Simply Inspired: Sara Godfrey: Women's Spa and Fashion Night

We are so excited to have Sara Godfrey with us on the blog today.  She is such a beautiful, amazing, and talented woman...and she is beyond inspiring! Several years ago it was put on her heart to create a night dedicated to helping women connect with other women. A night that is filled with relaxation, networking, and pampering.  A chance for women to empower each other, inspire each other, and share their hearts and faith with each other.  We are "Simply Inspired"....

About Me:

My name is Sara Godfrey and I am a Minnesota born and raised middle child. I grew up writing poems, hoarding "treasures" { from various flea markets and thrift stores} and creating random things. Every report card I received said I talked too much. As a little girl I  wanted to own a coffee shop  and be  a designer. I am currently a {coffee loving} cleaning business owner and  going to school full time to become the Interior designer that I dreamed of being! I have been married to my best friend, Justin, for almost 16 years and we have 3 crazy, fun, talented children. Isaiah, 13, Owen, 10 and Vivian 7. I love Crossfit, shopping, anything to do with homes and design, fashion, food, traveling and getting together with my friends and family.

Women's Spa and Fashion Night...How it all started:
 

10 years ago, the Women's ministry that I am a part of at my church was trying to think of new, fun, out of the box ways to get ladies together.  A "Spa" Night was an idea that I had and it came into fruition. I am a huge fan of gatherings of women of all ages, backgrounds, experiences etc. There is power in that. We are all meant to learn and share and inspire and be inspired by one another. Everyone has a story. 

The first Spa Night we had was a small event at the church with about 40 women. It was filled with women sharing their hearts, laughter, coffee, delicious food, {a.k.a. chocolate fountain and all the fixings}  manicures, pedicures and of course prayers and encouragement. Little did I know that it would be the start of such an amazing  annual women's event turned outreach.  It's truly such a multi faceted evening that is now filled with shopping, fashion shows, encouraging speakers, coffee, chocolate, fun activities, live music, live painters, pampering services, TONS of prizes, ladies to pray for you if you desire, giveaways and so much more! All free, but with opportunities to purchase tickets for chances to win prizes. 100% of these proceeds goes towards a local charity. 

2016 Donation Recipient:

This year it is U.C.A.N. In years past it has been organizations like Birthright, Titus 2 Homes, Food Shelf and Someplace Safe to name a few. How exciting is that? I would love for everyone to know that the heart behind this outreach is to unite us all as women. It lets us all come together and share life, laugh and support each other I want everyone to be encouraged. To be supported. To come and not feel judged, and to have an opportunity to be a blessing to others and be blessed. 

The community really pulls together to create the evening. We truly have an amazing out pour of volunteers. My team of event coordinators do things with excellence and I couldn't pull this off without them!  There are a lot of opportunities to participate. We have vendors and volunteers from local businesses that donate their time and resources to pamper the ladies, local artists and musicians donating their time and talents, businesses from the community that share their products and time to pull this event off. We also have a fabulous team of men that run our valet service. The ladies attending can enjoy so many things all while supporting the local charity with chances to win prizes. It's a win win for everyone and I honestly LOVE this time of the year.

We have a Facebok page that keeps you updated called Women's Annual Spa and Fashion Night, check it out! For anyone that wants to be involved they can contact me directly at sarajgodfrey@gmail.com.

~Sara Godfrey