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Our Mission: To elevate women's voices, to facilitate deeper conversations, to inspire change in our communities, and to build a stronger support system for marginalized women who aspire to lead.

It's almost the last week of May, and that means we get to bring our community together for our monthly Let Her Write St...
05/21/2026

It's almost the last week of May, and that means we get to bring our community together for our monthly Let Her Write Story Circle!

We're so excited to host the incredible poet and book designer, Rachel Clift (.cliftpoetry), as our guest storyteller.

📅 Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
🕕 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Co-working
🗣️ Guest Storyteller: Rachel Clift, Author & Book Designer

📚 TOPIC FOR MAY: THE READER EXPERIENCE
plus a special *role-playing game* activity!

What does it feel like to be on the receiving end of a story? We often focus so much on the "writer’s craft" that we forget the magic ✨ happens in the space between the page and the person reading it.

For our May session of the Let Her Write Story Circle, we are diving deep into "The Reader Experience", exploring how our words land, how they are interpreted, and how a writer can curate a specific journey for their audience.

🦸‍♀️ PLUS Introducing: Seeing the Superhero in You Collaborative Activity 🌟

After our guest storyteller, we’ll put these concepts into practice with a collaborative storytelling role-playing game. As a group, we will put our collective powers to work as we build a story fighting alongside other powerful superheroes.

This interactive exercise will put into practice the writing concepts we've covered throughout this series. Don't worry!! Even if this will be your first Let Her Write event - you won't be lost. It's designed to be inclusive for everyone.

Join us as we listen, learn, connect, and laugh with other women who are ready to be heard.

We'll see you there!
Catherine, Casey, & Maggie
Let Her Write Team

🎟️ RSVP here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/letherspeak/2164382

There's always an indescribable ✨ magic ✨ in the room when women are encouraged to dream big and to share that dream wit...
05/15/2026

There's always an indescribable ✨ magic ✨ in the room when women are encouraged to dream big and to share that dream with others.

We felt that magic during every session of our Business Pitch Cohort program that ran alongside our Women's Capital Series this Spring.

All that magic was amplified tenfold last week during the grand finale Pitch Day where our 9 women founders shared their purpose-driven businesses each built for community impact.

Thank you to everyone who showed up to celebrate these amazing ladies! If you haven't already, please give them each a follow:

Karen Ocon
Heather Zuchowski
Krishanda Upton
Destynie Ireland
Bonnie Casamassima
Magnolia Harbor Carefarm
Jasmine Allmon
Deahna Joi
Kenya Ransey

A BIG thank you to Erica Mac for her incredible co-facilitation and mentorship alongside our Executive Director, Catherine Porth.

To our amazing judges Liz Mabey of How Women Invest, Brandon Bruce of Market Square Ventures, Savannah Mosier of Avison Young, and Sherry Dial of Dial Services - thank you for your encouragement, support, and feedback to our founders.

Shout-out to our snack spread providers , , for their delicious treats!

And to our amazing sponsor, , thank you for your years of ongoing support to our mission and for making this event possible!

We have LOTS of new things cooking behind the scenes, so make sure you're on our monthly newsletter list by signing up at https://letherspeakusa.org/newsletter/.

05/15/2026

The three-month program, organized by Knoxville-based nonprofit Let Her Speak, was designed to equip female founders with the tools, network and real-world experience needed to navigate business growth and investment.

9 Founders5 Minutes to Pitch1 Big Beautiful Business DreamWe can't wait for the community to hear from these amazing wom...
05/02/2026

9 Founders
5 Minutes to Pitch
1 Big Beautiful Business Dream

We can't wait for the community to hear from these amazing women each changing their corner of the world for the better.

Because that's what women do... we solve the problems that others don't see.

Join us NEXT WEEK as we celebrate and support our ecosystem of women entrepreneurs at the Women's Capital Series Pitch Day!

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 5th
⏰ Time: 11am - 12:30pm
📍 Location: 121 Tech Hub in Old City

🍴 Snacks will be provided by three local women-owned businesses: Girls Gotta Eat Good, , and

RSVP here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/letherspeak/2067901

Meet the Founders:
Heather Zuchowski |
Karen Ocon | .mindset
Krishanda Upton |
Dr. Bree Conklin | Magnolia Harbor Carefarm
Bonnie Casamassima |
Destynie Ireland |
Kenya Ransey |
Jasmine Allmon |
Deahna Joi |

Join us NEXT TUESDAY for the grand finale of the Women’s Capital Series! This is where the "real talk" meets real action...
04/30/2026

Join us NEXT TUESDAY for the grand finale of the Women’s Capital Series! This is where the "real talk" meets real action.

Watch 9 incredible women founders take the stage to present their purpose-driven businesses to a room of pros.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a future investor, or a community supporter - come hear about the impact these women will have with their business ideas. Who knows?! You may be just the person she needs to make it happen.

Pitch Day 🎤
When: May 5th | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: 121 Tech Hub

Presented by:

But we aren't stopping with just the pitches! We’re closing out three months of growth, networking, and power-building in style. Let’s toast to our community of powerful women and talk about what else we can build together.

