, paraben free, phthalate free, and propylene glycol free; in addition, SmartyPits donates $0.30 from every large stick to breast cancer research and free deodorant to oncology centers, survivor support events and non-profit groups.
LAGOM TEA The Lagom team is extremely passionate about what they are creating. from the very beginning, of choosing the company name, Lagom, meaning "just enough" from the creation of their line of CBD teas, everything is done with extreme attention to detail. Their line of tea is not only delicious, but each one serves a specific purpose. The variety of Lagom teas helps, put us in a headspace of appreciation; helps us sleep so we can love the feeling of waking up; helps us relax so we can feel gratitude for the times we spend with loved ones; helps us feel less pain so that we can say thank you to each muscle and bone in our bodies for holding us together. Holistically, Lagom tea has created the feeling of just enough. I have tried nearly every one of their teas, and each time, I have been blown away. The flavor is amazing. The CBD is healing and relaxing. The Lagom experience is how I like to start my days and end my nights. If you're a tea drinker, I HIGHLY suggest you try these out! Even if you are not a tea drinker, be brave, try it anyways.
KENDRA SCOTT Self-made billionaire, Kendra started out, at first, failing. When she decided to get back in the game, she invested $500 and began creating her first line. From door to door sales, now found in every luxury retail store around the world, Kendra has definitely made a name her for herself in the jewelry industry. If you haven't been to one of her nationwide locations, your'e missing out. Not only can you try on a variety of products, but you can Customize one like I did, at the Color Bar! Here's a picture of how mine turned out!!
If you haven't figured it out by now, this day was pretty special. A bunch of ladies (who did not know each other) got together, to support other women, make new friends and get out of their comfort zones. We all arrived separately, but we left as friends. A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who made this possible!! I am forever grateful! xoxo. Cps. if you ever want to sign up for an event, DM me on Instagram or leave a comment here and I will make sure to add you on the invite list! Pss. IF YOU NEED A LIMO, Aalin Limo is the company to go with. Not only are they efficient and reliable, but they partner with local wineries and breweries around town, to give you discounts and VIP exclusive deals! Thanks to Aalin Limo, we were able to get around safely :)