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Power to Pursue is a one day empowerment & entrepreneurial summit.

09/16/2026

We are still full from last night. Ascending Women brought together Michele O’Rourke, Paaras Parker, and Lanae Barnes to talk executive presence, and the conversation went so much deeper than the term usually gets credit for.

It’s not about how polished you sound in a room. It’s about whether you can actually be all of yourself, at work, at home, everywhere in between, and lead from there.

So much gratitude to Rhiannon for building this work with us, and to MadTree for opening up their space. This is the work we love most: getting women in a room together and just letting it be real ♥️

09/15/2026

We are less than a week away from A Grateful Plate, and the LIVE Auction is bringing something seriously delicious to the table.

Chef Jessica Baston, owner of 86xList, is donating a private Paella Night for six, valued at $1,200. Think bold Latin American flavors, restaurant-level dining in your own home, and an evening designed entirely around good food and good company.

Chef Jessica and her team will bring the full experience to you, preparing a Latin American-inspired paella dinner in your home, complete with service, plateware, and kitchen clean-up.

This is just one of the incredible experiences you’ll have the chance to bid on at A Grateful Plate on September 20, where we come together for an unforgettable night in support of the Power to Pursue Scholarship Fund.

Want a seat at the table and a shot at taking this experience home? Tickets are still available. Grab yours at the link in bio.

A Grateful Plate
September 20, 2026
Benefiting Power to Pursue

09/14/2026

THIS WEDNESDAY: Power Hour is back.

Join Power to Pursue on Wednesday, September 16, from 6–8 PM at Pour W**e and Fragrance Bar in College Hill for an evening of connection, creativity, and community.

Come grab a glass, enjoy light bites, meet someone new, and spend the evening in a space designed for showing up exactly as you are. W**e and non-alcoholic beverages will be available, and guests can create their own custom fragrance for an additional fee.

A huge thank you to Taste of Boujie, New Riff Distilling, Lush Life Brands, and Pour W**e and Fragrance Bar for helping us bring this Power Hour to life.

Come as you are. Meet someone new. Make something you love. Leave a little more connected than when you arrived.

Wednesday, September 16
6–8 PM
Pour W**e and Fragrance Bar
5852 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45224

There’s still time to join us. Register at the link in bio.

09/11/2026

Next week, on Tuesday, September 15, Ascending Women is back at MadTree Oakley for A Celebration of Executive Presence, an evening of honest conversation, connection, and learning alongside women who know what it means to lead!

We’re thrilled to welcome an incredible panel:
Paaras Parker, Chief Human Resources Officer, AuditBoard
Michele O’Rourke, CEO, O’Rourke Wrecking Company
LaNae Barnes, Market Executive, Bank of America
Moderated by Rhiannon Hoeweler, CEO at MadTree

Come ready to talk about what it really looks like to own your voice, build trust, lead authentically, and step fully into the spaces you’ve earned.

Tuesday, September 15
MadTree Oakley Taproom
Doors open at 5:30 PM | Panel begins at 6 PM

Ascending Women is presented by MadTree and driven by Power to Pursue, creating space for women to connect, learn from one another, and grow together.

09/10/2026

A Grateful Plate is all about bringing incredible people together around the table — and we’re especially excited to have the next generation of culinary talent joining us in the kitchen.

Meet Skyler Hill and Marni Slack, two apprentice chefs who will be working alongside our incredible chef lineup to help bring this dining experience to life.

A Grateful Plate brings together six talented chefs for six unforgettable courses, all in support of Power to Pursue’s scholarship fund and our mission to help women invest in themselves, their goals, and what comes next.

Come experience an evening built around incredible food, meaningful connection, and a whole lot of gratitude, while supporting a mission that matters.

Seats are limited, so grab yours while you can.

Tickets + event details at the link in bio.

09/09/2026

A Grateful Plate is more than an unforgettable dinner; it’s your chance to get in the room for some seriously incredible live auction packages.

Join us for an evening of incredible food, community, and giving back, then get ready to BID BIG.

Up for grabs in our live auction:
✨ A two-night getaway at Skyline Chalet in Gatlinburg… a gorgeous three-bedroom, two-bath retreat in the Great Smoky Mountains, valued at $1,100.
✨ A VIP table for 11 at the 2027 Power to Pursue Summit, including VIP lunch with the speakers, swag bags, priority seating, and VIP check-in; a $3,025 value.

