UPCOMING EVENTS
A Mother's Day Soiree
It’s time to celebrate being a MOM and we want to celebrate with you. Thrive Motherhood is here for moms, so of course we want to honor you in the best we know how… a fun, pampering event!
Join us at the stunning Oxbow Estate for a morning of brunch (think Bridgerton vibes), pampering and gifts while you also hear from the lovely Nancy Ray who will give you the perfect amount of inspiration to fill your cup as a mom.
Your ticket includes:
Mimosa bar
Brunch with plenty of options by private chefs and local businesses (Chef Kita, Sassool, Sugar Euphoria, Chick-fil-A- Falls Village location)
Coffee from Cafecito Debelles Roastery
Mini diffusers with your custom-made scent by Shiplap + Sage
Headshots by Natalie Craig Photo
Music by NC harpist- Hummingbird Harmonies
Swag bag
and fun vendor shopping!
Sponsored by: Davis Family Chiropractic, Grandeur Luxe Rentals, Tea Time 2 You, Sitting Made Simple, Danielle Pressley Photography, Hearth Counseling, Southern Sunshine Surf School, Fueled and Fit, Laura Richardson of Relevate Real Estate, Maid Brigade of Cary, Walker Kiger Law, Baby Proofing Pros
March Networking Meetup
Have you been wanting to connect more with Thrive Motherhood on how to partner as a business?
Have you been looking for a place to meet other business owner, working moms who want to expand their network?
We are excited to meet up with you to connect and network!
Join us at Sassool in Raleigh for light food and coffee included in you registration below.
Sponsored by:
Mompreneur Summit
Join us for one of our niche events, only for mom entrepreneurs or want-to-be entrepreneurs! This is an annual event, so you do not want to miss out for 2024!
We are calling this one a summit because you will hear from several different speakers who all have specific and valuable content for you to learn as an entrepreneur and business owner. There will also be a time of networking, dream-storming, and delicious eats from Sassool with swag bags and fun times getting to know other women just like YOU! It will be a very easy situation to come on in even if you don’t know a soul because you will instantly be connected with others.
Meet the speakers!
Randi Smith, owner of Sugar Euphoria
Jordan Drake, founder of Haute House Kids and event designer consultant
Dana Broughton, owner of All Kids Are Perfect, pediatric physical therapy
Emily Grey, owner of The Flourish Market and entrepreneur coach
Sponsored by The Loading Dock, Blue Water Spa, Anchored Counseling Services, Radiance Physical Therapy, Freestyle Diapers, Laura Richardson realtor, Davis Family Chiro, Flourish in Growth, Webpress Inc
Mommy and Me Tea
Currently sold out. Email us to be added to the wait list.
Join us for an early Valentine’s tea with your little one (suggested ages 3-8 year olds).
You will enjoy drinks, snacks, a mini brigadeiro class (Brazilian chocolate truffles) with some to take with you.
Little Raleigh Parties will offer a fun craft for the girls to enjoy as well.
It will be a sweet and special time with your littles while we treat you and meet new friends!
Spots are VERY limited.
Sponsored by Blue Water Spa, Laura Richardson realtor, Durham Pelvic PT, Davis Family Chiro
Networking Morning
Currently sold out. Email us to be added to the wait list and for when we open a 2nd time.
Have you been wanting to connect more with Thrive Motherhood on how to partner as a business?
Have you been looking for a place to meet other business owner, working moms who want to expand their network?
We are excited to meet up with you to connect and network!
Coffee provided by Biggby Coffee.
Sponsored by Your Journey Through , Walker Kiger Law, and Blue Water Spa
Fa la la Festival
Join us for the first Thrive Motherhood Fa la la Festival at Lafayette Village Saturday December 2nd, 3-5 pm!
The festival is free to attend and put together by businesses and moms all over the community to bring a fun, meaningful Christmas experience for families in Raleigh.
We will have Christmas music, carolers, Santa writing-letter station, Christmas ornament decorating station, several Christmas activities, Ana & Elsa visits, cookies and hot cocoa.
