An Empowering Workout + Panel Event Benefitting Homeless Youth
An evening of movement, mindfulness, and meaningful connection, POWER UP brought together a vibrant community ready to strengthen their bodies, elevate their mindset, and support a powerful cause – youth experiencing homelessness.
Guests were welcomed with nourishing sips and snacks upon arrival at The Pearl NYC forĀ POWER UP, an energizing charity event benefitting Covenant House and hosted by Sweat for Smiles. After a lively round of mingling, attendees dove into a dynamic Strength and Conditioning workout led by Elizabeth Tretterāequal partsĀ funĀ andĀ fiercely challenging. The host, instructor and panelists are wearing the High Shine “Painted Leopard” activewear set by TEREZ.
Refueled and refreshed post-workout, guests transitioned into the lounge for theĀ Power Up Panel, moderated by Sweat for Smiles founderĀ Ashley SlaughterĀ and featuring an inspiring lineup:
ļøĀ Stacy IgelĀ ā Author of Embracing the Calm in the Chaos | Founder/CCO of Boy Meets Girl USA ļøĀ Penny GoffmanĀ ā Founder of THATPENNY | CONNECT ļøĀ Natasha DāAnnaĀ ā Award-winning Author & Creator
During the panel, we surprised attendees with a special giveaway ofĀ Stacy Igelās new book,Ā Embracing the Calm in the Chaos, and guests also received aĀ 365 Daily PlannerĀ from Natasha DāAnna to help them stay motivated and organized throughout the year. The conversation delivered powerful insights on āpowering upā our livesācelebrating our wins, nurturing a resilient mindset, cultivating authentic connections, and more. We closed the session by circling the room and discovering shared passions (including competitive swimming!) and previously unknown connections that further elevated the sense of community.
The eventās magical energy carried into the lobby, where guests enjoyed hot food courtesy of MadeMeals, protein-packed baked goods from Impact Kitchen, wine from FitVine Wine, and complimentary hair touch-ups from SWAIR. The atmosphere was so warm and joyful that many stayed long past the official end time, continuing to connect and celebrate within the Sweat for Smiles community.
Every guest also received a curatedĀ favor bagĀ featuring theĀ S.E.A. Waves of SupportĀ calm bracelet, along with luxe hair accessories from The Hair Edit, Brightening Skin Serum from BLISS, protein bars from Barebells, and additional wellness treats.
POWER UP not only strengthened bodies, but also uplifted spirits and sparked meaningful connectionsāall in support of youth experiencing homelessness. The evening embodied what Sweat for Smiles stands for: movement, mindfulness, and community coming together to make a positive impact.