HumanizeHer IRL: 3rd Annual HumanizeHer Celebration
In this live episode celebrating our 3rd Annual HumanizeHer Celebration, Founder and Podcast Host Erica Lockheimer reflects on the podcast’s growth - from 2,000 YouTube Subscribers to over 165,000 YouTube Subscribers and 2 million monthly platform views and more importantly 59 stories told - highlighting HumanizeHer’s mission to elevate women's stories, foster real community, and support women on their journeys of defining success on their own terms.
Erica leads a very special panel discussion, featuring 3 podcast guests who share their journeys of purpose, resilience, and taking bold leaps:
Dana A. Griffin (Founder of Eldera.ai): Discusses building an AI platform that connects younger adults and youth with elder mentors to fight the loneliness epidemic and foster intergenerational connection.
Sumer Strawbree (17-year-old Entrepreneur & Artist): Shares how she overcame bullying at age 12 to create positive affirmation coloring books aimed at boosting young girls' self-esteem and saving lives.
Torrey Van Winden (Pro Beach Volleyball Player & 2028 Olympic hopeful): Details stepping away from corporate to pursue her Olympic dream and advocate for better financial equity and support for women in sports.
The episode includes a surprise moment, introducing our inaugural HumanizeHer Community Recognition Awards for key mentors and supporters of the HumanizeHer movement:
This event would not have been as special without a surprise unboxing of the YouTube Silver Creator Award gifted to the entire HumanizeHer Crew, and a heartfelt team celebration acknowledging the crew that powers the movement. And of course - seeing our community come together for an evening of connection, purpose, and celebration.
Huge thank you to our event sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor
Morgan Stanley & Brannan Vaughan for walking the walk when it comes to supporting women’s ventures
Community Sponsors
MorningStar Entertainment & Suzanne Ewing-Ervin, our Head of Community Events for coordinating
Tulu Vineyards & Alina Tyulyu for the amazing wine and her magic behind the camera
Swell Sound & Elad Marish for sound support
Mille Fiori & Yana Plysniuk for the stunning flowers
Andres Tacos & Gunther’s Catering for the delicious food
And to the HumanizeHer Crew - THANK YOU for helping us reach such an incredible milestone and for putting your full selves into the phenomenal work we get to do, celebrating and elevating women’s voices. 💫
Elizabeth Wendorf-Bloesser - Founding Member, Chief of Staff, Producer & Co-Host
Becky Davis - Director of Photography, Creative Producer, & Editor
Kristen Basile West - Director of Brand & Design
Suzanne Ewing-Ervin - Head of Community Events
Jazmine Orozco Lugo - Social Media Manager
Ash Blodgett - Director & Creative Producer
Nathalie Rodriguez - Production Designer & Gaffer
Alina Tyulyu - Photographer
Heather Schuler - Segment Producer
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