Where to start....first off, let me express my gratitude for all those that attended the iamallthatis project fundraiser event at The Proximity Hotel on April 17th!
The event itself was amazing and there are many people to thank for their help and support, including family, project participants, friends and local artists and businesses for sharing their time, energy and gifts! I want to recognize those that donated and honor them for giving from the heart and supporting a project that will open the door to transformation and happiness for so many people (donors names below, as well as some photos from the event- including the airstream styled, vintage RV photo booth!).
We managed to fill the room with all the wonderful people who were able to take time out of their busy schedules to come out and support this event,
While we had a promising turnout, unfortunately, we did fall short of the initial fundraising goal. Many people told me after the event that they wanted to attend, but couldn’t make it for some reason or another.
So, even though we didn’t meet the financial goal for being able to take the project on the road this summer… I’m not giving up!
We will see what unfolds and I know that when one door closes another opens. With this event in particular, so many lessons have come forth, so many old stories to be released that have blocked me from receiving in the past. Life is all about learning and growing and I know all of this is allowing me to learn how to receive abundance in so many forms. And to share my growth, challenges and struggles publicly, wow, talk about opening the heart and learning how vulnerability helps others to feel brave and comfortable enough to open this door for themselves. And I want to offer that support to others! This summer, I plan to blog every day. Many have said they plan to live and travel vicariously through me, as they read the blog. I will feel your support as well as you go along this journey with me! To be honest, it has been challenging to step out of my comfort zone and learn how to take this leap, guided by faith and my inner knowing that this is my path...
Many people who could not attend, asked me if they could still donate, which I am so grateful for!
Many people who could not attend, asked me if they could still donate, which I am so grateful for!
Therefore, many have encouraged me to take the next step towards funding the project travels, by starting a "Go Fund Me" crowdfunding project to secure donations. I will be posting that link and information as soon as it is set up. Financial support is needed, in order to bring this project to people all across the country. I have no doubt in my mind that this nationally based project is starting right here in Greensboro, do you feel it, can you see the vision? I have the willpower and strength to get this message out there and I thank every person who believes in me and co-creates this vision into reality with their support.
One main highlight of the event, was that some of the project participants came forward to share and speak about their experiences.
These women shared some truly inspiring stories of transformation, sparked by their participation in the project. Many tears, laughs and smiles were shared by those who attended the event and were lucky enough to witness these inspiring women.
It's all of the emails and thank you's that I receive that keep me going and continuing to step out of my comfort zone and moving forward. Their positive energy encourages me to follow my passion, bliss, and purpose, as we all influence each other, learn, grow and share!
Dennis and Nancy Quaintance are co-owners of The Proximity Hotel, the O.Henry Hotel and Lucky 32, and are both amazing people! Their work with the community and with starting the first Green hotel in the area is very inspirational to me and many others I am sure. Since I wanted this to be a community based, interactive event, I invited Nancy Quaintance to come and share her story and she was a surprise addition for all the lucky attendees!
The message that Nancy shared, was about perseverance and how she has always stayed true to what she loves. Through following her inner voice and following her passion (even when others tried to influence her in other directions, based on what they thought would make her happy) she has been able to create success and happiness in her life in so many ways. I am so very grateful that she came and shared her story with us!
Stay tuned to future updates, as we launch the “Go Fund Me” campaign, and I continue to share the project. On Saturday, May 23th, I will be doing an iamallthat is workshop at the new Spiritual Learning Institute, in Atlantic Beach, N.C. This is also the new home of the Crystal Coast Unity Church! There is no religious affiliation, so it does not matter what religion you resonate with, if any, to participate in the project! If you’d like to participate or know someone who should attend, this will be a fun and transformational weekend getaway in a beautiful location! Contact me at KatieKleinPhoto@gmail.com for more details and with any other questions.
THANK YOU to all the local artists and businesses that donated to the project event!
Local businesses that donated raffle items:
-Oscar Oglethorpe Optometry, Tanger Outlets, The Lotus Center, Free Spirits Yoga, School-kid Chronicles, Kandice Russell hairstyling, Triad Stage, Chakras Spa, Deep Roots Market, Just Be, Alegria Shoes, Zoe's kitchen, Melanie Jones Massage therapist, The Greensboro Children's museum, Loaf Bakery, Hops burger bar, Stick's & Stones Clay oven pizza, Fishbone's restaurant, Mellow Mushroom, Crafted The art of the taco, Grey's Tavern, & Maxie B's bakery.
Local Artists that donated to the silent art auction:
- Suzanne and Edgar Cabrera- An Open Sketchbook, Ninoshka Boylston- N Design, James Williams- Mixed Media, Kate Sanders- by Hand by Kate, Rachel Ault- Pretty Blue Bird, Jenny Maj- Fluffmonger, Chloe Nickles- Jewelry Metalsmith, Erin Johnson- Photographer, Tricia Cooke- Mixed Media, Madeline Beltran- Mixed Media, Christine Brown- Moonbird Pottery, Jennifer Jennette- Surya Leela Designs, Sara Brennan Harrell- Whitebox Photography, Kat Jackson- Heart & Craft Creative, Rhiannon McGee- Little Orange Shop, Katie Hamister- Ginkgo Albums, Sandra Cates- Painter, Nicole Villano- Jewelry & Mixed Media, Colleen Ewen- Jewelry and Mixed Media, Martha Vaughn- Painter and Photographer, Margot Robinson- Sculptor, Beth Tilley Green- Photographer, Jessica Purvis- Photographer, Karen Condon- Mixed Media, Jonna Holston- Jewelry and Mixed Media, Tristin Miller- Mixed Media, Karen Sniquer- Mixed Media, Randall Grace- Mixed Media.
