When I first walked into Kelley Indianapolis in the fall of 2024, I carried quiet questions with me. Would I belong here? Would my voice matter in a school that, like so many business schools, has been shaped by traditions that often center on men? As a woman and a woman of color, I wondered how I would navigate classrooms, organizations, and leadership roles. What I found in my first year surprised me. The community I stepped into was not only welcoming but intentional a

“Women who.” It sounds unfinished until you meet the women who complete the sentence. Women who open a door and widen it. Women who speak truth with tenderness, work with rigor, and make room for others as a matter of practice. In our cohort, I’m honored to witness five such leaders whose paths are distinct and whose impact overlaps: Christian Massey, Karen Lyles, Belinda Murray, Dr. Juaneka L. Thomas, and Alexis Watts. Each is a graduate of A Seat At The Table’s Undivided Co

Alone means having no one else present. Everyone has felt this feeling at least once in their life—starting a new school, moving out, or launching something brand new. That moment of discomfort, when you don’t know where to begin, is exactly why communities matter. When building community, the questions that you ask yourself are simple but profound: Who? What? Where? How? Networking can be one of the hardest things to do if you don’t know where to start. Create. Connect. C

Success for women has too often been defined by impossible standards – balancing careers, families, and personal dreams without missing a beat. The pressure to be everything to everyone can feel relentless. In a world that often tells women to “do it all,” InspireHER Collective offers a powerful alternative: a trusted circle where ambition and authenticity can sit at the same table. Launched in 2024 by Colleen Hungerford and Cheryl Medeiros, InspireHER is an all-women’s ma

When I launched Make Your Money Matter – Michigan, I knew I wasn’t just creating a business directory, I was building a love letter to the women and communities who show up, open shop, and do the work that keeps our cities not just running, but thriving. This is for the women who unlock their storefronts before sunrise and flip the sign to open with pride and purpose. It’s for the women who make neighborhoods feel like home, one My aunt was born five years before my father

Inside the Life in Indy initiative: how local women are opening doors, sharing stories, and helping others call this region home. Indianapolis is a city of momentum. The Indy region is a place of opportunity—ranked among America’s Best Places to Start a Career, a Best Food City, and one of the Hottest Housing Markets in the country. It’s a place where careers take off, ideas are nurtured, and communities welcome you in. But beyond the numbers and accolades, what makes this

In today's dynamic business world, hands-on learning isn't just a phrase to generate buzz—it's transforming how we prepare tomorrow's business leaders. At the Indiana University Kelley School of Business Indianapolis, this approach represents the heart of their educational philosophy. By combining active learning with entrepreneurial thinking, Kelley is equipping students to tackle real-world challenges with confidence and creativity.

Theatre has a presence in our world, whether you’ve sat in a darkened room with a crowd and watched a performance or you haven’t. Movie musicals like Wicked and La La Land have gained critical acclaim and a foothold in popular culture. Hamilton was the hot topic of conversation when it first took the Broadway world by storm, and most people reading this have probably at least seen a community theatre production or attended their child’s school performance. If you’ve played im

Design is more than aesthetics—it’s problem-solving, storytelling, and a force that shapes the world around us. At Indy Design Week [IDW], we celebrate and elevate the many disciplines of design while fostering a collaborative and inclusive creative community. Founded in 2018, Indy Design Week has grown into an essential platform for designers, artists, and creative professionals to connect, share ideas, and inspire one another.

In 70 days, I will be walking down the Schrott Center for the Arts stage to receive my bachelor's degree. I have noticed that as the date gets closer, the frequency of people asking me what is next for me exponentially increases. While the possibilities of the future have been dancing around my mind, I find myself thinking a lot more about how I got here. How did I end up in the Midwest when my home is 4,150 miles away? How did I end up in the art department when I was confid

Community is created by individuals who seek connection, support, and common intentions in the world. Finding your communities in life is an ongoing, ever-changing part of who we are. When I was a younger woman, I found my communities naturally, by pursuing the activities and the subjects I enjoyed, and my identity formed alongside these experiences. As a mom, finding and maintaining a community takes on a whole new meaning.

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