A Mother’s Day Celebration Rooted in Mindfulness, Community, and Connection

There are some afternoons that stay with you long after they end, and our Mother’s Day May cover celebration was truly one of them.

To celebrate the release of our special Mother’s Day issue featuring the inspiring Michelle Maros and Barb Schmidt, we gathered alongside an incredible group of women for the most beautiful and intentional brunch at the breathtaking Westlake Village Inn.

From the moment guests arrived, the setting itself created the perfect atmosphere for connection and celebration. Nestled among lush greenery, sparkling lake views, charming pathways, and the peaceful elegance the Inn is known for, every corner felt serene and welcoming. It truly felt like stepping away from the busyness of everyday life and into a space centered around gratitude, mindfulness, and meaningful conversation. The natural beauty of the property paired perfectly with the energy of the afternoon, warm, uplifting, and full of heart.

The brunch itself was absolutely incredible. Guests enjoyed an unforgettable spread of fresh waffles, buttery biscuits, eggs Benedict, seasonal fruit, pastries, and so many delicious brunch favorites that made everyone feel instantly at home. Between the beautiful scenery, the delicious food, and the laughter shared around every table, the afternoon felt effortless in the best possible way.

What made this gathering even more meaningful was the opportunity to celebrate

Michelle and Barb are not only for who they are professionally, but for the impact they continue to have on so many women personally. Through their work, podcasts, books, and daily encouragement, they have built a community rooted in mindfulness, self-awareness, compassion, and authentic living. Their message is not about perfection, it is about slowing down, being intentional, and learning how to truly show up for yourself and others.

Michelle’s warmth and vulnerability shine through in everything she does, and hearing her personally read a heartfelt passage from her beautiful book, Dear Friend, created one of the most emotional and memorable moments of the afternoon. The room became completely still as everyone listened to words that felt deeply personal and comforting all at once.

Barb’s calming presence and wisdom brought such grounding energy to the event. She has a way of making everyone around her feel seen, heard, and supported, and that spirit carried throughout the entire brunch. Together, Michelle and Barb embody exactly what this Mother’s Day issue was created to celebrate: women uplifting women, leading with intention, and creating meaningful impact through kindness and authenticity.

We were so proud to partner with Good Carma Studio to help bring this special afternoon to life. Every detail was thoughtfully curated, from the stunning floral arrangements by Dr. Jenny Barker to the intuitive readings by Chrissy Roletter that added such a beautiful and personal touch to the experience.

One of the highlights of the afternoon was undoubtedly the thoughtfully curated gift bags waiting for each guest. Every item was chosen with wellness, beauty, self-care, and intentional living in mind. Guests received luxurious skincare favorites from @cosrx and @pixibeauty, designed to encourage moments of self-care and glowing confidence; wellness and beauty products from @aloisiabeauty; refreshing sparkling water from @lacroixwater; calming and restorative wellness essentials from @neomwellbeing; nourishing snacks from @prevailjerky; and supportive lifestyle products from @snuggleshield and @addition_life. Guests also enjoyed discovering thoughtful offerings from @narka_you and @getsunnywithin, creating gift bags that felt both elevated and deeply personal. Every detail reflected the spirit of the day, caring for women in the same way they so often care for everyone else.

We were also honored to celebrate alongside 21 inspiring women, including Kendra Wilkinson, Amber Lancaster, Daniella Monet, Kristina Kuzmic, and so many more incredible women who brought such warmth, authenticity, and positive energy into the space.

More than anything, this afternoon served as a reminder of how powerful community can be when women come together to support, encourage, inspire, and celebrate one another. In a world that moves so quickly, moments like these feel incredibly important. Conversations were meaningful, connections felt genuine, and the atmosphere was filled with gratitude, love, and intention from beginning to end.

To everyone who attended, contributed, supported, and helped make this celebration so beautiful, thank you. We are endlessly grateful.

Thank you!

@peaceful_barb

@michellemaros

@lalivingmagazine

@goodcarmastudio

@westlakevillageinn

Gift Bag

Partners:

@aloisiabeauty

@cosrx

@lacroixwater

@narka_you

@neomwellbeing

@pixibeauty

@prevailjerky

@getsunnywithin

@snuggleshield

@addition_life