Sheventures

I met Alexa Carlin last year in Washington, D.C. After hearing about her conference, WEX — short for Women Empower Expo — I wanted to see it for myself. I admit, having attended many conferences in the past, I was dubious about the value I would get as an entrepreneur. Damn, was I wrong. Let’s get one thing straight from the get-go: WEX is a conference for any woman who wants actionable, affordable advice on starting or improving her business or her mission. WEX’s tickets range from $30 to $99, priced by design to be inclusive, and I have never been to a one-day conference that represents such racial, socio-economic, and age diversity. I spoke with teenpreneurs, women in their 60s, and everyone in between. The panel topics I attended were immediately relevant to my business. My only critique is that I left fully charged, but I wanted more. Also, I’d love to see Carlin expand locations. Travel can be a big expense for entrepreneurs, especially those of us who are bootstrapping. I know she is aware of this and