About Us

Bakersfield Women's Business Conference

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Our Story

From its inception, the Bakersfield Women’s Business Conference has been a platform for women to help grow their businesses and improve their personal and professional lives. Our one-day event provides a setting for information sharing, skills development, and personal growth that brings enrichment to the lives of all attendees.

BWBC is where you can invest in yourself on a personal and professional level. Wherever you’re at in your career, there is something for everyone here. From small business owners and corporate leaders to recent grads and job seekers, all community members are welcome.

Every aspect of our conference is designed to encourage, educate, and empower women in our community. Join us on Thursday, April 28, 2022 to see what it’s all about!

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2021-2022 Conference Team

Kristi Culligan, 2022 BWBC Chair

Aera Energy

Natesha "T" Johnson, 2022 BWBC Vice Chair

Upside Productions

Executive Board Members

Susan Spears

Kern County Superintendent of Schools

R.O.S.E Mentor Program Coordinator

Norma Rojas-Mora

Bakersfield College

Power Pitch Coordinator

Staci Martinez

California Resources Corporation

Workshops Committee Leader

Colleen Bauer

Fairy Godmother Wedding & Event Planning

Deanna Blaise

Valley Strong Credit Union

Treasurer

Kathryn Mears

University of LaVerne

Exhibitor Committee Leader

Jessica Neeley

Dignity Health

Keynote Committee Leader

Janelle Capra

Alzheimer’s Disease Association of Kern County

Marketing Coordinator

Amy Thelen

Bitwise Industries

Workshops Committee Leader

Advisory Board Members

Marelle Williams

2021 BWBC Chair

Christina Springstead

2016 BWBC Chair

Springstead Solutions

Norma Rojas-Mora

2019 BWBC Chair

Bakersfield College

Deanna Blaise

2013 BWBC Chair

Valley Strong Credit Union

Colleen Bauer

2009 BWBC Chair

Fairy Godmother Wedding & Event Planning

Dayna Nichols

2004 BWBC Chair

LaMeka Ross

2012 BWBC Chair

Aera Energy

PAST CONFERENCES

Thank You to Our 2022 Sponsors!

Platinum Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

VIP Bag Sponsor

Swag Bag Sponsor

Swag Bag Sponsor

R.O.S.E Table Sponsor

Snack Bar Sponsor

2022 Sponsor

Media Sponsor

Media Sponsor

Media Sponsor

Pearl Women-Owned Business Sponsor

Pearl Women-Owned Business Sponsor

Pearl Women-Owned Business Sponsor

Pearl Women-Owned Business Sponsor

Pearl Women-Owned Business Sponsor

Vehicle Display Sponsor

Power Pitch Sponsor

Power Pitch Sponsor

2022 Sponsor

2022 Sponsor

Connect With Us!

@bakersfieldwomen

One of our favorite moments from @therealbtc!✨ #

One of our favorite moments from @therealbtc!✨ #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #BWBC

@shanelltyus shirt says it all — Women Supportin

@shanelltyus shirt says it all — Women Supporting Women💪🏾 Our vision for #BWBC2022 was to provide a space for women to come and Embrace All that is You. And this year’s workshop speakers did exactly that! Thank you for coming to share your personal stories and providing tools to help women grow in their professional & personal lives✨
Don't forget, we have online workshops you can still catch up on! From finance and inclusion to wellness and career coaching, there are 10 more workshops to watch🤩 Visit the Whova platform to learn more📲 link in bio

🎥 Recap Alert!! We’re still not over all the

🎥 Recap Alert!! We’re still not over all the fun we had on Conference Day✨

Reminder, our online workshops are available for another 6 months. Visit the Whova platform to catch up (link in bio)📲

Showing some love to our #BWBC2022 sponsors who helped us Embrace All That Is You💌 Thank you! ⤵️

Platinum Sponsor: @valleystrong_cu
Silver Sponsors: Aera, Chevron, @dignityhealthbakersfield
Bronze Sponsor: @thewonderfulcompany
Vehicle Display: @jimburkefordlincoln
Snack Bar Sponsor: CRC
Table Gift Sponsor: Berry Corporation
Power Pitch Sponsors: Kern Venture Group, @gokite_community , @tricountiesbank (Diamond sponsor)
R.O.S.E Program Sponsor: @adventisthealth
Conference Bag Sponsor: @stratacreditunion
VIP Bag Sponsor: @bolthouseproperties @macys_bakersfield
Pearl Women-Owned Business Sponsor: @bitwiseindustries, @cypress_avenue, @kwiksignsinc, @roc_ctec
Hotel Sponsor: Marriott
Crystal Benefactor: Applus+
Additional: @mechanicsbankarena, Pepsi, Co., California Fruit Depot

As a women’s business conference, we actively su

As a women’s business conference, we actively support our local businesses, especially those that are women-owned! Our Power Pitch program helps us do just that✨

At #BWBC2022, we awarded $8,000 in total to 3 women-owned businesses. Check them out below! Congratulations to all our winners & finalists. We’d also like to recognize our sponsors for their support: @tricountiesbank , @gokite_community, and Kern Venture Group.

