Keynotes

As a young girl, Natasha Davison dreamt of Broadway. As an adult, she’s an award-winning producer of Broadway shows, including the Tony-nominated show “The Prom.” Tune in and learn about Natasha’s pursuit of equal, true and vibrant representation of women in her work.

When Kara Goldin replaced diet sodas and sweeteners with water, she not only lost 20 pounds, but she felt incredibly better with higher energy levels and glowing skin. Walking around the grocery stores, Kara started looking for waters with fruit and no sweeteners. When she couldn’t find any, the idea for Hint was formed. Tune in to hear more about Kara’s entrepreneurial spirit and her advice for navigating the highs and lows of your career.

Laura Galt has a passion for working with people. Combining that with her love of theater, she works with actors and professionals as a speech pathologist, specializing in accent modification. Tune in and hear about her dedication to telling strong female narratives. Plus, you’ll find out how she came to co-produce the Tony-nominated show “The Prom.”

With a creative mind and an entrepreneurial spirit, it’s really no surprise that Lela Rose became an acclaimed fashion designer with her own label. But, before she was being featured on red carpets or being worn by royalty, she was doing it all herself — cutting, draping, cleaning, and shipping. Now, with a larger staff, Lela prides herself on being uniquely committed to her employees and keeping production local. Tune in for a taste of her “make-everything-fun-or-it’s-not-worth-it” attitude.

Marty Vanier always knew she wanted to work with livestock and agriculture, but the career path she ended up on wasn’t the result of a plan. She found her passion along the way. Tune in for more in-depth discussions on Marty’s career, including her support of the COVID-19 response efforts with the National Agriculture Biosecurity Center at Kansas State University.