Seeds of Hope {Women Navigating Climate Change
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Register Here: https://luma.com/tlq9gfv8
Join us for an inspiring evening exploring how female founders are bringing empathy, resilience, and bold innovation to climate solutions. Through open conversations, explore why feminine leadership qualities are essential to building a more sustainable future.
Amplify {Women of Color is proud to host the 3rd Annual Seeds of Hope during Houston Energy & Climate Startup Week, bringing together women to connect, lead, and inspire climate action!
What You’ll Learn
During this interactive experience, you’ll:
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Discover why diverse leadership and female perspectives are essential to solving complex climate challenges.
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Learn practical strategies for building resilience while leading through uncertainty and change.
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Experience a guided reset exercise to help transform overwhelm into purposeful action.
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Leave with meaningful connections and a personal commitment to help build a more sustainable future.
Who Should Attend
Seeds of Hope is designed for women who want to lead with purpose and contribute to positive change. This event is especially valuable for:
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Corporate professionals interested in sustainability, innovation, and leadership
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Female founders and entrepreneurs
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Investors and ecosystem builders
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Students and emerging professionals
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Anyone seeking practical ways to support climate solutions and women-led innovation
No climate background is required—just curiosity, openness, and a desire to build a better future together.
Learn from Climate Change Leaders
- Juliana Garaizar, a globally recognized venture investor and ecosystem builder
- Stacy Richardson, the Founder of Mobi Waste, providing commercial waste solutions that shrink waste onsite
- Jaya Skandan, the Founder of Planet Eco Corp, helping businesses replace single-use plastics with certified compostable packaging through practical, cost-effective sustainability solutions.
- Molly Reyes (Moderator), the Founder of Amplify {Woman of Color and an Oil & Gas executive with 25+ years of experience across the energy value chain.
Resilience Reset with Dr. Lisa Cortez
Known as “The Anxiety Dr.,” Dr. Lisa Cortez is a psychotherapist, speaker, and founder of Té Sana tea and wellness boutique.
Event Schedule
5:30 | Intentional Networking + Lite Bites from Bua’s Bistro
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Attendee will be given a thoughtful climate-related question to spark meaningful dialogue
6:00 | Women Building Hope Panel {Female Founders on Resilience, Innovation & Climate Leadership
6:45 | The Resilience Reset {Tools to Calm the Nervous System & Lead with Intention
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Activation led by Dr. Lisa Cortez, host the The Anxiety Dr. Podcast
7:15 | Group Sharing & Closing Remarks
*Recommended Dress Code | Business Casual or if you’re feeling playful, eco-fresh attire (get creative!)
PARKING
Ion District Parking Garage
Enter 4111 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to this parking garage, located a block from the Ion. Parking in the Ion District Garage is free for the first two hours.
Red Parking Lot
Enter 4203 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to the red parking lot, located across the street from the Ion. This lot is for overflow guest parking and tenant parking and is free for the first three hours.
For information and access to pay online for parking in the red lot, click here.
