Live Event 2026 - Chicks Who Give A Hoot

A day to celebrate, empower, and activate

March 28, 2026

Central Phoenix

Doors at 9 AM | Event 10–3 | Happy Hour 3–4
VIP Kickoff Event- Evening March 27

Every March, we gather a powerhouse community of purpose-driven women ready to align their influence with impact. CWGAH Live is an immersive, creative, heart-centered experience that blends storytelling, strategy, art, and activism into one unforgettable day.

And in 2026, we’re going even bigger.

this event is brought to you by

A day to celebrate, empower, and activate

March 28, 2026

Central Phoenix

Doors at 9 AM | Event 10–3 | Happy Hour 3–4
VIP Kickoff Event- Evening March 27

this event is brought to you by

Taking the Stage

Event Emcee: Sarah Gilliland

Sarah is the founding attorney of Rising Brand Legal, an entrepreneur at heart, and a longtime advocate for purpose-driven work. She has built and sold a multi–seven-figure business, practiced law for over 15 years, and created The Legal Shoppe™ to make legal protection more accessible for small business owners. After serving as emcee for last year’s event, Sarah returns to the stage—bringing clarity, warmth, and a deep commitment to impact and community.

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Spoken Word Poetry Performance with Crissy Saint

Crissy Saint is an award-winning spoken word poet and slam champion with 20 years of performance experience, using language as a catalyst for truth, healing, and collective power. She is also a female entrepreneur who builds and scales 7-figure social-impact businesses, weaving purpose, courage, and community into everything she creates.

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Keynote: Sara Chambers, President of Chicks Who Give a Hoot, Founder of Elly and Nora Creative, and bestseller author

Do It Fat

Sara Chambers is a brand strategist, speaker, and creative director who has spent years helping entrepreneurs step into visibility and claim authority. Alongside her professional work, she has faced the same body shame that keeps countless women from showing up fully.

With Do It Fat, Sara combines her expertise in branding with her personal experience to deliver an unapologetic guide for women who are done waiting until they feel “ready” to live their boldest lives.

Connect with Sara:
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Book: Do It Fat

Keynote: Camellia Jade, body confidence advocate and owner of a fashion brand

Vulnerability Leads to Victory

Camellia Jade is a Creative Visionary for Confidence & Community. She is the founder & CEO of Confidera, a clothing line proudly designed and produced in the US to help women look good, feel good, and show up as their truest selves. She’s also the creator of The Body Confidance Party, a nationwide women’s empowerment experience with slumber-party energy, deep connection, and pure self-love. As a nationally recognized speaker and stylist, Camellia teaches women how vulnerability becomes a strength—in business, in relationships, and in the quiet moments with ourselves. Through her talks, events, and her online series Your Body Is Not the Problem, Your Clothes Are, she empowers women to rewrite old narratives, embrace their bodies, and step into a life where confidence feels honest, grounded, and completely their own.

Connect with Camellia:
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Live Podcast Recording Featuring Nonprofit Leaders

Impact in Action: Empowering Nonprofits for the Future

In this special live recording of the Chicks Who Give a Hoot podcast, nonprofit leaders shared powerful insights on creating meaningful change in our communities.

Panelists:

Allyse Hazeltine of Azura Literacy

Allyse Hazeltine is the Executive Director of Azura Literacy, a children’s literacy initiative in Mesa, AZ. She has directed the program for 5 years, expanding and designing programming to provide greater access to high-quality literacy support for struggling readers in low-income and foster homes. Allyse has always been passionate about working in education and serving under-resourced communities. Prior to directing Azura Literacy, Allyse worked as an elementary teacher and reading interventionist in Title I schools in Tucson, Scottsdale, and Mesa.

Blake Zickafoose of Valley of the Sun YMCA

Blake Zickafoose is a tenacious nonprofit executive who has been serving communities through the YMCA since 2013 across three different states. Blake is known for her values-first leadership style, operational excellence, and deep commitment to community engagement. She brings a proven track record of transforming workplace culture, implementing best practices, and fostering inclusive, mission-driven environments where teams and individuals thrive. Her passion for social justice drives her work – meeting communities where they are, expanding access, and creating spaces where everyone belongs.

