2026 She Dares to Rise Conference was such a meaningful and uplifting gathering of community who supports women empowerment to lift women up. We intentionally chose this meaningful date on International Women's Day to celebrate courageous women who have dared to break barriers to be their truest selves.
I was so thankful for the incredible support of the community who came together because of the vision and value we share, regardless of the superficial differences based on gender, culture, skin color, language etc.
So grateful for our incredible speakers to share their real and raw personal journey of breaking barriers, and honest conversations about the journey.
We could see a piece of us in every story we heard from our incredible speakers of diverse backgrounds, reminding us that we are more similar than we are different. In a time we feel so divided, sharing this intentionally curated space with like-hearted individuals reminds us that together, we form a supportive ecosystem that lifts everyone up, builds a community where everyone who shows up feel seen and and heard.
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Honeymoon Food Porn: Round 1
London:
Shoreditch @dishoom
Pro-Tip: Get there at 11:15am to get both breakfast and lunch menus!
Venice:
Bruschetta at St Marks Square
Chichetti and spritzes @bacaro_damepare
Florence:
Lemon sage sorbet @lasorbettiera
Giant arancini from Mercato Centrale
Persimmon from tree @villamediceadililliano
Thanks for having us @nextgenperformers and @stfelixhwd !
Fun to reminisce about Taylorâs earliest work, compare notes about our favorite shows right now, our dream roles, and of course, have an excuse to CRAFT!
A casual dinner meet-up before our big day tomorrow!! Thank you Mayor @beach.pace , Susan @missinwyo , @runistorrs , @alohadrg and @sightlesssurfnjav for this lovely dinner and joyful conversation. So excited to hear your stories the conference tomorrow, on International Women's Day!!
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March 8, 2026
She Dares to Rise Conference
12:30 - 6 PM at Greatroom, Beaverton, OR
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Honored to introduce Arun Storrs: actor, activist, nonprofit founder, and unapologetic force for good.
From Yale to HBO Maxâs The Pitt, from being adopted from Nepal to founding The Kumari Project to support girls in Kathmandu, Arun lives at the intersection of artistry, advocacy, and courage.
She uses storytelling not just to perform, but to empower.
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Thank you so much @runistorrs for joining us Live to share a little about who you are and your journey. I am so excited to see you again in person at our She Dares to Rise conference on Mar 8, and I can't wait for our audience to meet you and hear your stories!!
Register by Feb 22 so that we have time to intentionally prepare every detail for this event for you.
March 8 at Greatroom, Beaverton, OR
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Sharing a quick look at some of the incredible speakers who will be with us at She Dares to Rise on March 8.
Every one of them has a powerful story, and I canât wait for you to hear them in person.
If youâve been thinking about coming, Iâd really love for you to get your ticket now. Weâre asking everyone to register by Feb 22 so we can plan well, coordinate the details with vendors to create the experience you deserve.
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March 8, 2026
12:30 - 6:30 pm (VIP 10 am)
@greatroomevents , Beaverton, OR
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From The Pitt: Arun Storrs, Brandon Mendez Homer, and Kristin Villanueva call attention to BALANCE. Their drama uncovers hidden struggles â BALANCE shows how symptoms can last 7â10 years, sometimes more than 14.
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Recurring Guest Star on HBOâs THE PITT, â ARUN STORRS @runistorrs â , is back on the pod this past Monday to share how she sets herself up for success each year with the way she goal sets!
Co-Host Monique Schwaneman has attended one of her Goal Setting soirĂŠes in person, and it is truly NEXT LEVEL!! And we break down the entire process on this podcast!
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Arun is amazing. Her story is an intertwined path of giving back and moving to her goals. Read in our Dec/Jan issue
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Happy GivingTuesday!
As ever, there are too many worthy causes to contribute to this GivingTuesday. The Kumari Project is dedicated to launching our Kumari Kids into the world with the skills and opportunities to support themselves. We just need YOUR HELP for a little longer.
**Remember employers also might match your donations! Give on the website to get a tax receipt from us: /donate or click the link in bio for contributing to my FB fundraiser!**
As our kiddos work towards achieving independence and supporting themselves (and some family too), Iâm most proud of the challenges the Kumari Kiddos have faced and how much they have grown as a result this past year.
A few of their collective highlights include:
- Traveling for the first time out of the country to a 6 month hospitality internship at a five star resort
- Making their first sutures on a patient
- Weighing two job offers and figuring out how to balance work conditions, learning, and pay to make the best decision
- Finding a job, leaving it because the employer never paid them, and then finding a better job within a month!
- Signing up for extracurricular classes in web design and photography
- Traveling throughout Nepal on school trips and academic field visits
- Getting accepted to train at the Nepal National Football Academy
⨠SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: ARUN STORRS â¨
Weâre honored to welcome Arun Storrs @runistorrs to the Women Who Dare 2026 stage!
An actor, activist, and nonprofit leader, Arun blends creativity, advocacy, and entrepreneurship in
all she does -- from theater and TV to her work uplifting immigrant rights and empowering young girls in Nepal through The Kumari Project. Her story is one of impact, artistry, and fearless purpose.
đ¤ Stay tuned as we continue to reveal more powerhouse speakers joining us in 2026!
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