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SPEAKERS
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10:30am |
DON’T COUNT YOURSELF OUT
by Carissa DiPietro
Carissa DiPietro is an army veteran, sexual assault survivor and mother. DiPietro will discuss how she has overcome her struggles with PTSD, MST, major depressive disorder and fibromyalgia. She says that, “We need to stop focusing on what we can’t do and begin to embrace what we can do.”
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12:00pm |
KEEPING OUR HEARTS
RESILIENT IN THE MIDST OF CHALLENGE
by Sue McKenzie, MA
Program Director, Rogers InHealth
Rogers InHealth is a key component of Rogers Behavioral Health System, a leading nonprofit provider of mental health and addiction services. Sue McKenzie, MA, Program Director, will speak on the critical role compassion and resilience plays in maintaining our physical, emotional and mental wellbeing while responding compassionately to people who are suffering.
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1:30pm |
FASHION SHOW
hosted by Rahny Taylor of 97.3NOW
Brought to you by Milwaukee Fashion Week
5 Local Designers:
AMU CHERIAN LLC • BAVLNKA by LAURA BAVLNKA • ELYSEMICHELE DESIGNS • JORDDAN MARIE COLLECTION • VIRAGO
Click here for more about the designers
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3:00pm |
FIND YOUR REASON
by Melania Klemowits
Executive Coordinator, Exploit No More
Five years ago, Exploit No More set out on the mission to end child sex trafficking in the greater Milwaukee area. Melania Klemowits develops marketing strategies and speaks at local schools and colleges to promote awareness and create change. “Women are the strongest when together” is the lesson that she learned from her mom, and it has guided her career and community engagement.
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WORKSHOPS
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10:30am |
HEALTHY COPING SKILLS
by Clair Paul
Clair Paul is a Milwaukee native, social worker and social justice advocate. In Paul’s workshop, you will learn about self-care and how to tailor your coping skills “tool kit” to help alleviate the symptoms of anxiety and stress we all encounter on a daily basis.
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11:15am |
FLOWER DESIGN CLASS
with Snapdragon Flowers of Elm Grove
Snapdragon Flowers promises to always go further, deliver excellence and give back. At Woman Up, they will give you the opportunity to learn ways to give your home or office a fresh look.
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12:00pm |
PAINT LIKE BOB ROSS
with Uptown Art
Uptown Art will bring their social art experience to Woman Up this year so you can paint the colorful night sky like “The Joy of Painting’s” Bob Ross. Class starts at 12 p.m. The $20 fee includes one 11x14” canvas, painting materials and instruction. This class is open to all skill levels but you must be 12 years of age or older.
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2:30pm |
WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE COURSE
with Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Save your spot in this free interactive session when purchasing our ticket online by adding the "SELF DEFNSE COURSE" to your cart OR by registering at the Woman Up Welcome booth on-site.
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