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Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Caption This on Our Facebook Page for Chance to Win a FREE Pink Event Ticket!!!!

We are counting down...to January 2 that is! What?! Way bigger deal than New Year's Day. 

Friday is when tickets go on sale for  The Pink Event® 2015 (a.k.a., the best women-focused expo you will find in the Washington-Baltimore area). 

And to celebrate we are on Day 3 of the #UltimateWoman Ticket Giveaway!! 

So by now you should know the drill, but just in case this is your first day of trying for our giveaway, head on over to The Pink Event Facebook page

On THIS POST, enter in the comments a caption for the lovely picture you see. You'll be entered to win a free ticket for The Pink Event® 2015 that's happening on March 8 at the BWI Airport Marriott in Linthicum. 

Be sure to get your entries in before 5:00 p.m. EST. We'll announce the winner at 6:00 p.m. tonight. Good luck!!   

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Day 2 of Win Before You Can Buy The Pink Event® 2015 Tickets!!

Go to our Facebook Page and comment
for a chance to win free attendee tickets!
Tuesday just got so much better because it's Day 2 of  The Pink Event® 2015 #UltimateWoman Ticket Giveaway!! 

The Pink Event Team is giving away free tickets to the ultimate women's day out that's happening on March 8 at the BWI Airport Marriott in Linthicum. 

Entering for a chance to win is easy! Just head over to our Facebook page and go to THIS POST. Enter your comment of what feature you're looking forward to most at The Pink Event® 2015.  

You must submit a comment on the Facebook post before 8:00 p.m. tonight to be considered for the ticket prize. We'll announce the winner at 9:00 p.m. today! 

Monday, December 29, 2014

Win It Before You Can Buy It! Chances to Win The Pink Event® 2015 Tickets This Week!!

The Pink Event Team is ending 2014 with some serious prizes on our Facebook page

It's officially Day 1 of The Pink Event® 2015 #UltimateWoman Ticket Giveaway!! 

That's right! You can win tickets for our ultimate women's expo (March 8, 2015 at the BWI Airport Marriott in Linthicum) before they go on sale this Friday!

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Breaking Pink Event News: The Pink Event 2015 Confirms 3 Awesome Speakers!

Marshall Moneymaker
For 3 Sisters, Inc.
One thing you can expect from The Pink Event® 2015  is a great line-up of motivational and informative speakers. These funny, smart, and empathetic professionals have touched on everything from clean eating to transforming your life inside out. 

On tap for our 5th annual women-focused expo--happening on March 8, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the BWI Airport Marriott--we have secured the following experts:

Friday, December 12, 2014

Breaking Pink Event News: Desiree Jordan to Perform at Ultimate Women's Day Out!

Local soul singer Desiree Jordan will perform
two sets at The Pink Event 2015. 
The Pink Event® 2015 is excited to announce that Desiree Jordan will have two live performances during our jam-packed women's expo on March 8, 2015 (12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the BWI Airport Marriott).

A local soul singer who delighted attendees at the summer Afternoon ChariTEA and Trunk Show, Desiree has an uplifting and positive presence that's amplified in her songs. 

She is a native of the Washington, DC metropolitan area who has developed her musical prowess as a member of the Washington Performing Arts Society's gospel choir. 

Friday, December 5, 2014

LAST DAY to Help The Pink Event Get Free T-Shirts!!

Ladies, we need your help! It won't take any money or real time commitment on you...just a few clicks of the mouse!

It takes just 5 minutes to help The Pink Event® 2015 earn $7 in sponsorship credit from Verizon Wireless toward custom event T-shirts. It's completely free to help us but we need you to go to this link and go through the various requests from Verizon: https://www.pearup.com/thepinkevent/rally.

Today is the LAST DAY to help us earn money for T-shirts so please take a few moments and head to this link: https://www.pearup.com/thepinkevent/rally

Thank you for your support!! 

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Check out this Awesome Resource for Breast Cancer Patients!

We saw this on Facebook the other day and had to give it a quick shout out! 