Learn more about Power Pitch by watching the video at the link in our bio, or visiting bakersfieldwomen.org

1st Place: @sugarwithsass - a custom cookie company spreading sass one cookie at a time🍪 See all her fun designs on her page!

2nd Place: @faithfilledlda - a local, growing legal documents business that specializes in assisting self-represented litigants with their family law matters in a faith-filled and trauma-informed approach💌

3rd Place: @vogueish_boutique - a secondhand boutique you can find next door to Cafe Smitten downtown!💫

The best part of Conference Day is seeing all of Y

The best part of Conference Day is seeing all of YOU! Our attendees! You are what makes the day so special. Building connections, finding new resources, and growing your network is what it’s all about. We were so grateful to have the opportunity to be back in person for #BWBC2022🤗

What a day! #BWBC2022 was a huge success thanks to

What a day! #BWBC2022 was a huge success thanks to our remarkable keynote speakers, sponsors, vendors, workshops, and volunteers. Thank you Amy & Bryan for sharing your stories and opening your hearts to our community of women♥️ You helped us fully embrace all that we are, leaving an unforgettable impact.

What was your favorite part from conference day?🤩 We want to know! ⤵️

Happy Conference Day, Bakersfield!🌟 We have so

Happy Conference Day, Bakersfield!🌟 We have so much in store for you today at Mechanics Bank Theater and virtually on the Whova app. Don’t have your tickets yet? Head to the link in our bio to get them now! You won’t want to miss our lineup of workshops, exhibitor booths, and amazing celeb keynote speakers, @therealbtc and @amypurdygurl 🎤 Doors open at 8:30 a.m.

🚨Be ready to show your ticket QR code on your phone at the entrance!📲

One more day until the 2022 Bakersfield Women’s

One more day until the 2022 Bakersfield Women’s Business Conference! 🥳

Whether you’ll be joining us in person or virtually, make sure to share your experience on socials throughout the day and use #BWBC2022. ✔️

We cannot wait to see you all of you and hope you come ready to Embrace All That Is You! 💚

We are so excited for those of you who will be joi

We are so excited for those of you who will be joining us at #BWBC2022. 💚

This year’s conference agenda features insightful workshops, virtual experiences, celebrity keynote speakers, and more. 👏

Swipe ➡️ to view the agenda and begin to plan accordingly!

Reminder that we have multiple workshop options that are on a first come, first serve basis. View our workshop lineup at BakersfieldWomen.org. ✔️

What are you most excited for on Conference Day? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️

Our conference countdown continues‼️ With on

Our conference countdown continues‼️

With only 2️⃣ days left, we have important information to share with you. Please review the information below to prepare you for this exciting day:

🎟️ Tickets can be purchased online right now until the day of the conference, April 28th!

🚨Don’t forget to download the Whova App for updates, virtual workshops, group chats and more.

🚪Doors open at 8:30am.

⚠️ In-person workshops are on a first come, first serve basis and start at 9:00am

🚗 Parking for the Mechanic Banks Arena is located off N Street between Truxtun and California Ave. (Swipe ➡️ to view the parking map).

✔️Get your tickets today at the link in our bio! 📲 BakersfieldWomen.org.

The countdown to conference day has begun! 🎉 G

The countdown to conference day has begun! 🎉

Get ready to have your day filled with engaging workshops, celebrity keynote speakers, unlimited networking, business expos and more! Wherever you’re at in life, there is something for you at the Bakersfield Women’s Business Conference. 💚

Don’t have tickets yet? 🎟️ There’s still time! Click the link in our bio to purchase your #BWBC2022 tickets today!

Did you know all BWBC attendees (in person & virtu

Did you know all BWBC attendees (in person & virtual) can view our virtual workshops for up to 6️⃣ months after the conference? Swipe to see a few of our virtual workshops!⬅️

From leadership and wellness to working in male-dominated industries, we have a variety of topics! Stay tuned-in on conference day by downloading the Whova App📲 It’s free & accessible on desktop, tablet, or mobile. Link in bio for tickets and how to download!

Let us know in the comments if you’re joining us virtually or in person and what workshops you’re looking forward to! ⬇️

Contact Us

(661) 378-4707

bakersfieldwomen@gmail.com

sponsorships: bwbcsponsorships@gmail.com

workshops: bwbcworkshops@gmail.com

exhibitors: bwbcexhibitors@gmail.com

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