Hey Beauties! Here is an article I wrote in 2014, after attending Expo West! I'm heading there right now, so wanted to share the love!
xo, Debra.
1) Park in the Stadium Lot + Take the Shuttle In! The Expo West Shuttle opens the gate for Synchronicities… you never know who you’ll meet on the bus! ;) Sometimes these can be your best connections! It’s less stressful than looking for parking elsewhere… oh, + it’s FREE!
2) Wear Sneakers! (Forget Fashion Wear! ;)) Remember, you’ll be walking miles at this event! ;)
3) Eat Breakfast Before You Go. Think: Healing Foods. Remember: You Have A Body. (I know, it’s easy to forget when you’re a Kid in a (Health Food) Candy Store! ;)) Think: Watery/ Fresh/ Fruits + Vegetables/ things you can’t find at the Expo! ;)
4) Be Open to the Magic!
5) Bring One Empty Bag each day in case you don’t find a Free Tote Bag right away. ;) You’ll be glad you have one for your Freebies!
6) Don’t fill up on Kale Chips + Energy Bars first thing in the Morning, try to eat foods that have Water Content (Hint: the Green Powder aisle is hydrating + fun! ;)).
7) Bring your own Full Water Bottle.
8) Bring Plenty of Biz Cards!
9) Take a Risk; Introduce Yourself to Someone “Scary” aka. Someone You Consider “On the Next Level” ;))!!
10) Talk to the people around you; you never know who you’re sitting or standing next to! ;)
11) Take time each day for Self-Care + Integrating your experience: Meditation, Dance, Journaling, Baths, Dancing It Out to Live Music (+ they have great Live Music @ the Expo)!
12) Sometimes it can be good to follow the rows methodically; other times, Follow your Inner Compass.
13) It’s better to get there an hour later + be Well-Rested + in a Good Mood.
14) Organize + put away your lot at the end of each day. You’ll keep track of where you’ve been, prevent overwhelm, + make a plan for the next day!
BONUS TIP #15) It’s no coincidence that Expo West is in Anaheim... this is YOUR Disneyland! (You LOVE Health Food!!) Have FUN!!!!