2020 has been an intense but perhaps much needed year as some of the major, long-running issues that our country has been battling has finally been brought to the forefront. With so many complex issues to fight that require diligent work and effort to learn and understand, I found myself wishing I had a peer group of like-minded people that I could discuss my learnings with, share resources, and overall continue my journey with. While there are a lot of issues to discuss, I decided to start by focusing on two major issues: climate change and social justice. Why? Because climate change affects ALL of humanity and living creatures, and social justice is something we should've fixed a long time ago, and if 2020 isn't telling us now is the time to fix it...well, it DEFINITELY IS so let's fix it!
So, with all of that in mind, I've created a free Climate x Justice Social Club for anyone who is interested in sustaining their journey toward learning and understanding these topics in a collaborative space.
In the Climate x Justice Social Club, we will discuss topics covering climate change, sustainability, climate and social justice, equality, and anti-racism. As a collaborative collective, we will share learnings and resources through virtual meetups (because Covid) in the form of an online book club, podcast discussions, film/documentary discussions, and table topics. And, we plan to bring together experts from different topics to share our knowledge and resources and help educate and inspire others to take action toward a just, clean planet.
Join our group via Meetup or "purchase" a ticket here to get on the email list for upcoming events.
"Purchase" a free ticket to get on the email list for upcoming events:
https://www.persucollection.com/products/climate-x-justice-social-club
Or join our Meetup group:
]]>Womxn's Improv Workshop with NCT: Increase your collaborative, creative, and decision-making skills through the art of improv
Tuesday, February 18th, 2020
7:00pm-9:30pm
Location: National Comedy Theatre Training Center: 2590 Truxton Road, Building 176, Suite 203, San Diego, CA 92106
Ticket Price: $45
WHAT:
Looking for a fun, new experience and an opportunity to collaborate and meet other kickass womxn? Join us for a special, all-female improv workshop that focuses on increasing your collaborative, creative, and decision-making skills through improv. Learn the basic skills of improvision such as focus, teamwork, mime, character, and status, and get over your fear of failure in this safe and friendly environment that embraces failure. The core components of improv: listening skills & your ability to be "in the moment" are strongly emphasized.
WORKSHOP FLOW:
ABOUT NATIONAL COMEDY THEATRE & ALISON RAMSAY:
National Comedy Theatre is San Diego's longest running improv comedy show, with over 20 years of experience. Alison Ramsay has been performing and teaching at National Comedy Theatre since 2011. In addition to the NCT Mainstage Cast, she has performed with Lipshtick, an all-female team who have performed at multiple improv festivals on the west coast, and AChording to Us – a musical improv team that has performed at NCT as well as the Cygnet Theatre in San Diego.
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Lady Boss Mind & Body Workshop with Stephanie Erazo & Stephanie Su: Twerkout Workout + Guided Meditation + Persu Your Dreams Chat
Saturday, October 19, 2019
10:00am - 12:30pm
Location: Harbor View Waterfront Park
Ticket Price: $40
Early Bird through 10/10: $30
WHAT:
Are you a current ladyboss, have always wanted to start your own side hustle/business, or just enjoy meeting and collaborating with a community of like-minded womxn? Join us for a special, productive ladyboss morning where we'll tackle your workout of the day, your mental wellness, and collaborate and brainstorm with other ladybosses, all in 2.5 hours!
Led by Stephanie Erazo of Travel Slay Fitness from Los Angeles, you'll work your glutes, legs, and endurance with a fun, 40-minute twerkout workout followed by a calming, 20-minute guided meditation with your mantra of the day. Then, we'll flow into a collaborative, open conversation about how you can "Persu your dreams" led by both Stephanie Erazo and Stephanie Su of Persu Collection. No twerk experience required, Stephanie will teach you a few twerk moves paired with the workout. :)
By complete chance, both Stephanies met through a mutual mentor as graduates of the downtown fashion tech accelerator GRID110, and discovered the similarity of their history - both solo female entrepreneurs who left their corporate job at CNN to "Persu their dreams." With one Stephanie focused on building a service-based business and wellness, and the other Stephanie focused on building a product-based business and crowdfunding, we'll share our journey on how we built our businesses as well as host an open conversation to answer any questions or comments one-on-one due to the small group format of this event.
WORKSHOP FLOW:
ABOUT STEPHANIE ERAZO:
Stephanie began Travel Slay Fitness as a way to merge her passion for travel and fitness, hosting adventurous fitness retreats and workshops both domestic and abroad. Stephanie launched Prana Wellness, the corporate arm of her business, to bring wellness to the workplace through onsite yoga, meditation, and breathwork. Stephanie Erazo is an avid adventure seeker and self-proclaimed fitness junkie. She spent 7 years as a producer for CNN, before deciding to put wellness first. 3 days after leaving CNN, she went to study in India for 5 weeks.
Stephanie studied under world-renowned teachers in India and is certified in yoga, meditation, and Pranayama breathwork. Stephanie also teaches spin, bootcamp workouts, and does personal training. She is a graduate of the 2019 cohort of the Downtown Los Angeles GRID110 fashion tech accelerator in partnership with Mayor Garcetti. Catch her traveling the world, doing workouts everywhere!
