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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE BLUEGRASS, INC.

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Helping young women design their career & life path!

EVENT PROGRAMWednesday, March 20, 2019

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Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass, in partnership with University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union, is proud to present the 2019 JA Miss Business event, an educational workshop designed to help young women develop a successful business and professional career.

By connecting our future leaders with successful, professional women eager to share what they know with the next generation, JA Miss Business encourages young women to seek meaningful and dynamic leadership careers, build valuable communication skills, and foster empowerment. Junior Achievement’s Miss Business experience connects generations, showcases educational and career opportunities in business, and inspires young women develop the executive mindset!

Throughout the day, if you take photos and share them on social media make sure you use the hashtag #jamissbusiness.


7:30-8:25 am Participant Registration, Headshots & Networking

8:25-8:30 am Welcome & Opening Remarks Hannah Sloan, UK Federal Credit Union

8:30-8:35 am Student Reflection Daikerra Sweat, Student Chair

8:35-8:45 am Ice Breaker

8:45-9:20 am Personal Finance Kristen Wells & Jenny Wygant, Forcht Bank

9:20-10:40 am JA Personal Branding Ryan Worthen, KEMI

Interviewing 101: Tips & Tricks Jade Miles, Lexmark International

10:40-10:50 am Networking Break

10:50-11:25 am To Post or Not to Post: Social Media Langdon Worley, Jessica Stigall & Janet Luo, Sturgill Turner

11:25-11:40 am Lunch

11:40-12:15 pm Keynote Speaker: “Coach” Colene Elridge, M.B.A Owner & Chief Coach, Be More Consulting

12:15-12:25 pm Networking Break

12:25-1:00 pm Dress for Your Future Fashion Show Ashley Brown, Ward Hocker Thornton Mya Price, More Than Your Average

1:00-1:10 pm Kendra Scott Giveaway Sierra Sivak, Kendra Scott

1:10-1:45 pm Women in Entrepreneurship Panel Laura Day DelCotto, DelCotto Law

1:45-2:00 pm “Women Deserve a Seat...” Confidence & Ambition Davonna Saier, HighGrove at Tates Creek

2:00-2:45 pm Vision Boards: Design Your Future Angie Ballard, Hair Nation Salon & Spa

2:45-2:55 pm Self-reflection: Write a Letter to Yourself

2:55-3:00 pm Closing Remarks & Swag Bag Giveaways Hannah Sloan, UK Federal Credit Union


PRESENTING SPONSOR

SESSION SPONSORS

TABLE SPONSORS

SWAG BAG SPONSOR

Dana Stephens


Colene Elridge is a results-oriented success coach with nearly 15 years of experience in human resources, training, government and entrepreneurship. This Owner of Be More Consulting is known as Coach Colene. She is respected for her passion to make workplaces better, happier and more productive. A people-lover (she’ll give you a hug or a high-five) and giver, Colene trains groups and businesses around the United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom.

She delivers high-impact results through an interac-tive approach to learning and employee development. “We spend way too much time at work to not love the workplace, the culture and the leaders. I teach leaders that increasing the bottom line and improving the em-ployee experience is 100% possible with the courage to try something new and do something different.” She likes to start conversations with, “What if…” as a means to empower others to think bigger than

what they currently know. When leading clients to Be More, Colene draws from experience of building teams and devel-oping leadership tools & training, as well as her our own leadership journey. A popular and sought-after presenter, Colene speaks and moderates at numer-ous events including the Society for Human Resource Management Confer-ence, the Lexington Chamber of Com-merce EMERGE Conference, as well as conferences and retreats throughout the country.

Colene is active in the Junior League of Lexington, and volunteers with several service based non-profits. Colene is a graduate of Transylvania University with an undergraduate degree in Anthropology and an M.B.A. In her free time, Colene is an avid yogi, and enjoys travel, journaling and spending time with her young nephews.

Colene Elridge


Mya PriceMore Than Your Average/Owner & Feeding America/Program AssociateEducation: Bachelors of Sociology/Anthropology from Centre College, Masters in Community & Leadership Development from the University of Kentucky Miss Business Motto: “No one is you and that is your superpower!” Email address: [email protected]

Susie BashamColwell Realty Professionals/Realtor Education: Bachelors of Science in Mass Communications from Eastern Kentucky University Miss Business Motto: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will always remember how you made them feel” – Maya AngelouEmail address: [email protected]

Laura Day DelCottoDelCotto Law Group/ Founding Member of FirmEducation: Bachelor of Science at The University of the South at Sewanee & University of Kentucky College of Law J.D.Miss Business Motto: “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” – Mahatma GandhiEmail address: [email protected]

Kelsey MalicotePhotographer and Growth StrategistEducation: 30 Years In The School of Hard Knocks Miss Business Motto: “I believe that not only are all women allowed to go after their dreams, it would be a tragedy for them not to.”Email address: [email protected]

The women listed on these next few pages are here today as table mentors, speakers and members of the planning committee. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to get to know them, learn more about their careers and ask questions!