It's totally legitimate and totally awesome. Cleaning for a Reason is a Texas-based nonprofit that was started by the Debbie Sardone, owner of Buckets & Bows Maid Service.

Sardone got a call several years ago from a prospective client who couldn't afford house cleaning services because she was undergoing cancer treatment. 

The woman hung up before Sardone could act and she vowed no other women dealing with cancer treatments would be denied a clean home. It's one more great resource for women doing their best in the midst of breast cancer and other cancers.

Learn more about this group here and stay tuned for future announcements for at the The Pink Event® 2015!

Monday, December 1, 2014

Make it a Pink Event Weekend!

Joann Calloway Menefee has booked her weekend
for The Pink Event 2015! What's stopping you?
Reserve your hotel room at our event today!
Why just confine yourself to only a women’s day out? Give yourself an ultimate women’s weekend by tapping into The Pink Event’s special hotel rates at our 2015 location—the ultra-posh BWI Airport Marriott (1743 West Nursery Road, Linthicum, MD).

We already have one awesome attendee who has booked her stay! Joann Calloway Menefee, of Rocky Mount, Va., decided to spend her weekend with us on March 8, 2015.

“This will be a weekend for me to reconnect with other survivors, be inspired, and inspire others,” says the stay-at-home mom, Mary Kay consultant (she also has a floral design business), minister, and seven-year breast cancer survivor. “This weekend I am looking to take something away for me.”

You can get fantastic rates on both the Saturday and Sunday night of The Pink Event® 2015! All you have to do is go to this "RESERVE YOUR ROOM" link for special rates just for Pink Event attendees. Or if you call the hotel at 410-859-8300 be sure to tell them you're reserving for The Pink Event. 



Wednesday, November 12, 2014

New App Provides Breast Cancer Support


We here at The Pink Event 2015 team love apps. Last year, our mega awesome DJ set up a more basic app in which attendees at The Pink Event could text song requests to him.

So that's why we loved this recent story in San Francisco Business Times about this new app that serves as a virtual support group for breast cancer patients.

Called HerStory, the app is a free collection of anonymous audio of patients discussing the disease and issues associated with it. As the Business Times notes, the motivation behind the app is to give patients support on their phone and ideas on treatment. 

Read more about this novel effort here

Plus, we've got really great news coming about The Pink Event! Be sure you're signed up on our e-mail list (on the right side of this page) to get the news first.

Monday, November 3, 2014

Pink Spotlight: Nurturing the Natural You Sponsors the Pamper Lounge at The Pink Event®

We had a chance to talk with Susan Peterkin-Bishop, who heads up Nurturing the Natural You, which endeavors to nurture, teach, and share professional knowledge on how to naturally embrace ones mind, body, soul, and hair. 

Susan, who also runs the natural hair salon Jaha Hair Studio, LLC, gave us a preview of what can be expected in the Brand New Pamper Lounge at the The Pink Event® 2015.  "I wanted to add something new and meaningful for our 5th year and the idea of a Pamper Lounge came to mind.  I think of this as the perfect addition to our event and completes the ultimate women's day out," noted the event founder, Tamika Josephs-Smith of Diamond Event Services, LLC.

Question: You're sponsoring the Pamper Lounge for The Pink Event 2015? What motivated you to do this? What will the Pamper Lounge offer?

Answer:  Nurturing the Natural You and The Pink Event are the perfect partners. The Pink Event is the ultimate women's day out, so my thought was that pampering should be a major part of this day.

This is the concept of Nurturing the Natural You—bringing and making more women understand that whole health also means taking time out to pamper themselves. This is not only because they deserve it, but also because their families and community will reap the benefits of a healthy, happy, and less stressed individual.

So in the Nurturing the Natural You Pamper Lounge, the ladies and gentlemen can enjoy hair care, nails, massages, make-up application, and DIY seminars on pampering themselves at home.

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

You Won't Believe What We're Adding to The Pink Event® 2015!

