When it comes to amplifying and celebrating women and their work, SITI Girl Virgin Islands takes that seriously and looks for any way to make that happen. When the opportunity came to sponsor “Baddies, Books, & Brunch” by Accountability Coach, Brand, and content Strategist LeAnn Taylor, we could not pass it up!
We traveled across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to the home of the NSU Spartans (Norfolk, VA) to Headquarters by Fly Girl Boutique to be in the room where it happened! This chic event was a vibe- from the decor to the food and the women in attendance. Baddies, Books, & Brunch was the ultimate trifecta for women who love to read, mingle, and brunch. This event had a bohemian chic vibe and was a breath of fresh air for book lovers and social (and not-so-social) butterflies alike. The food was a culinary delight of small fares that satisfied even the pickiest palettes, with a spread of pastries, fruit, artisan sandwiches, desserts, and a pasta salad that made all of our grandmothers proud.
To be clear, this was not an empowerment event. LeAnn’s mission was to increase literacy among black women in her community and to get like-minded bibliophiles in the same room to geek out, share space, and learn something new from other women who shared the same sentiments. It was genuinely an afternoon to hear fantastic music, enjoy someone’s company, and leave with a new book and, hopefully, a new friend.
And that is what happened, but you had to have been there! It was such a unique and intimate afternoon. The sounds of soulful R&B and neo-soul filled the room from the voice of the excellent M.O. Morgan Stewart. Her voice is so beautiful, pure, and far-ranging that you could not help but be caught in every note she sang. And we mean she, SANG!! Whew!
If you wanted more engagement or new digital memories for the event, Haus of Dreams provided a photo booth and throne fit for a queen to capture the baddie, hype, or posh side of you. What you gave is what you got, and the outcome was lit! Shoutout to all of the new friendships and kinships created; a beautiful energy in the air made the event that much better.
The highlight of the event was watching women receive their flowers literally and figuratively (well, sorta). LeAnn’s team and best friends poured into her for being the amazing and gifted visionary, supportive friend, mother, daughter, and sis she is. Witnessing those who love hard receive the love they deserve is cathartic. Second, SITI Girl Virgin Islands sponsored a cover feature for a lucky raffle winner; the winner is the recipient of a magazine cover spread, which includes a magazine cover and feature story. The winner, Erica Evans, also known as “E-Class,” a vessel of vibrant energy, was surprised to win and to learn precisely what she won!
As the day ended, there was an immense sense of gratitude for the experience. Baddies, Books, & Brunch exceeded our expectations in every way, providing an inclusive and welcoming space for women to connect, whether seasoned bookworms or new to the literary world. It was a vibe, and we cannot wait for the next event!
A #SITIGirlVI Review – Baddies, Books, & Brunch