Since 2018, BRA has hosted an annual awards luncheon to celebrate female entrepreneurs. We honor three women who are either trailblazers and have paved the way for other women, or who are “up-and-comers” successfully following in their footsteps. Join us on March 14, 2024 for our 6th annual Women on the Rise event, and help us honor the BRA Members who are triumphing with their businesses.

ABOUT THE EVENT

2024 KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Aleya Harris

The spark for your spark™

Aleya Harris is a trailblazer in purpose-driven story crafting, she is a former marketing executive and ex-Google Vendor Partner who brings her dynamic experience to her role as the CEO of The Evolution Collective Inc. Aleya is a StoryBrand Certified Guide, international award-winning speaker, and the host of the award-winning Flourishing Entrepreneur Podcast.

Her unique approach as a Strategic Storytelling Consultant has revolutionized the way businesses communicate, transforming workplace cultures and market positioning. With her dynamic energy and proven methodologies, she guides clients to unlock their potential, articulate their radically authentic stories, and achieve unparalleled success.

If you caught Aleya’s “Break Out of the Sea of Sameness” session at last year’s Wealthy Women Summit, you know full well what an impact she’ll make. Missed it? Watch the Get Carried Away podcast episode where we discuss “What it Takes to Win Over Customers” on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts.

MISTRESS of CEREMONIES

Carrie Murray

Carrie Murray is the Founder of BRA - Business Relationship Alliance and The Wealthy Women Summit, as well as a speaker, podcast host, and a Board Member for three nonprofit organizations.

Carrie has passionately dedicated herself to empowering women for decades. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from San Francisco State University with an emphasis in Domestic Violence, becoming the first member of her family to graduate from college. Carrie worked as a court advocate, helping victims understand their rights and navigate the judicial system and went on to get a Master’s Degree from Antioch University with an emphasis in Social Justice.

Later, Carrie became a teacher in the LA Unified School District, then an administrator at a public charter school, and ultimately a Principal. In 2011, Carrie started her own school, Prestique Academy of Innovation and Technology, a school for twice exceptional kids.

Eventually, BRA was born out of a shared need among her friends who also owned businesses -- a need for community, a place to share experience, provide advice, seek education and receive support from like-minded female entrepreneurs. Both she and BRA have been featured in a variety of interviews, articles, and podcasts!

2024 TICKETS

 AWARD

Woman on the Rise

This award honors a BRA Member on the cusp of greatness; a woman who is using all opportunities (including those provided to her as a BRA Member) to her greatest advantage.

 AWARD

Empowerment Leader of the Year

This award honors a woman who is a positive leader among her entrepreneurial peers. She embodies and implements BRA’s mission of fostering collaboration over competition.

 AWARD

Visionary Leader of the Year

This award recognizes a business person who, through their entrepreneurial success, has woven social impact strategy into their business model for the betterment of a marginalized population.

Vicky & Charisse Pasche

Dapper Boi

The inception of Dapper Boi was driven by a personal struggle. Vicky's journey in finding clothes that truly represented her style and Charisse’s eye-opening experience while shopping for Vicky laid the foundation for a brand that addresses the need for body-positive, size-inclusive clothing. This realization was a catalyst, igniting a mission to fill the void in the market for authentic, non-binary apparel. Their venture, marked by a significant appearance on ABC's Shark Tank, transcended the norms of the fashion industry, becoming a beacon of representation for the LGBTQ+ community.

At its heart, Dapper Boi transcends fashion; it is a movement fostering a culture of change and inclusivity. Vicky and Charisse have crafted a narrative that goes beyond just selling clothes; they are redefining fashion as a form of empowerment and self-expression. Their commitment to challenging the status quo and celebrating every individual’s uniqueness has not only created a brand but a platform for advocacy and change.

THE 2024 BENEFICIARY

The Grace and Wisdom Institute

Established in 2020, The Grace and Wisdom Institute (GAWI) addresses the crucial need for enhanced social and emotional development and life skills among middle and high school students, with a particular focus on empowering teenage girls of color.

GAWI's mission is to instill deeper personal, social, and community awareness through targeted life skills training. The institute recognizes the pressing demand for young individuals to take greater interpersonal responsibility for themselves and their communities.

Founded by Kesha Knighten Hughes, GAWI provides a transformative program that equips teenagers with essential life skills, including self-awareness, social grace, civic responsibility, coping strategies, and responsible decision-making. Through immersive experiences, critical thinking exercises, and problem-solving challenges, students emerge prepared to navigate life's complexities beyond high school.

Look chic for a cause!

Net proceeds from all WOTR hoodie sales go directly to our beneficiary

PURCHASE TICKETS