S.H.A.D.E.S. Luncheon Honors Strength and Sisterhood

July 24, 2025

The 6th Annual Purple Dress Luncheon, hosted by S.H.A.D.E.S. (Sisters Honoring Authentic Divas & Empowering Successful Women), adopted an All-Pink theme this year as women gathered at Admiral Baker Golf Course in San Diego on July 19. Founder Aisha Davis served as host and keynote speaker, sharing her personal journey of overcoming setbacks and discovering her purpose of creating a supportive environment for women. The four-hour event featured awards recognizing women's resilience and accomplishments, fostering an atmosphere of empowerment, authenticity, and connection among attendees.

Who is affected

Women from across San Diego
Aisha Davis, founder of S.H.A.D.E.S.
Attendees of the 6th Annual Purple Dress Luncheon
Award recipients recognized during the event
The S.H.A.D.E.S. organization
Women of Southeast LLC

What action is being taken

S.H.A.D.E.S. is hosting the annual Purple Dress Luncheon with an All-Pink theme
The organization is providing a space for women's empowerment, connection, and truth-telling
Aisha Davis is sharing her personal journey and the purpose behind S.H.A.D.E.S.
Awards are being presented to recognize women's resilience, grace, and purpose
Women of Southeast LLC is teasing upcoming initiatives

Why it matters

The event creates a safe, loving, and empowering space for women to "rediscover their strength"
It provides a platform for women to be authentic rather than "hiding behind a mask"
The luncheon facilitates healing through honest conversations and community support
It celebrates women who are "not just surviving, but ready to thrive"
The gathering embodies the mission of empowering women to "live out loud and lift each other up"

What's next

Women of Southeast LLC has teased that "something big is coming" and hinted at "new moves and a powerful next chapter," though no official details were provided

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint