Women with Voices- Voices of Empowerment: Stories That Heal & Inspire

This isn’t just another networking event — it’s a space where vulnerability meets strength, and connection turns into community. You’ll hear powerful stories from women who have walked through challenges, built successful careers, and are using their voices to create impact. Expect meaningful conversations, authentic connections, and an atmosphere that feels both uplifting and empowering.

Nicole Parker believes that reinvention is not about starting over—it is about rising with clarity, courage, and purpose when life demands change.
In June of 2025, she lost her mother, a personal turning point that changed the trajectory of her life. Just months later, in October, she experienced a career disruption that forced an even deeper reckoning. For many, that combination would have meant retreat. For Nicole, it became the beginning of reinvention.
As a single mother to a young adult living with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy, Nicole understands responsibility, resilience, and the quiet strength it takes to keep moving forward when circumstances are anything but easy. Rather than waiting for the next opportunity to appear, she chose to build one—launching a new company dedicated to helping the startup community grow, scale, and reinvent with clarity, purpose, and integrity.
Professionally, Nicole is known as self-driven, focused, and remarkably detail-oriented. Clients consistently describe her as determined in a way that is rare—someone who shows up fully, authentically, and with intention. She does not wait for answers; she goes after them. She is unafraid to tackle challenges, build meaningful connections, and bring people together with a rare blend of confidence, warmth, and professionalism.

Cara A. Kirsch is the CEO and Founder of The Kirsch Group, a respected insurance and risk management firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. With a passion for strategic leadership and client-centered service, Cara has built her company around integrity, education, and long-term relationship building.
As a seasoned executive, Cara specializes in helping businesses and individuals navigate complex insurance decisions with clarity and confidence. Under her leadership, The Kirsch Group has earned a reputation for personalized solutions, strong advocacy, and trusted guidance in an ever-changing marketplace.
Beyond her professional success, Cara is a dedicated community leader committed to empowering others through education, mentorship, and service. Her approach blends business expertise with authentic connection—making her a powerful voice in leadership, entrepreneurship, and strategic growth.

Amy Bodenner – Founder of Sunflower Advisors & Traction Guide Extraordinaire
Amy Brodiner is more than a coach—she’s a passionate implementer who’s walked the walk. After experiencing the transformational power of the Traction® system firsthand, Amy founded Sunflower Advisors to help others align their teams, scale with clarity, and lead with purpose.
With a powerful blend of real-world leadership experience and deep expertise in the Traction model, Amy is known for bringing calm to chaos, synergy to silos, and momentum to mission-driven teams. Her work empowers businesses to stop spinning their wheels and start scaling—strategically and sustainably.
But Amy’s magic isn’t just in strategy—it’s in connection. She listens with heart, challenges with kindness, and stays laser-focused on what truly matters: people. Whether she’s guiding a leadership team or walking alongside a couple striving for greater alignment, Amy brings empathy, insight, and unwavering support.

Darcie Zauha with House of Colour West Omaha teaches people how to showcase their uniqueness and nail their first impression through personal color and style analysis. She advises clients on closet edits, personal shopping, capsule wardrobe creation, and more! Her passion is teaching people the skills they need to walk into a room feeling confident!
She works with her team of four other stylists, and they have two studios, one at 122nd and Maple and the other in Ashland, Nebraska.

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