Since joining the Forever Fierce community in October 2017, it’s become a new tradition to find ways to celebrate women over the age of 50 in NYC. First, it was a fashion show sponsored by Chico’s at their Broadway store, then lunch at Fig and Olive last year. On Saturday, my best friend and I ventured into Manhattan to connect with like-minded beauties. Read on to get the deets on the Fierce Con NYC Brunch.
For the past two years, the West Coast, where Forever Fierce CEO Catherine Grace O’Connell is based, has hosted Fierce Con LA. As the motto says, it’s not a conference; it’s a connection. The sisterhood attending the Los Angeles event spend the weekend bringing out the best of women at Midlife & Beyond. Register here for Fierce Con LA on the weekend of October 25.
The Big Apple contingent seeks to connect to and establish friendships over a series of meetups and events. Typically, for lunch, brunch, or dinner. Hopefully, one day, a significant sponsor will underwrite a weekend conference.
Now, the deets on the Fierce Con NYC Brunch. First of all, thanks to Phyllis Rae for securing the Manhattan location close to the train station. No Uber was needed, as most of us enjoyed the crisp autumn day walking to Pennsylvania 6 NYC.
So bestie, always ready to assist, helping to execute the plans for another fantastic meetup. A special thank you to Catherine for providing goodies for the beauties. The Saranghae Masks/Eye Cremes, Eddie Borgo, watch the MVMTX sunnies, and Forever Fierce bracelets.
Did I mention that Phyllis also worked with the restaurant for our brunch menu and unlimited drinks? A girl after my own heart.
Meet the 12 fabulous, fierce attendees:
First to arrive from Washington, D.C, Kristen Coffield, founder and owner of the Culinary Cure. The education website is dedicated to helping people use the power of food to change their lives. Kristen regularly contributes to Good Morning America, ABC7, and Fox5. And the newly published author of “How Healthy People Eat An Eater’s Guide To Healthy Habits.”
When you subscribe to Kristen’s website, you get a free copy of “9 Steps to Change Your Life Today” and other pertinent downloads.
Next: Amy Moss Clark’s blog: Women Sharing Wisdom in Greenwich, Connecticut. Her content reflects the opinions of a specific community of women. Read Amy’s blog posts for inspiration and links to many sources.
Paula Clerigo, her career Apparel Production Manager in NYC; and founder Paula C Lifestyle, a certified Health & Life Coach for women over 50. Contact Paula for one private call and one eBook when you subscribe to her blog.
Phyllis Rae, you need to follow her blog, followPhyllis for nutrition, fitness, and motivation. And as her tag lines say, “You’re Only Over the Hill If That’s Where You Want To Be.”
Lydia Gobena is an Intellectual Property Lawyer and Birabiro jewelry designer. Check out Lydia’s videos by Self Made Beauty Lifetime and Dankso. I met Lydia in October 2017 at the first Forever Fierce NYC Event.
Brenda Harris, I also met Brenda in October 2017 at the first meetup event: the New York native, a former teacher, and owner of a West Village Boutique. Brenda’s Instagram Inallitsforms, follow to get an up-close experience of New York City.
Lisa Selwitz is an Integrated Art Director and Creative Designer at Lily Lark Parasols. Lily Lark protected UV fabric for last year’s Fierce Con LA 2018.
Elle Berman is the founder and stylist at The Elle Diaries NYC. The twin focuses on slow fashion, mostly shopping the many vintage shops in Manhattan and the Hampton’s. I’ve known Elle since that first meetup at Chico’s in 2017.
The second row from left is Elle Berman, Valerie Koob, Amy Moss Clark, and Kristen Coffield—back row from left: Kim Higgins, Eugenia Hargrove, Phyllis Rae, and Lisa Selwitz.
Deborah Chase founded the Fashion Flash Influencer Group, which focuses on promotional events for lifestyle blogs for women over 40. Deb is a noted author of 12 books. Ladies Home Journal, Self, Glamour, Redbook, Family Circle, Parents, Good Housekeeping, and Woman’s Day have published Deb’s articles on beauty and health.
Valerie Koob serves on the Forever Fierce Admin Team. Val is partially retired but assists her award-winning composer and audio branding specialist husband, Fritz.
Kim Kepler Higgins, my Jersey Girl, serves on the Forever Fierce Admin Team. She is a Limelight by Alcone beauty expert. I also met Kim on October 1, 2017. Like Cynthia, Lydia, Brenda, and Elle, she attends most meetup events.
Cynthia Eason Lawson is the owner of the 2Chic Designs Etsy store. The designer’s line of purses and handbags is soon to debut at the Philadelphia Barnes Foundation on December 1.
This Instagram story post from Elle Berman says it all, “friends.” Ladies, thank you for another great time together in the Big Apple. I appreciate every one of you. Let’s continue to meet formally and informally.
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As always, beauties, thank you for reading. Have a fabulous week.