Oh ladies, you would not believe how much fun we're having as we plan out a spectacular fifth year for The Pink Event®

We're coming up with new ideas, new speakers, new exhibitors and all kinds of new perks we'll have for you--our attendees! 

That's why we can't wait to show you the all-new Pampering Lounge at The Pink Event 2015 (March 8, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)

This lovely mini-spa will let ladies (and even gentlemen) get expert

Thursday, October 16, 2014

What International Women's Day Is & Where You Should Spend It (Hint: Think Pink Event 2015!)

We're super excited that The Pink Event® 2015 is less than five months away and falling on a fantastic day--International Women's Day  (March 8, 2015)

This celebration day, which has been observed since the early 1900's, is making more headway in the United States. It's already an observed holiday in several other countries where often men will honor their mothers, wives, girlfriends, colleagues, etc., with flowers and small gifts.

Plus, thousands of events are held to inspire women and celebrate their achievements...which is exactly the whole point of The Pink Event and why you should be there! 

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Pink Spotlight: Q&A with For 3 Sisters, Inc.

Pink Spotlight:
If you haven’t heard, For 3 Sisters, Inc., is the official charity partner with The Pink Event 2015 (learn more about that here). We reached out to Shannon and Marshall Moneymaker, who created and run this amazing breast cancer charity that helps connect breast cancer patients with the resources, support, and even hugs that they need to persevere.

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Did You See What Joan Lunden Just Did?!


Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

We're a few days from the start of October and  National Breast Cancer Awareness month and already former "Good Morning America" anchor Joan Lunden has already increased awareness, according to NBC Washington.


Lunden, who was diagnosed with an aggressive breast cancer in June, removed her wig to spotlight a beautifully bald head on the cover of People's Oct. 6 issue. She decided to do the photo shoot and cover to give other breast cancer survivors inspiration. Check out the Today Show video above to get the full scoop. 

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

The Pink Event® 2015 Selects Charity Partner!!



Diamond Event Services, LLC, is excited to name breast cancer charity For 3 Sisters, Inc., as the official charity partner for The Pink Event®, a women-focused expo that will be held on March 8, 2015.

For 3 Sisters—an Olney, Md.-based nonprofit that helps those with breast cancer find much-needed support and resources—has participated in the expo for the past three years.

The nonprofit group will be front and center at the Pink Event, which will have a new home at the BWI Airport Marriott in 2015.

Monday, August 4, 2014

New Study Finds Link between High-Dose Estrogen Birth Control & Breast Cancer Risk



A new study finds more of a connection between the use of birth control pills with high-dose estrogen and an increased risk for breast cancer.

According to a data published in Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, women who used high-dose pills in the past year had a higher risk for

Friday, June 20, 2014

Big News for The Pink Event® 2015!!! (Updated)

 (This video and post have been updated) Happy Friday, Pink Event fans! We are excited that tomorrow starts summer! And we have amazing news: 

We are moving the official location of The Pink Event®! 

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Did You Know? Latest in Breast Cancer News

BREAST CANCER PATIENTS NOT EXERCISING ENOUGH

We all hear that we should exercise more because it's good for our health. But did you know that many women with breast cancer are missing out on this vital component for maximizing their health?

According to a new study that was featured in HealthDay News, women who are diagnosed with breast cancer are less likely to meet exercise recommendations that have linked physical activity with longer survival and better quality of life. 

U.S. guidelines call for adults getting at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise (think fast walking) or 75 minutes of rigorous exercise (think spin class or Zumba). But only 35 percent of the women treated for breast cancer in the study met those recommendations after diagnosis. 

When breaking the results down by race, African American women were 40 percent less likely than Caucasian women to meet the physical activity guidelines after receiving a breast cancer diagnosis.  

Friday, April 4, 2014

Great News Keeps Coming after The Pink Event® 2014!

Want to show your support for The Pink Event
and Breast Cancer Awareness?
Pick up our signature bracelet at www.thepinkevent.net.
Great things continue to come out of last month's women's expo, The Pink Event® 2014

First off, The Pink Event has it's own online signature shop! Not only does it feature our amazing swag bag totes (a must-have in case you didn't get one at the expo) but there are also gorgeous Pink Event signature bracelets. 

