The 4th Annual Women’s Entrepreneurship Panel Was An Event To Remember

The Junior League of Greater Lakeland fosters leadership and development-Women's Panel. Photo Credit: WakeUpSunshinePhotography

The Junior League of Greater Lakeland proudly hosted their 4th Annual Women’s Entrepreneurship Panel on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Junior League Building, drawing over 102 pre-registered attendees. This year’s theme, “Branding like a Woman Boss,” set the stage for a truly impactful evening filled with inspiration and connection.

Highlights of the event included our inaugural Keynote Speaker, Jessica Robinson, a member of the Junior League and the Owner and Creative Director of Cohesive Brands. Jessica delivered a powerful presentation on embracing uniqueness with her talk titled, “Embrace Your Difference, Your Power is in Your Uniqueness.”

More new features added to this year’s panel included  “The Networking Nook,” allowing guests to exchange contact information and foster connections. Attendees enjoyed additional offerings such as complimentary massages, shopping with over ten diverse vendors, exciting raffle prizes, and delicious food. The evening culminated in a sound bath, leaving everyone with joyful memories.

  • Raving Reviews

    Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive; one first-time attendee remarked, “I was impressed with the curation of the event. The venue was clean and accessible. The panel discussion was inspiring and helpful, and all of the women were pleasant and polite.”

    We are thrilled to continue empowering women-entrepreneurs and creating meaningful connections. Planning is already underway for next year’s event! If you’re interested in serving as a panelist, vendor, or keynote speaker, please email us at dei@jlgl.org with your contact information and any suggestions for next year’s participants or complete the form below. Here’s to another year of empowerment and collaboration!