Presenters: Tricia Rivas | Owner, Trixie’s Salon. Hannah Arant | Manager & Director of Education Date: July 7, 2020 Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm Location: Online It’s often the entrepreneurial way to be involved in owning one or more businesses and working on other projects within your community. Join small business owner Tricia Rivas and social media guru, Hannah Arant from Trixies Salon for a discussion on personal branding and your online presence as an ambitious entrepreneur. Learn why it’s important to show up as yourself and how to execute well via online platforms. About our speakers Hannah has always had a creative, fun spirit and an interest in fashion, art, and hair. These passions led her cosmetology and a career at Trixies Salon when it opened in 2010. Since that time, her career has grown with her passions, and she is also the director of education at the salon, as well as helping as social media coordinator for the salon. She loves that social media and online marketing are always changing, and loves sharing and educating others on the possibilities that are out there! Tricia is a native Des Moines' southsider. She attended La James International College. Tricia is affiliated with Aveda and has completed many hours of Aveda training. She has been a freelance makeup artist for MAC Cosmetics, Aveda, as well as a makeup educator for Toni & Guy Cosmetic Art Team. Tricia has owned Trixie’s Salon since 2007 and now leads a team of 19 amazing hairdressers. Her motto is, hairdressers can change the world. She also is the founder of the non-profit Dream Catchers Foundation Inc. where licensed beauty professionals provide free beauty services to those in need here in Des Moines.

Presenter: Dr. Ayah Bilbeisi, owner of Cedar Ridge Dentistry Date: July 10, 2020 Time: Noon – 1:00pm Location: Online Come and listen to the stories of entrepreneurs, small business owners and community members making their mark in Iowa. As you create your own story, treat yourself to this time each month to rekindle your entrepreneurial spirit and connect with others. This month listen to the amazing story of Dr. Ayah Bilbeisi, owner of Cedar Ridge Dentistry. About our speaker Dr. Ayah Bilbeisi is a native of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Bilbeisi graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry and completed a General Practice Residency from the University of Michigan before moving to Iowa in 2011. In Januart 2019, she was the official owner of her own clinic Cedar Ridge Esthetic and Family Dentistry. Dr. Bilbeisi has a wide range of experience having worked in both public health and private practice settings. She is passionate about the science of dentistry as part of holistic health and wellness believes in educating and empowering patients to help them unlock their full potential. She strives to get to know her patients on a personal level because she believes that a dental visit should be comfortable and even enjoyable. Dr. Bilbeisi is the mother to a son, daughter and cat. She likes to stay active and often spends her weekends exploring the nature centers of Central Iowa with her children.

Presenter: Drew Harden, President & Co-founder Date: July 14, 2020 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Online Join Drew Harden, President and Co-Founder of Blue Compass, a leading digital marketing agency in the Midwest, as he shares insights on how to create compelling website content, gain more visitors, and connect with your audience online. About our speaker Drew Harden is the President and Co-Founder of Blue Compass, Drew has grown and guided the company from a two-person start-up in 2007 to one of the Midwest's leading digital marketing companies today. He's a published author, speaks at marketing conferences around the country, has been cited by publications like USA Today, and has led web projects for clients like Spalding Sports Equipment, NAPA Autoparts, and the NFL.

Presenter: Gina Campbell, Psychotherapist Date: July 28, 2020 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Online Small business entrepreneurs never lack hard work or dedication, but with all that ambition sometimes we forget to take care of ourselves. In this highly experiential workshop, we will move beyond superficial ideas about self-care and learn to skillfully care for ourselves so we can keep feeding that entrepreneurial spirit. Join us for a discussion and exercises targeted at the role of mindfulness in self-care, self-rest, and meditation. After this event, participants will have the tools to continue self-care practices as they face the challenges and success of owning a small business. About our speaker Gina has been a psychotherapist in private practice for 15 years. She specializes in mindfulness-based counseling and helps people get unstuck so they can lead full and meaningful lives. Gina has training in meditation and yoga which enriches her approach as a holistic mental health provider.