Speakers: Lauren Feaster (Professional Dimensions) Description: Kick off WEWmke with a networking breakfast featuring Lauren Feaster (CEO of Professional Dimensions). Lauren will talk about the importance of women uniting to better serve our communities and ourselves. Light breakfast provided by woman-owned catering company, Hannah’s Kitchen, plus coffee donated by Valentine Coffee Co.

Speakers: Nydia Maurás-Jones (Odvant Creative), Dena Nord (Odvant Creative) Description: Join us at MARN Art + Culture Hub for an interactive workshop with Odvant Creative owners, Nydia Maurás-Jones and Dena Nord. Bring your laptops or phones along to walk-through the process of creating a professional looking brand through colors, fonts, and other assets. Light refreshments […]

Speakers: Peggy Williams-Smith (VISIT Milwaukee), Kathy Thornton-Bias (Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee), Liz Siegel (Milwaukee Art Museum), Wendy Baumann (WWBIC), Venice Williams (Fondy Food Center and Alice’s Garden Urban Farm) Description: Our opening keynote features a panel discussion of women leading uniquely Milwaukee organizations, including major nonprofit organizations providing services to thousands of […]

Speakers: Cheryl Litvin (First Associated Insurance), Talaya Scott (FIIT Perspective), Sarah Haas (Melnick & Melnick, S.C.) Description: New to running a business or need a business basics refresher? These speakers will share the information you need to get started or make sure you’re on track related to business insurance, bookkeeping and accounting, and legal 101 […]

Photographer: Chelsea Matson Photography Description: Join us for networking She Stands Tall Style! Chat with our community of women small business owners and learn their what, where, and why. Plus, see Jenni Yolo’s, of I SPY DIY, The Sage Home IRL. If you’ve wanted to see Jenni’s styling touches, paint colors, and thrifted tchotchkes, this […]

Speaker: Catrina Clayton (Fly Nail Studio), Alise Kumar (AP Makeup Academy), Rachel V. (Rachel V Skin & Beauty), Lexi Watkins (Ilashout Beauty Co.) Description: Join us at Allure MKE to hear from women running businesses in the beauty industry. Catrina will lead the discussion with the panel on how to thrive in the beauty industry including customer service, attracting […]

Speakers: Dana Spandet (Flour Girl & Flame), Lupe Moreno (Modern Maki), Anomalous Campbell (Anomaly Catering), Val Lucks (Honeypie) Description: Meet the women entrepreneurs behind your favorite local restaurants, caterers, and food trucks and hear their takes on the Milwaukee food landscape. In conjunction with Let’s Talk Womxn Milwaukee, a group dedicated to supporting women in […]

Speakers: Julie Spitzack (Summit Credit Union), Raquel Filmanowicz (VC 414), Kamaljit Jackson (WWBIC); moderated by Elizabeth Cizinsky (Scale Up Milwaukee) Description: We know the statistics - women business owners are less likely to access capital than their male counterparts. Learn about options to scale your business with the right financial partner. Elizabeth Cizinsky (Scale Up […]

5/9 UPDATE: Pre-registration for this event has closed. You can still join the event at the designed time by buying your ticket at the door. Speaker: Teresa Olson (Olson House) Description: Join Teresa Olson, owner of Shorewood's Olson House, a boutique home furnishing store specializing in Scandinavian design, for a one-of-a-kind tour of the Milwaukee […]

Speaker: Ebony Ssali (Ssali Media Group) Description: Join us to hear from Ebony Ssali of Ssali Media Group on how to build your personal brand, create professional alliances, and build an audience for your causes. 

Speaker: Kee Chan (ZenergyMala) Description: Join us virtually via Zoom at the link below to find your zen with Kee Chan, owner of ZenergyMala. Kee will share realistic meditation tools to rebalance the chaotic life of a working mom. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUof-iopjIsEt3Pqd82asoROe2xsP9J7BMP

Speakers: Jenni Yolo (I Spy DIY), Tia Richardson (Cosmic Butterfly Design), Element Everest-Blanks (Radio Milwaukee and HYFIN), and Lachrisa Grandberry Description: We’re celebrating women who are in the business of storytelling, and they’ll bring the heat! From a community muralist to an actress and playwright to a radio host to a TV show personality, these women […]

Speaker: Christine Specht (CEO of Cousins Submarines, Inc.) Description: Join us as we chat with Christine Specht, CEO of Cousins Submarines, Inc. as part of Milwaukee Women's Entrepreneurship Week. In 2015, Christine assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of Cousins Subs following her father's retirement. In this role, she successfully brought new […]

Speakers: Lisa Raebel (Rebel Girl Marketing), Nydia Maurás-Jones (Odvant Creative), and Lisa Proeber (The Middle Six) Description: Women experts in marketing, branding, and sales will share advance and tips to help you jumpstart or reinvigorate your marketing, branding, and sales efforts. Light refreshments provided.

Speakers: Claire Becker (Claire Becker Coaching), Glasa Gottschalk (GII Coaching & Consulting) Description: Intentional relationship building among women entrepreneurs lifts our collective success. This workshop will engage attendees in building new relationships, learning the keys to deepen partnership, and leave with a plan to propel relationships forward to fuel ourselves and our business. Help us […]

Speakers: Lalese Stamps (Lolly Lolly Ceramics), Ashley Town (Bay View Printing Co.), Gloria Ramirez (Artery Ink), Mara Natkin (Artery Ink), Tiffany Miller (FlyBlooms and Bronzeville Collective), Katie Daly Weiss (Big White Yeti) Description: It’s true: women make Milwaukee! We’ll hear from a panel of some of Milwaukee’s long-established women makers about how they’re growing businesses […]

Speakers: Morgan Phelps (Colorful Connections), Kiley Peters (Rayne IX), Sarah Haas (Melnick & Melnick, S.C.) Description: Wrap up our educational workshops on a high note: how to plan for your business’s expansion and growth. You’ll hear from experts about how to build a team, grow your business, and ensure you’re legally protected as you grow. […]

MAY 10 UPDATE: This event has moved to the Milwaukee Public Library - Bay View Branch to accommodate more attendees. Speaker: Ashton Henry (Small Studio Brand Shop) Description: Leading the workshop, Ashton Henry, owner of Small Studio Brand Shop, will guide entrepreneurs in planning content and using social media to help grow their businesses. Charcuterie […]

Speaker: Elizabeth Rees, owner of Chasing Paper Description: Join us at the Sarah Ball Allis Art Museum for a special She Stands Tall Q&A session with Elizabeth Rees, owner of Chasing Paper. Hear how Elizabeth is transforming the wallpaper and tile business by developing removable, peel-and-stick products that are accessible to apartment dwellers and DIYers […]

Description: Happy hour. Celebrate the WEWmke that was, toast to women entrepreneurs, and bask in the Smallwaukee glow. Ticket includes one drink from our woman-owned bar host, Sugar Maple.