These lovely bracelets were made exclusively for The Pink Event by Euphoric Treasures. Visit our new shop now to get the lower introductory price! 

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

You Have to See What These Ladies Did for Their Friend with Breast Cancer!


Anything for love ... from Albert Bredenhann on Vimeo.

We're closing out March and the last few weeks of National Women's History month. And The Pink Event staff is pretty sure the women in this video will always be remembered by their friend who has breast cancer. 

According to the video above, "In February 2014, one of Gerdi McKenna's friends wrote an email requesting a photoshoot for all her friends as [Gerdi] was diagnosed with breast cancer a few months before...and this is what happened."

You have to see it to believe how amazing women with purpose can be! And check out the local breast cancer charities that The Pink Event has supported


Friday, March 14, 2014

RECAP: The Pink Event® 2014 Breaks Records!

Attendees enjoy the ultimate girls' day out! 
The Pink Event® 2014 last Sunday broke records when it turned the atrium and ballrooms of the DoubleTree by Hilton in Columbia, Md., into the “ultimate girls’ day out.”

With more than 260 attendees and 50 women-focused exhibitorswho sold everything from handmade jewelry and figurines to high-quality kitchen wares and organic hair products—the women’s expo achieved its goal of celebrating women-owned businesses, encouraging empowerment, and promoting breast cancer awareness.

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Who's Up at The Speakers' Lounge: Mothyna James-Brightful!

Wow ladies, it has been an amazing time at the speakers' lounge here at The Pink Event! So it's very appropriate our final speaker is Mothyna James-Brightful

She is all about helping women map out successful lives. We're so excited to get some insight for identifying purpose in our lives and generating authentic success. 

A huge thank you to all of the speakers at The Pink Event! You made the ultimate girls' day out a resounding success! Be on the lookout for the recap with photos and videos!!  

Who's Up at The Speakers' Lounge: Natalie Forest!

Okay, we're not going to lie. Our mind is racing with all the thoughts about the fascinating things going on at The Pink Event 2014. But "Super Focus" mentor Natalie Forest, Ph.D., just showed up and took the podium at our speakers' lounge. 

Since she's teaching attendees how to let go of internal noise and focus on the good things, we have to cut this short. 

But you should really be here. Stop on by! Get more details at www.thepinkevent.net

Who's Up at The Speakers' Lounge: Precious Frazier!

Certified holistic health coach Precious Frazier just told us to put down the starchy bagel we were chowing down. We'd be mad, but she's an expert on clean eating and about to take the podium at The Pink Event's speakers' lounge. 

Precious didn't become healthy and awesome without discipline and great knowledge about eliminating toxins. We can't wait to hear about how to make our body work better! 

Are you ready for some fun?! There is still several hours of shopping and speakers left. Get info at www.thepinkevent.net and come be part of the ultimate girls' day out! 

Who's Up at The Speakers' Lounge: Kellee Southern!

 
Oh ladies, The Pink Event® 2014 is fabulous! We're already having a ball and psyched our third speaker is taking the podium. 

Breast cancer survivor Kellee Southern is up to talk about embracing your journey. She has a powerful, personal story to tell, and we're going to keep tissues handy in case there are waterworks from this inspirational lady. 


It's not too late to come join in the fun. Stop on by and get your ticket at the door for an afternoon of fun! Go to www.thepinkevent.net for all of the details.

Who's Up at The Speakers' Lounge: Robin A. J. Hunt!

Ready to take your career to the next level. Then be sure you're making your way to The Pink Event's absolutely awesome speakers' lounge! 

We have Robin A. J. Hunt, a director with Johns Hopkins Medicine and board president for Dress for Success Baltimore, getting ready to discuss how you can start creating a vibrant and successful career life. Expect to hear about business fashion as well as time-tested etiquette that helps you get ahead. 

Seriously, why aren't you hear enjoying this event?! Get the details at www.thepinkevent.net and move it!!

