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You are invited to board
THE Baggage Exchange™
Women's Empowerment Brunch, Melanin Edition
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Doors open 11:45 AM  •  Brunch 12 PM to 2:30 PM
Charlotte, North Carolina. Location shared in your confirmation.
Presented by Crystal Mental Health & Wellness PLLC

Choose your boarding tier.

Reserve your seat, then send payment. Put your name and tier in the memo so we can match your reservation. Not paid, not seated. Seats are limited.

Healing. Opportunity. Purpose. Empowerment.

2 for 1
Pre-Boarding Main
PRE 01 • Sold Out
Bring a friend. Same seat, half the fare.
Two seats include
  • The full brunch, food and drinks, for two
  • Two H.O.P.E. Bags with real tools to carry forward
  • Two H.O.P.E. Passports to document your journey
  • The guided baggage exchange with Dr. Shay Baker
  • Games, raffle drawings, and real talk
  • Open networking with the room
The 2 for 1 offer at $37.50 per ticket is sold out. See Early Boarding below.
Sold Out
Boarding Pass
$37.50
per ticket • 2 tickets
2 for 1
Pre-Boarding First Class
FST 02 • Sold Out
First Class for two. The rarest fare on the manifest.
Two First Class seats include
  • Everything in Main Boarding, for two
  • Early entry before the general doors open
  • Two reserved seats at a front table
  • A private meet and greet with Dr. Shay Baker
  • Upgraded H.O.P.E. Bags with a signed keepsake
  • Welcome mimosa or signature drink
  • Event photo sent to you after the brunch
  • Your names printed in the program
  • First access to tickets for the next event
The 2 for 1 offer at $75 per ticket is sold out. See First Class below.
Sold Out
Boarding Pass
$75
per ticket • 2 tickets
2 for $90
Early Boarding: Main Class
ERL 03 • Through 7/31
Bring a friend. Two seats, one great fare.
Two seats include
  • The full brunch, food and drinks, for two
  • Two H.O.P.E. Bags with real tools to carry forward
  • Two H.O.P.E. Passports to document your journey
  • The guided baggage exchange with Dr. Shay Baker
  • Games, raffle drawings, and real talk
  • Open networking with the room
  • Extra entry into the early booking raffle
Early Boarding closes 7/31 or when these seats sell out, whichever comes first.
Reserve for two Pay by card
Boarding Pass
$90
for two • 2 tickets
Main Boarding
GEN 04 • Through 8/8
The full experience, doors open to you.
Your seat includes
  • The full brunch, food and drinks
  • The H.O.P.E. Bag with real tools to carry forward
  • Your H.O.P.E. Passport to document your journey
  • The guided baggage exchange with Dr. Shay Baker
  • Games, raffle drawings, and real talk
  • Open networking with the room
Reserve Main Boarding Pay by card
Boarding Pass
$75
per guest
Early Boarding First Class
FST 05 • Sold Out
Everything in Main Boarding, elevated.
Everything in Main Boarding, plus
  • Early entry before the general doors open
  • A reserved seat at a front table
  • A private meet and greet with Dr. Shay Baker
  • An upgraded H.O.P.E. Bag with a signed keepsake
  • A welcome mimosa or signature drink
  • An event photo sent to you after the brunch
  • Your name printed in the program
  • First access to tickets for the next event
First Class is sold out for the August 15 brunch. Join the waitlist and we will reach out first if a seat opens.
Sold Out
Boarding Pass
$125
per guest

How to Pay

Reserve your seat, then send payment.

Put your name and tier in the memo so we can match your reservation. Not paid, not seated. Seats are limited.

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Card checkout on the site. Use the "Pay by card" button on any tier above.

After you send payment, email hello@thebaggageexchange.org with your name, tier, and the payment method you used. You will receive a confirmation with location details and any pre-brunch materials.

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Please check your baggage.
Journey lighter.
I'm Dr. Shay. Carry on.
Questions before you reserve
hello@thebaggageexchange.org  •  704.312.2777
5028 South Boulevard, Suite B, Charlotte NC 28217