Moms on the Mic: Speakers, Comedy + More

Are you ready for an evening of storytelling and laughter punctuated with good food and delicious drinks?

Are you needing inspiration to finally chase a dream or rediscover who you are again? Maybe you’re even wanting to share some words or hidden talents with a room full of awesome, supportive moms.

Whether you’re new to parenting, an empty nester, or any kind of mama in between, you will feel oh-so-seen at…

5-8:30pm • Thursday, October 12

The Vista at Applewood Golf Course
14001 W. 32nd Ave. • Golden

Upon arrival

  • Enjoy a complimentary beverage from The Vista bar and/or…
  • Visit the mocktail bar provided by Erica of ShameOver
  • Shop books, jewelry + more from the featured speakers.
  • Eat at your leisure from 5:30-6pm. (Dinner deets below!)
  • Pick a seat or save a few. Tables will have 6-8 seats.
  • Get ready! The “mic dropping” will begin at 6pm.

THE PROGRAM

  • 6-6:45pm: Moms on the Mic
    • Angela Melfi, Open Mic 1, Merit Kahn, Open Mic 2
  • 6:45-7pm: Break • Dessert
  • 7-7:45pm: Moms on the Mic
    • Open Mic 3, Olivia Omega, Open Mic 4, Deborah Olson
  • 7:45-8:30pm: Mixing, Mingling + Shopping

THE Moms on the mic

ANGELA MELFI

will be speaking on:
“Keeping Up with the Comparisons
and How to Use FOMO as a Guide”

Angela is a mama of two and the co-founder of a social-impact company called Threads Worldwide. Threads creates life-changing work with women in nine countries through the fair trade of artisan crafted jewelry, handbags, and home goods. For almost 12 years, women in the U.S. have been connecting on purpose with women locally and around the world by starting their own social-impact businesses through Threads.

Merit Kahn

will be performing:
Comedy on All Seasons of Motherhood

Merit is a mom, professional keynote speaker, author, producer, playwright, and comedian. Her one-woman inspiring comedy show, “Who Chiseled That?,” has sold out shows in Denver and Chicago and is coming soon to other cities as she tours the U.S. She also regularly performs around Colorado at Comedy Works, The Secret Cellar, and with popular standup comedy troupe “Moms Unhinged!”

Olivia Omega

will be speaking on:
“Raising Toddlers + Teenagers: It’s All Marketing

Olivia is a branding strategist and seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of brand positioning, digital marketing, communications, and advertising experience. She’s a TEDx speaker, co-founder at Wallace Marketing Group, author of Beautifully Branded: The Girl’s Guide to Understanding the Anatomy of Brand You, and Sr. Director Marketing & Communications at the Denver Scholarship Foundation.

Deborah Olson

will be speaking on:
“Nourish to Flourish — Through Rediscovering Your Passions”

Deborah Olson is a Texas-based RN, women’s emotional health specialist, keynote speaker, and award-winning author of The Healing Power of Girlfriends: How to Create Your Best Life Through Female Connection. She’s appeared on The Dr. Phil Show, Great Day Houston, FOX Morning, and more. Deborah leads life-changing “Girlfriend Retreats” and speaks on topics such as Importance of Gal Pals and Seasons of a Woman’s Life.

HOST + EMCEE

Brit Stueven

Brit is an adoptive mama, speaker, self-care coach, and event curator. She’s a multi-passionate leader and master communicator with 20 years of combined experience in journalism, marketing, online communities, and entrepreneurship. Her book, Mama Be Present: 40 Simple Yet Magical Ways to Find Joy in The Toddler Days, recently reached the Top 100 in Motherhood on Amazon.

THE OPEN MIC

Four spots of 3-5 minutes each will be available! One secured spot will go to the first person who gets three people to sign up in advance. (Email brit@britstueven.com as your people register.)

The other 3 will be available for signup at the event only. First come, first served!

Anything that involves getting on the mic is welcome: storytelling, standup, singing, reading poetry, yodeling, rapping, reading from your diary, or whatever you’ve always wanted to share with a room of AMAZING WOMEN. 

THE MEAL

Street Tacos
Pork Carnitas + Mojo Marinated Chicken
>>> Assorted toppings include corn + black bean salad, salsa verde, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, oaxaca cheese + avocado poblano crema
>>> Your choice of warm tostadas or flour tortillas (Gluten-free without flour tortillas)

Sliders
Sirloin Burger + Crispy Memphis Hot Chicken
>>> Sirloin comes with crispy Applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce + horseradish mayo
>>> Chicken comes with house fried pickles

Dessert
Cheesecake (Your choice of traditional, Oreo or raspberry glazed)
or Gluten-free cupcakes from Wave the Grain

Got Questions?

PRAISE FROM LAST TIME

“It was such a magical, inspiring night. I did NOT want it to end. I guess that is why I was one of the last to go. It was beyond my wildest expectations.”

—Karlynn Cory

“What a beautiful evening. Brit outdid herself.”

Lana E.

“I love the mamas I met in my group, and would love more connection and MORE events by Brit. She is so engaging, such a natural, and so good at bringing people together.”

—Angela Y.

“I thought the event was wonderful! Everyone at our table seemed to have a great time. Dinner was amazing, and I loved the jewelry and mocktails. Brit’s authenticity and vulnerability speaking in front of everyone was so charming and relatable. She should be proud!

—Sara M.