Every now and then, I find myself at an event that I didn’t realize I needed. The Great Elephant Migration was exactly that; intentional, grounding, and deeply human.
I was invited by Cork & Knife and The Lost Explorer to attend, and from the moment I walked in, I knew this night was going to be special. The space was filled with energy that felt different. Not loud or overwhelming, but thoughtful. Peaceful, even.
The event took place during the final stretch of the Great Elephant Migration exhibit in Beverly Hills, a beautiful installation made up of 100 life-sized elephant sculptures, each crafted by Indigenous artisans in India. They’ve traveled thousands of miles across the country, and Los Angeles was their last stop. Knowing that made the night feel even more significant.
One of the best parts of the night was connecting with Luis from The Lost Explorer. He walked us through a tasting of their full mezcal and tequila lineup, in a way that made each pour feel like a story. We talked about culture, about what it means to be Latino in this city, and about how important it is to take up space and to do it with purpose.
There was something really beautiful about that moment: sipping mezcal, surrounded by powerful art, having real conversations about identity and intention. The Lost Explorer showed up with heart. Their drinks at the open bar weren’t just good they felt aligned with the whole energy of the night. Thoughtful, intentional, rooted in something deeper.
And honestly, that’s what stayed with me. The art was stunning. The drinks were incredible. But it was the feeling of the night that I’ll remember; that reminder to slow down, connect, and lead with meaning.
Big thank you to Cork & Knife, The Lost Explorer, and Luis for making the space to just be. It meant more than you probably know.
If you haven’t seen it yet, you’ve got one last chance.
The Great Elephant Migration exhibit is open daily from 7 AM to 10 PM through August 1 at Beverly Gardens Park (Santa Monica Blvd, between Rodeo and Rexford).
And if you want to experience more of what The Lost Explorer is about, follow them @thelostexplorer. Their work is thoughtful, intentional, and honestly worth sipping slow.
Photos by @tip.supply 
