A Day to celebrate, empower, and activate
Join us this International Women’s Day for a transformative experience that brings together visionary women, powerful ideas, and the collective energy of female entrepreneurs on a mission. This full-day event is designed to inspire, empower, and equip you with the tools to live out your values, support your community, and lift up women and girls.
Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event will provide you with tangible resources, actionable insights, and a vibrant community of like-minded women who are committed to making a difference.
Event Details
Date: March 8, 2025
Location: The OASIS at 2828
2828 N Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ
Time: Doors at 9:00 AM
Event 10am – 3pm
VIP Happy Hour: 3-4pm
General
$300
✓ Access to all the speaker content, activations, and experiences
✓ Interactions with transformational causes
✓ Catered lunch
✓ Water, tea, and drip coffee
✓ Swag bag
VIP
$375
✓ Access to all the speaker content, activations, and experiences
✓ Interactions with transformational causes
✓ Catered lunch
✓ Water, tea, and drip coffee
✓ Special invitation to VIP happy hour with speakers, vendors, and special guests
✓ Two tickets for a drink at the VIP Happy Hour presented by Greenwood Brewing
✓ Premium swag bag
✓ VIP section seating
Why Attend?
This event is more than just a celebration—it’s a call to action. International Women’s Day is a global reminder of the power and potential of women everywhere. At Chicks Who Give a Hoot, we believe that when women support each other and stand together, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
By attending this event, you’ll not only gain inspiration and knowledge, but you’ll also be part of a growing movement of women who are committed to using their businesses, voices, and resources to create real, lasting change.
2025 Event Schedule
Morning Session
Spoken Word Poetry Performance with Karen Burns
Karen Burns is a storyteller, dancer, and survivor, who has worked professionally in the arts for her entire career. Karen’s poetry and prose have been published in literary journals, several publications, with six original plays produced in Phoenix, Los Angeles and New York City. Beginning her career as a Rockette at Radio City Music Hall, Karen went on to work in theater, television, and film. Karen’s award winning solo show, An Otherwise Magical Life premiered at the Herberger Theater Center in Arizona going on to perform in Los Angeles followed by a night on Broadway. Hard to kill, her memoir will be published as soon as she finishes writing it. As a survivor of a serial killer and a lifetime of debilitating illnesses, Karen believes we are all to share our stories of overcoming in the hope of offering a road map for another’s mountain to climb.
Opening Keynote: Sara Chambers, CEO of Elly and Nora Creative + President of Chicks Who Give a Hoot
Aligned and Unstoppable: The Collective Power of Women on a Mission
What happens when women align their values with their work? They create movements, not just businesses. In this powerful opening keynote, Sara Chambers will guide you through the undeniable influence of women entrepreneurs as the world’s most powerful change-makers and how they are uniquely positioned to drive social, economic, and cultural change. Learn how purpose-driven businesses can leave a lasting legacy, inspire meaningful action, and make an impact far beyond their bottom line. You’ll leave this talk empowered to embrace your role as a catalyst for change, with practical insights on how to amplify your purpose, mobilize your influence, and shape a legacy that matters.
Sara Chambers is a brand strategist and the CEO of Elly and Nora Creative, a full-service creative agency focused on building and activating brave, bold, and brag-worthy brands. She’s also the Founder and President of the non-profit Chicks Who Give a Hoot where she helps female entrepreneurs connect to their purpose and passion through aligned action. She also serves as the host for the organization’s long-running podcast. Before Sara founded Elly and Nora, she spent the greater part of her career helping non-profits, authors, and lifestyle brands in marketing, public relations, communications, and everything in between. She started Chicks Who Give a Hoot in 2010 as a cheeky handmade shop and has seen it through every evolution until it found its true purpose in this current season.
Building Bridges: How We Can Support Nonprofits Creating Impact
Panelists:
Ashley Finch of Fresh Start Women’s Foundation
Tamala McBath of Dress for Success Phoenix
Nicolee Thompson of Harvest Compassion Centers
Join us for a live recording of the Chicks Who Give a Hoot podcast, where we’ll shine a spotlight on the incredible work of nonprofit organizations driving meaningful change in our communities. In this special panel discussion, leaders from a variety of impactful organizations will share their missions, the challenges they face, and actionable ways entrepreneurs like you can support their efforts.
From volunteering and partnerships to aligning your business values with community causes, this conversation will inspire you to take action and make a difference. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with nonprofit leaders and discover how to leverage your resources, influence, and creativity to uplift the causes that matter most.
