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Adults- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will close on May 23, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
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Please join Sofya Stearns, CEO & Founder of Izabella's Gourmet Chow and author of The One and Only: Embracing Life as a One-Child Parent by Fate or by Choice.
Every family has a story. This is for the ones the world doesn't always understand.
"I want women to read my story, and the 40 others in this book, and feel understood. Don't judge a book by its cover. Lift each other up, not tear each other down." The One and Only is a powerful collection of real stories exploring the deeply personal journey of raising an only child. Through 40 heartfelt interviews with parents around the world, this book reveals the many paths that lead to having one, whether shaped by infertility, health challenges, adoption, financial realities, or a conscious choice.
Sofya Stearns, herself a mother of one, weaves her story alongside others, including LGBTQ+ couples, who have experienced both the challenges and the unexpected beauty of this path. Whether you are a parent of one, considering this journey, or supporting someone who is, this book offers encouragement, validation, and understanding.
Every chapter will touch your heart and remind you that no one walks this journey alone.
Books will be available for sale during signing and 20% of sales will be going to an IVF fund. Registration is required.