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Three thought-provoking sessions to inspire your own journey!

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International Women's Day Summit Sessions

Session 1

Embracing Unpredictable Pathways

Meet World Encounter CEO, Emily Conroy

Facilitated by Katie Hennen of Falco Creative Media

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Has your life turned out exactly the way you envisioned it? No? Join the club! In this session, Emily shares her journey from rural Minnesota farm girl to becoming the CEO of an international non-profit supporting women in Tanzania.

What can happen in your own life when you’re open to possibilities? When you answer “Yes!” when unforeseen opportunities arise? Learn how to trust your gut and embrace what’s ahead for you.

Session 2

Building Community Within & Throughout Agriculture

Women farmers, makers and bakers

Farmers, makers, and bakers discuss their journeys to food-based entrepreneurship in this panel session.

What inspired them to get started with their businesses? What roadblocks have they overcome as they navigated their pathway? How are they impacting the lives of their customers and communities? And what advice can they share with other women who want to follow in their footsteps? Join the conversation to hear their answers to these questions and more.

Session 3

The Stories We Tell

How having diverse dialogues is key to thriving as moms and bosses

What stories need to be told to elevate our lives and businesses?

The women in this panel will share their personal experiences in storytelling, building bridges with other women, and how diversity and inclusion can best serve ALL entrepreneurs going forward.