Keynote: Amber Mikesell, Founder of Suivera + Host of The Heart Leader Podcast
The Heart-Driven Hero: Redefining Leadership for Real Impact
In a world that moves at lightning speed, where leadership is too often defined by power, profit, and perfection, true impact isn’t found in the noise…it’s found in the heart. The most impactful leaders aren’t the loudest in the room or the ones chasing perfection. They are the ones who dare to lead with authenticity, courage, and connection—turning trust into their superpower, values into their compass, and impact into their legacy.
Amber Mikesell is a globally recognized leader in human transformation, celebrated as a Master Life Coach, Integrative Health Coach, and visionary educator. As the Founder and Chief Lead Minister of Suivera, a groundbreaking alli-faiths nonprofit, Amber is on a mission to ignite a global movement of love, self-awareness, and heart-centered leadership.
Lunch
Lunch Catered by Helpings Cafe
Helpings Café and Catering is a Social Enterprise and subsidiary of UMOM New Day Centers. Our mission is to strengthen our community and make a social impact through our delicious, handcrafted food. Every purchase helps to fund programs and services that help UMOM clients find jobs and an affordable place to live.
Your lunch helps restore hope, rebuild lives, and end homelessness for families and single women in our community.
Afternoon Session
Afternoon Keynote: Sabrina Guler, serial entrepreneur and Founder of The Intuitive CEO
Your Most Powerful Tool in Business
Your intuition is your most powerful business tool—now it’s time to unleash it. In this transformative keynote, Sabrina will show you how to combine intuitive decision-making with strategic action to drive revenue, scale with purpose, and build a brand that aligns with your values and vision.
This isn’t just about making money—it’s about making a bigger impact. Sabrina will guide you through actionable insights to attract aligned clients, create a business that serves both your mission and your bottom line, and step into the kind of unapologetic ambition that fuels real change.
Sabrina Guler is a serial entrepreneur who built $95M in businesses by the age of 31 and has since dedicated her career to empowering women to succeed in life and business. Known for her unique blend of strategy and intuition, Sabrina helps women leverage their inner power to lead authentically, make bold decisions, and build thriving careers while staying true to their values. Her journey, marked by resilience and self-discovery, inspires others to trust themselves and embrace their unique paths. Through her coaching, speaking engagements, and signature program, The Intuitive CEO, Sabrina provides actionable tools for women to scale businesses, lead teams, and navigate challenges with confidence. A sought-after speaker and mentor, she is passionate about creating a world where women thrive by embracing their full potential. Sabrina’s mission is simple: To help women thrive and build success by coming back to themselves.
Fireside Chat with Shareé Hurts, MLS of APS
Shareé Hurts is Strategic Partnerships Program Manager in the Community Affairs Department at APS working with community partners to create, collaborate and implement programs that benefit all Arizonans. During her 15 year tenure with APS Shareé has worked in customer service, corporate events, marketing, and corporate communications. In addition to APS, Shareé spent ten years in the healthcare industry, focused on Medicaid. Specializing in project management, proposal development, and organizational governance.
In addition to her career in the corporate sector, in 2015 Shareé began teaching as an adjunct faculty at South Mountain Community College, where she has taught in Administration of Justice and in the Storytelling Institute.
Shareé is a storyteller who’s performed in the Arizona Storytellers Project and PBS Stories from the Stage. She enjoys facilitating storytelling workshops for professionals and especially for youth. She is a mother of two and a community advocate.
Shareé has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Arizona State University West and a master’s degree in law from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, ASU. She currently serves on the Earn to Learn Board of Directors, Moonshot AZ Advisory, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Phoenix Metro Chapter and is Board Chair for FIBCO Family Services.
Grant Recipient Announcement: “Celebrating a Visionary Business”
Be part of a moment of inspiration as we unveil the recipient of this year’s Chicks Who Give a Hoot Branding Grant. This exceptional small business owner, chosen for their vision, impact, and dedication, will receive a full brand strategy and visual identity package valued at $15,000 from Elly and Nora Creative.
Join us as we celebrate their journey, highlight their mission, and cheer them on as they take the next bold step toward building a business that aligns purpose with impact. This announcement embodies the heart of our mission: empowering women entrepreneurs to make transformative change in their communities and beyond.
Creative Activation Workshop: Charith Denson, Co-founder of The Monastery
Reflect and Create: Connecting with the Day’s Impact
This guided reflection session invites you to pause and process the powerful moments of the day. Through creative prompts and thoughtful questions, you’ll explore what resonated most, how it made you feel, and how it can shape your business and life moving forward.
Using tools from The Monastery’s approach to creativity, you’ll express your reflections through imagery, symbols, or words—no artistic skills required.
