Sobremesa Sessions: The Brunch

What if your next breakthrough didn't happen at a conference... but around a brunch table?

Sobremesa Sessions: The Brunch is an intimate brunch experience for women who are building something—whether that's a business, a creative career, a new chapter, or simply a life that feels more like their own. It is the inaugural live gathering from Sobremesa Sessions, a new community and podcast rooted in meaningful conversation, shared meals, and the belief that the right table can change everything.

Inspired by the Latin tradition of sobremesa—lingering around the table long after a meal because the conversation is too good to end—this isn't another networking event. It's a thoughtfully curated gathering where honest conversations happen, strangers become comadres, and everyone leaves feeling a little less alone and a lot more inspired.

Together, we'll share a beautiful brunch, meaningful conversation, and the kind of connections that don't usually happen in everyday life.

As part of the inaugural Sobremesa Sessions experience, portions of the event may be captured for the upcoming Sobremesa Sessions: The Podcast and future content. But this is a space to show up as you are. There’s no pressure to speak, share, or participate beyond what feels comfortable to you.

Your experience includes

✨ A curated prix-fixe brunch at Carlitos Tequileria

✨ A warm, intimate room filled with women who value genuine connection over small talk

✨ Vanessa's story of building My Dominican Kitchen®, becoming a nationally recognized creator and cookbook author, and navigating entrepreneurship as a Latina

✨ A live, moderated Sobremesa conversation where every voice is welcome

✨ A thoughtfully curated gift bag

✨ New friendships, meaningful conversations, and hopefully, the little push you've been needing to take your next step.

Event Details

Saturday, September 12, 2026

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Carlitos Tequileria, North Arlington, New Jersey

Who is this for?

This experience was created for women who are building something.

Maybe it's a business.

Maybe it's a creative career.

Maybe you're changing directions professionally.

Maybe you're rediscovering yourself after motherhood, divorce, burnout, or simply growing into someone new.

Or maybe you're just craving deeper conversations with women who understand what it feels like to be figuring things out.

You don't need a business card. You don't need a perfectly polished story. You don't need to have all the answers.

Just come as you are.

Why Sobremesa?

In many Latin cultures, sobremesa is the time after the meal when nobody rushes to leave the table. It's when the best conversations begin.

That's the spirit behind Sobremesa Sessions.

Because sometimes all it takes is one honest conversation...one new connection...or one afternoon around the right table... to change what's possible.

Seating is intentionally limited.

We're keeping this first Sobremesa Sessions brunch intimate to create a space where every guest has the opportunity to participate, connect, and truly feel part of the conversation.

Come alone or bring someone you love. Either way, you won't leave feeling like a stranger. You'll leave feeling seen, connected, and knowing you belong at the table.

We can't wait to welcome you.