# Event Details - **Event Name**: Book Release Celebration - Southern Girl’s Guide to Success: Volume II - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 02:30 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Get ready to be inspired by the stories of successful women at NASO, Book Celebration - A Southern Girl’s Guide to Success: Volume II!About this EventJoin us for an intimate and inspiring afternoon celebrating the release of A Southern Girl’s Guide to Success: Volume 2 – From Runway Confidence to Real-World Leadership by motivational leader and entrepreneur Carla R. Hardy.From runway confidence to real-world leadership, success begins with self-worth, purpose, and the courage to evolve. In this powerful second volume, Carla invites readers on a journey of transformation—bridging the worlds of modeling, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Drawing on decades of experience mentoring talent and managing teams, she shares heartfelt stories, real-life lessons, and empowering strategies to help readers define their worth, refine their personal brand, and lead with confidence.This inspiring guide reminds us that success is not about image—it’s about influence. Through personal reflections and coaching insights, readers learn how to balance grace and grit, stay relevant in a changing world, and turn creative passion into lasting purpose.✨ The celebration takes place at Welcome to NASO, where the ambiance is as rich as the wine selection. This sommelier-owned wine bar blends the charm of a cozy tasting lounge with the convenience of a boutique retail wine shop. Guests can enjoy curated wines and delicious lite-fare bites thoughtfully paired to complement NASO’s diverse offerings.📚 Books may be purchased in advance on Amazon and brought with you for signing:👉 https://www.amazon.com/Southern-Girls-Guide-Success-Leadership/dp/B0GHPC8PX1Dress to Express:Chic, confident, and authentically you. Whether elevated casual or polished elegance—show up as the woman you’re becoming. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/book-release-celebration-southern-girl’s-guide-to-success-volume-ii/100001982452046437 - **Event Categories**: business, art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Portland - **state**: OR - **country**: United States - **location**: NASO - **lat**: 45.51196059999999 - **long**: -122.647619 - **full address**: NASO, 1744 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Book Release Celebration - Southern Girl’s Guide to Success: Volume II - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/8d6cc5ba40f1560f3c3996dee192240806ccce1dbcd37d8d2583122cbb61a159-rimg-w985-h1500-dcf47494-gmir.jpg?v=1770638656 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Book Release Celebration - Southern Girl’s Guide to Success: Volume II being held? - **A:** Book Release Celebration - Southern Girl’s Guide to Success: Volume II takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 02:30 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm at NASO, 1744 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Book Release Celebration - Southern Girl’s Guide to Success: Volume II? - **A:** Book Release Celebration - Southern Girl’s Guide to Success: Volume II is organized by Carla R. Hardy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Book Release Celebration - Southern Girl’s Guide to Success: Volume II is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Carla is ServSafe Food Handler Certified and has a history of unlocking value—recovering over $179,000 in receivables within 90 days as General Manager at Holiday Inn Express & Suites.Throughout her career, she has led full-service operations with restaurants and expansive event centers exceeding 8,000 sq. ft., consistently maximizing guest satisfaction while reducing costs through savvy vendor negotiations and preventive maintenance protocols. Her ability to build strategic partnerships has strengthened bookings and corporate relations across competitive markets." } ] } ] ```