Let’s Get Real Release Party with Teri and Ella Macduff

When:
Thursday, Jul 17, 2025 7:00p -
9:00p

Where:
Lovestruck Books
44 Brattle Street
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138

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Admission:
$5

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Categories:
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Event website:
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Join us at Lovestruck Books for an evening of connection and conversation—where being real outshines being perfect.

We're celebrating the launch of Let’s Get Real —the therapist-approved guided journal created by mother-daughter duo Teri and Ella Macduff, co-founders of Chasing Red Flags.

Enjoy a live conversation between Teri and Ella Macduff  joined by their friends and fellow empowering duo, Alyssa Pannozzi and Olivia Boyd—sisters, athletes, and passionate advocates for both mental health and empowerment through athletics. Together, they’ll dive deep into the stories behind Let’s Get Real, followed by an audience Q&A.

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Let’s Get Real is not your average journal. It’s a beautifully crafted, two-phase guided journal designed to help you peel back the filters, get honest with yourself, and build deeper connections with others. With 240 prompts, 12 core themes, and a blend of self-reflection and shared experience, it’s your space to grow, heal, and embrace the messy, magical process of becoming.


Born from late-night convos, sticky notes, and a transformative road trip, Let’s Get Real is a labor of love from two women who believe that the red flags in life are not signs of failure—but invitations to grow.

Don’t miss this special night. Come for the journal, stay for the stories—and leave feeling inspired.


EVENT DETAILS


Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon! If the event sells out, you can join the waitlist. Should any spots open up, you’ll have 24 hours to register before we offer them to the next person.


ACCESSIBILITY

Check-in will take place at our front entrance on Brattle Street. If you have any accessibility needs, you're welcome to use our side entrance (located on the right side of the building), which is wheelchair accessible and has a ramp.

Guests who would benefit from priority seating or any additional assistance are encouraged to reach out in advance — just email us at [email protected]. We're more than happy to make arrangements to ensure you feel comfortable and supported.

We’re always learning and looking for ways to make our events more accessible. If you have suggestions or feedback, we’d love to hear from you!



ABOUT CHASING RED FLAGS

During an eight-hour road trip in the summer of 2023, mother-daughter duo Teri and Ella opened up about their experiences with red flags in relationships, difficult breakups, friendship losses, and the challenge of managing anxiety. Through these honest conversations and the personal growth gained from therapy, they discovered a shared passion for helping others prioritize mental health. From this journey, Chasing Red Flags was born.

Chasing Red Flags’ mission is to promote authenticity and mental wellness by challenging societal demands for perfection. Their name reflects a core belief: that the 'red flags' in our lives, often seen as flaws or warnings, are actually powerful signals guiding us toward healing, self-awareness, and transformation. Instead of avoiding red flags, they’re embraced as opportunities to look inward, reclaim our power, and create lasting change from within.



Teri Macduff, Co-Founder and CEO of Chasing Red Flags,

Teri brings more than two decades of leadership, empathy, and real-world experience to a movement focused on mental wellness and authenticity. After earning her degree in Criminal Justice from George Washington University, Teri began her career at the Massachusetts Committee for Children & Youth, where her passion for safety and advocacy took root. She later joined Fidelity Investments, gaining valuable experience in corporate event planning before launching a successful 23-year career as a professional organizer, helping individuals, families, and businesses simplify systems and create meaningful change. However, her most defining role is that of a mom. Known for her honest perspective and straight-to-the-point advice, Teri is affectionately called the “unpaid therapist” among her kids and their friends. Her signature “Teri Talks” offers real-world wisdom and compassionate insight, shaping the heart of Chasing Red Flags’ mission to challenge perfectionism and celebrate realness.


Ella Macduff, Co-Founder & President of Chasing Red Flags

Ella boldly advocates for mental health awareness and authenticity. Currently a student at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, Ella merges her passion for storytelling and connection with real-world experience in marketing and relationship building. She has served as a social media and marketing intern for Team Impact, helping to expand its presence on campus and connect more students to its mission. She most recently worked at Commonwealth Financial Network as a Marketing Intern. This summer, she’ll be joining the Marketing Department at Fidelity Investments. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by young people, Ella is committed to creating space for honest conversations and meaningful connections, rooted in self-awareness, vulnerability, and the freedom to be unapologetically oneself.



ABOUT ALYSSA PANNOZZI

Alyssa Pannozzi is a fitness instructor, athlete, and Director of Talent at Rev’d Indoor Cycling. She leads with heart—coaching new trainers, teaching up to 20 classes a week, and helping riders tap into their strength, inside and out. Alyssa first fell in love with spin during a tough time in her life and has since turned that passion into a full-time career.

Beyond the bike, Alyssa get's real about the challenges of working in fitness while navigating a high-risk pregnancy including being diagnosed with severe preeclampsia and having an emergency c-section.

A friend of Chasing Red Flags, Alyssa uses her platform to remind others that setbacks don’t define you—what you do next does. Her goal, both on and off the bike, is simple but powerful: if she can change even one person’s day, she’s done her job.



ABOUT OLIVIA BOYD

Olivia is the Marketing Director at Rev’d Fitness and a passionate advocate for wellness. A lifelong athlete, she recently completed her first marathon—none other than the Boston Marathon—raising funds for the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center in Roxbury, a vital hub for health equity that provides free fitness and wellness resources to the community. Olivia was drawn to Chasing Red Flags for its shared values of mental health advocacy and its message to embrace imperfection. Whether she’s leading marketing strategy, hopping into a workout, or lacing up her running shoes, Olivia gets real about her belief that it’s never too late and you’re never too old to chase your goals and embrace your brightest, boldest self—and she encourages others to do the same.



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TRANSPORTATION

Lovestruck Books is located at 44 Brattle St in Cambridge, MA just a block from the Harvard Square MBTA Red Line T stop. Some parking option include:


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