Also a special thanks to:
-The Proximity Hotel for their excellent service and help with hosting the event. Annelise Delcambre and John Trotta for their amazing musical performance. Julie Watson from Simply Scrumptious bakery for the delicious iamallthatis airstream cake and for her famous chocolate truffles. Nancy Quaintance, Nicole Villano, Beth Tilley Green and Martha Vaughn for their inspirational stories shared at the event. Jen Daniels, for trying so hard to send a video message from Costa Rica for the event- your love and support were felt across the miles! Tristin Miller and Rhiannon McGee thanks for your time, energy and excellent taste, in helping me to find the amazing artists who donated to the art auction. Sue Sassman who shared with me some of her event planning goddess guidance, time and energy. Ninoshka Boylston for letting us borrow large easels to display all of the artwork. Bart and Wendy Weeks for putting together the slideshow for the event and for taking a the blog post images below. Lydia Monteiro our "photo booth" photographer (a few selected below and many more to come!). Pauli Frances for donating a lovely bracelet and Bel Canto tickets as raffle prizes and also helped with the event set up. Jeannine Delcambre, Melanie Jones, Martha Vaughn, Sue Sassman and Nicole Villano, thank you all for helping to set up the event as well, could not have done it without you! Thank you to Shari Claire, Colin and JoAnn Tipping for their help, love and support and for the use of the Radical Forgiveness process and tools within the project itself! Thanks to the CVA for the use their studio space this past year for the project, to create our large pieces of backdrop art. Of course, thank you to my family and friends who have shown so much support and to all the project participants thus far-looking forward to expanding the circle this summer, sharing with more people!
THANK YOU to all the local artists and businesses that donated to the project event!
Local businesses that donated raffle items:
-Oscar Oglethorpe Optometry, Tanger Outlets, The Lotus Center, Free Spirits Yoga, School-kid Chronicles, Kandice Russell hairstyling, Triad Stage, Chakras Spa, Deep Roots Market, Just Be, Alegria Shoes, Zoe's kitchen, Melanie Jones Massage therapist, The Greensboro Children's museum, Loaf Bakery, Hops burger bar, Stick's & Stones Clay oven pizza, Fishbone's restaurant, Mellow Mushroom, Crafted The art of the taco, Grey's Tavern, & Maxie B's bakery.
Local Artists that donated to the silent art auction:
- Suzanne and Edgar Cabrera- An Open Sketchbook, Ninoshka Boylston- N Design, James Williams- Mixed Media, Kate Sanders- by Hand by Kate, Rachel Ault- Pretty Blue Bird, Jenny Maj- Fluffmonger, Chloe Nickles- Jewelry Metalsmith, Erin Johnson- Photographer, Tricia Cooke- Mixed Media, Madeline Beltran- Mixed Media, Christine Brown- Moonbird Pottery, Jennifer Jennette- Surya Leela Designs, Sara Brennan Harrell- Whitebox Photography, Kat Jackson- Heart & Craft Creative, Rhiannon McGee- Little Orange Shop, Katie Hamister- Ginkgo Albums, Sandra Cates- Painter, Nicole Villano- Jewelry & Mixed Media, Colleen Ewen- Jewelry and Mixed Media, Martha Vaughn- Painter and Photographer, Margot Robinson- Sculptor, Beth Tilley Green- Photographer, Jessica Purvis- Photographer, Karen Condon- Mixed Media, Jonna Holston- Jewelry and Mixed Media, Tristin Miller- Mixed Media, Karen Sniquer- Mixed Media, Randall Grace- Mixed Media.
Also a special thanks to:
-The Proximity Hotel for their excellent service and help with hosting the event. Annelise Delcambre and John Trotta for their amazing musical performance. Julie Watson from Simply Scrumptious bakery for the delicious iamallthatis airstream cake and for her famous chocolate truffles. Nancy Quaintance, Nicole Villano, Beth Tilley Green and Martha Vaughn for their inspirational stories shared at the event. Jen Daniels, for trying so hard to send a video message from Costa Rica for the event- your love and support were felt across the miles! Tristin Miller and Rhiannon McGee thanks for your time, energy and excellent taste, in helping me to find the amazing artists who donated to the art auction. Sue Sassman who shared with me some of her event planning goddess guidance, time and energy. Ninoshka Boylston for letting us borrow large easels to display all of the artwork. Bart and Wendy Weeks for putting together the slideshow for the event and for taking a the blog post images below. Lydia Monteiro our "photo booth" photographer (a few selected below and many more to come!). Pauli Frances for donating a lovely bracelet and Bel Canto tickets as raffle prizes and also helped with the event set up. Jeannine Delcambre, Melanie Jones, Martha Vaughn, Sue Sassman and Nicole Villano, thank you all for helping to set up the event as well, could not have done it without you! Thank you to Shari Claire, Colin and JoAnn Tipping for their help, love and support and for the use of the Radical Forgiveness process and tools within the project itself! Thanks to the CVA for the use their studio space this past year for the project, to create our large pieces of backdrop art. Of course, thank you to my family and friends who have shown so much support and to all the project participants thus far-looking forward to expanding the circle this summer, sharing with more people!
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