It's all free for the hope of bringing Christmas cheer to our community!
School Selection Workshop with SchoolUp Wake
Are you unsure on where to send your child to school? Are you confused about all the school options? Google nor the Wake County School System website can still leave us with lots of questions or information you didn’t even know existed!
SchoolUp Wake is an incredible resource that walks you through ALL your options, what to look for, how to apply, what you should know about selecting the best school for your child and your family.
Join us for a workshop on school selection. This session is for anyone needing more help understanding the school search process! It would be great for rising kindergarten families, those considering relocating, or even realtors wanting to learn more for their clients. This workshop is an overview of your school options and how to get organized. We will discuss base schools, magnet schools, charter and private schools. You will walk away an understanding of the timeline and different types of schools so that you can select the right fit for your family.
Enjoy a glass of wine or other beverage with us as we learn together and meet other parents.
All ticket purchases are considered a donation to Thrive Motherhood. Email us for a discount code if you are purchasing a ticket for yourself and your partner.
Thrive Motherhood Holiday Market presented by Blue Water Spa
Welcome the holiday season with us!
Join us for an INDOOR holiday market with mom-owned, product-based businesses, and everything is focused on what YOU would want for buying Christmas gifts or something for yourself! A lounge area, complimentary hot chocolate bar, complimentary wine bar, Christmas music, and great local shopping.
Register below to receive updates on the event!
Thanks for our sponsors:
Presenting sponsor: Blue Water Spa
Walker Kiger Law , Laura Richardson of Relevate Real Estate, Danielle Pressley Photography, American Comfort Services (heating and air), Davis Family Chiro, Once Upon A Child Raleigh
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Annual Fundraiser
Join us for our Casino Royale themed annual fundraiser for 2023 presented by Designed for Joy in downtown Raleigh at Vidrio, including the full experience of casino games.
Your ticket includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, dessert & coffee, 2 drink tickets, swag bag, full access to casino games including roulette, poker, black jack, and craps with a silent auction, chances to win prizes, and a beautiful night out!
5% of all ticket and chip donations will go to Designed For Joy, a non-profit that provides women in crisis with stability through immediate employment and support, removing the stigma of vulnerability.
The night will help us to invest in moms all over the Triangle and to expand to other parts of NC and the country. We provide events to invest in single moms, military moms, moms of kids with disabilities and special needs, working moms, stay-at-home moms, and business owner moms. Our goal is to invest in moms to help them find community and thrive as a mom in and out of the home.
Event sponsored by: Designed for Joy , Blue Water Spa , ImageQuix , Dan Forest , Pediatric Housecalls , Prep Communications ,Sitting Made Simple , Walker Kiger Law, Anchored Counseling, Radiance Physical Therapy, Forever & Company
Picnic for Moms of Kids with Special Needs & Disabilities
Join us for a luxury picnic with Sweet T Picnic, coffee, drinks, food, massages and encouragement from professionals and moms who understand you and are cheering you on! This is a free event for you because we SEE you and want to be support you.
Spots are limited.
Sponsored by: Divine Skin & Spa, Anchored Counseling Services, Davis Family Chiro, Urban Air Raleigh
EVENT IS SOLD OUT! To be added to the waitlist, please email thrivemotherhoodevents@gmail.com
Co-working Day
Join us for a co-working morning with Thrive Motherhood. We will hear a brief business seminar by Emma Keenan with Life Edits, enjoy coffee and work, connect, collaborate together.
Location: The Loading Dock- 3915 Beryl Dr. Raleigh
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sponsored by Synergy Face + Body
Healing Horizons: An Event for Moms Navigating Trauma & Triumph
AUGUST 19TH, SATURDAY, 1-3 PM
307 W Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Join us for an event for moms who have or are experiencing trauma. We will be sharing a panel of moms who have experienced trauma from spousal abuse, sexual abuse, infant loss, mental health crisis and more. Each will be sharing their story and how they have found healing. The panel will be be moderated by Foundations Family Therapy. We will also share valuable resources for you as you go through your own experiences.
