LeShawn Smith
Owner of Shawnniecakes
Learn more about our sponsors: Farmers State Bank • Tanager Place • 7G Distributing
ABOUT HER SPEAK UP!
A safe place for all people to come together to talk about different topics in the workplace, family life and more. Speak Up! brings individuals together with a common interest in a topic, led by those willing to share their stories and perspectives. Attendees will hear from panelists, and are then encouraged to talk among each other about their own perspectives and journey.
This series meets in person three times throughout the year in an after work happy hour setting. Gather friends, colleagues and family members for the 2022 Be Bold series, in partnership with the Restoration Project.
HER Speak Up! Be Bold Series
November Panelist:
Kim Laughridge
Courage Builder
Most of us don’t spend enough time considering who we are beyond the roles and titles, let alone what we want and what we need.
To Be Bold means to live, lead and work with authenticity and alignment. The first step in getting there is to become aware of what that means for us.
In our time together we will share stories about waking up to these concepts and shifting to live, lead and work in a more aligned, authentic way. We will give participants time to explore who they are and what they want and need, then provide tools to continue the journey.
Guest Speakers:
Briana Smallwood
Corporate Leader, Newsela Inc.
Small Business Owner, Vivian’s Soul Food
Alexandria Novotny Pasker
Senior Consultant with Scoreboard Group
Watch our Roundtable with the Restoration Project Panelists
EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Inspiring connections and creating opportunities for women in Eastern Iowa
HER Speak Up! Be Bold Series
The 2022 series will continue with the theme of making bold decisions. Hear from facilitators of the Restoration Project and other community leaders as they share their own journey in personal and professional paths that have led to happiness.
The next event will be held on November 17, 2022.
EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Inspiring connections and creating opportunities for women in Eastern Iowa
HER Speak Up! Be Bold Series
The 2022 series will begin with the theme of making bold decisions. Hear from facilitators of the Restoration Project and other community leaders as they share their own journey in personal and professional paths that have led to happiness.
The next events will be held on August 11, 2022, and November 17, 2022.
Registration coming soon.
HER Virtual Event
The Gazette and presenting sponsor Farmers State Bank are pleased to announce the 2022 Women of Achievement honorees! HER Women of Achievement will celebrate thirteen women who are leading the way to create positive change in Eastern Iowa.
Visit this page June 15 through June 22 for a daily video feature of honorees sharing their inspiring stories along with keynote Melanie Lentz.