Hello sisters.
Thanks for visiting us! Chicas Bonitas was formed by founder, Megan Garrison, the summer of 2015 because she was able to get a group of 10+ girls together for a night out in Austin, TX - some being strangers, some being lifelong friends. No drama was had, no gossip was said, just a night of dancing, laughs and libations.
Our invite only network is intended for women in their mid 20s and above who need time away from their day to day and want to reconnect with other girlfriends who value sisterhood, carefree nights out and a sense of belonging to a fun atmosphere.
our mission
We want to uplift and inspire women through social gatherings, authentic connections and carefree moments to show the power of what having a strong collective of women supporters can bring to yourself and the world.
Our vision is to create a healthy space that allows women to identify with others, let loose and foster a strong support system.
The connection
regular Happenings:
A Chicas Bonitas night is usually scheduled on a weekend with a pre-party and a fun activity to follow. Drinks, food and at times tickets are bought in advance in order to make it easy to show up and hang out.
Exclusive Happenings:
An exclusive happening is taking a Girls Night/Day Out to the next level. Collectively, these exclusive happenings are more affordable and focus on getting pampered and providing a well deserved luxurious experience for each participant.
OUr Team
Megan Garrison - Founder & CEO
Megan has lived in Austin, TX since 2006 after being raised in a small town Northeast of Dallas called Merit, TX. She attended The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in Hispanic Linguistics. After starting off her career in Hispanic Marketing, she has since moved on to the tech world working as an Operations Manager. She has been happily married to her husband, Rudolph, since 2017 and became a fur mom in 2020 to her precious pup, Blue Ivy. Since the Chicas Bonitas Sisterhood inception in 2015, Megan has been planning events for her girlfriends and expanding the group of like-minded ladies.
“I’ve always truly looked forward to my Chicas Bonitas nights. We don’t spend enough time with our girlfriends and this was a way for me to make sure it happened. I love that more and more ladies are bringing their friends to the group, making it easier for us all to meet new amazing people.”
Paulina Artieda - VP & Creative Director
Paulina attended the University of Texas at Austin and has a Bachelor of Science in Advertising, with a concentration in the Creative Sequence and a minor in Business. Paulina's leadership skills have stemmed from various roles, including: Creative Director, Bilingual Marketing Consultant, Digital Strategist and Design Thinking Coach. As Executive Director for The New Philanthropists, she leads all efforts in making Austin nonprofit boards more diverse and inclusive. She is passionate about elevating the discussion on diversity, equity and inclusion among leadership circles and in helping add more seats at tables where representation is crucial. Paulina is a Leadership Activist who also has served as a CASA of Travis County advocate for over three years, is a scholar at life and passionate about mentoring and philanthropy.
“Friends are like familia to me! Chicas Bonitas has given me the support to thrive and the opportunity to be around strong women that uplift each other and that focus on being carefree.”