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A relaxed, no-pressure lunch where entrepreneurs and professionals connect, refuel, and build community — Wright Village style.

Lunch & Link is a relaxed, no-pressure lunch gathering designed for entrepreneurs and professionals who want to connect, refuel, and build real community, Wright Village style!

Held every 2nd Wednesday of the month, this casual networking experience creates space for meaningful conversation, shared insight, and authentic connection without the awkward pitches or forced small talk.

Each month features a new theme, guiding a 30-minute open conversation where attendees can exchange ideas, real-life experiences, and practical takeaways they can actually use. Occasionally, guest experts will join to help spark dialogue and deepen the discussion.
Whether you’re growing a business, building your network, or just craving a genuine connection during the workday, Lunch & Link is your mid-week reset.
What to Expect

• A laid-back lunch networking experience
• 30-minute guided conversation around the monthly theme
• Shared insight, real talk, and practical nuggets
• Occasional guest experts
• No pressure. No pitches. Just community.

Lunch Options
Grab lunch from Chef Q’s Wednesday pop-up, bring your own, or simply come for the connection.
Location
📍 The Wright Village
Raleigh, NC
When
🗓 Every 2nd Wednesday
⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Good food. Real conversation. Meaningful connections.

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A professional headshot experience with lunch, networking, and confidence built in.

Your brand deserves to look as strong as the work you’re doing.
Brand Ready: Headshots + Lunch is a curated, midday experience designed for entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives, and job seekers who need an updated headshot—without the stress or time commitment of booking a full photo shoot.
Hosted at The Wright Village, this experience combines professional photography, lunch, and light networking in a relaxed and efficient setting. You’ll walk in hungry and walk out with a professional image you can confidently use across LinkedIn, websites, speaker bios, and more.
This is not a rushed photo line or a traditional networking mixer.
It’s intentional, welcoming, and designed to respect your time.

### What’s Included

✔️ Professional headshot session (5–7 minutes)
✔️ 1 professionally retouched digital image
✔️ Lunch during the event
✔️ Light networking with local professionals and entrepreneurs
✔️ Option to purchase additional images directly from the photographer

### Who Should Attend

• Entrepreneurs & small business owners
• Professionals updating LinkedIn or corporate profiles
• Creatives refreshing their online presence
• Job seekers and career switchers
• Speakers, consultants, and community leaders

If your current headshot no longer reflects how you show up today, this event is for you.

### What to Expect

• 11:30–12:00 PM: Arrival, lunch, and networking
• 12:00–1:45 PM: Headshot sessions (5–7 minutes per person)
• 1:45–2:00 PM: Wrap-up and closing

Each attendee will rotate through individual headshot sessions to ensure a smooth, unhurried experience.

### What to Wear

Choose an outfit that reflects how you want to show up professionally.
Solid colors and minimal patterns photograph best. Feel free to bring a jacket, accessory, or second look if desired.

### Ticket Pricing

🎟️ Early Bird – General Admission: $50 (limited availability)
🎟️ General Admission: $60
🎟️ Villager Rate: $45

All tickets include lunch and one professionally retouched digital headshot.

### Important Notes

• Space is limited to ensure quality and flow
• Tickets are required in advance
• Photos will be delivered digitally within 48-72 hours
• Additional images and upgrades are available directly through the photographer
• Tickets are non-refundable but transferable

This event is part of Brand Ready, a quarterly series by The Wright Village designed to help professionals consistently show up prepared, confident, and aligned with their goals.

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This workshop reveals 5 hidden blocks limiting your income and gives tools to break through to your next revenue level.
Are you putting in the work but still hitting the same income ceiling? Often, the issue isn’t a lack of effort or strategy; it’s the unseen mental and emotional blocks operating beneath the surface.
In this transformative workshop, you’ll uncover five hidden barriers that quietly limit earning potential: money mindset blocks, self-perception gaps, guilt patterns, fear of visibility, and the often-overlooked silent block. These internal patterns can sabotage progress even when your external strategy is sound.
Participants will walk away with practical tools and actionable insights to identify, neutralize, and move beyond these blocks, creating space for sustainable growth and increased revenue. This session is ideal for entrepreneurs, professionals, and creatives ready to break through limitations and step into their next level with clarity and confidence.

Workshop Host:
Julia Jenkins is a Business Coach-Therapist with Business Breakthrough Therapy, LLC. Along with Julia’s experience as a successful business owner, business consultant, and award-winning sales team builder, she is a registered therapist with over 500 hours of clinical hypnotherapy training and over 16 years of practice.

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