Hannah Cobley of Lighthouse For Hope

Hannah Cobley is the Founder and Executive Director of Lighthouse For Hope, a Phoenix-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting families navigating childhood cancer and blood disorders. Inspired by her own fight with cancer, Hannah founded Lighthouse with a simple vision: to ensure no family faces their fight alone. What began as a deeply personal mission has grown into a trusted organization providing both emotional and financial support to some of the most vulnerable families in Arizona and beyond.

Afternoon Keynote: Alexandra Bradberry, Founder of The Sparkle Bar

More Than Makeup: Building Confidence, Careers, and Community

Makeup is often seen as an accessory. For many women, it can be a lifeline.

Alex of The Sparkle Bar shares the story behind a business built on confidence, education, and access. In partnership with Dress for Success Phoenix, The Sparkle Bar is creating pathways for women reentering society after incarceration to build careers in makeup artistry — an industry where skill, creativity, and entrepreneurship can thrive outside traditional hiring systems.

This talk explores the values at the heart of The Sparkle Bar, the importance of honoring beauty from the inside out, and why creating opportunity for disenfranchised women isn’t charity — it’s smart, values-driven business. Attendees will walk away with a deeper understanding of how alignment, intention, and belief in women’s potential can create lasting change.

Connect with Alex:
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Fireside Chat with Carrie Eutizi, Sexual Violence Response Coordinator of Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence

Join us for a powerful fireside chat with Carrie Eutizi of the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV)—a statewide organization working to prevent violence, support survivors, and create systems rooted in safety, equity, and accountability.

Carrie is a born-Tucsonan and graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Minor in Psychology. Carrie comes from a wide background of social work within marginalized communities, including LGBTQ+ individuals with experiences of domestic, sexual, or hate-crime violence, HIV community care, supporting chronically houseless individuals, working with individuals who have behavioral health diagnoses, active substance users, current sex workers, and more. Carrie’s passion is to promote progressive and inclusive change within current systems of advocacy while assisting survivors to navigate a difficult, icy system, with warmth, compassion, and empowerment.

Connect with Carrie:
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Branding Grant by Elly and Nora Creative

Each year, Chicks Who Give a Hoot awards a $15,000 Branding Grant to a purpose-driven business ready to elevate their impact through intentional design and strategy. This grant celebrates visionary founders aligning mission with momentum—and provides the creative support to help their brand grow boldly and authentically.

Application for this year’s grant in now open.

Creative Activation Workshop: Charith Denson, Co-founder of The Monastery

Reflect and Create: Connecting with the Day’s Impact

In this guided reflection session, Charith Denson, Co-founder of The Monastery, will lead you through a creative process to reflect on the powerful moments of the day. Using prompts and questions, you’ll explore what resonated most and how it can shape your business and life.

With tools inspired by The Monastery’s creative approach, you’ll express your thoughts through imagery, symbols, or words—no artistic skills required.

Connect with Charith:
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Happy Hour by Greenwood Brewing

After an inspiring day at Chicks Who Give a Hoot LIVE, the experience continues with our Happy Hour—the perfect space to unwind, connect, and deepen conversations. 🍻💚

All guests will enjoy:
✨ Craft beer from Greenwood Brewing
🤝 Intimate networking with speakers + fellow changemakers

Choose Your Experience:

GENERAL ADMISSION | $300

Perfect for the woman ready to learn, connect, and activate. Includes:

Full-day conference access
Lunch
Event swag bag
Access to our post-event happy hour

VIP EXPERIENCE | $450

For the woman who wants deeper connection, elevated access, and the kind of networking money usually can’t buy. Includes everything in General Admission, plus:

Upgraded VIP swag bag (yes, including the CWGAH t-shirt)
Exclusive entrance to our Friday Night VIP Kickoff Event
Intimate networking with speakers, partners, and community leaders
A ticket to the ConfiDANCE party

Our Nonprofit Partners

supported by the generosity and partnership of

Azura Literacy is a nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty in Arizona’s under-resourced communities by improving children’s reading skills and overall literacy. They offer a free, high-impact virtual tutoring program where trained volunteers work one-on-one with elementary students to help them become proficient readers. The organization focuses on individualized support, increasing access to books, and empowering students with the confidence and skills they need for academic success and future opportunities.