Happy Hour Celebration 🥂
When: May 5th | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Where:

RSVP for both events here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/letherspeak/2067901

**EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US**

We're so excited to have not only an amazing local author, but also fabulous bookstore owner join us for our April Story...
04/17/2026

We're so excited to have not only an amazing local author, but also fabulous bookstore owner join us for our April Story Circle!

📅 Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
🕕 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Knox Base
🗣️ Guest Storyteller: Lauren Morrill, Author & Co-Owner of Good Girl Books

TOPIC FOR APRIL: CONNECTING YOUR STORIES TO YOUR WRITING

Every one of us has a "story vault" - a collection of personal experiences, observations, and inner truths. But the bridge between living a story and writing one can sometimes feel miles long. How do you take the raw material of your life and transform it into a story that resonates with a reader?

Join us for our next Let Her Write Story Circle, where we’ll explore the art of connecting your stories to your writing. This session is designed to help you dig into your personal archives and find the threads that give your work its unique heartbeat.

Whether you are working on a memoir, a series of poems, or simply trying to find more authenticity in your daily writing, come ready to bridge the gap between the story you live and the story you tell.

Register for free here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/letherspeak/2164381

A few months ago, I shared a photo on LinkedIn of my infant daughter with me at a conference which got a lot more attent...
04/10/2026

A few months ago, I shared a photo on LinkedIn of my infant daughter with me at a conference which got a lot more attention than any of my other posts.

At the time, she was too young to go to the same daycare as my son, which meant she got to come with me everywhere - or rather, I got to go everywhere with her.

A few weeks ago, both my kids were with me during our Let Her Write Story Circle while my husband was out of town for a conference.

And today, although I could have dropped her off at daycare with my son, I wanted her to accompany me to the Go Red for Women luncheon for the American Heart Association.

When I became a mom, I knew every aspect of my life would change, but I also saw it as an opportunity to rewrite the "expectations" and to refuse to accept the status quos I find unacceptable.

One of those is showing up as a mother.

Because you know what?

Showing up as a mother, I can hold meetings.

Showing up as a mother, I can forge new connections.

Showing up as a mother, I can participate in social events.

Showing up as a mother, I can lead.

I know the data showing the biases, barriers, and setbacks women in the workforce face when they become mothers.

Many feeling that they have to hide their motherhood for fear of being passed over for promotions or becoming the default "mom" in their department.

This issue is bigger than any of us, but it's never going to change if we don't challenge it.

So let's challenge it.

We're gearing up for our April Sessions of the Women's Capital Series happening THIS WEEK!This series has already had so...
04/07/2026

We're gearing up for our April Sessions of the Women's Capital Series happening THIS WEEK!

This series has already had so many insights and expertise shared that we had to highlight some of our favorite pieces of advice from our amazing panel of experts and leaders during our March Sessions.

Join us for our April Sessions:

📅 Tuesday, April 7th
9 am - 12:30 pm @ 121 Tech Hub

🔥 Entrepreneur Fireside Chat with Kay Baker, Co-Founder & CEO of Green Llama
🔥 Investor Fireside Chat with Carol Seamons, Exec in Residence @ UT Spark Innovation Center & Angel Investor

📅 Thursday, April 9th
5:30 pm - 7 pm @
🍷💵 Happy Hour + Real Money Talk

All events for the Women's Capital Series are FREE and open to anyone and everyone to join us!

RSVP at the link 🔗 in our bio!

We'll see you this week!

What does it take to build a sustainable, scalable business in East TN?Some business influencers make it seem like you c...
04/02/2026

What does it take to build a sustainable, scalable business in East TN?

Some business influencers make it seem like you can't possibly start a successful business and get investors if you're not in a major city - but we know there are incredible businesses being built right here in Tennessee.

Join Let Her Speak NEXT WEEK for the next installment of our Women’s Capital Series! We’re sitting down with two powerhouses to share their insights and stories on building a business in our own backyard.

The Lineup:
🔥 Entrepreneur Fireside Chat: Kay Baker, Co-Founder of Green Llama
🔥 Investor Fireside Chat: Carol Seamons, Expert in Residence at Spark Innovation Center

From local roots to national impact, these women are living proof that the resources, the talent, and the capital are already here. It’s time to stop looking elsewhere and start building in our local communities.

Save the Dates:
📅 April 7: Fireside Chats @ 121 Tech Hub (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM - see last image for details)
🍷 April 9: "Let's Get Real" Money Talk Happy Hour @ Zero/Zero Wine Bar (5:30 PM – 7:00 PM)

Stop waiting for an invitation from the big cities. The table is already set in East TN. Are you pulling up a chair?

Register here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/letherspeak/2067901
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A few FAQs we've gotten:

1. Can I attend Session 2 if I missed Session 1? YES! Absolutely! You'll event receive notes, resources, and contacts shared in Session 1.

2. Can I attend the Happy Hour if I didn't attend the Session? Yes! Please join us! We'll fill you in on everything we talked about plus more.

3. Are guys allowed? Yes! While we are hosting this series to feature women in entrepreneurship and investing - everyone and anyone is welcome to join us!

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