Entrepreneurs Supporting Youth in Ventura County
Celebrate local entrepreneurs driving change and enjoy a powerful art show created by the young people we serve. This event is more than a gathering—it’s a commitment to uplifting entrepreneurs, empowering youth, and strengthening community.
This special evening brings together over 220 community members, business leaders, and families to honor and award local entrepreneurs making a difference and to uplift the next generation with youth‑led art and business showcases.
The evening will feature:
• Evening Highlights:
• Entrepreneur Awards Ceremony
• Youth Art & Business Showcase
• Silent Auction
• Dinner & Networking
• Live Entertainment
Come ready to be inspired, connect with your community, and support the future of Ventura County.
Your attendance directly benefits City Impact’s youth and family programs, helping create opportunities for growth, leadership, and impact.
Event Host: Cynthia Torres, LMFT
City Impact Executive Director
THRIVE TOGETHER TICKET:
$75 a ticket for VCBW community. Normally $85 a ticket.
USE CODE “VCBW10” to apply community discount.
This ticket provides full access for one person to the youth art show, music, food, networking, and the Local Entrepreneurs Awards.
Your attendance supports local entrepreneurs and empowers youth and families in our community.
Table Feature: Cecelia Settem
Crowns And Hearts Boutique Spa
Luxury with Love because Self-care is Sacred
Crowns and Hearts Boutique Spa is a sacred space where self-care becomes soul care. Blending advanced skincare and LED Light Therapy with heart-centered healing, we help you reconnect with your inner light and radiate confidence from within.
Table Feature: Christina & Laurie Chelebian
Coastal Charm
Where your story sparkles, one charm at a time!
Hi! We're Christina and Laurie, the mother-daughter team behind Coastal Charm! Spending our whole lives in Southern California and majority of it in Ventura County, we wanted to create a space for people to come together and have a wonderful time! So, we took our love for creating and sharing special moments with wonderful people and turned it into our dream business. A place where we get to help people create memories and uniquely personal jewelry to keep or pass down.
Table Feature: Fatma Ben Said
Succulent Designs
Succulent Designs: Where Art Comes Alive
I'm a mother of three, including twin girls, living in beautiful Ventura, California. With a Bachelor's in Architecture from the University of Venice and two Master's degrees in Ocean Planning and Environmental Conservation, I blend design expertise with environmental passion. I create award-winning living art—transforming plants and containers into unique pieces that tell stories and breathe life into spaces. My work is about sharing beauty, positive energy, and that special touch that makes an environment truly come alive.
Table Feature: Holly Roughley
Creative Swell
Waves of creativity for kids (and kids at heart).
Creative Swell is a mobile art studio based in Ventura that brings hands-on creativity to schools, events, and community programs. From after-school art clubs to custom parties and pop-up art adventures, Creative Swell makes it easy to spark imagination anywhere. Each experience is designed to inspire self-expression, confidence, and connection through the joy of making.
Table Feature: Jordan Groom
Clover's Crafts
Handmade with Love
I am a wife and mom to a 5-year-old, currently going through treatment for stage IV cancer (and rocking it, if I may say). I love to bake, draw, and craft in my free time.
Clover's Crafts provides lovingly hand-made goods, including sewn bags, rugs, and other fabric arts. All these items are made by a stay-at-home mom going through cancer treatment.
Table Feature: Lori Shelley
Lori Shelley Coaching
Truth Starts Inside.....
I’m Lori Shelley | Self-Trust & Clarity Coach, and I help people rebuild trust — starting with themselves. Whether you’re recovering from romantic betrayal or growing up in a family where trust was broken, my coaching helps you stop performing, set boundaries, and create life and relationships that actually work for you. Healing starts within. Most of us learned early to survive chaos, people-please, or hide our truth — and those patterns follow us into adulthood. I help you unpack those patterns, reclaim self-trust, and turn hard lessons into practical steps forward. I work with adults and young adults ready to get real, stop pretending, and build a life on their terms. My approach blends tough love, practical strategy, and heart, guiding you to clarity, confidence, and authentic connection — first with yourself, then with others. Because your best life doesn’t come from pretending — it comes from trusting yourself first.
Table Feature: Suzan Matsukawa
em•bell•ish design
Floral forward
Hand crafted florals, home decor and vintage pieces thoughtfully curated for a warm, eclectic vibe
I am a former interior designer and visual merchandiser that uses those skills to make and curate hand-tied bouquets, wreaths and florals along with vintage and pre-loved home decor. The result is a warm, eclectic presentation for your home or office.
