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he 2nd annual Hard Hats & High 
Heels women’s empowerment 
luncheon was held at Trebeaché 
in Santa Rosa Beach on May 

10. The event to raise funds to help build 
affordable housing units for deserving and 
less fortunate women in the community 
was presented by Silver Sands Premium 
Outlets. The event brought together a cross-
section of the Emerald Coast’s professional, 
social, and philanthropic leaders. The 
like-minded women gathered for uplifting 
energy, heartwarming stories, and a unifying 
afternoon to support and positively impact 
the lives of families in Walton County and 
advance Habitat’s missionn.

Welcomed with a signature cocktail, and 

plated lunch served by Trebeaché, attendees 
also enjoyed snapping group shots in the 
Construction & Couture photo booth, 

listened to an empowering playlist spun by DJ 
30A, participated in “She Nailed It” and Home 
Is Where The Heart Is raffl e competitions, 
and received a sleek Silver Sands shoulder 
tote fi lled with gifts and  treats from local 
boutiques and businesses. The ladies also had 
the opportunity to bid on repurposed pieces 

in A Brush With Kindness silent auction. 
Five local artists-designers displayed custom 
upcycled furniture and home decor found at 
the Habitat ReStore Walton County. This 
year’s featured artists included Marisol Gullo 
of Not too Shabby by Marisol Gullo + 2017 
Visit South Walton Artist of the Year, Maxine 
Orange Bern of Maxine Orange Art & 
Design, Jennifer Jones of Compass Builders 
of Florida, LLC, Kim Pall of Kim Pall - Art 
& Design, and Lee Hensley of Lola’s on 30A.

The keynote speaker for this year’s event 

was Laurie Beck of Pilates by the Sea. She 
shared her miraculous personal story of 

overcoming all odds and building up above 
obstacles and the cancers that plagued her life. 
She encouraged women to be strong and not 
give up, and a told them “to always fi nd the 
tools to make it through the toughest times”.

Amanda Bierbaum & Carly Harmer

Cynthia Laurendi, Jennifer Jones & Erin Igram

Laura Pierce & Tracy Louthain

Janell Smith, Laurie Beck & Pam Burden

photos & story by

 Zhalman Harris

Alicia Adair-Foltz & Beverly Schmitt

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