In a woman's world, everyone has to fight for their spot at the table. It's even harder for female entrepreneurs. On September 19, not a man was in sight at the REI Women's Business Summit at Great Plains Technology Center's Worley Center.
That day was for the ladies climbing the corporate ladder and smashing the glass ceiling. Attendees had the opportunity to build their businesses by gaining advice from bankers, accountants, insurance agents and lawyers, while asking questions during each panel. Opportunities to network, visit vendors and meet up with the speakers arose after each panel.
Attendees had the chance to win door prizes and meet hard-working women from all walks of life. At the end of the day, everyone even had the chance to pet beautiful doggos from Paws With Love in the lobby. The keynote speaker for the event was award-winning leader, founder and Executive Director of Seasons of Change Inc.
(SOC), Tavian Harris. SOC is a grassroots organization in Arlington, Texas, established in 2001 and incorporated in 2010. Under Harris' leadership, SOC was awarded $28 million from 2010-2024 to support its mission of collaborating with community partners to implement evidence-based programs.
The programs provide youth and families with the skills and resources needed to make healthy choices and be sufficient leaders. Harris loves helping people and is passionate about what she does and recounted an instance that blossomed into a mission, meeting a young girl named Sasha. "S.