The Girlhood Table: Smoke Kings by Jahmal Mayfield
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Last Saturday of Every Month
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The Girlhood Table is our monthly conversation gathering.
Some months we discuss a book, other months a shared theme... but the goal is always the same: thoughtful conversation in an intimate setting.
For March, we’re reading Smoke Kings.
On the surface, this novel explores ambition, corporate power, loyalty, and the American Dream.
But at the Girlhood Table, we’ll go deeper.
We’ll ask:
- What does it cost to rise?
- Who do you become when you chase security?
- What parts of yourself survive in professional spaces and what parts get edited?
While the story centers men navigating power, our conversation will center us.
How do women move through systems that were not built for us?
What does ambition look like when it’s feminine?
Where is the line between loyalty and self-preservation?
To close out the month, we’ll gather at Brock's Riverside Grill for dinner and guided discussion overlooking the water!
🎟️ RSVP Details
$10 RSVP required to reserve your seat.
Each individual’s $10 will be applied directly toward their final dinner bill at Brock’s.
Dinner and drinks are purchased individually at the restaurant.
The RSVP simply secures your seat and helps reduce last-minute cancellations.
To reserve your seat, send $10 via CashApp:
💸 CashApp: $GirlhoodMeetUp
Please include “Smoke Kings” in the note.
Your seat is confirmed once payment is received. Refunds are available if canceled withing 48 hrs. prior to the event. Reservation details will follow.
⚠️ Content Note
This book includes themes of racism, corporate exploitation, class tension, violence, and moral compromise. Please take care of yourself and participate at whatever level feels right during discussion.
This is one of Girlhood’s standing monthly gatherings.
We look forward to gathering around the table with you.
📖 Reading Companion on Fable
While our main discussion will take place at our March Meetup, we’ll also be using Fable throughout the month for anyone who wants to track their reading and chat along the way.
It’s a space to share reactions, quotes, and questions in real time.
👉 Join us on Fable: Click Here