💗🤝 Not your average women's conference

We’re back, Boston.

💞🎤 Experience culture, community, and empowerment. Where? Rise & Thrive, the women’s conference hosted at Cyclorama in the South End on Sunday April 19. The event will blend leadership, wellness, culture, and community into one space — designed for women of all backgrounds to feel seen, supported, and inspired.

💜 As media sponsors of Rise & Thrive, we’re excited to offer B-Side members FREE ENTRY to this year’s conference, normally a $50 ticket. Start a membership here for $1 for your first three months and we’ll send you the discount code. Then, you can reserve tickets below:

💜 As media sponsors of Rise & Thrive, we’re excited to offer B-Side members FREE ENTRY to this year’s conference, normally a $50 ticket. You can reserve tickets below, and use code BSIDE:

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👀 What’s on tap at Rise & Thrive:

Dynamic speakers and meaningful conversations
Local vendors, brands, and founders
Live music, fashion, and art around every turn

Up first…

POWERFUL PANELS

Hear from women who are cracking the code.

✨ At Rise & Thrive, you can look forward to being in a space that not only inspires all women, but equips them to lead at higher levels and gather inspiration to take with them.

⭐️ First, listen to a keynote talk by Harvard Kennedy School Senior Program Coordinator Kionelie Ortega, followed by a panel focused on Women in Leadership. The panel of four female experts across industries will share real insights, real stories, and real advice about how to build confidence and credibility wherever you are.

🎤 In the second panel, enjoy another engaging conversation with Ruthzee Louijeune, Ivana Solano, and Baby Indiglo in A Beautiful Resistance: Live, moderated by Boston Globe culture columnist Jeneé Osterheldt. An IRL extension of the video series and newsletter, A Beautiful Resistance, this panel will discuss culture, advocacy, leadership, and community impact.

LIKE-MINDED WOMEN

Make connections that go beyond LinkedIn.

👏 Rise & Thrive isn't an awkward networking event — it’s genuine community-building with women who want to reach their full potential. Whether you’re figuring out your next move, looking to expand your circle, or just want to be in a room with other powerful, motivated women, you’ll find what and who you need at Rise & Thrive.

🤝 You’ll have the chance to meet new folks when you arrive at 4 p.m. for check in, again at the end of the event, and throughout the evening as you participate in the programming. You never know who you’ll meet — maybe it’s your new business partner, your new bestie, or just someone to connect with as you enjoy the night.

ART, SHOPPING, AND PERFORMANCE

Watch, listen and find what inspires you.

🛍️ This conference is about more than talks. Rise & Thrive is an entire experience, featuring a lively marketplace of local women entrepreneurs, performances from Lisa Bello and Yanna G, and a surprise dance performance by DivaDance Boston.

🎨 Expect art around every corner. The Rise & Thrive schedule is packed with professional panels and expert inspiration. At 5:35 p.m., however, art and culture take center stage for the fashion showcase by Melina Cortes, a spoken word performance by Herisa Stanislaus, a musical performance by Lisa Bello, and a dance performance by Boston Dance Divas.

QUICK QUESTION

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ONE LAST THING

You won’t want to miss this.

At this year’s Rise & Thrive conference, you won’t want to miss the panel talk about Women in Leadership. Featuring Chief Strategy Officer Hilina D. Ajakaiye (National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals), EVP and Head of Strategy Jess Lloyd (Hill Holliday), Chief Client Officer Angela Herbst (Mighty Union), and VP of Sales and Marketing Melina Cortes (COPILOT), this panel will dive into what it means to be a confident leader in spaces not created for you. Grab your ticket to Rise & Thrive today to hear straight from these local women leaders.

(The editorial team was not involved in the creation of this B-Side newsletter)