Author Talk & Happy Hour

Schedule

Thu Feb 12 2026 at 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

MG2 | Seattle, WA

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Join us for drinks and appetizers as Seattle Magazine's Editor-in-Chief Rachel Gallaher interviews Melissa Gonzalez and Loretta Soffe.
About this Event

The Purpose Pivot: How Dynamic Leaders Put Vulnerability and Intuition into Action by Melissa Gonzalez

The Purpose Pivot: How Dynamic Leaders Put Vulnerability and Intuition into Action takes a dive deep into exclusive shared stories, experiences, and learnings of successful women, helping readers navigate their own leadership journey whether it be at work, at home, or within themselves personally. This book opens a dialogue to demystify aspects of our health, both physically and mentally, from invisible illnesses like chronic fatigue to outdated beliefs one needs to shed in order to evolve into our best selves.

Balance is Bullshit: Your Roadmap to a Thriving Marriage, Grounded Kids & Career Success by Loretta Soffe

In Balance is Bullshit, Loretta Soffe—former EVP at Nordstrom and executive coach—shares the real story behind modern success. Drawing from her rise from cashier to boardroom, her role-reversed marriage, and the moment she was fired at her peak, Loretta delivers no-fluff strategies to help women lead, grow, and thrive without losing themselves.



Agenda

🕑: 04:00 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 04:15 PM
Drinks and Lights Bites Served
🕑: 05:00 PM
Conversation Begins
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MG2, 1101 2nd Avenue, Seattle, United States

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