NAWBO’s 50th anniversary event calls from some incredibly accomplished and inspirational keynote speakers. More will be announced in coming weeks, but here’s what you can look forward to so far:
Ashley Judd, Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actress, UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador and advocate for girls and women worldwide
Ashley knows what it’s like to want to make the world a better place—and more importantly, to use her voice, even when at times it felt like she was the only one, to help make small yet meaningful changes that amount to significant change over time. For Ashley, her advocacy passions are the rights and health of girls and women worldwide. For NAWBO, it’s bipartisan issues impacting women and small business owners. Grab a seat for this inspiring chat about what’s possible when you use your voice for good. Ashley’s efforts have indeed made the world a better place and earned her recognitions like Time magazine’s 2017 Person of the Year and the United Nations 2019 Global Advocate of the Year.
Other much-anticipated speakers who will be featured at NAWBO’s 50th anniversary event include:
Motivational speaker, author and coach
Vera, “The Empathy Coach,” is a motivational speaker, author, life and leadership coach. She offers resilience, empathic leadership, communication, DEIB, mental wellness and conflict resolution keynote speaking and training. Vera is also a former ESPN, Fox Sports, MSG, WNBA and Big Ten Network Basketball Analyst. She has coached college basketball, performed on stage as an actress and entertained as a stand-up comedian. As founder of the Perseverance Speakers Academy, Vera helps students and professionals confidently polish their public speaking skills.
CEO & Co-Founder of Dapper Boi
Vicky is the CEO and co-founder of Dapper Boi, a body and gender-inclusive apparel line that emphasizes authenticity and confidence. Founded in 2015, Dapper Boi has been recognized in several national outlets such as CBS Morning News, ABC’s “Shark Tank” and the OUT100 2023 list and featured in the award-winning documentary “Show Her the Money.” Vicky is driven to be a standout CEO, founder and role model for her daughters and she continues to inspire the many Dapper Boi customers who share how the brand has positively impacted their lives.
Founder of Shane’s Inspiration and Co-founder of She Angels Foundation
Catherine has been a force for positive philanthropic change over the past two decades. As a dedicated advocate and founder of Shane’s Inspiration, established in 1997 in memory of her son Shane, Catherine has led global initiatives to create inclusive sensory- and literacy-rich playgrounds throughout the world that unite children of all abilities, creating a worldwide inclusion movement. In 2020, Catherine expanded her impact by co-founding She Angels Foundation, which awards monthly grants to grassroots organizations supporting young women and girls. A fervent advocate for women’s empowerment, she shares her wisdom and passion through teaching and speaking.
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