In Her Words: The weHeroines Conference

Not at all. This conference is as much about listening as it is about speaking. The heart of the experience is realizing that you have a story—that your life is already one big, amazing adventure with plot twists, challenges, and glorious moments. And yes, you, my dear, are the leading lady.

If you feel moved to share your story—whether it’s with one new friend, in a small group, or with the whole room—that’s completely your choice. There’s no pressure. The goal is simply for you to see your life through the lens of story, and to leave feeling more connected, inspired, and empowered.

First, you’ll need to be physically present at the conference for the entire day. The Leap Grant was created to give one woman in the room a little seed money to make a dream, goal, or desire more possible.

This isn’t a contest—no one is being judged. All it takes is the courage to share your story with the room. From those who volunteer, we’ll draw a handful of finalists to come on stage and tell their story in 5 minutes. Then, the finalists’ names go back into the hat, and one lucky heroine will be drawn to receive the $1,000 Leap Grant.

Pulling a conference like this together takes resources—we rent the space, cater the event, and pay our speakers. And most importantly, part of your ticket helps fund the $1,000 Leap Grant, which one lucky heroine will take home that very day.

Other conferences often charge anywhere from $100 to $500 for a day of lectures and workshops. You’ll leave those events with useful information. At this conference, you’ll also leave with something rarer: the chance to walk away with seed money to start that company, take that dream trip, or finally sign up for that class. It’s a unique opportunity you’ll never forget.

We’ve created a few sponsorship tiers so there’s an opportunity for everyone to participate:

• Tier 1: Business Sponsorship Lunch ($250)
  Ideal for local businesses seeking to connect directly with attendees. You’ll receive one ticket to the conference, a listing in our program, website, and marketing, plus 5 minutes to introduce your business to a captive audience of women during lunch.

• Tier 2: Tell Your Stories Sponsorship ($500)
  During the afternoon, we host two “Tell Your Stories” sessions. As a sponsor, your company will be featured in the slideshow beforehand and thanked publicly for supporting the event. You’ll also receive 2 tickets, a half-page in our program, and a mention on our website and all marketing.

• Tier 3: Conference Sponsorship ($1,000)
  This level sponsors one of our 4 guest speakers. Your business will be highlighted in a slideshow before the talk, given a full page in our program, 2 tickets to the conference, and prominent placement on our website and all marketing materials.

No matter which tier you choose, your sponsorship directly supports women, storytelling, and the Leap Grant that helps a heroine take her next big step.