# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Cost of Pretending: Just Be You - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us as LadyJoy leads an honest conversation about the cost of pretending and the power of embracing your authentic self.About this EventThrough real lived experiences and reflection this interactive discussion focuses on discovering and owning your authentic self and how doing so leads to greater personal fulfillment, professional confidence and internal peace.Featured Speaker: Kimberly "LadyJoy" HolidayKimberly, also known as LadyJoy, is a force of positivity and empowerment in both her local community of Pflugerville, Texas, and on a global scale.With a background in social psychology, she's not only a radio personality and motivational speaker but also a published author and restorative justice practitioner.Her ability to foster genuine connections through authentic collaboration is her superpower, enabling her to create impactful networks dedicated to mental wellness and personal growth. At the heart of Kimberly's mission is spreading joy.Her infectious smile and the mantra #GotJoy serve as symbols of hope and resilience, reminding others that regardless of life's challenges, joy is within reach.Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Kimberly proudly calls Pflugerville home, where she holds the distinction of being the first black woman to serve on the Pflugerville City Council, representing Place 3.In addition to her role on the City Council, Kimberly is deeply committed to advocating for equity and mental health support for individuals with lived experience.She serves as a crisis outreach coordinator, volunteers with the Pflugerville Police Department Victim Services, and serves on the board of Directors of The Austin Child Guidance Center.Beyond her professional endeavors, Kimberly is the owner of The Pfaith House, a sanctuary providing transitional housing and comprehensive support services to women and children escaping domestic violence. Throughout her various platforms, Kimberly exemplifies the power of authenticity.Whether she's speaking, writing, or advocating, she does so with unwavering transparency and a genuine desire to uplift others. In a world often marked by challenges and adversity, Kimberly's bold authenticity serves as a beacon of hope, inspiring others to embrace their own unique journeys with courage and resilience.The cost of pretending: Just Be You3 Takeaways:Authenticity fosters genuine relationshipsYou perform better when you don't pretendAuthenticity gives others permission to do the same.Our nonprofit partner is The Pfaith House, serving homeless women, single mothers, and female veterans navigating trauma. They provide restoration through faith-based principles (Pfaith, PFreedom, PForgiveness) and practical life skills training that supports healing, empowerment, and self-sufficiency.More tickets available here: https://www.ladieslifestylenetwork.com/event-details/the-cost-of-pretending-just-be-you https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/ba19c0d0-e054-11f0-b8a6-8b8a7e1d2def-rimg-w740-h740-dcd8aba7-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/austin/the-cost-of-pretending-just-be-you/100001978837508256 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, workshops, art, literary-art, mental-health, holiday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fthe-cost-of-pretending-just-be-you-tickets-1978837508256 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 7.77, max: 7.77, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Austin - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Celis Brewery - **lat**: 30.3797326 - **long**: -97.7161842 - **full address**: Celis Brewery, 10001 Metric Boulevard, Austin, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Lee Caldwell (https://allevents.in/org/lee-caldwell/26939820) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/36a23d97573b4cc73dbeb2b64fc1bb890a6e018bacf91a0040082a23c1ff57f8-rimg-w1080-h1080-dcd3aca3-gmir.jpg?v=1766531497 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/cc1217a883d5402a37f5ff3fb417178fa82b9faf1f1650dd98c6092ac2d9fd46-rimg-w400-h400-dcd3aba4-gmir.jpg?v=1766531497 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Celis Brewery, 10001 Metric Boulevard, Austin, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 7.77 up to 7.77 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Lee Caldwell - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** health-wellness, workshops, art, literary-art, mental-health, holiday - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Cost of Pretending: Just Be You ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "The Cost of Pretending: Just Be You", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/36a23d97573b4cc73dbeb2b64fc1bb890a6e018bacf91a0040082a23c1ff57f8-rimg-w1080-h1080-dcd3aca3-gmir.jpg?v=1766531497", "startDate": "2026-01-21", "endDate": "2026-01-21", "url": "https://allevents.in/austin/the-cost-of-pretending-just-be-you/100001978837508256", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Celis Brewery", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "10001 Metric Boulevard", "postalCode": "78758", "addressLocality": "Austin", "addressRegion": "TX", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "30.3797326", "longitude": "-97.7161842" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us as LadyJoy leads an honest conversation about the cost of pretending and the power of embracing your authentic self.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "2026-01-21", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "lowPrice": "7.77", "highPrice": "7.77", "price": "7.77", "url": "https://allevents.in/austin/the-cost-of-pretending-just-be-you/100001978837508256" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/austin/the-cost-of-pretending-just-be-you/100001978837508256", "price": "7.77", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Lee Caldwell", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/lee-caldwell/26939820", "description": "Lee Caldwell is the Director of Ladies Lifestyle Network Austin, a community dedicated to helping women connect, collaborate, and grow. 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