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SUMMARY:HAYVN HerStory: Ashley Krauss\, A Little Something White & Megan Palmer Rivera\, Palmer’s Market & Palmer's Catering
DESCRIPTION:THURSDAY\, OCTOBER 8\, 2026 \nFEATURED SPEAKERS & MODERATOR:\n\nSpeaker: Ashley Krauss\, Founder and Owner\, A Little Something White\nSpeaker: Megan Palmer Rivera\, CEO\, Palmer’s Market & Palmer’s Catering\nModerator: Kristen Rzasa\, HAYVN Community Engagement\, & Holistic Business Strategist\nBeverage sponsor: Owl’s Brew\nMedia Sponsor: Darien New Canaan Lifestyle\n\nLOCATION:\n\nHAYVN Darien\, 320 Boston Post Road #Suite 180 Darien\, CT 06820\n\nCOST:\nMain Event begins at 6pm and follows an intimate VIP reception at 5:30pm. \nVIP Reception & Main Event: 5:30-7:30pm \n\nGeneral Admission: $100; Early Bird Tickets: $90\nHAYVN Members w/ Discount Code*: $75; Early Bird Tickets: $65\n\nMain Event: 6:00-7:30pm \n\nGeneral Admission: $35; Early Bird Tickets: $30\nHAYVN Members w/ Discount Code*: $20; Early Bird Tickets: $18\n\nNOTE: Early bird ticket sales end two weeks before event.*Discount codes on members portal. For help accessing members portal please email questions@hayvn.com \nWHY ATTEND?\n\nMeet & Greet – You’ll have the opportunity to meet with our featured guest during an intimate VIP reception before the main event.\nEngaging Conversations – Hear firsthand accounts from successful female entrepreneurs followed by an audience Q&A.\nAuthentic Stories – Dive deep into their personal narratives and discover what drives them.\nGuidance & Empowerment – Gain invaluable insights and advice to fuel your own journey!\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nABOUT OUR SPEAKERS AND MODERATOR:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT ASHLEY KRAUSS\, A LITTLE SOMETHING WHITE\nAshley Krauss is the founder and owner of A Little Something White\, an award-winning bridal boutique based in Darien\, CT that she opened in 2012 after leaving a successful career in finance to pursue her entrepreneurial dream. Within days of opening the boutique\, Ashley knew she had found her calling: helping brides find the gown that brings their wedding vision to life while providing unwavering support throughout the journey. \nAshley has built her reputation on a client-first philosophy that combines expert bridal styling with genuine compassion. Whether she is helping a bride discover her perfect dress\, solving unexpected challenges\, or carefully curating collections from top designers\, Ashley approaches every aspect of her business with dedication\, creativity\, and heart. \nOver the years\, she has helped thousands of brides celebrate one of the most meaningful moments of their lives. Her commitment to personalized service and creating an exceptional experience has made A Little Something White a trusted destination for brides throughout the region. \nIn 2021\, Ashley tripled the size of A Little Something White’s physical footprint in Darien\, moving the business into a gorgeous 13\,000 square foot space and adding evening wear gowns\, mother-of-the-bride gowns\, special occasion dresses\, menswear\, little white dresses\, and wedding-related gifts. \nWhen she’s not at the boutique\, Ashley is a devoted wife and mother of two teenage boys. She enjoys volunteering at her children’s schools\, walking her two Golden Retrievers\, staying active through running\, cycling and strength training\, skiing\, reading\, spending time with family\, and enthusiastically singing along to her favorite Backstreet Boys songs. \nFor Ashley\, every customer who walks through the doors of A Little Something White is treated like family. Her mission remains the same today as it was when she first opened the boutique: to celebrate\, support\, and guide every customer with the same care and love she would give to her sister (who is also her best friend in the world) \nLINKS TO EXPLORE: A Little Something White \nABOUT MEGAN PALMER RIVERA\, PALMER’S MARKET & PALMER’S CATERING\nMegan Palmer Rivera is the Chief Executive Officer of Palmer’s Market and Palmer’s Catering\, a 105-year-old\, fifth-generation family business based in Darien\, Connecticut. With three generations actively involved in the company today\, Megan brings a unique perspective on what it takes to lead a legacy business while preparing it for the future. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America with degrees in Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry Arts\, she joined Palmer’s with a professional food background and went on to expand the company by launching Palmer’s Bakery\, Palmer’s Gourmet to Go\, and Palmer’s Catering & Events\, the company’s high-end off-site catering division. \nMegan became Managing Director in 2018 and was named CEO in 2023. Her work focuses on balancing tradition with innovation\, strengthening workplace culture\, developing the next generation of leaders\, and building systems that allow a beloved family business to grow without losing what made it special. She offers real-world insight on family business leadership\, managing and motivating hourly teams\, navigating growth\, and leading with both discipline and heart. \nKRISTEN RZASA\nKristen Rzasa is a business and life strategist who helps people find a brand-new rhythm in their bodies\, days\, businesses\, and lives. She combines her Corporate leadership experience with her background in health and wellness to guide clients to elevate their mindset\, enhance their energy\, expand their time and enrich their environment. She is a speaker\, productivity expert\, intenSati leader and wellness educator. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact questions@hayvn.com \nCAN’T MAKE THIS EVENT? Get on our email list for future event notifications. \nCURIOUS ABOUT HAYVN? Book a tour \nWANT TO SEE MORE? View our full calendar of events
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