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DAY ONE at the SHRINE AUDITORIUM
Day One will engage women, girls, and allies from across the country through inspiring mainstage sessions, issue-breakouts, opportunities to connect with leading fellow changemakers, and an interactive center with organizations and women-owned businesses. You’ll choose 2 breakouts on Saturday: 1 from Session A and 1 from Session B. When you’re not in your breakouts, you’ll be able to take a break for lunch and explore The Center, where over 150 organizations and businesses are hosting activations!

DAY TWO in LOS ANGELES
On Day Two, attendees will fan out across Los Angeles to attend skills-based trainings or Community Teach-In’s hosted by a range of organizations that are making change on gender equity in Los Angeles. Please keep an eye out for an email from your Day Two Host with location instructions.

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Sunday, May 6 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Women Who Influence: Being driven by Purpose, not Position FULL
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Women have always been “influencers” in their communities and around the world, it is worth noting that through hashtags and other popular culture, the last few years have now begun to highlight this trend even more. Authors of the International Best-Selling book and surprise guests will share their stories of influence, their projects and how to engage and make impact in the world. Attendees should expect to learn:

1) How to engage in the global 'Chat and Chew' project created to foster greater understanding in difference and building accomplices instead of alliances.
2) How to authentically tell your story and share your experiences to make impact.
3) How to convey your message.Women who are committed to making an impact in the world, step by step, day by day and operating in a life of 'Purpose, Not Position' will share their stories, projects and authentic truths on how to engage and continue to do the work to make change.

Complimentary author books will be available with a book signing.
Speakers
avatar for Desiree Peterkin Bell

Desiree Peterkin Bell

Founder & CEO, DPBell & Associates
avatar for Kristy Dubinsky

Kristy Dubinsky

Artist, Educator, and Author
avatar for Kimberly M. Foxx

Kimberly M. Foxx

Cook County State's Attorney
avatar for Melody Garcia

Melody Garcia

Best-Selling Author
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Laura Packard

Co-Chair, Organizing 2.0
Laura Packard is a digital/new media and communications strategist, progressive political consultant, voting rights and health care advocate, writer, and small business owner, currently based in Las Vegas. She has worked on Democratic campaigns from city council to U.S. Senate and... Read More →
avatar for Brittany Packnett

Brittany Packnett

Activist, Educator and Writer, and Co-Founder of Campaign Zero

Sunday May 6, 2018 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Petty Cash Taqueria
  Day 2 - Afternoon, Civic Engagement