Who's Up at the Speakers' Lounge: Ken Rochon!

We are so excited to kick off The Pink Event's fab speakers' lounge with published author and entrepreneurial whiz Ken Rochon. He's teaching us how to make Facebook and other social media more dazzling and effective. 

We think we already rock informing you lovely ladies, but everyone can learn and do more! 

Stop on by and join in the fun! Get the details at www.thepinkevent.net

Wanna Request a Song at The Pink Event® 2014? Just Text Us!

The Pink Event® 2014 is rocking with a capital R! 

Our special DJ Mic Terror is tearing it up with great hits that have the attendees swaying and bopping as they shop!

Got a special song you're dying to hear? Just text your song requests to DJ Mic Terror at 410-650-4770. 

It's Easy:

  • Text "play [name of song] by [name of artist]" to the number. 
  • For example, if you sent "play Happy by Pharell Williams," then DJ Mic Terror would have you feeling happy in no time!* 

This awesome feature at the ultimate girls' day out is provided by our Pink Gem sponsor The Carlton Smith Music Group. This full-service DJ and audio services company knows how to take music to another level!

*The Carlton Smith Music Group and The Pink Event reserve the right to filter requests not appropriate for the event. 

We're Live! The Pink Event® 2014 Kicks Off in Columbia, MD!

The Pink Event® 2014 is open for business! We have a great group of ladies already getting in on the fun that awaits them. 

Our fourth annual ultimate girls' day out is happening until 6:00 p.m. at The DoubleTree by Hilton (5485 Twin Knolls Road) in Columbia, Md.
This all-day women's expo offers you shopping among 51 amazing exhibitors, mini-inspirational sessions, free food, a live DJ, $3,200 worth of door prizes and other fun!

Find more details at www.pinkevent.net and stop on by! It's okay, you can buy your ticket at the door!

Check Out the Other Charity Exhibitors at The Pink Event® 2014!

We've mentioned that The Pink Event® 2014 has partnered with the Tigerlily Foundation, naming the nonprofit breast cancer awareness and advocacy group as the women's expo's official charity partner. But we're also excited to highlight the two other charity exhibitors that will be at our great event!

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Meet the Awesome Staff & Volunteers You'll See at The Pink Event® 2014!

Can you believe tomorrow is The Pink Event® 2014!?! 

This is the ultimate girls' day out that's happening on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at The DoubleTree by Hilton (5485 Twin Knolls Road) in Columbia, Md. And we're not kidding when we say this year's women's expo is EPIC!

We're talking all-day shopping among 51 exceptional exhibitorsmini-inspirational sessions, free food, a live DJ, $3,200 worth of door prizes and other fun! But this dynamic of an event doesn't happen by accident. It takes month of hard work and preparation. 

And we'd like to give a shout-out to the staff and wonderful volunteers you'll see making the Pink Event run seamlessly:

Don't Miss an Hour of Fun! Set Your Clocks Ahead to Get All the Action at The Pink Event® 2014

There's that horrible feeling when you realize everything is an hour later because you forgot to set your clock forward one hour for the start of Daylight Saving Time. Don't let this happen to you!! 

We don't want you to miss a minute of The Pink Event® 2014 this Sunday (from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Columbia.

There is so much going on you need those six hours to absorb all the awesomeness! We'll have 
51 exceptional exhibitorsmini-inspirational sessions, free food, a live DJ, amazing door prizes and other fun! 

Haven't gotten your ticket yet? No problem! You can still save $5 by buying your ticket online now at http://www.thepinkevent.net/tickets.html. We can't wait to see you there! 
 

Friday, March 7, 2014

Are You Ready to Have Some Fun?! You Deserve to Be at The Pink Event 2014!

Celebrate ladies, it is Friday!!! 

Even better, it's only two days until the awesome, totally amazing, can't-stand-the-wait women's expo we affectionately call The Pink Event® 2014!! 

This is the ultimate girls' day out that's happening on Sunday, March 9, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at The DoubleTree by Hilton (5485 Twin Knolls Road) in Columbia, Md. 

