Filling a RAW Dinner Party to Capacity!

[Eva]

So, for the last couple years, I have been teaching uncooking 101 classes to 1 or 2 people at a time. But, I have felt recently that it is time for me to go for a full launch and really share raw with more people.

About 48 hours ago, I booked up a venue for an extra night (I already have a program planned for 5 days in June at the same place) thinking it would be good to have a preview in advance to make sure the location will comfortably fit however many people sign up.

I have already been crazy busy planning for the 5-week event, so I only needed to spend 24 hours coming up with just the right menu and details.

So, last night I sent out a few emails and talked to some people I thought might be interested. I have about TWENTY VERY interested people who have already RSVP'd.

So exciting! A mother and daughter who don't eat a lot of fruits and veggies but keep hearing how excited I am about my blossoming business and raw food. A husband and wife with 3 kids, one of whom has medical problems that have improved with a gluten-free, casein-free diet they JUST started. A yoga teacher who is raw and 1-2 people she knows that are "raw-curious". Some folks who are raw, and some who aren't.

By God, people need this! I cannot wait to hold this event and share it with others. The focus is on REALLY EASY food, Mexican theme. Yummy!

By the way... (I don't think he even does affiliate stuff -- just letting you know I don't get anything out of sharing!), Russell James has an AWESOME e-book Mexican Raw Recipes that I am getting some of the recipes from. Amazing! Have a look if you're interested in something like that. :) (Drink, desserts, all sorts of beautiful pictures, and it's professionally done, LOVE IT!)

Anyways, just thought I'd share my excitement.

[RawSar]

This is awesome !! It sounds like it will be a lot of fun, I'm excited for you!
You seem like a super positive, full of energy type of person that I would love to listen and learn from. I'm sure you will motivate and inspire lots of people.
Way to help people make yummy healthy meals! :)

[Eva]

Thank you! :) I sure hope so! I looooove sharing about this with people who are interested. It has been so healing for me, so how could I NOT want to share it, you know?!

[RawKnitster]

Interest in raw foods is picking up in my part of the world, too. Your going to be crazy busy. I hope you enjoy every minute. I'm sure your clients will. :)

[Springtime]

I wish you the best of luck for your party, i hope you have a GREAT time!

[spicyfull]

RAWsome. I am SO Happy for you. I know you are one Busy Lady. Have FUN and Put on a Super Event. YOU RAWk....Those Books look Exciting, New and Adventurous.

[Dimond]

Great news, Eva! I just went to my first raw potluck and it was lots of fun, great people and good food.

[Eva]

You guys are so kind! Thanks for your well wishes. Raw food is indeed picking up.

Dimond - so glad you got to go to a raw potluck. Aren't they fun?!

I'm so excited right now. Just 5 or so hours away from the dinner party!

[GlimR]

Hi Eva~
How did it go??..wonderful I bet!!!

[Eva]

Oh, my, Glimr!... it was WONDERFUL. I didn't end up getting a response from Russell James that I could use one of his recipes, so I spent a two days working on recipes of my own and getting them to perfection. Which was easy -- because I did not want to include any recipes that used a juicer or dehydrator for the sake of keeping this good for anyone and everyone.

I had one person tell me he had been to LOTS of raw food events, and I had the best recipes he'd had at any of them! Two people are signing up for the series. Another person has three people who he knows would want to sign up.

I have to say -- it was one of the best nights of my whole life. I felt like I was living a dream. We had so much fun, so much good food, so much love going around. I feel like we took a group of people that were strangers and turned them into friends. And I think we all learned a lot!

And they were so sweet and gracious!!! I know I mentioned this was a preview because I had to make sure the venue was OK. There were some "human" moments, things to do better. And I will.

All that to say -- it was a SMASHING SUCCESS, and I walked out of there KNOWING (even though I already did) that this feels so right because it is my calling to share it with others.

:) :) :)

[Dimond]

Congrats, Eva! :):) Wish you were around here doing events.

[spicyfull]

I am SO HAPPPY it was such a Success. When Something is your "Calling" all you must do is Take the First Step and Walk Right into it. I pray "Word Of Mouth" will generate you as much Business as you desire.

[Aasyah]

Many blessing and endless success,your business will be very helpful to so many people

I have added you to my "favorite" list, and will post on my blog.

Peace & Love

[Eva]

Aasyah -- That is so kind! I'm totally flattered!

spicyfull -- I think you're right!! :) Everything keeps just WORKING! Every time I have an idea for something with this, the people who need to be receptive ARE. :)

[Moretta]

Congratulations Eva, for a smashing success of an evening you had there.