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WE Gather 2025 Monthly Series Intent/Scope: Join us for the WE Gather 2025 Series, a transformative monthly event crafted by women, for women. Our series spans eight months, each featuring a three-hour session designed to amplify Purpose, People, and Profit, driving both business and personal growth.

Why Attend? Expert Insights and Practical Workshops: Each session blends expert advice with practical exercises in leadership, financial management, and personal well-being.

HerStory Features: Learn from the success stories of local women entrepreneurs.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers during dedicated meet-and-greet times and enjoy morning snacks and midday breaks included with your registration.

Special Expos: Attend special afternoon expos focusing on funding (May), holistic health services (June), and a showcase of women-owned businesses selling their products and services (September).

What Will You Gain? Actionable insights and tools to empower your business endeavors. Clear steps and processes to apply immediately to your business or personal goals.

Series Schedule:
January 30, 2025: WE Gather with PURPOSE
February 27, 2025: WE Gather with PROFIT
March 27, 2025: WE Gather with TECHNOLOGY
April 24, 2025: WE Gather with REINVENTION
May 22, 2025: WE Gather with FUNDING + Expo
June 12, 2025: WE Gather with WHOLE HEALTH + Expo
August 21, 2025: WE Gather with COURAGEOUS RESILIENCE
September 25, 2025: WE Gather with THE CREATIVE PIVOT + Expo

WE Gather empowers you to thrive both professionally and personally, fostering significant economic impact and community transformation in rural Colorado. Supported by ongoing consulting from the Central Mountain SBDC, this series is more than an event—it’s a vibrant community merging strategic clarity with digital advancements to inspire transformative change.

Ready to transform? Join us for one or all of these interactive and rewarding sessions.

August 17, 2025 – WE Gather with COURAGEOUS RESILIENCE- Part 7 of the 2025 WE Gather Series

Description: In the demanding landscape of rural entrepreneurship, women often face unique challenges—ranging from isolation to limited resources. “Courageous Resilience: Empowering Rural Women Entrepreneurs” is a transformative workshop designed to equip you with the tools to navigate these challenges with confidence, emotional intelligence, and mindfulness.

This workshop will guide you through the powerful intersection of resilience, vulnerability, and mindfulness. You’ll learn how to embrace vulnerability as a strength, build emotional and mental resilience, and practice mindfulness to stay grounded and focused in your business and personal life.

Whether you’re launching a new venture or sustaining an existing one, this workshop will provide you with actionable strategies to lead with authenticity, connect deeply with your purpose, and build a supportive network of like-minded women.

Why Attend: – Gain tools to manage stress and build emotional resilience. – Enhance decision-making and leadership through mindfulness. – Embrace vulnerability as a strength to drive personal and business growth. – Connect with a community of like-minded rural women entrepreneurs.

Workshop Outline:

1. Introduction: Setting the Stage for Courageous Resilience Welcome and Icebreaker: Introduce participants and set a relaxed, open atmosphere. Share the workshop’s objectives and the importance of resilience in the context of rural entrepreneurship.

2. Embracing Vulnerability as a Strength – Understanding Vulnerability: Explore Brené Brown’s research on vulnerability and its role in building trust, innovation, and resilience. – Interactive Exercise: Participants will identify areas where they can embrace vulnerability in their business and life, sharing insights in small groups to foster connection.

3. Building Emotional Resilience – Self-Sabotage and Emotional Mastery: Draw from Brianna Wiest’s “The Mountain Is You” to help participants recognize self-sabotage and transform it into self-mastery. – Resilience Framework: Discover the components of resilience, including mental toughness, adaptability, and emotional balance, and how they can be cultivated through intentional practice. – Resilience-Building Exercise: Engage in exercises designed to increase emotional resilience, such as journaling, reflection, and group discussions.

4. Cultivating Mindfulness for Clarity and Focus – Introduction to Mindfulness: Guided by Andy Puddicombe’s Headspace techniques, participants will learn simple mindfulness practices to reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance emotional stability. – The Power of Pause: Learn how to incorporate mindful pauses throughout the day to create space for better decision-making and leadership.

5. Applying Courageous Resilience in Leadership – Mindful Leadership: Explore how to lead with empathy, presence, and authenticity, using mindfulness to enhance your leadership style. – Wholehearted Leadership: Based on Brené Brown’s “Dare to Lead,” this segment will focus on leading with courage and connection, creating resilient and inclusive teams. – Leadership Exercise: Participants will work through real-world scenarios, practicing mindful and courageous leadership techniques.

6. Real-World Applications and Group Activities – Case Studies: Review real-life examples of rural women entrepreneurs who have successfully applied these principles to overcome challenges. – Group Reflection and Sharing: Facilitate discussions where participants can share their personal experiences and insights, reinforcing the learning and building a supportive network.

7. Creating an Action Plan – Personal Action Plan: Each participant will develop a personalized action plan for implementing these strategies in their business and life, with specific goals and accountability measures. – Closing Remarks and Resources: Conclude with a Q&A session and provide additional resources for continued practice and growth.

Support Beyond the Gathering: Remember, we’re here to support your business journey with complimentary professional consulting. Visit centralsbdc.org for more resources and to connect with our expert advisors.

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Co-Sponsor(s): High County Bank Platinum Sponsor, Chaffee County Fairgrounds Gold Sponsor

The Colorado SBDC Network is working towards ensuring all of our web content is accessible to all users, including those with sensory, cognitive, and mobility disabilities. Please email sbdc@state.co.us or call 303-860-5881 or Schedule a phone call ONLY if you need to request reasonable accommodations to access the services we provide. Examples of accommodations include: Sign language interpretation for an event, meeting, or appointment; An assistive listening device for an in-person meeting or event; Alternative document formats (such as Braille or large print)