Andrea M. Smith Wants to Help You Give Yourself Permission to Succeed!

Andrea M. Smith loves empowering others through self-love and encouragement. The CEO of SAS Web & Graphic Design has felt it is her mission to help those with emotion hurt to successfully break through and overcome adversity.

"I believe that it's not the validation of others you should crave, but to give yourself permission to succeed," says Andrea, one of the many empowering speakers that will be at The Pink Event on March 5.

And she'll be helping attendees do just that. Attendees of her talk can expect to learn how to identify where they are in the process of self-love and self-validation; how to define areas that are affecting them; and how to create a plan to move forward. 

"The journey to discovering you will be exciting...it is the unveiling of what is unknown, while appreciating and celebrating what is known," Andrea notes.

Learn more about the great speakers panel at the Pink Event and get your tickets now (supply is running out!). 

We Are LIVE!! The Pink Event 2016 Is Happening!!!

Come on over to The Pink Event^® 2016! We are live today from now until 5:30 p.m. at the BWI Airport Marriott in Linthicum! Come on down and enjoy great shopping, inspirational speakers, the pamper lounge, and a chance at great charity raffle prizes.

The Pink Event 2016 Swag Bags Are Ready to Go!!

Whew, it was a team effort but we have the swag bags stuffed and ready to go for The Pink Event^® 2016 (tomorrow from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the BWI Airport Marriott in Linthicum)!

There are some seriously awesome goodies in these bags. And we varied up the goodies so you don't know what great giveaways you'll get (but no exchanges when you get your fantastic swag bag).

We can't wait to see what is expected to be a record crowd tomorrow! If you haven't already, get your advance ticket now!

Tamika Talks Fun & Inspiration You Can Expect at The Pink Event® 2016!

We were excited to have Tamika Josephs-Smith, creator of The Pink Event®, to stop by Fox 45 Baltimore's Weekend Morning Show to discuss the ultimate women's day out!  

Check out her rundown in the video above and be sure you're set to attend our fantastic women-focused expo (March 6, 2016 at the BWI Airport Marriott in Linthicum)!  

Check Out Tamika Josephs-Smith Talking about The Pink Event 2016 Tomorrow on Fox 45 Baltimore!!

You might have seen the creator of The Pink Event^® 2016 (March 6, 2016 at the BWI Airport Marriott in Linthicum) last year on Fox 45 Baltimore.  

Get ready for Tamika Josephs-Smith to return to the Fox 45 Weekend Morning Show on Saturday, February 27, at 9:20 a.m. to discuss the ultimate women's day out.

Tamika will talk about The Pink Event and even show off some of the awesome prizes that are part of the charity raffle drawings. Be sure to tune in! 

What a Great Time! Recap of The Pink Event® 2015!

Were you there? Did you see all the marvelous things that we had at The Pink Event^® 2015? All we can say is wow! What a fabulous way to celebrate International Women's Day! In case you didn't make it, here's the recap of fun! 

See Tamika Josephs-Smith Talk about The Pink Event® 2015 Tomorrow Morning on Fox 45 Baltimore!!!

The Pink Event Founder Tamika Josephs-Smith
will talk about her women-focused expo
tomorrow morning on Fox 45 Baltimore!

Shut the front door!! Tamika Josephs-Smith is going to be on Fox 45 Baltimore tomorrow morning at 8:50 a.m. EST. to talk about The Pink Event® 2015 that's happening on International Women's Day, which falls on March 8. 

She is so excited to explain why The Pink Event is the best women-focused expo that will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the BWI Airport Marriott in Linthicum, Md.

Don't miss Tamika tomorrow (Sunday, March 1) at 8:50 a.m. EST on your Fox Baltimore station!

Help The Pink Event Get Custom Apparel: It's FREE and EASY!!

If you're as excited about The Pink Event® 2015 as we are then help us raise funding from Johnsonville for custom T-shirts.

We're not asking for any money. This is 100% FREE!

All you have to do are four easy steps to help us in our goal!

1. GO TO this link: https://www.pearup.com/thepinkevent5/rally

2. CLICK "Support this Group"
3. COMPLETE as many (or as little) of the task you would like. Just FYI, doing all of them (which takes about 5 minutes) helps us earn $13!!! 

4. SHARE this post with your friends. 

Thank you for your support! And be sure you get your early-bird tickets now for The Pink Event 2015! 

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!!   

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.

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®! 

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.  

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! 

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. 

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!

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 exhibitors, mini-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:

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. 

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 shopping, mini-inspirational sessions, live DJ, and so much more. 

So we decided to highlight some amazing US women. 

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:

This Is It!! Your Last Chance to Secure a GUARANTEED Swag Bag at The Pink Event®!!!

If you're like us and you enjoy waiting right up until the last minute to act on great deals, then today is your day to capitalize on the discounted tickets we're offering for 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.)!

And it's your last, I mean absolutely last, chance to secure the fabulous swag bag that we'll give out to select attendees at our women's expo. Why miss out on the great goodies and giveaways we stuff into these adorably pinktastic bags?! Go online and order your tickets to the Pink Event right now. Your keen love of getting deals will thank you for it.