She Stands Tall Forward Speaker Series featuring: Spill the Tea: Tips and Tricks for Business Owners

Speakers:

Abby Wall: Realtor | Thrive Realty
Amber Danyus: Council Liaison Officer | Office of the Mayor, City of Milwaukee
Angela Damiani: CEO and co-founder | NEWaukee

Description:

Join She Stands Tall Forward for an engaging and insight-filled evening. This dynamic panel brings together experienced leaders who are ready to “spill the tea” on the real strategies, lessons, and practical tips that help business owners thrive—both professionally and personally. From building meaningful connections to creating smart partnerships and designing a business that supports your lifestyle, this conversation is all about working smarter, not harder.

Featured Panelists:

• Abby Wall — Make Your Business Work for You (including travel and lifestyle flexibility tips)
• Amber Danyus — Networks aren’t just about who you know—they’re about understanding needs and identifying where you can plug in
• Angela Damiani — Marketing & Strategic Partnerships

Whether you’re looking to grow your network, refine your marketing approach, or create more freedom in your business, come ready to learn, connect, and leave with a few game-changing ideas.

How it Works: 5:30-5:45 Guests arrive | 6:00-7:30 Panel discussion followed by a Q&A

Tickets are FREE and include light snacks and beverages but registration required.

Email us at info@shestandstallmke.com for assistance.

Parking: Street parking available (free after 6) or park in Chase Tower parking garage for $7 (525 N Water Street) and take skywalk on 2nd Floor to Chase Tower.

Location in Chase Tower: Event space is located on Ground Floor located between the security desk and Dunkin’ Donuts.

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Angela Damiani is the CEO and co-founder of NEWaukee, an experience design firm based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A visionary leader and dynamic community builder, Angela has dedicated her career to reimagining how people connect with one another. She is also a serial entrepreneur, leveraging her passion for innovation and connection to launch and support ventures that drive meaningful impact in people’s careers and communities. Damiani plays a pivotal role in supporting the startup ecosystem as the lead curator of the Midwest Founders Community. Through this initiative, she fosters collaboration, mentorship, and resource sharing among entrepreneurs across the region, helping to cultivate a thriving network of founders supporting founders. Under her leadership, NEWaukee has become a nationally recognized organization, earning accolades for its creative approach to transforming public spaces and driving economic development through meaningful in-person experiences. Angela is deeply passionate about activating communities, elevating local voices, and bridging gaps between diverse groups. Beyond her professional endeavors, Angela is a sought-after speaker, mentor, and advocate for urban innovation, frequently sharing insights on how to inspire civic pride and collective action. With a strong commitment to collaboration and an eye for unconventional solutions, Angela continues to be a catalyst for positive change – living by the mantra, “But, what if we could?!” She believes there is no challenge too big that can’t be tackled by simply asking “how”.

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Abby is the owner of Thrive Realty Group and one of the top-producing agents at Keller Williams Milwaukee, with over 265 career sales and a perfect 5-star rating across every review platform. Having lived across the globe due to her husband Jobi’s former professional basketball career — including stints in Portugal, the Czech Republic, Poland, the Netherlands, and Australia — she built her business around the very thing she knows best: helping people navigate major transitions with confidence. She established Thrive Realty Group in 2022 to keep pace with a growing client base while maintaining the personalized service her clients had come to expect. She donates 5% of all commissions earned to local Milwaukee organizations and hosts workshops, client parties, and community events, because she believes great real estate relationships don’t end at the closing table.

Beyond serving clients, Abby and Jobi have spent the last eight years building a portfolio of rental properties — renovating and restoring rundown homes into safe, beautiful places for people to live. Jobi is a licensed general contractor, and together they’ve turned a shared passion for real estate into a family business. Known by clients for her negotiation skills, her eye for a property’s potential, and her commitment to educating buyers and sellers rather than just transacting with them, Abby has become a go-to resource in the Milwaukee market. Based in the Bay View neighborhood with their five children, she is often juggling an always-changing schedule and is known for saying, “Life is full AND fun!”

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