Empowered WE Rise

Celebrating Women’s Strength & Resilience

October 15, 2023 1:00PM - 4:30PM

Empowered WE Rise

Celebrating Women’s Strength & Resilience

October 15, 2023 1:00PM - 4:30PM

If you can’t attend the event this year, please consider making a donation in lieu of purchasing a ticket.

If you can’t attend the event this year, please consider making a donation in lieu of purchasing a ticket.

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.

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 will discuss the barriers women face in business, society, as BIPOC individuals, and the importance of access to opportunities.

Artisan Fair

Browse a Maker Fair with WE-supported, local women entrepreneurs, who have participated in programs with our grant partners. Vendors will be selling a wide variety of items including clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, handmade items, keychains, baskets, blankets, aprons, and art. Enjoy this unique opportunity to directly support and get to know these artisans and small business owners.

Meliora Essence - skin care products
Arte de Luz
Blue Butterfly Soap

Join our Generous 2023 Sponsors:

Champion for Women Sponsors

Carol Clause & Carl Crider
Linda Corey & Dr. Christopher Khoury

Leadership Sponsors

Chris & Cathy Carroll
Debbie McGraw-Block

Empowering Sponsors

Judith Fullerton

Impact Sponsors

Rhea Kuhlman
Winifred Cox & Gary Schultz
Christy Hendrickson
Rosemary Straley
Susan Hennenfent

Mission Sponsors

Teresa Jacques & Bob O’Connor
Pat Wilson & Greg Rose
Margaret & Wayne Adams
Courtney Brown

Media Sponsors

In-kind Donors

Abby King, Bliss Point Nutrition
Alta Vista Botanical Gardens
Beautiful Sounds
Beeside Balcony
Belly Up Tavern
Blenders Eyewear
Braid & Wood Design Studio
Christy Hendrickson
Coastal Medical Aesthetics
Coronado Island Film Festival
Coronado Marriott
Dr. Erin Hallahan, DC, The Carbon Collective
Drybar Encinitas
Eco Chateau
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
Fast Forward Events

Flagship Cruises & Events
GLDN
Grüvi
Jessica Waite, The Plot Restaurant
Jimbo’s
Judy Woodard
Julie Stander
Keane Studios LLC
Kelly Nilsson, Brava Financial, LLC
Kim Knouse, Scout & Cellar
Laurie Peterson RN CANS
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Maya’s Cookies
Mudd House Studio
Nancy Kramer
Odyssey Mane Hair Studio

Padres Foundation
Pages to the Past
Pendry San Diego
REAL SIMPLE
Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero
San Diego Botanic Garden
San Diego Food and Wine Festival
San Diego Surf Excursions
Simply Luxe Professional Organizers
Sugar Sweet Farm
Sun Bum
The Crack Shack
The Crossings at Carlsbad
Thrive Causemetics
Triton Charters
Tulsi Wellness Center

Become a Sponsor

Tax-deductible sponsorship opportunities are offered to both companies and individuals.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to leverage your giving and empower women entrepreneurs in seven countries, working to overcome poverty for their families.

For businesses, sponsorship packages provide great benefits to connect with the WE audience.

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Registration

Fall Fundraiser 2022

Empowered WE Rise 2022

Fall Fundraiser 2022

Empowered WE Rise 2022

Our BIGGEST event of the year

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

Date: Sunday, October 15 1:00PM – 4:30PM
Location: The Alexandria at Torrey Pines

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.