Topic: Inventing and Reinventing Ourselves: Trailblazing Women Business Owners
Panel Members: Deci Evans, Brooke Kennedy, Randa Minkarah, and Sonie Watson
Moderated by Elise Enriquez, Elise Enriquez Productivity Coaching
Inventing and Reinventing Ourselves: Trailblazing Women Business Owners brings together four accomplished entrepreneurs who dared to pivot after thriving in earlier careers. Hear candid stories of reinvention, resilience, and leadership—including navigating male-dominated industries—and gain insight, inspiration, and practical wisdom for building what’s next on your own terms.
Event Sponsor: Magnus Media Group Video Production
Magnus Media Group is a two-person video production company with 40+ years of combined experience creating strategic video content for small businesses. From concept, scripting, and planning through filming and editing, we produce polished, purposeful content—while also offering select AV, sound, DJ, and emcee services for live events.
PLEASE NOTE: A boxed lunch *is not* included in the base ticket price: During registration, you will have the option to purchase a boxed lunch for $20, provided by Gourmondo. The base ticket price includes beverages.
Deadline: Registrations that include a box lunch order will close end of day on Tuesday, March 24.
About Our Panel Members:
Deci Evans is a respected leader in Seattle’s event community and the owner of Kind + Co Events, an upscale, full-service event management firm specializing in nonprofit fundraisers and mission-driven events. Known for her strategic approach and operational expertise, Deci partners with organizations to produce events that are thoughtfully designed, professionally executed, and aligned with organizational goals. In addition to leading complex events and multi-day programs, Deci is deeply committed to mentoring emerging event professionals and advancing inclusive, sustainable practices within the events industry.
Brooke Kennedy is a Master Esthetician, oncology-trained skincare expert, and the award-winning owner of Suite B Hair & Skin Lounge in Issaquah, Washington. With a background in Molecular Cell Biology and a successful career pivot from project management to esthetics, Brooke built her business from a solo practice into a multi-award-winning salon and spa recognized as Best of Issaquah and Best in the Pacific Northwest. A multi-international Skin Games champion, educator, and U.S. Distributor of HYPO21, Brooke is passionate about science-backed skincare, sustainable business practices, and empowering women in business.
Randa Minkarah is a seasoned executive in technology and media, known for her entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in driving growth. She co-founded Resonance AI, an AI startup focused on media content analysis, recognized by NVIDIA’s Inception Program and TechCrunch. Previously, she was Senior VP at Fisher Communications, leading revenue and digital transformation until its 2013 sale. Currently, she serves as Consortium Chief Operating Executive for WTIA and Portalus, managing operations and member services. Minkarah is an active speaker, advisor, and investor in tech and healthcare, and serves on boards including Washington Delta Dental and WTIA. She holds a BFA from the University of Cincinnati and resides in Seattle.
Sonie Watson’s passion for libations began at age nine, mixing simple “cocktails” for her mother. That early curiosity grew into a lifelong journey—from bartending to various industry roles, and ultimately to distilling. Her connection with 2BAR Spirits started as a customer; after volunteering, she became a proud part-owner. Sonie is a hands-on creator, whether distilling spirits, crafting 2BAR’s Chocolate Bitters with Seattle’s Spinnaker Chocolate, selecting glassware, or perfecting bourbon cocktails. Above all, she is a people person, believing in the power of food and drink to bring people together. She loves sharing her bourbon knowledge with anyone eager to “geek out” with her. From brand representation to mixology, Sonie embraces all facets of the industry and invites others to celebrate the artistry and camaraderie of the spirits world.
About Our Moderator:
Elise Enriquez is the founder of Elise Enriquez Productivity Coaching, where she partners with business owners and founder-led teams to build the systems and shared language they need to make intentional progress—without the mental load following them everywhere. Her work goes beyond individual productivity training; she embeds alongside growing organizations to create customized infrastructure that frees capable people to own their work and gives leaders their focus back. Elise is based in the Seattle area and brings warmth, practicality, and a no-fluff approach to everything she does.
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