And these are just a taste of what’s waiting for you.

You have to be in the room to bid, so grab your ticket to A Grateful Plate and come hungry for incredible food and a little friendly competition.

Every ticket and winning bid supports the Power to Pursue Scholarship Fund and creates more opportunities for women to be seen, be heard, and be loved.

Tickets at the link in bio.

09/08/2026

Your ticket or sponsorship of A Grateful Plate does more than bring you to the table, it helps make sure more women have a seat at it.

Proceeds from A Grateful Plate support the Power to Pursue Scholarship Fund, removing financial barriers so women who may not otherwise have access can attend the Power to Pursue Summit, build meaningful connections, invest in themselves, and bring their voices into rooms where they belong.

As 2026 scholarship recipient Kana Brown shared, “When a community takes on the responsibility of ensuring that all voices are represented in the room, we all benefit.”

Come enjoy an unforgettable evening of food, community, and gratitude while helping create more opportunities for women to pursue what’s next.

Join us at the table. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at the link in bio.

09/07/2026

Join Power to Pursue on Wednesday, September 16 from 6 to 8PM at Pour W**e and Fragrance Bar in College Hill for an evening of connection, creativity, and community.

We’ll gather for light bites, w**e, and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy along the way. Guests will also have the option to create a custom fragrance for an additional fee.

A special thank you to Taste of Boujie, New Riff Distilling, Lush Life Brands, and Pour W**e and Fragrance Bar for helping make this Power Hour possible.

Come as you are. Meet someone new. Make something you love. Leave a little more connected than when you arrived.

Wednesday, September 16 | 6–8 PM
Pour W**e and Fragrance Bar
5852 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45224

Register at the link in bio!

09/04/2026

A Grateful Plate is almost here and the lineup is GOOD.

On Sunday, September 20, Power to Pursue is bringing together four incredible Cincinnati culinary talents for an evening built around great food, meaningful connection, and the power of women pursuing what matters to them.

Meet the chefs behind the plate:

Kayla Robison | Commander ’N Beef
Food Network Champion, entrepreneur, co-host of Food Fight 513, and the force behind the Commander ’N Beef Smashburger Pop-Up Experience, which has provided more than 2,000 meals to Cincinnatians experiencing homelessness.

Jessica Baston | 86xList
Chef, entrepreneur, and storyteller creating dining experiences rooted in culture, tradition, and the people who shape us. Her mantra, Cook Like a Mother, honors the matriarchs, mentors, recipes, and stories we carry with us.

Salimah Abdul-Hakim | Soleil Kitchen
An award-winning chef and hospitality entrepreneur who believes food can create connection across cultures and communities. From CHOPPED to countless Cincinnati accolades, Salimah continues to use culinary arts as a vehicle for impact.

Shelbi Nation | Wyoming Meat Market + Rekas Butchery
A chef-turned-butcher with more than 18 years of kitchen experience, Shelbi found her calling in butchery as a way to build a deeper relationship with our food system, ultimately taking ownership of two beloved local butcher shops.

Four women. Four incredible stories. One very grateful plate.

Join us Sunday, September 20 from 4–8 PM at The Spot on West Fifth for an evening celebrating food, community, and women who are building something all their own.

Tickets are available now at the link in bio. Come hungry.

09/03/2026

Meet the woman who knows her way around a kitchen, and a butcher block. 🔪

We’re thrilled to welcome Shelbi Nation to the chef lineup for A Grateful Plate!

With more than 18 years of kitchen experience, Shelbi took her culinary career in a new direction in 2019, beginning an apprenticeship under longtime Wyoming Meat Market owner Jim Gelhausen. She was looking for a deeper connection to where our food comes from, and found it right here in the Cincinnati community.

Today, Shelbi is the owner of Wyoming Meat Market and Rekas Butchery, bringing her experience, craft, and deep respect for the food system to everything she does.

And soon, she’s bringing it to the table at A Grateful Plate. 🍽️

One unforgettable evening; all benefiting Power to Pursue’s scholarship fund and creating greater access and opportunity for women in our community.

🎟️ Tickets are available now at the link in bio. Come hungry.

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