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What happens when women come together to share what they’ve learned, challenge one another to think differently, and leave with the confidence to take action? Amplify is more than an afternoon of inspiration. It’s an opportunity to pause, reconnect with your purpose, invest in yourself, and walk away with ideas you can put into practice immediately. Join us for an energizing afternoon designed to inspire, empower, and equip women in business and leadership. You’ll hear from three accomplished women who bring very different perspectives—but share a common thread: they have built their careers by stepping into opportunities, navigating challenges and continually finding ways to grow their influence. Your Image Is Part of Your Leadership Story Meredith Hauck | CEO & Co-Founder, EverStrive Solutions | House of Colour Stylist How do you want to be perceived—and does the way you show up reinforce that message? Meredith Hauck brings a unique perspective to the intersection of personal image, confidence and professional branding. As the CEO and Co-Founder of EverStrive Solutions and a House of Colour stylist, Meredith understands that your personal brand isn't simply a logo, a résumé, or a job title. It’s the story people experience when they encounter you. Meredith will explore why personal image matters in business and how intentional choices can help you show up with greater confidence and clarity. You’ll leave with five practical ways to better align your personal brand and your look—so the way you present yourself supports the leader you are and the leader you’re becoming.   Success Shouldn’t Cost You Your Well-Being Dawn Rattan | Executive Director, Downtown Shareholders of Kansas City, Kansas | President/Owner, EverFit KC | JCCC Board of Trustees What does success look like when you’re not running on empty? Dawn Rattan has built a career around leadership, community, business, and wellness—and she understands the very real tension that can exist between ambition and balance. Drawing from her experience as a business owner, community leader, executive, and advocate for wellness, Dawn will challenge us to look beyond the traditional definition of success and consider what it means to create a life where achievement, health, clarity and well-being can coexist. Her conversation will explore the relationship between stress, success and clarity and offer practical ways to recognize when the demands of life are pulling you away from what matters most.   Leadership When the Stakes Are High Lori Thomas | Director of Volunteer Operations & Workforce, KC2026 FIFA World Cup Leadership isn’t tested when everything goes according to plan. It’s tested when the pressure is on. Lori Thomas brings a firsthand perspective on what it takes to lead through complexity, change, and enormous expectations. As the Director of Volunteer Operations and Workforce for the KC2026 FIFA World Cup, Lori has been part of the tremendous effort behind Kansas City’s opportunity to welcome the world. Her experience offers an extraordinary backdrop for a conversation about women in leadership, resilience, grit, determination and leading through challenges. Lori will share lessons from a high-stakes, high-visibility environment and challenge us to consider how we respond when the path forward isn't obvious, the pressure is mounting and people are looking to us for direction. This isn’t simply a conversation about leading a major event. It’s about how women lead when the moment gets bigger than they expected. Leave Inspired. Leave Equipped. Leave Ready to Amplify. Throughout the afternoon, you’ll have opportunities to: CONNECT — Build relationships with women who are leading, growing and making an impact throughout our business community. REFLECT — Consider where you are today, what you’ve learned along the way and where you want to go next. LEARN — Gain practical strategies from women who have experienced success, setbacks, growth and change firsthand. ACT — Identify one idea, habit, conversation, or courageous step you can take with you—and put into practice immediately. Because inspiration is powerful. But inspiration paired with action is where change begins. Stay, Connect & Celebrate We’ll wrap up the afternoon with a networking happy hour, giving you the chance to continue the conversation, meet new people, exchange ideas and build relationships in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy wine, mocktails, light snacks and meaningful conversation with the women who make our business community stronger. Your investment goes beyond the afternoon. Your participation not only invests in your own growth and development—it also supports the Olathe Chamber Foundation and its continued efforts to strengthen and invest in our community. $60 Members | $75 Non-Members (Sign in to receive member pricing.) Come ready to connect. Come ready to learn. Come ready to be challenged. Come ready to AMPLIFY your purpose, your voice and your impact. Because the next chapter of your leadership story starts with what you choose to do next.