Overview

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Applications, Payments & Planning

I learned about the Women, Wisdom & Wellness event from a post in a Facebook group. I want to say Andover specifically but can't recall. Either way, I left a comment on the post asking where it was located. It was a little weird at first since they wouldn't tell me where it was located beyond just Roseville. They were having people fill out a google form if we were interested and selecting vendors that way. I applied to the event on February 6, 2026.

Once we got our acceptance emails on February 13, the information about the event was there. It was specifically an event focused around connection, community and supporting local women-owned businesses. There was no vendor fee, which was wonderful. I will say there was conflicting information in this email versus the email sent on February 28. One email said that setup was at 11am and the second email said setup was around noon. It also stated that additional instructions for parking would be given the day of based on traffic. 

It was a pleasant email either way as we originally needed to bring tables for the event but they decided on a whole pink theme at some point. Due to this, they were now providing tables, table clothes (in pink) and a single chair for each vendor in attendance. Extra chairs could be requested. They also encouraged everyone to wear either red or pink to help with a more cohesive look. 

Before the Event & Setup

At the time of this event, my eclipse was basically needing new tires and the battery jumped for sitting all winter, so I had to plan to drop my husband off before heading to the event. I dropped him off in the morning, then headed home to get everything ready for the event.

Given how sad my past few events had gone, I decided not to be concerned about having cash and keep what I brought to a minimum for quicker setup. My devices had been charged in advance since AMKE was the same week. I had to add in the tax rate and I was ready to go. I somehow magically found my hooks for my spinning rack that I couldn't find the last time I was looking for them. Had to clean the rack up since it had been sitting in the garage for months at that point, load the car and head to the event to setup around noon.

I arrived to the Keller Williams office and drove around the back until it was very obvious where everyone was setting up. I could see these amazing balloon displays through the windows and was really curious how this was going to go. 



I walked in and they told me to just pick a table. I picked the one closest to the door we came in from and someone else told me someone had just claimed it, so I picked the one across from it instead. I headed out to my car and brought everything in. There was not a lot of space between the tables. I brought everything in and then moved my car to a parking spot on the side of the building. 

It took me all 45 minutes to setup, but since I was running out of time I opted to not load up my spinning rack with pins on all four sides. Given the event was very girly and my art doesn't seem to appeal to that kind of audience, I didn't think it would matter too much. I definitely have enough stickers at this point to need a third rack for them, so that will be a must for AMKE.

Before the event began, they told us to help ourselves to the food and to get a coffee. They had a coffee bar!

The Event Itself

The event started at 1pm with people slowly trickling in. I think the event was more about networking than anything and I had a wonderful time chatting with the vendors at the event. It was clearly a private event instead of something open to the public, which was interesting. Honestly some of these private events I've done have been so much better than paid public events. They know who is going to be attending and they seem to do a great job advertising each time.

I don't have a whole lot to say about the event. I spent nearly the whole time chatting with people wandering around and the vendors around me. Jade Velazquez was the owner of Captivate Candles & Beauty. She was seated directly next to me and was telling me all about her business. She sources beautiful ceramics to put candle wax in with her custom designs on top. 

There was a bakery business, My Mother's Kitchen, that partially did the catering for the event but also had their booth to sell stuff to everyone. Their food was delicious! I had some sort of Lemon Blueberry thing. I am not even sure what it was but it was perfection either way. They gave me a chocolate one to bring to my husband when we were packing up as well. It was pretty cool they are also from Andover like me! I recommended some events for them to check out as well (some for selfish reasons because I would absolutely buy from them if I was out and about haha).

I had one sale the whole event and it was from a delightful grandmother who was shopping for her grandchildren. She purchased a corgi keychain and a hair claw. Everyone else picked up cards from me after they learned I designed everything at my table. Will I get some commissions or online sales? Guess we shall see!

We were invited to listen to the panels. I listened for a bit then went to explore the building and come back for more snacks. Probably not the best decision since I made myself a little sick. At least I didn't have a third coffee! It was so tempting. 

After the panels ended, people shopped and grabbed cards some more. Then we were asked to take a photo together around 4pm before we were to pack up to head out. They wanted us to go pose by the couch and their backdrop. Unfortunately, someone bumped into it and the top row of vases of water and flowers spilled onto the people standing in front of it and people on the couch. We took the photo around that area instead, in front of the couch.

After that, we packed up and headed out. It was a delightful time and the day flew by. There was a couch on the road heading back home though. Minneapolis is feeling a lot like Atlanta lately haha.

What Worked & What Did Not

Having a free spot was a bonus, but providing the table, tablecloth and chair was well above anything I had expected.

Catered food and coffee were a bonus! I thought it was just for the people attending, but they insisted on us having some which was amazing. Everything tasted so good!

The event was not too short and not too long. It was a good length and we weren't bored out of our minds.

I wasn't that interested in the panels they had, but we could stand back and watch from our tables if we chose to. It was run by successful women who were sharing their experiences, advice and answering questions.

Conclusion

If I was invited back, I would probably go again. They treated everyone like queens. Rarely do you come across an event that promotes the vendors as well as feeds them and invites them to join for the panels as well while people were busy and not shopping.

Sales didn't matter as it was mostly a networking event and I had a great time.

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