Three people are celebrating Halloween, smiling and posing in front of a gold foil backdrop. The woman on the left wears a woman wig with pink hair rollers and a pearl necklace. The man in the center wears a "Harbin Dad" cap and a blue t-shirt with a surf shop logo. The woman on the right wears white glasses and a pink shirt. The bottom of the image features a Halloween-themed banner with the text "Gather & Glow," "Halloween at the Center 2025," and "Mill Valley Recreation."

My friend I dressed as grannies - Dot and Kitty - helping Marin Dad get his glow on.

The Story Behind
The Glow

I’ve always believed in the power of small, happy moments.

In college, I delivered warm cookie orders around campus — a job that taught me how much joy a simple moment can bring. After graduation, I became a yoga teacher, guiding people through breath, presence, and connection. Later, I stepped into the world of experiential events, learning how to build memorable, high-energy experiences for large groups.

After spending the past decade raising my daughters here in Southern Marin, I wanted to return to work in a way that felt meaningful — something that combined creativity, community, and joy.

Gather + Glow is also a tribute to the women who shaped me.
My two grandmothers — Dot and Kitty — were the kind of women who believed that simple gestures could make life brighter. They worked hard, laughed often, and had a way of making everyone around them feel cared for.

So when it came time to name my photo stands, it felt only right to name them after the two women who lit up my childhood. Dot and Kitty continue to inspire me every day — reminding me that joy is something we pass down, moment by moment, smile by smile.

That’s what Gather + Glow is built on: the legacy of women who understood the power of making people feel good.

Every backdrop, every glow-y moment — that’s me (and a little bit of Dot and Kitty) behind the scenes, making sure your guests walk away smiling.

I’m glad you’re here. Let’s make your event glow.

My mission is simple: To bring more joy into the world by creating warm, modern photo experiences that help families, schools, and communities capture moments worth remembering.

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WOMAN-OWNED · MOM-OPERATED · COMMUNITY-MINDED