48 www.CharlestonWomenPodcast.com | www.ReadCW.com | www.Instagram.com/CharlestonWomen by making sure there was a safe place for the models’ children to play, creating space for the moms to build the confidence they needed to exude on the runway. To honor the designer brands and models, Wright incorporated a pre-party social hour from 4-6 p.m. where she announced the house rules. “This is not a quiet fashion show,” she said. “Be loud because praising changes lives. Feeling seen and heard and being received is magical medicine.” The event sold out and immediately Wright’s followers started asking when she was going to host the next one. Working again with Chas, she booked Society Hall for a follow up pre-party and fashion show on Nov. 30, 2024. Event design and decor was created by Jolitha Richardson and Joronda Parker of The Wright Look. Food was catered by S&P’s Pamela Reid and cocktails crafted by Striped Pig were served by Hello Bar Services. The talented Tommy Brown’s live band had guests up and dancing on their feet. During the show, DJ Shae Balboa rocked the house. Behind the scenes backstage, makeup artists from the Mount Pleasant Belk’s Bobbi Brown and Mac counters offered their services to models and stylist Shakara Blake touched up hair. Proceeds from ticket sales were donated to My Sister’s House. Once again, seating was at full capacity with standing room only. Consequently, Wright said she will continue to host two events annually. Having outgrown the space at Society Hall, the next Free Mama event will be held in the Camden Room at the Visitor’s Center this Mother’s Day on May 10. The fall fashion show is scheduled for the same venue on Nov. 29. “While the majority of my support system is women of color, I invite any mom who resonates with this movement to get involved,” Wright added. “I want to make sure anyone with a love of fashion and motherhood is involved. So, if you want to share the experience, we want you.” Charleston Women in Style That’s a wrap! HAIR STYLING | EVENT MAKEUP WAXING | LASH EXTENSIONS NON-TOXIC SPRAY TANNING PERMANENT JEWELRY | FACIALS A woman’s happy place. Working alongside independent specialists who support one another as a team. We host pop-up events! 120 E 5TH N ST., SUMMERVILLE Your one-stop shop for Join us on: Like us on: Insta @thegirlhouse_summerville Photo by Cooper River Photography
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