When we imagined Glammm Day, we didn’t want “just another shopping event.” We set out to create a boutique, in-person urban retreat in Toronto where ambitious women could align who they are on the inside with how they show up on the outside—so your presence arrives before you speak.
This is the inside story of what we built, why we built it, and why the room changed the women who stepped into it.
What Glammm Day Is (and why it’s different)
Glammm Day blends three experiences into one powerful arc:
- Pre-Session (Inner Work): We prime identity, clarify values and vision, and set simple cues for the way you want to be felt—before a single outfit is chosen.
- Boutique Styling at Freda’s: A high-touch, curated session at Freda’s High Fashion Boutique (45 Elm St, Toronto) with image consultant Michelle Gallant, AICI and Freda’s expert stylists. Think fit, color, silhouette, and pieces that express who you’re becoming—not what’s trending.
- Private Dinner: We close with an elegant, private dining experience next door to integrate the shift, connect deeply, and anchor the identity you just embodied.
Why it works: Inner clarity + expert eyes + an elevated room. You don’t just talk about confidence—you leave wearing it.
Why We Wanted to Put This On
For years, our community asked for an in-person experience that felt intimate, intentional, and truly transformative. Many of us have done the “inner work.” But too often the outer signals—our image, wardrobe, presence—lag behind the identity we’ve grown into.
We created Glammm Day to close that gap.
- To turn “I know who I am” into “Everyone in the room can feel it.”
- To replace decision fatigue with a few, right-for-you pieces.
- To swap surface networking for a curated circle of women who choose depth over small talk.
And yes—to make it fun. Aligned, elevated, and joyful.
Shout-Outs: The Partners Who Made It Beautiful
- Freda’s High Fashion Boutique: A Toronto icon with a welcoming, expert team. The atmosphere and care were a masterclass in boutique hospitality.
- Michelle Gallant, AICI: Our image consultant and personal stylist partner. Her eye for color, proportion, and presence unlocked clarity and confidence for every woman in the room.
- The Women: You brought courage, care, and curiosity. Your willingness to try something new—then be witnessed in it—made the night electric.
What It Did for the Women Who Attended
The words we heard most: seen, supported, certain.
- Seen: Women recognized themselves—clearly—in the mirror. Not the “try-hard” version. The true one.
- Supported: With Michelle’s guidance and Freda’s stylists, the guesswork disappeared. Decisions became simple: Does this reflect the woman I am becoming?
- Certain: Posture changed. Choices got cleaner. “I could wear this to… and feel powerful” became the new normal.
They left with more than garments. They left with evidence: “This is how I look when my inner and outer match.” That evidence bleeds into the next pitch, the next stage, the next room.
What Actually Happened (the flow)
- Welcome & Connection: A warm arrival, light bites, and introductions set a relaxed, VIP tone.
- Inner–Outer Talk: A short training on identity, presence, and simple cues that elevate how you’re perceived and how you feel.
- Curated Styling: Hands-on edits and try-ons with Michelle and Freda’s stylists—color near the face, silhouettes that harmonize with your shape, a signature detail to signal clarity.
- Headshots & Content Moments: Natural, joy-filled images so you leave with assets you’ll actually use.
- Private Dinner: Deep conversation, elegant service, and a celebratory close.
The Science (in plain language)
- First impressions form fast. People read your presence long before your words land. That’s human, not shallow.
- Enclothed cognition: What you wear can change how you think and perform—when the clothing carries meaning for you. Translation: the right piece can become a cue your nervous system recognizes as “leader,” “calm,” “capable,” or “commanding.”
- Proximity matters: The room you’re in shapes your standards. Selecting aligned pieces in the company of women who hold you high makes brave choices easier.
Glammm Day operationalizes all three—on purpose.
What Women Told Us (themes from feedback)
- “Most aligned event you’ve done.”
- “I finally understand my colors and shape—shopping won’t be random anymore.”
- “I felt like a VIP—from the welcome to the photos to dinner.”
- “I’m excited to show up for my next event, not anxious.”
- “Please run it again—weekend, please!”
We hear you. A spring edition with weekend timing is on the horizon.
Why This Matters for Your Career (and your sanity)
- Mornings simplify. Fewer pieces, sharper choices, more energy for real work.
- Signals clean up. Your image stops undercutting your message.
- Opportunities multiply. Confident, congruent presence attracts rooms that match your standards.
- Community sustains you. The circle you build here keeps your momentum warm—long after the night ends.
For the Skeptics: “Isn’t this just fashion?”
No. This is stewardship.
Stewardship of your message, mission, and the way you’re meant to be felt in rooms that matter. We’re not accumulating; we’re aligning. We’re choosing fewer, better pieces that mean something—to your identity, your leadership, and the impact you’re here to make.
Ready to Experience It Next Time?
We’re planning the next Glammm Day (Toronto) for spring, likely on a weekend. If you want first dibs when doors open, get on the list now.
→ Email Megan at bookings@myabundanceacademy.ca with the subject line “Glammm Day Waitlist” and we’ll save your spot for early access.
Quick FAQ
Who is it for?
Growth-minded, values-driven professional women who want their inner work and outer presence aligned—leaders, founders, executives, and creators.
Do I have to buy anything?
No. There’s zero pressure to purchase. If you do buy, it will be intentional: pieces that serve your vision.
I’m intimidated by fashion.
Perfect. Many of us were. That’s why Michelle’s expert guidance and the warmth at Freda’s make this feel safe, empowering, and fun.
What if I can’t make a weeknight?
Spring will likely be a weekend edition. Join the waitlist and we’ll keep you posted.
Final Word
Confidence you can wear. Connection you can feel.
When your inner alignment meets your outer presence, rooms open—and so do you.
If this spoke to you, email Megan GLAMMM DAY at bookings at myabundanceacademy dot ca to join the Glammm Day waitlist. We can’t wait to welcome you into the room.
