All photos courtesy of Trina Baker Photography

Back in February, I wrote about attending my first ever blog related event in Kansas City.  It was such a success and I had so much fun that I left with all these ideas about bringing the fun to Lawrence in a  special and unique way.  I had already launched my side project, LFK Lady Boss Project with the idea of getting lady bosses, of all kinds, together to network and truly enjoy time together.  But I left with a renewed sense of what I wanted to do.

All photos courtesy of Trina Baker Photography

A week and a half ago, I hosted my first LFK Lady Boss Project Networking Night Out.

All photos courtesy of Trina Baker Photography

It was a two hour networking gathering hosted downtown that had over 50 lady bosses of all kinds in attendance.  I had one of the sweetest Lawrence business owners offer up her boutique, KB & Co, with not much to go off of except my dreams.  A local wedding and event planner, Fashioned Events, stepped up to help me with the details.  And finally, a photographer, Trina Baker Photography, volunteered to fill the position of photographing the entire night.  Without these three the night would not have been near as successful.

All photos courtesy of Trina Baker Photography

Then I had some people volunteer to donate some sweets (McLain's Market, April's Sweet Treats, and BellaRoca Cakes) and over 25 other lady bosses donated amazing giveaways.  Trina set up a photo booth.  There was shopping.  There was cookies, cake pops and macaroons.  And there was so many amazing ladies gathered together under one roof.

All photos courtesy of Trina Baker Photography

It has been a few days since I showed people what I hoped to do here in Lawrence.  I have had great feedback and I have already embarked on planning the next Networking Night Out.  Going to ride this way of success and keep it going.  More than anything I want to do what I am so passionate about.  I want to give back.  Lawrence, Kansas is a one of a kind community where everyone comes together to lift each other up and do what we can for each other.  I will never stop being thankful that our life brought us here.

All photos courtesy of Trina Baker Photography

For more information about future events and to follow along with my side project, follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@lfkladybossproject).

If you have any questions about hosting your own event in your community, feel free to e-mail me!