Idea to Impact – Empowering Community Through Entrepreneurship brings together four dynamic entrepreneurs for a roundtable discussion about the paths they took to turn their ideas into realities. These founders and CEOs are blazing trails through business practices and products that celebrate and uplift their communities. They will discuss what inspires and motivates them, the values that guide them, the obstacles they’ve overcome and the wisdom they’ve gained through their unwavering commitment to excellence. The evening will conclude with questions submitted by the audience.

Featuring:

Junita Flowers, CEO and Founder of Junita’s Jar
https://junitasjar.com/pages/about-us

Tiana Thompson, SheEO and Founder of The Human of Color Haircare
https://thehumanofcolor.com/pages/mission-vision

DeVonna Bentley-Pittman, CEO and Founder of Nature’s Syrup Beauty
https://www.naturessyrupbeauty.com/pages/about

Tameka Jones, CEO and Founder of Lip Esteem
https://lipesteem.com/pages/about-us

Moderated by Jasmine Clopton, Ms. Black Minnesota USA 2024.

Presented with support from the Manitou Fund and Securian Financial.

Please note that this event is General Admission and in the St. Catherine University Recital Hall. If you have questions or concerns regarding the accessibility of the venue or seating in the Hall, please contact the Ticket Office directly. Our phone number is 651-690-6700 and email is oshaughnessy@stkate.edu