dm bring your best friend: over 130 women gathered in Mavrovo
Two weekend editions in Mavrovo (26–27 Sept and 24–25 Oct) combined expert talks, workshops, fitness and creative sessions for women and their friends.
More than 130 women took part in two editions of "dm bring your best friend", a two-weekend event organised by dm drogerie markt that turned Mavrovo into a hub for education, shared experiences and relaxation. After the first edition on 26 and 27 September drew strong interest, a second edition was held on 24 and 25 October at the Grand Chamois hotel, with a programme focused on women’s health, personal development, physical activity and creativity.
Programme built for pairs: learning, workshops and downtime
The concept of "dm bring your best friend" is simple: one ticket admits two people so friends can attend together. The October weekend opened with a shared breakfast, introductions and a light game, followed by a session titled "The Mystique of Female Energy" led by Katerina Angelovska that examined inner balance, body connection, intuition and personal strength.
Women’s health was covered in a specialist talk, "Four Seasons of a Woman – Hormones Across the Life Cycle", presented by Dr. Aleksandar Bojadzhiev, a gynaecology and obstetrics specialist, who spoke about hormonal changes through life stages from puberty, partnerships and motherhood to perimenopause, menopause and older age.
Afternoon activities combined creativity and conversation: DIY workshops where participants made bracelets, lip balms and candles, followed by a panel discussion "The female body always has something to tell us. Do we listen?" featuring Tijana Dapchevic, Aleksandra Gaqidev and Katerina Angelovska, moderated by Danche Azmanova Mirchevska. The programme also included spa time, massages, a shared dinner and a stand-up performance called "Menopause" by Tijana Dapchevic that used humour to address life experiences of women.
The second day began with a choice of morning yoga with Biljana Pesheva or fitness with Martin Vidoevski, then facial yoga with Nevena "Nena" Jonovska. Psychologist Bojana Stojmenovic Petrovska gave a talk titled "Self-confidence – your worth is not measured by others' expectations", addressing approval-seeking and perfectionism. Practical tips on nutrition and female health were offered by Elena Bubalo, and makeup and hair care advice rounded out the closing session in a talk by professional make-up artist and hair stylist Andrijana Mitovska, "Learn how to highlight your best features".
Participants received gift bags with products from Neutrogena, Purito, bioten, AURA, CATRICE, essence, flormar, CURAPROX, hello smile, Violeta, WILKINSON, BOROTALCO, Geek&Gorgeous, it’s a 10, KATIVA, MALENA SUPLEMENTS, MyHOCL, ORGANIC MiMi and Balea. The first edition, on 26 and 27 September, brought together more than 60 participants and the interest encouraged organisers to stage the second weekend. Across both weekends, organisers said the format successfully combined expert information, practical activities and time to enjoy with a close friend.
Photo: press material from the event
