Thrive South Bay's Signature Event Returns October 8 With Nationally Recognized Speakers for Women's Empowerment

Co-founders Corry Matthews and Jen Mentesana bring keynote speakers Jen Gottlieb and Amberly Lago to Redondo Beach for the 2026 Signature Event

REDONDO BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Thrive South Bay, a women's empowerment group founded by Corry Matthews and Jen Mentesana, returns for its 2026 Signature Event at California Surf Club in Redondo Beach on October 8, 2026, bringing together ambitious, heart-led women for a day of nationally recognized speakers, authentic connection, and curated wellness experiences.

This year's keynote lineup features Jen Gottlieb, a Top 50 keynote speaker, author of “Be Seen,” and co-creator of Super Connector Media, alongside Amberly Lago, bestselling author of “Joy Through the Journey” and “True Grit and Grace” and host of The Amberly Lago Show. Together with founders Matthews and Mentesana, they'll headline an afternoon of four transformative talks designed to help women invest in themselves and rise together.

“Women spend so much of their lives taking care of everyone else that they often put themselves last. We created THRIVE to put women back on their own calendars—to invest in their health, purpose and what’s next, surrounded by women who genuinely want to see them succeed.” said Matthews.

“THRIVE South Bay has grown tremendously, and this year we’re taking the experience to an entirely new level, creating a powerful day of inspiration, connection and access unlike anything else for women in the South Bay.” said Mentesana.

The day begins with arrival at 1:00 p.m., followed by main programming from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. General admission tickets ($197) include entry to all four talks, sponsor spotlights from local and national brands, and a curated swag bag. VIP tickets ($297) add an exclusive healthy VIP dinner and intimate expert panel from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., a premium VIP swag box, an exclusive book, and a signature gold necklace.

This year’s event will also support South Bay nonprofit Indivisible Arts, a 501(c)(3) organization helping young people build mental well-being and emotional resilience through creativity and mindful awareness. World-renowned artist Beth Bowen will once again donate an original piece of artwork for a live auction, with proceeds benefiting Indivisible Arts and its work to bring mindset and mindfulness tools to the next generation. The partnership reflects a belief shared by both organizations: thriving starts from within - and the earlier we learn that, the better.

Last year's attendees described Thrive South Bay as a space where women “truly lifted each other up” and left feeling “empowered, supported, and connected,” and organizers say this year's expanded speaker roster and VIP experience raise the bar further.

Tickets and event details are available at thrivesouthbay.com/signature-event.

Media inquiries, sponsorships, and press passes are available - email the publicist for Corry and Jen, Jasmine Bloemhof at jasminebloemhof@outlook.com to inquire.

About Thrive South Bay
Thrive South Bay is a women's empowerment event founded by Corry Matthews and Jen Mentesana, designed to spark real connection, meaningful growth, and powerful momentum among ambitious, heart-led women in the South Bay community and beyond.

About Corry Matthews
Corry Matthews is a fitness, nutrition, and hormone health expert for women with over 25 years of experience, a master's degree in sports medicine, and a former IFBB professional bodybuilder. She is the co-founder of Strength & Grace Fitness, where she coaches women through sustainable training, nutrition, and hormone education. Alongside Jen Mentesana, she co-founded Thrive South Bay to help women reclaim their health, purpose, and passion. A media favorite, Corry has interviewed on countless morning shows across the country and co-authored a bestselling gluten-free cookbook entitled, Strength & Grace Kitchen.

About Jen Mentesana
Jen Mentesana is an author, speaker, purpose coach, and podcast host of “Where Passion Meets Purpose.” After a 15-year career in media sales, she and her husband opened Locale90, a Neapolitan pizza restaurant in Redondo Beach, and weathered a significant financial setback during the pandemic that became the catalyst for her pivot into coaching. She is the author of “Guided By Grace: Follow the Breadcrumbs to Your Life's True Purpose” and creator of The Divine Design Method™. Alongside Corry Matthews, she co-founded Thrive South Bay to help women align their work, wealth, and purpose.

About Indivisible Arts
Indivisible Arts is a South Bay-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving youth and young adults through programs that build mental well-being and emotional resilience using creativity and consciousness practices. Its Fundamental Life Tools, Aware Minds Project and Stream of Consciousness initiatives are designed to equip the next generation with tools for mindful awareness, resilience and personal growth. Learn more at indivisiblearts.org.

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