You'll enjoy so much for so little (get your discounted online ticket now). Here's the fun you can look forward to:

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Are You Ready to Be Inspired? The Pink Event® 2014 Has a Stellar Line-up of Inspirational Experts

Seriously, who doesn't need a pick-me-up after last weekend's snow storm?! 

We know we need something! Thank goodness we have a panel of experts at The Pink Event® 2014 (this Sunday at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Columbia, Md. from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) who have inspiring stories and thoughts that will motivate all of us to create greater success in our lives!

Don't worry, you're going to have plenty of time to shop at our ultimate girls' day out. We've kept these mini-inspirational sessions short and spread them throughout expo day. But check out now who you won't want to miss:

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Are You Ready to Win? The Pink Event Has $3,200 Worth of Door Prizes We're Giving Away

The Pink Event® 2014 (March 9, 2014 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Columbia, Md. from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) is so close we can taste it!!

And for several lucky attendees, it will taste like winning! 

That's because thanks to the generosity of our exhibitors, sponsors, and partners, we're giving away $3,200 worth of door prizes all day at our expo. 

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Why Pay More at The Door?! Buy Your Ticket to The Pink Event® 2014 Now and Save!

You know that you can't miss The Pink Event® 2014 (March 9, 2014 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Columbia, Md. from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)!!

It's just too awesome not to attend. We'll have 51 exceptional exhibitorsmini-inspirational sessions, free food, a live DJ, amazing door prizes (check back to see our sneak peeks later this week) and other fun

So why wait to get your ticket? Sure, you can buy it at the registration table at our fabulous women's expo for $25 per attendee. But why pay $5 more when you can get the same ticket for $20 online? Save some money (have a nice coffee instead) and get your ticket now at http://www.thepinkevent.net/tickets.html

Monday, March 3, 2014

Check Out Our Snazzy Swag Bag!

Last night's Oscars have nothing on the swag bags that some lucky attendees will receive at The Pink Event® 2014 (March 9, 2014 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Columbia, Md. from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)!

 Okay, maybe we're not offering you free trips and super-expensive maple syrup...but we do have a whole bunch of amazing samples and other treats that our generous sponsors, exhibitors and partners donated to go into our limited supply of swag bags. Here's the rundown of swag bag sponsors:

Sunday, March 2, 2014

The Pink Event® 2014 Shopping Next Sunday Will Be Awesome!!

Why yes, we are totally cray-cray!! That's because our shopping is going to be amazing next Sunday at The Pink Event® 2014 (March 9, 2014 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Columbia, Md. from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)!!

We have broken Pink Event records (and used up nearly every available hotel space) with our 51 exceptional exhibitors. There will be more variety, more deals, and more cannot-buy-this-stuff-in-store opportunities than we have ever offered before! 

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Let's Celebrate Great Women! The Pink Event® Spotlights National Women's History Month


Did you know today kicks off the National Women's History Month? We at The Pink Event® 2014 (March 9, 2014 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Columbia, Md. from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) sure do. Event creator Tamika Josephs-Smith started the event in March to tie in this important recognition. 

After all, our awesome women's expo celebrates women-owned businesses and promotes breast cancer awareness in a fun environment that offers shoppingmini-inspirational sessions, live DJ, and so much more. 

So we decided to highlight some amazing US women. 

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Volunteering at The Pink Event® 2014? Don't Forget to Make a MANDATORY Meeting This Week!

Are you ready to help make The Pink Event® 2014 (March 9, 2014 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Columbia, Md. from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) an exceptional women's expo?!

If you signed up to volunteer, we first of all want to thank you. Pulling off an amazing expo like the Pink Event requires work from many entrepreneurial and creative women (and men) who have a common goal: celebrating women-owned businesses and promoting breast cancer awareness in a fun environment that offers shopping, mini-inspirational sessions, live DJ, and so much more. 

Second, we need you to attend at least one of our mandatory volunteer meetings happening this week. Here are the details: