PowerWalkHer Galentine’s Dinner

Role: Event Producer
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Guests: Corporate powerhouses and cultural leaders
Type: Cultural / Branded Experience

Overview

An intimate, high-profile dinner experience in Brooklyn, NY hosted in collaboration with the COO of Essence Ventures, designed to bring together influential women across industries for an evening of connection, celebration, and conversation.

The event centered around curated dining, intentional guest curation, and meaningful dialogue within a refined, community-driven setting.

Objective

  • Curate a high-level guest list of influential women and tastemakers

  • Create an intimate environment for authentic conversation and connection

  • Deliver a premium, thoughtfully designed dining experience

  • Align the event with a strong cultural and community-focused narrative

My Role — Event Producer

Produced and curated the full experience, overseeing guest list strategy, event design, and execution.

Execution

  • Curated a targeted guest list of tastemakers, executives, and creatives

  • Designed the flow of the evening, from arrival to seated dinner experience

  • Coordinated venue, catering, and ambiance to create a refined and welcoming environment

  • Managed VIP guest experience, ensuring seamless hospitality and engagement

  • Oversaw event timing and transitions to maintain an intentional, conversational atmosphere

Key Highlights

  • Intimate, high-level guest experience

  • Strong alignment with cultural and community-driven values

  • Elevated dining environment with intentional design details

  • Meaningful conversations and relationship-building among attendees

Impact

Created a memorable and impactful gathering that fostered genuine connection among influential women—strengthening community ties and positioning the event as a meaningful cultural moment rather than a traditional networking experience.

Creative Direction Notes

The dinner was designed to feel warm, elevated, and intentional—prioritizing conversation over spectacle. Every element, from guest mix to table setting, was curated to support connection and shared experience.

📸 Visual Direction

  • Tablescape + dining details

  • Guest interactions + candid moments

  • Arrival + welcome cocktails

  • Intimate group shots

  • Soft, editorial-style lighting and ambiance