Thrive South Bay brings speakers, wellness event to Redondo Beach Oct. 8

Thrive South Bay will host its 2026 Signature Event at California Surf Club in Redondo Beach on Oct. 8, featuring keynote speakers Jen Gottlieb and Amberly Lago. The women’s empowerment gathering will include talks, VIP experiences and a charity auction supporting South Bay nonprofit Indivisible Arts.

Why it matters: - Thrive South Bay is positioning the event as a day for women to invest in health, purpose and connection. - The program also raises money for Indivisible Arts, linking the event to youth mental well-being and resilience work in the South Bay. - The expanded speaker lineup and VIP offerings signal a bigger push to turn the gathering into a broader regional women’s event.

What happened: - Thrive South Bay will hold its 2026 Signature Event on Oct. 8 at California Surf Club in Redondo Beach. - Founders Corry Matthews and Jen Mentesana are hosting the event for ambitious, heart-led women. - Keynote speakers include Jen Gottlieb, a Top 50 keynote speaker, author of "Be Seen," and co-creator of Super Connector Media. - Amberly Lago, bestselling author of "Joy Through the Journey" and "True Grit and Grace" and host of The Amberly Lago Show, is also on the keynote lineup. - Matthews and Mentesana will join the speakers for four talks centered on self-investment and growth.

The details: - Arrival begins at 1:00 p.m., with main programming scheduled from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. - General admission tickets cost $197. - General admission includes access to all four talks, sponsor spotlights from local and national brands, and a curated swag bag. - VIP tickets cost $297. - VIP access adds a healthy dinner, an intimate expert panel from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., a premium VIP swag box, an exclusive book and a signature gold necklace. - The event will support Indivisible Arts, a 501(c)(3) organization that helps young people build mental well-being and emotional resilience through creativity and mindful awareness. - Artist Beth Bowen will donate an original artwork for a live auction. - Auction proceeds will benefit Indivisible Arts and its mindset and mindfulness programs for youth. - Event details and tickets are available at Thrive South Bay's signature event page. - Media inquiries, sponsorships and press passes go to Jasmine Bloemhof at jasminebloemhof@outlook.com.

Between the lines: - Matthews said Thrive was created to put women back on their own calendars and help them invest in health, purpose and what’s next. - Mentesana said this year’s event is being built to deliver a higher level of inspiration, connection and access. - Last year’s attendees described the event as a place where women lifted each other up and left feeling empowered, supported and connected. - The focus on speakers, wellness elements and charity fundraising suggests Thrive South Bay is blending networking, personal development and social impact into one format.

What's next: - Organizers are promoting the event as an expanded experience with more access for attendees who choose VIP. - The live auction and nonprofit partnership will continue to be part of the day’s fundraising effort. - Thrive South Bay is using the 2026 event to build momentum for future women’s empowerment programming in the region.

The bottom line: - Thrive South Bay’s October event aims to combine keynote content, community-building and charitable giving into a single premium experience for women in the South Bay.