WE Forum - Workshop
Name:
WE Forum - Workshop
Date:
November 20, 2025
Time:
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST
Registration:
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Event Description:
WE Forum
The Everyday Superwoman: Balancing Work, Life, Family, and Your Own Needs
Join us for an inspiring and honest conversation with four incredible women who embody the true spirit of the Everyday Superwoman. They’ll share their personal stories, practical strategies, and hard-earned lessons on how they balance demanding careers, busy family lives, and — most importantly — make time for themselves.
Whether you’re striving for better work-life balance, seeking fresh perspective, or simply need a reminder that you’re not alone, this workshop offers encouragement, community, and real-world advice to help you thrive — not just survive — in every role you play.
Lunch is provided, registration is required.
For more information on the We Forum’s monthly topics or speakers, you can follow them on their Facebook page HERE or their website HERE.
*WE Forum is hosted by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota - Rochester Campus in partnership with the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, RAEDI, Collider, Copiavia, Rochester Women Magazine, and Elocina.
What Happens at our Events?
Each month we hear from speakers who have deep experience in the topic to be discussed. There is lots of room for questions from the attendees to ensure the discussion is relevant, informed by experience, and addresses the real questions women have when running a business.
WE Forum is held on the 3rd Thursday of the month for Workshops and Panels and on the 4th Thursday of the month for Social Connects. There is a rotation of lunch workshops one month, morning panelists the next, and evening social connects the third.
Why Join Us?
These events have proven to be valuable networking and learning events for women business owners. It is a chance to hear from those who have faced the same challenges and hear how they navigated those challenges to become successful entrepreneurs. Join other Rochester area women who are passionate about their ideas and their business. You may find your next client or business partner!
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The Everyday Superwoman: Balancing Work, Life, Family, and Your Own Needs
In a world that never slows down, women often find themselves wearing countless hats — professional, parent, partner, caregiver, friend, and more. The Everyday Superwoman celebrates the strength, resilience, and grace of women who do it all.
Join us for an inspiring and honest conversation with four incredible women who embody the true spirit of the Everyday Superwoman. They’ll share their personal stories, practical strategies, and hard-earned lessons on how they balance demanding careers, busy family lives, and — most importantly — make time for themselves.
Whether you’re striving for better work-life balance, seeking fresh perspective, or simply need a reminder that you’re not alone, this workshop offers encouragement, community, and real-world advice to help you thrive — not just survive — in every role you play.
Our four panelists are:
Tawonda Burks, the owner of Rochester Women Magazine, ELOCINA and founder of the Minority Owned Business Foundation.
Heather Donovan, Vice President of Commercial Lending at Sterling State Bank
Ann Dugstad, Founder and Principal Consultant of Extraordinary Workforce
Szablis Klee, Principal and Personal Financial Advisor and Founder of Full Circle Financial and owner of Southeast Scuba Escape
Tawonda Burks, the owner of Rochester Women Magazine, ELOCINA and founder of the Minority Owned Business Foundation.
Heather Donovan, Vice President of Commercial Lending at Sterling State Bank
Ann Dugstad, Founder and Principal Consultant of Extraordinary Workforce
Szablis Klee, Principal and Personal Financial Advisor and Founder of Full Circle Financial and owner of Southeast Scuba Escape
Lunch is provided, registration is required.
For more information on the We Forum’s monthly topics or speakers, you can follow them on their Facebook page HERE or their website HERE.
*WE Forum is hosted by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota - Rochester Campus in partnership with the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, RAEDI, Collider, Copiavia, Rochester Women Magazine, and Elocina.
What is the WE Forum?
The Women Entrepreneurs (WE) Forum was launched in 2019 to provide free educational programming for women who are running a business, as well as those who are seeking to start a business. The idea started as a partnership between Saint Mary's University and the Rochester Area Economic Development Inc. (RAEDI). Over the years, the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, Collider Foundation, Copiavia, Rochester Women Magazine, and Elocina have joined as partners. These partnerships are indicative of the desire and commitment of all these organizations to support new business start ups and ensure they have the right training and networks to succeed.What Happens at our Events?
Each month we hear from speakers who have deep experience in the topic to be discussed. There is lots of room for questions from the attendees to ensure the discussion is relevant, informed by experience, and addresses the real questions women have when running a business.
WE Forum is held on the 3rd Thursday of the month for Workshops and Panels and on the 4th Thursday of the month for Social Connects. There is a rotation of lunch workshops one month, morning panelists the next, and evening social connects the third.
Why Join Us?
These events have proven to be valuable networking and learning events for women business owners. It is a chance to hear from those who have faced the same challenges and hear how they navigated those challenges to become successful entrepreneurs. Join other Rochester area women who are passionate about their ideas and their business. You may find your next client or business partner!
