Cocktails & Connections: The Art of Balance

In this special edition of Cocktails & Connections, we’re gathering for an evening of meaningful conversation and inspiration at Dragonfly Golf Club.

Hear from Kaily MacDougall of Dragonfly Golf Club and Carla Perez of Brightly Consultants as they share their journeys of leadership, community, and balance — hosted by Melissa Crook, of the F.E.E.L Podcast.

Enjoy an intimate live cooking experience with Chef Audrey Aparicio, blending food, creativity, and storytelling.

We’re also introducing our new segment: New Business Spotlight, featuring Cindy Castillo, founder of The Curated Concept, who brings intentional design and artistry to every event she creates.

Sip, connect, and celebrate the art of balance — between life and leadership, work and creativity, ambition and authenticity.

🎟️ Admission to the full experience (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
🍸 One handcrafted cocktail or mocktail from the custom event menu
💬 Access to the live panel and culinary feature
🎁 Entry into the Dragonfly Gift Basket Raffle
🤝 Networking with local women entrepreneurs, community leaders, and creatives

🏌️‍♀️ Dragonfly Golf Club – Kaily MacDougall
Kaily MacDougall discusses family, legacy, business, and balance. She brings insight and innovative ideas into the future of Dragonfly Golf Club, exploring how active community involvement and leadership shape meaningful connection.

💡 Brightly Consultants – Carla Perez
Take a behind-the-scenes look with Carla Perez, founder of Brightly Consultants and creator of Cocktails & Connections. She’ll share how she balances client work, philanthropy, and family life while creating events that connect people with purpose.

👩‍🍳 Chef Audrey Aparicio – Bites & Business Chat
Enjoy curated bites prepared live by Chef Audrey Aparicio as she shares her journey as a private chef and entrepreneur. This culinary experience blends flavor, passion, and purpose.

✨ New Business Spotlight: The Curated Concept – Cindy Castillo
We’re proud to debut our New Business Spotlight segment featuring Cindy Castillo, founder of The Curated Concept. She’ll share how creativity and intention transform simple details into lasting experiences — and showcase her custom design elements created exclusively for this event.

Follow: @BrightlyConsultants | @DragonflyGolfClub | @ChefAudrey | @TheCuratedConcept
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