Like Minded CHS announces October Event Line-Up

Like Minded CHS, a leading community for female entrepreneurs in Charleston, is thrilled to announce a series of empowering and inspiring events scheduled for October. These events offer unique opportunities for women to connect, collaborate, and grow their businesses.

Event Highlights:

Circle Up + Grow: Beyond the Likes: Building Your Brand with Julianne “JuJu” Taylor & Angel Passailaigue Holmes (Q&A)
Wednesday, October 2 at 10:00AM
Serendipity Labs (75 Port City Landing, Suite 110, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464)
Members: $30/Non-Members: $50

Ready to take your brand beyond social media? Join lifestyle maven Julianne “Juju” Taylor (@juliannetaylorstyle) and marketing mastermind Angel Holmes for an insightful discussion on effective self-promotion strategies. This interactive Circle Up Workshop, they will delve into the world of building a thriving brand that goes beyond likes and followers. Juju, known for her success in content creation and brand partnerships, will share her proven strategies for promoting yourself and your products.

Empower Hour with a Culinary Twist featuring Chef Kelsey Barnard Clark!
Wednesday, October 9 at 6:00PM
Charleston Wine + Food Festival (635 Rutledge Ave #101, Charleston, SC 29403)
Members and F&B Community: $80/Non-Members: $110 (includes copy of Kelsey’s new book “Southern Get Togethers” and bites and beverages from the book

Join us for our next Empower Hour event on Wednesday, October 9th at 6:00 PM at the Charleston Wine + Food Festival. Empower Hours are our elevated happy hour events designed for female founders. This month’s event will feature a culinary twist with James Beard Award Nominee Chef Kelsey Barnard Clark.

This event is open to all women, with special rates available for Like Minded CHS members and women in the food and beverage industry.

Mingle and Learn:
• Hear from James Beard Award Nominee Chef Kelsey Barnard Clark, winner of Bravo’s Top Chef Season 16!
• Enjoy delicious bites inspired by her new cookbook, “Southern Get Togethers”
• Craft your own custom candle with Tiffany Gammell of Candle Damsel. (Booking required in advance, $50 for a candle)
• Sip on a signature cocktail created by Charleston mixologist Megan Deschaine

Co-Work + Collab: Mastermind
Thursday, October 17 at 11:00AM
Bevi Bene Brewing Co.(1859 Summerville Ave, Charleston, SC 29405)
Members: Free to Attend/Non-Members: $25.

Mastermind, coach, and co-work with like-minded entrepreneurs. Join us for our monthly meetup and get work done in a productive and inspiring environment.

Recharge + Refocus: Relax and Rejuventate with Rajni Tripahti at Park Circle Yoga
Friday, October 25 at 9:00AM
Park Circle Yoga (1021 E Montague Ave #103, N. Charleston, SC 29405)
Members-Only: Free to Attend

Join us for an exclusive Restore & Recharge event at Park Circle Yoga, guided by the extraordinary Rajni Tripathi. As a mental health professional with extensive meditation training, Rajni will lead this members-only session, focusing on deep relaxation and rejuvenation. It’s the perfect opportunity to unwind, connect with your practice, and engage with a supportive community. Don’t miss out on this chance to refresh your mind and body in a nurturing environment!

These events are designed to provide valuable insights, networking opportunities, and personal growth experiences for female entrepreneurs.

For more information and to register, please visit https://likemindedchs.com or follow us on social media @like.minded.chs.

About Like Minded CHS

Like Minded CHS is a vibrant community that supports and empowers female entrepreneurs in Charleston. Through a variety of events and resources, we foster connections, collaboration, and personal growth within the local business community.

Chef Kelsey Barnard Clark Bio

Kelsey Barnard Clark is a born and raised Gulf Southerner from Dothan, Alabama. She has developed an impressive resume as the fifth woman and first southerner to win the title of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” the sole fan favorite following her season 16 win, and a 2024 James Beard Award nominee for Best Chef: South. She frequently appears on hit Food Network shows including “Tournament of Champions,” “Chopped,” “Bobby’s Triple Threat,” “Guy’s Grocery Games” and more.

Kelsey got her start in the food industry working for a high-end caterer and catered her first solo wedding at age 15. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, she worked savory & pastry in several Michelin-star restaurants in New York City, including Café Boulud under Gavin Kaysen, and Dovetail under John Fraser. Her signature southern-French cuisine is inspired by family recipes and classic French techniques. In 2012 Kelsey moved back home to open her catering company, Kelsey Barnard Catering. Today, she runs her catering company and restaurant, KBC, in historic downtown Dothan while also teaching virtual classes, taking her chef talents on the road, and appearing and cooking at events as often as possible. In August 2021, her debut cookbook “Southern Grit” hit shelves.

In addition to being known for her skills in the kitchen, Kelsey is also an avid gardener, is passionate about all things interior design, and is a devoted wife, and mom to two young children – Monroe and Evelyn June – and their two dogs, 15 chickens and 1 cat. When not running her namesake restaurant, she can be found tending to her backyard garden and chicken coup; arranging flowers for her home and restaurant; crabbing and boating from their beach bungalow; cooking at home with her kids and husband; or laying out a spread for friends and family in her restored 1940’s Dothan home. Kelsey loves to play host, no matter what the occasion, and recently signed a two-book deal with Chronicle pegged to entertaining, due out in 2024.

Kelsey shares her passion for cooking, teaching, and hospitality on her instagram @kelseybarnardclark (95K followers).