ABOUT STEPHANIE SU:
In 2013, founder and designer of Persu Collection, Stephanie Su, was hauling her fitness gear from work to her boxing and dance classes, when she realized the need for a functional yet chic athletic bag – one that could hold all her fitness accessories, work essentials, and fit in at the office. Struggling to find a bag that could fit all her active life needs, and influenced by her experience working for luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton, Stephanie decided to design her own ultimate athletic bag - one that had the sleek looks of a weekender, but the durability and functionality of a gear-heavy fitness equipment bag. In 2015, Stephanie launched her innovative bags, called Persu Collection, on Kickstarter and raised over $90,000 in just 43 days. The following year, Stephanie was selected along with 4 other companies to participate in the Downtown Los Angeles fashion tech accelerator GRID110 in partnership with Mayor Garcetti. Since then, Stephanie’s highly functional and sleek bags have been featured in Forbes, SELF, Brit + Co, and Marie Claire. Today, Stephanie continues to run Persu Collection as a solo female founder, using her skills learned from years of experience in marketing, operations, and sales in companies including CNN, Cartoon Network / [adult swim], and Louis Vuitton, in addition to extensive self-training through General Assembly workshops and online courses. Throughout all the hustle and daily grind of her entrepreneurship journey, Stephanie continues to set aside nuggets of time to recharge and stay active through her love of boxing, pole dance, and constantly trying new experiences in all the cities she travels to!
Stephanie Erazo of Travel Slay Fitness
Stephanie Su of Persu Collection
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Womxn's Improv Workshop with NCT: Increase your collaborative, creative, and decision-making skills through the art of improv
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
7:00pm-10:00pm
Location: National Comedy Theatre Training Center: 2590 Truxton Road, Building 176, Suite 203, San Diego, CA 92106
Ticket Price: $45
WHAT:
Are you an entrepreneur, content creator, or looking for a fun, new experience? Join us for a special, all-female improv workshop that focuses on increasing your collaborative, creative, and decision-making skills through improv. Learn the basic skills of improvision such as focus, teamwork, mime, character, and status, and get over your fear of failure in this safe and friendly environment that embraces failure. The core components of improv: listening skills & your ability to be "in the moment" are strongly emphasized.
WORKSHOP FLOW:
ABOUT NATIONAL COMEDY THEATRE & ALISON RAMSAY:
National Comedy Theatre is San Diego's longest running improv comedy show, with over 20 years of experience. Alison Ramsay has been performing and teaching at National Comedy Theatre since 2011. In addition to the NCT Mainstage Cast, she has performed with Lipshtick, an all-female team who have performed at multiple improv festivals on the west coast, and AChording to Us – a musical improv team that has performed at NCT as well as the Cygnet Theatre in San Diego.
FEMALE-EMPOWERED SEXY & SENSUAL HEELS DANCE WORKSHOP WITH NIARA LUCAS EUSTACE
Saturday, May 18, 2019
4:30pm-5:45pm
Location: 1414 Garnet Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109
Ticket Price: $30
WHAT:
Get ready to ignite your self-love and self-confidence through the power of dance in workshop #4 of our Female Empowerment Series. We'll help you find a deeper connection to yourself through sensual and movement freedom. We've partnered with former Denver Nuggets dancer and choreographer, Niara Lucas Eustace to create a kickass workshop that will help you tap into your sensual side, connect with your body, and bring your inner diva from the inside out. It's time to grab your heels and get ready to express the sexy, beautiful woman in you through the help of Niara's guidance and choreography. No experience is necessary, this workshop is for all levels from true beginners to experienced dancers. And, get some goodies from our sponsor, Vital Proteins and shop the Persu Collection pop-up shop at exclusive event-only discounts. :)
WORKSHOP FLOW:
💎Introductions and group engagement
💎Feel-good, yoga-inspired warm-up without heels to start
💎Heels technique
💎Slow and sensual, badass choreography routine that will focus full-body movement and unleashing your inner diva
💎Option to be filmed professionally with Niara or have your photo taken by the photographer/videographer (so attire is dress-up with hair/make-up!)
💎Shop the Persu Collection pop-up at special event pricing and grab goodies from our sponsor: Vital Proteins
💎Special offer from The Facility Dance Studio
ABOUT NIARA LUCAS EUSTACE:
Niara, born and raised in Brussels, Belgium, is a former Colorado NBA Hip Hop dancer and studio owner. Her heels class was featured in both 'San Diego Magazine’ and ABC's TV show "The List” as one of the best new workouts to try in San Diego. Niara’s high energy classes create a supportive environment where students gain confidence and focus on developing their own unique movement style.
WOMEN'S BOXING WORKSHOP WITH BOXFIT SAN DIEGO
Sunday, May 5, 2019
12:00pm-1:15pm
Location: 4101 30th St., Suite B, San Diego, CA 92104
Ticket Price: $25
WHAT
Workshop #2 in our San Diego Female Empowerment Series will help you build your confidence and inner strength both mentally and physically through the sport of boxing led by Boxfit San Diego. Get your sweat on, breakthrough mental barriers and learn the techniques of boxing with other kickass ladies. Leave feeling empowered with the energy to take on anything. No experience is necessary, all levels are welcome - this is a safe place for everyone to learn, and grow! And, grab some samples from our sponsor, Vital Proteins and shop the Persu Collection pop-up shop at exclusive event-only discounts. :)
WORKSHOP FLOW:
ABOUT BOXFIT SAN DIEGO:
Voted the best boxing studio of 2018 by CityBeat San Diego, Boxfit San Diego is a boutique fitness studio that seeks to cultivate a passion for fitness by creating challenging, original, and safe classes for all fitness levels. As a partner with Rock Steady Boxing, Boxfit empowers people through functional movements and expert guidance.
SELF-LOVE & LIFESTYLE DESIGN WORKSHOP WITH AVA JOHANNA
Saturday, May 4, 2019
11:30am-1:00pm
Location: Lively Studio - 4265 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92105
Ticket Price: $40
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