You are welcome to accompany a mom who has experienced trauma even if this event does not apply to you. We recognize the sensitivity and vulnerability of these topics and take this opportunity with the utmost humility and caution. We’d be honored if you would join us as we know so many (including some from the Thrive team) have experienced trauma. We don’t take any trauma lightly.
(We will only take and post photos of those who have given us permission to do so.)
There will be light refreshments, coffee and drinks. We hope to treat you through this event and we look forward for the chance to sit in the room with you and encourage one another!
Sponsored by Foundations Family Therapy, Aura Skin & Laser, Radiance PT
Summer Business Series: Creating Engaging Social Media Content
AUGUST 11th, 9 AM
RELEVATE REAL ESTATE
7501 CREEDMOOR RD #102 RALEIGH, NC 27613
Join us for our last business series workshop this summer. We will hear from a panel of business owners who nail creating engaging social media content. They will share with us their tips and secrets for growing their product or service oriented business on social media and keeping their audience engaged.
Panelist: The PT Initiative, Your Journey Through
In addition to listening to the speaker, we will have a time for networking and discussion with other like-minded moms. Coffee and light refreshments included.
Sponsored by Doctors Direct and Laura Richardson
Self-Defense Mom Class
Join us for a self-defense class at Karate International of Raleigh with Melissa Palmer, self-defense instructor and owner of Empowered Defense. She will be covering prevention (how to be aware of yourself and not look like an easy target), how to use your surroundings, and how to get out of various grips. Participants should wear comfortable clothing they can move easily in. We will be barefoot on the floor. All techniques are modifiable to work with each individual's strengths so the course is great for anyone.
Enjoy refreshments and a brief social time with us as well.
Sponsored by Laura Richardson , Radiance PT , Rhonda Goodman with CPI Security
Summer Business Series: The Art of the Ask
JULY 21st, 9 AM
RELEVATE REAL ESTATE
7501 CREEDMOOR RD #102 RALEIGH, NC 27613
Join us for our 3rd business series workshop this summer. We will hear from Laura Richardson, chairman of Thrive Motherhood board of directors, one of the top realtors in the triangle, and mom of 3. She is going to share her tips and tricks for successful networking and the art of the ask.
In addition to listening to the speaker, we will have a time for networking and discussion with other like-minded moms. Coffee and light refreshments included.
Sponsored by Doctors Direct and Laura Richardson
Working Mom Meetup
Enjoy a morning with other full-time working moms to encourage one another and grow together. Coffee and breakfast provided. You’ll hear from Rachel Barnes, the operating manager of two Chick-fil-A’s who is a mom of 2 young boys share about fighting the mom guilt and balancing marriage and work. We will also have time for discussion and connecting with one another.
Location: Chick-fil-A 6701 Falls of Neuse Rd Raleigh
Sponsored by Davis Family Chiropractic and Laura Richardson
Tickets $15
Summer Business Series: Public Relations
JUNE 9TH, 9 AM
RELEVATE REAL ESTATE
7501 CREEDMOOR RD #102 RALEIGH, NC 27613
Join us for a summer business series the 2nd Friday of the month, May through August!
Each workshop will have its own topic and speakers, so you can choose whichever one you’d like to attend… or attend more than 1!
In addition to listening to the speaker, we will have a time for networking and discussion with other like-minded moms. Coffee and a treat included.
For this specific workshop, you will hear from Stephanie Llorente, owner of Prep Communications, on how to break through the noise and stand out as a small business. She will teach us practical how-to’s on rising above as a business.
Sponsored by Doctors Direct and Laura Richardson
Cycle + Socialize
We want to treat you for Mother's Day! Join us for a fun Sunday afternoon at Midtown North Hills for a Cyclebar class and afterwards, we will enjoy drinks together at Vita Vite. SINGLE MOMS, we want to show you some extra love this month, so we have covered your childcare for this event. Bring them with you and drop them off at Alara+Zane (12:45 pm) to be cared for by babysitters through Sitting Made Simple. Email us if you’d like to sign up for childcare.
The cost is $15 to reserve your spot as there are limited available and will cover the class, drink & apps, and childcare for single moms!
