{"id":2279,"date":"2016-02-05T20:10:43","date_gmt":"2016-02-06T02:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sarahestudios.goodgallery.com\/blog\/?p=2279"},"modified":"2016-07-05T19:40:44","modified_gmt":"2016-07-06T00:40:44","slug":"knowledge-power-gitk-st-louis-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sarahestudios.com\/blog\/knowledge-power-gitk-st-louis-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"Knowledge & Power – Girls in the Know \u2022 St. Louis, MO Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"

The incredible weekend by\u00a0Girls in the Know<\/a>\u00a0was\u00a0presented by Express Scripts<\/a> and Co-Hosted with Eileen Fisher<\/a>. \u00a0The events\u00a0included a Keynote Conversation with Sil & Eliza Reynolds<\/a> on Saturday, a workshop retreat for 20 mom\/daughter pairs spanning Saturday and Sunday, and a book reading party on Sunday afternoon. \u00a0All the events focused on improving the mom\/daughter relationship and reminding all of us that these connections help amazing young women grow up with high self-esteem that helps them on their path to follow their dreams.<\/p>\n

A few favorite frames\u00a0from the Keynote Conversation with Sil & Eliza Reynolds at Kirkwood High School.<\/p>\n

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A few moments\u00a0from the Mom\/Daughter Workshop Retreat at Maryville University.<\/p>\n

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A few photographs\u00a0from the Book Signing inside the Eileen Fisher store at Plaza Frontenac.<\/p>\n

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On a personal note, not only did I have the opportunity to photograph the event for Girls in the Know, but I also had the opportunity to attend the Workshop Retreat with my beautiful step-daughter, Maddie.<\/p>\n

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I can tell you our relationship is forever changed in the most positive and meaningful way after experiencing the weekend together. \u00a0Not only do I feel more connected to her 11 year old heart, but I feel like she knows without a doubt that I’m here for her – to do my step-“mothering” to the best of my ability. \u00a0I have seen her actively engage in some amazing step-“daughtering” in the last two weeks. \u00a0Even new traditions like weekly “afternoon tea” (after school for her and as a work break for me) or sharing 3 words to check-in, have improved our connection and are are truly something special between us. \u00a0We are reading Sil & Eliza’s book – me from the front back and her from the back forward. \u00a0I can’t wait to share with each other what resonates from those pages. \u00a0The big surprise for me from the weekend, wasn’t only my relationship growth with Maddie, but also reflecting on my role as a daughter. \u00a0I had the opportunity last weekend to hug my Mom when she was in town visiting for my birthday. \u00a0When she left to head back to Chicago, I hugged her tighter, committing to myself to make more time for our relationship too. \u00a0Even if just 15 minutes a week in this “full” life I seem to lead these days.<\/p>\n

If you are a Mom, or a Daughter, I really recommend reading Sil & Eliza’s book, Mothering & Daughtering<\/a>. \u00a0If presented the opportunity, attend one of their Mom\/Daughter Workshop Retreats with your mom\/daughter!<\/p>\n

Below is a short trailer video summarizing the amazing weekend!
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