InternationalWomen'sDay: #bewhatshecansee

504 Bluff Street,Cedar Falls IA 50613

08 March, 2022

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“It’s hard to be what you can’t see," said M.W. Edelman. She was right. This IWD, get on the roof so others can #bewhatshecansee. “It’s hard to be what you can’t see,” Madeline Wright Edelman said. She was right. It’s much easier when you see: Sally Ride flying in space. Maya Lin designing national monuments. Kamala Harris as Vice President. Sara Blakely creating a billion-dollar business from a red backpack. But what if you don’t see what you want to be? Sometimes YOU need to be first, so others can see what they can be. AGENDA. "Get on the roof; others will follow" opening story with UNI alum, Iowa Girl, teacher, author, and social entrepreneur Kristi Hemmer, M.Ed. Panel. Learn and be inspired by local women business owners on how they went first and how you can be first too. Amber Collins, The Soul Book Nook https://www.soulbooknook.com/ Cat McCombs, Cicada Video https://www.cicadavideo.com/ Kendra Wohlert, The Ragged Edge Bar http://www.myraggededge.com/ Tomie Sasaki, Iowa Miso http://www.iowamiso.com/ #womenempoweringwomen. Answer powerful questions in small groups around being first, putting more women in power, and #bewhatshecansee. Marketplace. At your pace, meet and greet local women-owned businesses. Organizations confirmed. Ragged Edge, Academy for Women's Empowerment, Brought to you by Kendra Wohlert and The Ragged Edge. Ticket includes a signed copy of "Quit Being So Good," a IWD2022 discussion guide to share with your favorite women/girls, the interactive session, and wine. Seats are limited. Grab one for you and your favorite friend for a night of connection, wine, and MOXIE. Creating a #womenempoweringwomen Society. Kristi. When Kristi Hemmer, M.Ed. was a little girl, her dream was to be President, start her own school, and write a book. Today, Kristi is President-of her own company. She started her own school-Academy for Women’s Empowerment. And her book- Quit Being So Good launched on International Women's Day. She can’t wait to meet you and hear your story! Learn more at kristihemmer.com Kendra Wohlert and The Ragged Edge Art Bar and Gallery. The Ragged Edge Art Bar and Gallery is a new space in the Cedar Valley where interesting and creative cocktails meet the transformative power of art. This partnership creates an inviting and inspiring environment where people from all walks of life can gather, meet, and become part of a growing community of love, and positive change in our community. A social enterprise that unleashes women/girls' passion, potential, power, and possibility through empowerment and entrepreneurship.