Coming up this week!

Discover how to turn your hobby

into a money-maker at our panel discussion this week!

The Business of Art: Making Money as a Creative panel discussion

August 28th from 6 to 8 PM

The registration fee is $10

at the door or in advance.

Everyone is welcome!

Are you one of the many people with creative compulsions who dream about getting out of the rat race of their square job to start doing what they love for a living? Knowing what to do and taking that leap of faith to turn a hobby into a business seems scary and too far away. Discover how others have persevered in an inspiring discussion with a panel of creatives who have found inventive ways to cash in on their talent.

We are meeting at Flying Pig Improv at 3203 E. Douglas Ave. from 6 to 8 PM.

Sponsored by Optometric Billings Solutions, optometricbilling.com, (316) 722-2021 Sponsored by Optometric Billings Solutions, and Flying Pig Improv, flyingpigimprov.com, (316) 833-1889

Panelists:

Toni Federico, Owl Medicine Designs

https://www.owlmedicinedesigns.com/

Toni Federico is a licensed artist, award-winning author, educator, and speaker hailing from the vibrant heart of Washington, DC, now bringing her creative flair to the Midwest. Her artwork has graced the walls of the Wichita Art Museum, the Wilson K. Cadman Art Gallery, City Arts, and InterUrban Art House, among others. As a writer, her words have been featured in Elephant Journal, Writer’s Digest, and The Mighty. Toni also won the New Romance Award for her debut novel, Awakening.

In 2020, Toni launched Owl Medicine Designs, a bold venture into statement wallpapers and textiles that burst with exuberant energy. Her designs are tailored for those who seek to express their fearless individuality through art and design.

Toni holds a Master of Fine Arts in Fiction and a Master of Business Administration. She’s also a Diamonds Graduate of the Gemological Institute of America, adding a touch of sparkle to her multifaceted talents.

Conan and Katherine Fugit, Lamphouse Photo Co.

https://www.lamphousephotoco.com/

Conan and Katherine Fugit own Lamphouse Photo Co. They began designing and building photo booths in 2012 with their traveling large-format studio and darkroom, the “Lampy” Camper. They have since moved on to renting various digital photo booths for weddings and events.

Jessie Grey, Flying Pig Improv

https://flyingpigimprov.com/

Jessie has more than 40 years of stage experience from coast to coast as an actor, director, producer, and choreographer. Her most recent big day job was as the Executive Producer and Creative Director of Corporate Events for a Fortune 100 company.

More than a dozen years ago, she became fascinated with the spontaneous and unscripted world of improv. After intensive study in the San Francisco Bay Area (where she lived for 25 years), she began to teach, direct, and coach improv troupes weekly. She was a regular performing troupe member of several Bay Area improv groups, including Flash Mob Musical Improv at End Games and Awkward Face at Pan Theater.

A theater alum from Wichita State University, she learned from the best of ICT: Dr. Richard Welsbacher, Joyce Cavarozzi, Mary Jane Teall, and Audrey Needles, among others. She also was a student of improv notables in California’s Bay Area and around the country.

And now she brings her vast experience, deep knowledge, and passion back to her hometown of Wichita, Kansas. Flying Pig Improv has been aloft since 2019 and boasts over 300 shows, 7,000 delighted audience members, and 600 delightful students. 

Read more about Jessie in this article by Badass Women of Wichita Alliance Creative Team Member Cecilia Green here.

Let's Play Bunco!

Get to Know You Bunco!

September 5th from 6 PM to 8 PM

Picasso’s Pizzeria

621 W. Douglas Ave.

The registration fee is $10 at the door or in advance.

Everyone is welcome!

Roll the dice for new friends and fabulous prizes!

Meeting new people and making friends as adults is tough, and most networking events are awkward. So, let’s get together for a low-risk, fun way to get to know other badass women and see what happens. You don’t need to be a Bunco expert to play. This adaptation of the classic dice game is quick to learn and takes no skill or concentration. Plus, you can win fabulous prizes!

Picasso's Pizzeria offers food, drinks, and a full bar for purchase. Here's their menu!

Sponsored by Optometric Billings Solutions, optometricbilling.com, (316) 722-2021 and Picasso’s Pizzeria, https://www.picassospizzerias.com/, (316) 267-5423

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Tell your friends to apply, and they'll get a guaranteed interview because they were referred by the Badass Women of Wichita Alliance. When they get hired, Optometric Billing Solutions will pay you $150!

Thank you to Optometric Billing Solutions (OBS) for supporting our mission as a Professional Ally in 2023 and 2024 Badass Women of Wichita Alliance activities. Its support makes it possible to continue to keep our events affordable. 

Located at 10501 W. Hampton Lakes in Maize, OBS is a woman-owned nationally recognized insurance billing company for optometrist clinics in 43 states. It was named by Wichita Business Journal as one of the best places to work in Wichita, based on confidential employee job satisfaction surveys.

If you’re ready for a career in an employee-centered company with flexible hours and options to work at home after training, OBS wants to talk to you! Go to https://optometricbilling.com/employment for more information. 

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