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Empowered WE Rise: Fall Fundraiser

Name: Empowered WE Rise: Fall Fundraiser
Start: 2023-10-15T13:00:00-07:00
End: 2023-10-15T16:30:00-07:00
Location: Farmer & The Seahorse (at The Alexandria at Torrey Pines)

October 15, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

$100

About The Event

Our signature fall fundraiser, this event brings together the community to support women entrepreneurs around the world, working to overcome poverty.

Be inspired ● Enjoy food, drinks, music, silent & live auctions ● Browse a Maker Fair with WE-supported, local women entrepreneurs

All event proceeds will benefit our grants distributed to our partner programs in San Diego and internationally.

EWR 2023 Keynote Speaker:
Maya Madsen

Maya Madsen, the founder and CEO of Maya’s Cookies, will take the stage as the keynote speaker during Empowered WE Rise, 2023 Fall Fundraiser. Maya’s Cookies is America’s #1 Black-owned, gourmet, vegan cookie company and was started by Maya when she noticed a gap in the marketplace.

During her keynote, “Putting on your Big Girl Pants in an Adverse Society: A Journey of Empowerment,” Maya discussed the barriers women face in business, society, as BIPOC individuals, and the importance of access to opportunities.

Artisan Fair

The Maker Fair is made up of WE-supported, local women entrepreneurs, who have participated in programs with our grant partners. Vendors sold a wide variety of items including clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, handmade items, keychains, baskets, blankets, aprons, and art. This was a unique opportunity to directly support and get to know the artisans and local small business owners.