Winding Road Reading partners with families to remove shame from reading challenges and create a supportive path toward stronger skills, growing confidence, and real joy in reading. Their work is rooted in research and designed to meet each learner where they are, so they can move forward together.

supported by the generosity and partnership of

The Valley of the Sun YMCA is a nonprofit organization rooted in Christian principles that has served communities across Arizona since 1892. Its mission is to build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all through programs focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The YMCA provides a wide range of services including childcare, health and fitness programs, youth sports, camps, and community engagement initiatives designed to strengthen individuals and families.

Acacia Natural Medicine combines naturopathic and chiropractic expertise with personalized therapies—including dry needling, medical weight loss, cupping, hormone replacement therapy, PRP, prolotherapy, laser therapy, PEMF, and massage—to help you thrive, not just survive. Trusted by the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and Chicago White Sox, Acacia Natural Medicine sets the standard for integrative health care in Scottsdale, Arizona.

supported by the generosity and partnership of

Lighthouse For Hope is a nonprofit founded by a childhood cancer survivor to support families navigating the challenges of pediatric cancer and life-threatening blood disorders. The organization offers both emotional and financial assistance to help families manage daily needs, reduce stress, and find community during difficult journeys. Through compassionate, personalized support and programs like retreats and holiday assistance, Lighthouse For Hope strives to bring hope, relief, and connection to children and families facing serious illness.

Cactus Blossom Financial LLC empowers entrepreneurs with reliable, affordable virtual bookkeeping services, helping them navigate the complexities of financial management with confidence and clarity. Dedicated to supporting business growth, the team at Cactus Blossom Financial provides the financial foundation that allows entrepreneurs to focus on their passions while achieving their goals. Inspired by the resilience and resourcefulness of the businesses they serve, they partner with clients to foster adaptability, independence, and long-term success.

Who This Event Is For

If you’re a woman who leads, creates, builds, mentors, organizes, dreams, or gives a damn about impact — this is your room.

Our audience is full of women who are values-driven, purpose-minded, and committed to making a meaningful impact. You’ll feel that the moment you walk in

Why You Don’t Want to Miss This

Past attendees called CWGAH Live “transformative,” “a joy meeting,” and “an opportunity for inspiration to turn into tangible action.”

Because when women rise together, we don’t just fill a room — we shift the trajectory of communities.

This is your invitation to be part of something bigger than business.
To gather with women who move boldly.
To reconnect with your purpose.
To get activated.

Check Out Last Year’s Event

audience feedback

I got to meet and be inspired by other ambitious and experienced, impactful, and successful women. I feel more committed to knowing the movers and shakers doing great work in my community and to growing myself and my business so that I can align with and support them, too. It was a colorful, fun, creative, and stimulating event, a 'joy meeting' bringing light to otherwise tough times.

Dori

CWGAH 2025 Attendee

Attending the Chicks Who Give a Hoot event was an incredibly inspiring experience. Being in a room filled with powerful, purpose-driven women reminded me of the impact we can make when we come together. From the heartfelt stories shared to the connections made, it was clear that this community is deeply committed to empowering women and fostering change.

Jess

CWGAH 2025 Attendee

Thank you, Sara and the team, for putting such a phenomenal event together. This event was transformative! It was a tremendous feeling, being in a room with so much female power and vision!

Danielle

CWGAH 2025 Attendee

The Chicks Who Give a Hoot event was an opportunity for inspiration to turn into tangible actions.

Ashley

CWGAH 2025 Attendee

A day to celebrate, empower, and activate​

March 28, 2026

Central Phoenix

this event is brought to you by

A day to celebrate, empower, and activate​

March 28, 2026

Central Phoenix

this event is brought to you by

Taking the Stage

Choose Your Experience:

GENERAL ADMISSION | $300

VIP EXPERIENCE | $450

Our Nonprofit Partners

Who This Event Is For

Why You Don’t Want to Miss This

Check Out Last Year’s Event

audience feedback

this event is made possible by our incredible sponsors

A day to celebrate, empower, and activate

A day to celebrate, empower, and activate