I walked into Kindred not fully knowing what to expect, just knowing I wanted to grow. So I came alone, placing myself in a room that felt bigger than me.
I won’t pretend I wasn’t intimidated. The talent was undeniable, and being the only one there from Minnesota… I felt it. I even wrote myself a mantra before arriving, something to ground me.
But I never actually needed it.
From the first cocktail hour to the final breakfast, every detail felt intentional, not just visually, but emotionally. We were placed in conversations with care, creating space for connection that felt both effortless and meaningful.
I laughed until I cried with someone I had just met. I opened my heart to someone I hadn’t seen in years.
And I left with a full heart.
A clearer vision.
And a deeper confidence in my decision to be fully seen, to show up in the light I know I carry.
Because while the talent in that room was magazine-worthy, the egos were left at the door. What remained was something far more powerful: a shared desire for growth, connection, and something deeper than just beautiful work.
I’m deeply grateful to have been part of something like this, and I’ll carry that feeling forward in the way I show up, create, and connect.
🤍
Photo and Video:
@drydenandemily of
@forma_mgmt
Venue:
@ritzcarltonlagunaniguel
Planning and Design:
@indigoeventdesign
Florals and Production:
@flowersbyedgar
Stationery, Paper Goods, Signage, & Gifting:
@papertreestudio
Business Support / Socials:
@masterfully.managed
Vendor Liaison:
@hllovely
Entertainment Company:
@jordankahnorchestra
Cocktail Hours, Breakfast, Dinner and After Party Rentals:
@flowersbyedgar
Lunch and 1:1 Furniture Rentals:
@foundrentalco
On-Site Support:
@soecollab
Kindred Team HMUA:
@pagebeauty
Weather Reports:
@ironicreports
Production and Fabrication Support:
@backupbackdrops
Tabletop Rentals:
@catalogatelier by
@adorefolklore
Lighting:
@jacobco_creative
Specialty Heaters:
@mtb_event_rentals
Text Communication:
@wedping
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