Location: The Soap Factory, 2995 Commercial Street San Diego, CA 92113
Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025 · 10am – 2pm PST
International Women’s Day, Brunch with Purpose & Community, San Diego, CA
Brunch with Purpose and Community: International Women’s Day – Powered by Women, Celebrating Women, and In Community With Women!
Brunch with a Purpose and Community: Powered by Women, Celebrating Women, and Connecting with Women!
The Soap Factory – The Soap Factory is a one-of-a-kind event space housed in Logan Heights’ historic 1930s Pacific Bell Building. It combines antique industrial aesthetics with modern utility, creating an adaptable area for a variety of occasions. These events can range from intimate gatherings to large-scale performances with up to 2,500 guests.
The facility is strongly ingrained in the local community and is committed to fostering cultural and creative development, sustainability, and innovation. The Soap Factory has an organic garden, an aquaponic system, local food vendors, artist-in-residence programs, and a working soap factory, making it a unique and versatile place for a variety of activities.
This event is organized by a group of 20+ community leaders, including Bizz B*tch Community, 5th Quarter Consulting, Arcoiris Design Studio, Better Business Bureau, Chrome City Creative Studio + The Blank Table, Crafter.com, Evolution Room, Gals That Brunch, HappyME.yoga, Hera Hub, Like Minded OC, Locally Well San Diego, Nadi Marketing & Tidal Pages, New Venture Escrow, Social Girl Marketing, Stella Foundation, The Ad Expert, and Women in Real Estate SD.
San Diego’s largest international Women’s Day celebration!
This isn’t simply an event.
On March 8th, we’ll bring together over 200 women from various sectors for a morning of inspiration, connection, and empowerment. Led by some of the most exciting women in business and community leadership, this is your chance to celebrate International Women’s Day in the most memorable way!
What to Expect 💜. Inspiring Conversations and Speakers – Stories that spark your desire and fuel your next big move.
🛍️ Women-Owned Vendor Market: Find and support amazing female-led enterprises.
🤝 Connection & Networking Lounge – Develop true ties across sectors.
☕ Coffee, Mimosas, and Brunch Grazing Table: No powerful gathering is complete without delicious food and drinks!
🥂 Champagne toast to celebrate women’s power, perseverance, and brilliance!
💡 A day of fun, growth, and celebration! Whether you’re an entrepreneur, corporate executive, creative, investor, CEO, mother, or student, this is for you!
🌍 Everyone is welcome! – We value diversity and inclusion. Men and allies are welcome to join us in celebrating and thanking women!
Our Speaker:
IWD Keynote:
Silvia Mah – PhD & MBA | Associate Professor + Advocate 4 Diverse Founders + Investor
Move The Needle Panel – Powered By Village Up:
Charisse Pasche | Co-Founder & COO Dapper Boi
Alexandria Ott | CEO of Chrome City and Co-Founder of The Blank Table
Theresa Villano Reed | Founder VPR Sports Marketing & PR
India Pierce | CEO of The Joy Collaborative
Soraya Alexander | President of Classy from GoFundMe
Ruth-Ann Thorn | Art Dealer | Documentary Film Maker | Native Entrepreneur | Beauty Expert
Elaine Swann | Emcee | Founder + CEO The Swann School of Protocol
📸 Take a selfie with the Selfie Station, brought to you by Baddies Mean Business and Bizz B*tches!
🎨 Featuring gorgeous artwork by local artist Stephanie Bales.
🛍️ Local Women’s Market with Gioas Pop Up Boutique, Tiff Zippy, PQ Swim, Hera Hub, Malvina, Soul Scent Candles, Flurrie, Rainna Knight, Wishing Tree, Be Boutique, Parint, CoordCrew, Selflove Friday, and more!
🥂 Bubble & Mimosa Bar, powered by Ashley Feuerman Law, 5th Quarter Consulting, and Topo Chico.
☕ Coffee Cart provided by DropKick Coffee
🍴 Brunch grazing tables with food from Kebab Craft, Ortegas, Malibu Farms, and Sugar Bear Sweets.
🎁 Win surprise items from LMNT, Wishing Tree, PQ Swim, Adidas, and more!
Rasha Photography offers event photography to capture memorable moments.
