Meet this week's guest editor, Shannon Siriano Greenwood, founder of Rebelle! Shannon is here to deliver her recommendations for this week in the River City. Founder, leader, and community builder, Shannon is most passionate about sharing the stories of exceptional people. Eternally curious, Shannon has interviewed thousands of women from celebrities to founders, authors, physicians, creatives, and every day women to understand their perspectives and share their experiences with audiences big and small. She lives in Richmond with her husband, two boys, and a village of friends and family who make life worth living.
Take it away, Shannon ...
Creative Mornings:
Acceptance
One of my favorite monthly events is hosted by Creative Mornings Richmond. A group of volunteers led by my dear friend Michelle Mercurio produces a free speaker breakfast and this month’s theme is Acceptance. The speaker this month is Roscoe Burnems who is the first poet laureate of Richmond, among many other identities.
Bonus: at this month’s event I am giving away copies of the Spring/Summer issue of Rebelle Magazine.
Vitals:
Creative Mornings / Visual Arts Center: 1812 W Main St. / Friday, May 19th at 8:30 am
Buna Kurs
Ethiopian Cafe
A hidden gem of a coffee shop, Buna Kurs, is one of my favorite places to bump into creatives and innovators. If you have never tried Ethiopian breakfast food you are in for a treat. I suggest the Breakfast Combo which includes egg silsi, kinche, firfir served with injera or bread. If you have questions, just ask! The owner, Lilly as well as many of the regular patrons are happy to tell you about their favorites on the menu.
It’s with a heavy heart that I am sharing the store closing of one of my favorite downtown shops, Someday, located on Broad Street. For the last five years, this vintage housewares boutique has been a staple for thoughtful gifts, unique finds and house plants. While I’m sad to see them go, I know how challenging it is to run a small business, and am so proud of Audie and her team for creating such a supportive small business community in her shop. I’ll be stopping by to celebrate their success. Everything is 30% off until Sunday.
Rebelle brings together women who are craving deep connections in formats including an annual conference, panel conversations, influencer interviews, hands-on workshops, and meetups with mentors.
We offer:
A boutique conference experience (Rebelle Con)
A year-long program for professional women to connect (SWELL by Rebelle)
A quarterly magazine addressing lifestyle and career (Rebelle Magazine)
I want every woman to have a Wolf Pack, as defined by Abby Wambach, “a crew of brave and honest women to support you.”
