In honor of October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in tandem with Fall HPMKT, I am giving back by supporting The Common Thread for the Cure's 25th Anniversary - Silent Auction. This organization is near to my heart and has helped countless breast cancer survivors-some of whom are dear friends-recover. 

Through the silent auction campaign, we will help The Common Thread for the Cure Foundation to raise grant money for breast cancer survivors (and their immediate family members), which provides relief from the financial stress that often accompanies the disease, so they can focus on healing, rather than finances. 

Please join us at our Harvesting Hope Celebration Event at Wesley Allen on Thursday, Oct 23, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.at 100 N Hamilton. All are welcome-fellow exhibitors + industry friends, the local High Point community, and the public, alongside our design, trade, and media. RSVP on Eventbrite.

24/7 Creative Agency featured talks

Designing for a Luxury Mindset 

Speakers: Wendy Glaister, Wendy Glaister Interiors​, Lori Miller, LGC Interiors, and moderated by Serena Martin, 24/7 Creative Agency.

Saturday, 3:30 a.m. | Wesley Allen 100 N Hamilton

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Join friends & colleagues for a meaningful discussion, as we dive into the true meaning of luxury and explore how to reach your target audience. Guests will learn from interior design experts on how they create a "luxury story" that emphasizes authenticity, sensory appeal, and an elevated lifestyle for their clients. Their Luxury Mindset approach requires a deep understanding of core values and an emphasis on creating a luxury experience for their clients that fosters a serene sense of wellness and enriches their daily joy.

Is It Time to Invest in PR? How to Recognize Your Moment

Speakers: Wendy Glaister, Wendy Glaister Interiors​, and Serena Martin, 24/7 Creative Agency.

Monday, 2:30 a.m. | Suites at Market Square 

Wondering if your brand is ready for the spotlight? Join friends & colleagues, Wendy Glaister of Wendy Glaister Interiors and Serena Martin of 24/7 Creative Agency for a fireside chat on how and when to elevate your business through professional PR. This insightful conversation will help design professionals determine if it is time to take their brand to the next level. From offering tips on becoming a professional speaker, exploring brand ambassadorships, and how to maximize the benefits of working with a publicist or PR professional.

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Client Expectations Are Evolving - Are You?

Speakers: Gifty Clark-Walker, Yudi Kaufman, Laura Bischofberger, ASID, Dr. Dawn Haynie, Ph.D.

Saturday, 10 a.m. | HPMKT's The Point  

Today's design clients expect more than just beautiful outcomes: They want transparency, speed, and a seat at the table. Join us for a discussion about how designers and their brand partners are adapting to meet these evolving expectations, with a focus on communication strategies, efficient workflows, and vendor collaboration. The client experience is being redefined, and designers, such as those at ASID, are collaborating with brand partners like Joybird to provide clear quoting, realistic lead times, and proactive updates. This is achieved through the use of collaborative client tools that support faster decision-making, customizable solutions, and concierge-level service.

How She Built This

Speakers: Erin Napier, designer, author, and cohost of HGTV's Home Town

Egypt Sherrod, Real Estate broker, designer, and cohost of HGTV's Married to Real Estate, Jean Stoffer, owner of Jean Stoffer Design and host of “The Established Home” on the Magnolia Network, Susan Hable, founder, artist, and designer behind Hable Construction Design Studio and hosted by Laura Aldrich, President of Consumer Products at BrandJourney.

Sunday, October 26, 7:30-9:00 AM | The Factory at Congdon Yards 

WithIt's Fall Education Breakfast will feature an all-star cast of four inspiring women who have turned their passion into a brand! Join us at a casual sit-down for a real, behind-the-scenes look at how they built their businesses, stayed connected to their creative roots, and overcame the challenges that come with building a brand from the ground up. This panel is all about practical takeaways, honest conversations, and that little nudge of courage we all need sometimes. 

Get your tickets early - this event is bound to sell out FAST!

Get The YES And Strengthen Your Design Practice With Neuroaesthetics

Speakers: Eryn Oruncak, Founder of Elan Designs; Jennifer Farrell, Founder of Jennifer Farrell Designs; and moderator Ericka Saurit, Founder of Saurit Creative.

Sunday, Oct 26, 2 p.m. | HPMKT's The Point  

Interior designers are increasingly embracing neuroaesthetics, the science of how our environment and art affect the mind and nervous system. Hear from industry leaders about how neuroaesthetic principles are translating into lighting, biophilia, color, pattern, balance, and art, and how personalized design is elevating the design industry. Guests will also learn how to make decisions by using science-backed principles, in order to come away with new vocabulary, greater confidence, and new strategies to get the “YES” from clients and increase business profit.

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