We are looking forward to enjoying a self-care afternoon with you!
Sponsored by Davis Family Chiropractic Sitting Made Simple Raleigh
Spring Pop-Up Market
Come join us for a fun nod to Spring at our Pop-Up Market! There will be free fun crafts for the kids and it will be a great opportunity to get some shopping done for Mother’s Day! We have about 20 local vendors who will be there!
Laura Richardson realtor with Relevate is providing free Jubala coffee and biscuits until we run out.
FREE to attend
Thank you to Blue Water Spa, 3C Cabinetry, Nan’s School of Dance, Adapt Chiropractic, Keyrenter Property Management, and Clean Coaching Mama for being a sponsor.
Summer Business Series: Branding
MAY 12TH, 9 AM
RELEVATE REAL ESTATE
7501 CREEDMOOR RD #102 RALEIGH, NC 27613
Join us for a summer business series the 2nd Friday of the month, May through August!
Each workshop will have its own topic and speakers, so you can choose whichever one you’d like to attend… or attend more than 1!
In addition to listening to the speaker, we will have a time for networking and discussion with other like-minded moms. Coffee and a treat included.
For this specific workshop, you will hear from 3 professionals in branding, why it’s important to focus on branding, how to create an awesome brand, and what other business owners are using to create their brand.
Sponsored by Doctors Direct
Baby Playgroup | with Milestones Pediatric + Maternal Nutrition
FRIDAY, APRIL 28 | 9:30 AM
GATHER HOUSE
417 KILDAIRE FARM RD, CARY
FREE
☕ coffee provided
Join us at Milestones Pediatric + Maternal Nutrition for a breastfeeding / lactation playgroup. Kerry Lett (pediatric & maternal registered dietician) and Natalie Jarrett (IBCLC) will share with us breastfeeding and lactation support, encouragement, and tips. Your babies are welcome! The area may not be conducive for older siblings as the playgroup is located at their office
Sponsored by Radiance Physical Therapy
Baby Playgroup | with Expanse Speech + Language
This event is now FULL.
APRIL 15TH | 11AM
MIDTOWN PARK IN NORTH HILLS
FREE
Join us for a special baby sign language playgroup on the lawn in North Hills outside of Jubala Coffee.
Heather Lash, speech pathologist with Expanse Speech & Language, will teach us a mini baby sign language workshop while we relax on the lawn with our babies. Babies 12 months and under is ideal age range.
Sponsored by Davis Family Chiro
Stay-At-Home Mom's Night Out
We all need a night out! Enjoy coffee, tea, dessert (GF & DF) at Fount Coffee with us. Meet new mom friends. And join the Thrive Motherhood community.
We will discuss how and where to find purpose as a stay-at-home mom, enjoying the mundane, and knowing how valuable you are outside of your family life too.
Sponsored by: Sitting Made Simple Raleigh, Radiance PT, and Life Edits
Galentine's Morning
Join us for a fun Galentine’s morning at the Montague Suites in downtown Raleigh to hear from Claire Roberts Style on styling and color analysis for your wardrobe. She will teach us how to feel more confident in the way we dress as a mom in and out of the home. Enjoy lite bites and drinks with us as we treat ourselves to a relaxing morning learning and connecting with other moms.
Sponsored by: Lunae Jewelry
All ticket sales are considered donations to Thrive Motherhood.
Working Moms Event
Enjoy a morning with other full-time working moms to encourage one another and grow together. Coffee and breakfast provided.
Becoming a Successful "Mompreneur"
Learn how to be efficient and grow your business as a mom
Mama Holiday Market
Welcome in the holiday season with us at the Mama Holiday Market!
We want to support local businesses and create an atmosphere for a fun girls night out while knocking out some Christmas shopping!
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PAST EVENT GALLERY
Thrive Motherhood will follow all current mandates, both state and local municipalities, in regards to Covid. If any venue hosting an event space supersedes currently in dates, then Thrive will respond accordingly. Our goal has always been to provide community to mothers, and we will continue to do so.