Let's Chat Live! | A Toast to Success

You are invited to the Access to Capital team’s end of the year Let’s Chat Live celebration!

We have hosted events throughout the year and now it’s time to learn from each other. Enjoy networking, learn about business resources and experience a holiday-inspired Blue Ribbon ceremony. Join us for wine and delicious bites at Bronzeville Winery. Tickets are limited so register now!

Featured Speakers

Helice “Grandma Sparky” Bridges

Many people want to save the world, this is one woman who actually is. Helice "Grandma Sparky" is an enlightened master of unconditional love. Jack Canfield, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul book series says "Helice is a cross between Martin Luther King, Lucille Ball, and Gandhi. Grandma Sparky is an author, speaker, trainer, mentor to youth and adult leaders of leaders, storyteller, entertainer, community builder, writer of musical plays, and most importantly a children's advocate. She is the founder of Blue Ribbons Worldwide and the creator of the world famous "Who I Am Makes A Difference® Blue Ribbon Ceremony and community building leadership training work for youth and adults. Her work has impacted over 50 million people worldwide, ending conflict, stopping violence, enhancing health and vitality, saving lives, and making dreams come true in 60 seconds or less. Grandma Sparky has spoken at the Environment Earth Summit following Vice President Al Gore and the Dalai Lama. She is the recipient of the TKF Gandhi Non-Violence Award and the International Women's Day Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2022 she was featured in Forbes Magazine in an article: The Importance of Acknowledgement. How Empathy Drives Leadership. In 2023 Discover Magazine named her San Diego Power Women. January 2024, LEGACY UNLIMITED MAGAZINE featured her on the front cover.

Lynn Sanders | Difference Maker Media, LLC

Lynn Sanders is a passionate storyteller, best-selling author, story empowerment coach, and founder/CEO of Difference Makers Media. She helps cause-focused leaders craft, tell, and share their stories to amplify their impact and create meaningful change. Through a unique blend of strategic story coaching, writing, interviews and video promotion, Lynn supports entrepreneurs and nonprofits in bringing their stories to life. As a children's book author, she inspires youth through interactive programs and stories of compassion, unity, and giving back. Lynn is also a Blue Ribbon Ambassador with Blue Ribbons Worldwide, spreading positivity by honoring individuals with the "Who I Am Makes A Difference" blue ribbon. She made Chicago into the 3rd Blue Ribbon City in the world and has honored over 2000 people with the Blue Ribbon. Her mission is to shine a light on those making the world better, one story at a time. For more information and to receive a free story guide, visit: https://DifferenceMakersMedia.com.

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