We're back — and this year, bigger and better.
So much of my work happens behind a screen. I spend my days supporting mental health professionals as they build their businesses, and sometimes we go months without ever being in the same room. This event is how I change that. It's a chance for us to finally meet face to face, to put faces to the names — and, just as importantly, for you to meet each other. The networking that happens when like-minded professionals are together, in person, is genuinely extraordinary. That's the whole reason I host this.
Last year we paused — on purpose — so we could renovate. The work is finally complete, the space is everything I hoped, and I couldn't be more excited to open the doors again. Come on back.
A look back.....
What to Expect
No agenda. No presentations. No webinar energy.
Just wine, light bites, and the kind of conversation that only happens when purpose-driven people are relaxed and present. We'll gather as the afternoon turns to golden hour, out in the garden — and if past years are any indication, no one will be in a hurry to leave.
Who's Invited
This year the circle is wider.
Alumni, fellow social workers, and mental health professionals from across the area are all welcome — including our Visionary Social Work Awards winners and nominees.
Whether we've worked together one-on-one, connected through the awards, or simply had a conversation that stayed with me long after — this invitation is for you.
THIS YEAR'S EVENT DETAILS
Date & Time
September 19, 2026 | 4PM - 7PM EDT
Event Location
Samara's Home
(address will be provided at a later date)
Airport
BWI is the closest airport for those traveling from out of state
Hotel
The Fall Mixer is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on your journey as an entrepreneur and share how you and your business have grown.
The connections we make with other like-minded professionals help us thrive personally and offer networking opportunities.
This annual event is filled with laughter, camaraderie, and delicious food and Samara loved opening her home to create a beautiful experience for you all.
three ways to be a part of the day
Come to the Mixer. Free. Just RSVP by September 1.
Come to the Mixer + Headshot. Add a professional headshot on-site — $47.
The VIP Experience. Spend the day with me before the mixer: alignment, mastermind, lunch, and your headshot included. $497 · 8 seats.
The VIP Experience
Plan Your Year Before the Party
This Is for You If…
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You've been circling a decision about your business and want to stop circling.
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You want 2027 to feel intentional, not reactive.
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You want the strategy — and the company of people who understand what you carry.
Before the mixer begins, spend the day with me.
The VIP Experience is an intimate strategic planning intensive for a small group ready to close out the year with intention and step into 2027 with a clear plan. Just eight seats. Lunch and your professional headshot included.
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What the day holds...
10 AM · Arrive. Coffee, tea, a soft landing. No rush.
Morning · Alignment. Together we look back at this year — what worked, what didn't, what you're ready to release — then we cast the vision for the year ahead. Not another to-do list. A real picture of what you actually want 2027 to hold for your business and your life.
12:30 · Lunch at My Table. Real food, real conversation, no rush. Sometimes this is where the day quietly turns.
Afternoon · The Mastermind. This is where we reverse engineer the strategy. You bring your vision to the table, the room brings its wisdom, and I bring the strategic guidance — together we map the specific moves that turn what you want into what you're actually building, starting between now and January.
Before the Mixer · Your Headshots. You leave the circle clear and ready to take your Professional Headshots before the event begins. What a beautiful way to capture the work you have done for the year ahead.
Just 8 seats. $497, with flexible payment available through Klarna or Afterpay. Reserve by September 1.
Add a Professional Headshot — $47
Come camera-ready and walk away with a polished, professional headshot taken on-site during the mixer — one beautifully edited image, ready for your website, LinkedIn, and speaking profiles.
Add it when you register; payment is handled separately through ThriveCart. Available to every registered guest, and included free with the VIP Experience.
RSVP using the form below!
Registration is required — this isn't a walk-in event. Space is limited, and the evening is best when it's intimate, so please register by September 1 so we can prepare for you properly.
