Thursday, March 10, Noon-1 p.m., Central
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The Women in Entrepreneurship Panel is a virtual event where students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends can engage, hear entrepreneurial experiences and ask questions of a panel of successful women entrepreneurs. This webinar is presented in partnership with the Women's Center and Office of Business and Community Development.
Panelists
Michelle Mazzara
Luvafoodie, CEO and Founder
Luvafoodie is a clean eating brand that connects people together who share a passion for food and beverage. I am the CEO and Founder of Luvafoodie, I started the company in 2014 as a social website for foodies. My mission is to help people live a healthier and clean lifestyle by eating and drinking clean.
I create products to help solve problems and find solutions. My passion is what drives me to get up every day and work 24-7 to build Luvafoodie into a National Brand.
Alex West Steinman
The Coven, Co-Founder, Partner
Alex is a Swiss Army Knife who knows how to raise humans and build Public Relations strategies for businesses, politicians, startups, and non-profits. Alex is the co-founder and CEO of The Coven, a network of digital and physical spaces for radical change-makers. She is dedicated to the economic empowerment and advancement of women, non-binary, and trans folks through leadership development opportunities within The Coven. Prior to co-founding The Coven, Alex held the positions of Communications Director for advertising agency Fallon and political candidates in the Twin Cities. Leading PR and communications strategy and execution, she gets joy from telling stories from underestimated communities. Alex loves her two kids, husband, Oprah, and Beyonce in no particular order. She’s genuinely a people person who enjoys a good cry.
Joy McBrien
Fair Anita, CEO and Founder
Joy McBrien is a global learner who is passionate about creating opportunities for women and girls. She is the Founder and CEO of Fair Anita, a social enterprise that strives to build a more inclusive economy for women by providing economic opportunity and dignified jobs through beautiful fair trade jewelry and accessories. She has worked with thousands of women around the world, using her empathetic nature to understand circumstances and develop creative solutions, including having built a battered women’s shelter in Peru and working at a girl-focused middle school in St. Paul.
Joy has been recognized for her leadership in this space, giving a TEDx talk and receiving awards including: Top Ten Outstanding Young Minnesotans 2015, Open Hands Initiative Fellow 2016, Minnesota Business Magazine’s 35 Entrepreneurs Under 35, CauseArtist's 35 Entrepreneurs to Watch, and the Real Power 50 Award. Joy is a member of the Global Shapers Community, and has spoken on women's issues at various events with the World Economic Forum, including the Annual Meeting of New Champions (aka Summer Davos) and the Sustainable Development Impact Summit. Beyond acting on her passions for women's rights and ethical supply chains, Joy spends much of her time travelling, working with young people, and performing as a professional dancer.