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Marshalls Good Stuff Social Club: A Day of Power, Purpose, and Personal Glow-Up in Detroit

August 16, 2025

Marshalls Good Stuff Social Club hosted a day-long event at BasBlue in Detroit on August 9th, curated by Amber Lewis of Social N The City, with Black women as the central focus. The event featured various educational sessions including financial guidance from Vivian Tu ("Your Rich BFF"), who explained debt management strategies like the snowball and avalanche methods, as well as a business panel featuring artists like Destinee Rose. Additional activities included a DJ-backed speed networking session led by BasBlue's Liza Gordon and a creative self-portrait workshop called "A Portrait of Confidence" facilitated by Lauren Hom and Rachael Renae.

Who is affected

  • Attendees of the Detroit event, particularly Black women
  • Participants in the financial education, business development, networking, and creative workshops
  • Artists and entrepreneurs seeking business guidance
  • Detroit community members interested in personal and professional development
  • BasBlue community members

What action is being taken

  • Marshalls is hosting the Good Stuff Social Club experience events
  • Social N The City (founded by Amber Lewis) is curating community-focused development events
  • Financial educator Vivian Tu is providing accessible debt management strategies
  • Artists and entrepreneurs like Destinee Rose are sharing business development insights
  • BasBlue's Liza Gordon is facilitating innovative networking experiences
  • Creative coaches Lauren Hom and Rachael Renae are conducting self-confidence workshops

Why it matters

  • The event centers and empowers Black women, an often underserved demographic
  • Practical financial education provides accessible strategies for debt management
  • Artists receive guidance on sustainable business development
  • The networking format creates meaningful connections in a relaxed environment
  • Creative workshops foster self-reflection and confidence building
  • The overall experience combines practical skills development with community building and self-care

What's next

  • No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: Michigan Chronicle

Marshalls Good Stuff Social Club: A Day of Power, Purpose, and Personal Glow-Up in Detroit