Charith brings over a decade of Communications and creative leadership experience to Chicks Who Give a Hoot. A seasoned traveler and photojournalist, she has visited nearly 30 countries, capturing impactful stories and creating campaigns that drive change. As a mixed media artist, Charith’s work is showcased in galleries and through commissioned projects for brands and businesses, reflecting her passion for storytelling and cultural inclusivity. Her career highlights include managing multimillion-dollar budgets, leading creative teams, and developing strategies that have increased engagement, elevated brands, and driven impactful campaigns. As as the owner of Denson Creative Agency and Co-Founder of The Monastery, an arts incubator, Charith channels her creativity and vision to empower communities and support female entrepreneurs, aligning with her mission to inspire growth, dialogue, and shared humanity.
Reserve Your Spot Today!
*** Tickets are Limited ***
So don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible day. Whether you’re looking to connect with other like-minded women, learn how to align your business with your values, or simply be inspired by the collective power of women on a mission, this event is for you.
Join us on International Women’s Day 2025 for a day of empowerment, action, and celebration.
What to Expect
Speakers & Panels
Be inspired by a lineup of dynamic speakers who are leading the charge in business, social impact, and community engagement. Hear from women who are not only building successful businesses but are also using their platforms to drive meaningful change. Key themes include:
Nicolee Thompson
Co-Founder and current CEO/Executive Director of Harvest Compassion Centers
In 2004, Nicolee and her family founded the 501©3 Mitchell Swaback Charities, Inc. (MSC) in memory of the sudden loss of her brother Mitch in a drowning accident. In 2011, Harvest Compassion Centers (HCC) were opened as MSC’s response to the US recession; with a mission to serve our local neighbors with life’s necessities: food, hygiene, baby and clothing items. Today, MSC fully funds and operates three HCC locations in North Phoenix/Scottsdale, West Phoenix and in the Maryvale community.
Before MSC/HCC were created Nicolee graduated from University of South Carolina with a Bachelors in Education and Masters of Liberal Arts English. Nicolee’s love for sports including volleyball also led her to be a college coach in the years prior to her brother’s passing.
Tamala McBath
Chief Executive Officer, Dress for Success Phoenix
As Chief Executive Officer of Dress for Success Phoenix, Tamala McBath is responsible for guiding the organization’s mission of empowering women and their families to achieve financial independence through education, support, and viable employment. Tamala is also a keynote speaker, executive coach, and trainer in both for-profit and nonprofit leadership. Her commitment to community service is evident through her volunteer work with the City of Phoenix’s Human Services Commission and its Community Development Review Committee. She is also a recent appointee to the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and serves on the national board for the Meaning & Hope Institute.
Tamala has been recognized as an influential leader, being featured in media outlets like the Phoenix Business Journal, FOX10, ABC15, Arizona’s Family and nationally on CBS News. Her accolades include being part of Phoenix Magazine’s prestigious “Great 48” and being named an “Outstanding Woman in Business” by the Phoenix Business Journal. She completed her executive master’s degree at Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School of Global Management and is a 2022 fellow in ASU’s Knowledge Exchange for Resilience (KER) program.
Art & Activations
Immerse yourself in a day filled with creative energy and meaningful connections. Experience live art installations and interactive activations that inspire you to think differently about your role as a change-maker.
Tangible Resources
Walk away with more than just inspiration. Our event is packed with tangible resources, from practical guides to community connections, that will help you take immediate action to support your values and uplift women and girls in your community.
Live Podcast Recording
Be part of a live recording of the Chicks Who Give a Hoot podcast, where we’ll dive into the critical issues facing women today and explore how we can all get involved to make a difference. This engaging session will feature thought leaders and activists who are on the front lines of change.
Meet our non-profit partners
Since opening their doors the Harvest Compassion Center has met and visited with over 85,000 families from the local community. The Harvest Compassion Center is completely free to the public allowing all guests to shop freely for food, hygiene, baby and clothing items.
A pillar in the Phoenix community for over 30 years, Fresh Start transforms lives by providing access and resources that help women achieve self-sufficiency and use their strength to thrive.
Dress for Success Phoenix empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools needed to help women thrive in work and in life.
Thank You to Our Incredible Sponsors
Our LIVE EVENT wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. These remarkable organizations share our mission of empowering women and creating lasting impact in our communities.
Platinum Sponsor
The Monastery is an artist-owned and operated venue dedicated to fostering creativity, community, and personal growth. It’s a space where creativity is sacred, and every visit offers a chance to connect with your inner artist.
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsor
Our Annual Branding Grant
Each year, Chicks Who Give a Hoot awards a branding grant to a deserving woman entrepreneur, providing her with the tools and resources to take her business to the next level.
Nominate a deserving business owner (or yourself) today!