Angela ColemanUnified Trust Company / Financial AdvisorEducation: MBA in Finance from the University of Kentucky and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional Miss Business Motto: “Happiness is a choice. My advice, choose it daily!”Email address: [email protected]

Ashley BrownWard, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC/ Partner/AttorneyEducation: Bachelors in Spanish and Geography from the University of Kentucky, J.D. from UK College of LawMiss Business Motto: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Email address: [email protected]

Dana StephensCHI Saint Joseph Health/Market Director Infection Prevention & ControlEducation: Bachelor of Science in Biomolecular Biology from Centre College & Bachelor of Health Science in Laboratory Sciences from the University of KentuckyMiss Business Motto: “When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, ‘I used everything you gave me.” – Erma BrombeckEmail address: [email protected]

Callie MiracleJunior Achievement of the Bluegrass/Program ManagerEducation: Bachelors of Arts in Public Relations from Western Kentucky University Miss Business Motto: “Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light.” – Albus Dumbledore Email address: [email protected]

Jade Miles Lexmark International/ Student Recruiter and Community Relations ManagerEducation: Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Eastern Kentucky University Miss Business Motto: “Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try some-thing new.” – Brian TracyEmail address: [email protected]


Jillian House Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC/Attorney Education: Bachelor of Arts in Spanish/International Studies from Centre College and J.D., from University of Kentucky Miss Business Motto: “The emerging woman ... will be strong-minded, strong-hearted, strong-souled, and strong-bodied...strength and beauty must go together.” – Louisa May AlcottEmail address: [email protected]

Jenny WygantForcht Bank / Treasury Management OfficerEducation: Miami University Miss Business Motto: “It is surprising how much you can accomplish if you don’t care who gets the credit.” – Abraham LincolnEmail address: [email protected]

Ryan WorthenDirector of Communications, KEMI, and small business ownerEducation: Bachelor of Arts in Business Management, Asbury UniversityMiss Business Motto: “Love God. Love Others.”Email address: [email protected]

Kristen Wells Forcht Bank/Director of Treasury Management, SVPEducation: Bachelor’s in Marketing from McKendree CollegeMiss Business Motto: “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” – Maya AngelouEmail address: [email protected]

Gwyn EverlyJ. Render’s Southern Table & Bar/Owner Education: Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering from UK, Master in Education from Georgetown CollegeMiss Business Motto: “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you are right.” – Henry FordEmail address: [email protected]


Davonna Saier HighGrove at Tate’s Creek/Community Relations Director Education: Bachelors in Communication & Media Studies from Georgetown College & Masters in Healthcare Administration from University of KentuckyMiss Business Motto: “Some of your best opportunities will come from the times when you put yourself out of your comfort zone. Don’t be afraid to step out!”Email address: [email protected]

Ann Sizemore Captain D’s/Vice President of Human Resources Education: Associates Degree from the University of Kentucky Miss Business Motto: “Now is the time for us to shine. The time when our dreams are within reach and possibilities vast. Now is the time for all of us to become the people we have always dreamt of being. This is your world. You’re here. You Matter. The world is waiting.” – Haley James Scott Email address: [email protected]

Megan LincavageSutherland & Associates/President Education: Political Science/Philosophy degree from Iowa State UniversityMiss Business Motto: “Here’s to Strong Women – May we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.” – Amy Rees AndersonEmail address: [email protected]

Margaret HancockLexington Diagnostic Center/AdministratorEducation: Business Degree from University of Kentucky Miss Business Motto: “Have the confidence to use your talents.”Email address: [email protected]

Judy Cooper Columbia Gas of Kentucky/Director of Regulatory AffairsEducation: Bachelor’s in Accounting from University of Kentucky and Master’s in Business Administration from Xavier University.Miss Business Motto: “I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else.” – Winston ChurchillEmail address: [email protected]


Peggy Queen Peggy’s Gifts & Accessories/Owner Education: Bachelor’s in Accounting from University of KentuckyMiss Business Motto: “Promise Yourself… To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet. To make all your friends feel that there is something in them. To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best. To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.” – Christian D. Larson, The Optimist CreedEmail address: [email protected]

Amy Sandlin Blue and Co./ Tax ManagerEducation: Bachelor’s in Business from Miami University and Certified Professional Accountant Miss Business Motto: “Do one thing every day that scares you.” – Mary SchmichEmail address: [email protected]

Toa GreenCrank & Boom Craft Ice Cream/Owner & OperatorEducation: Bachelor’s in Journalism & Mass Communication from University of North Carolina at Chapel HillMiss Business Motto: “Do one thing every day that scares you.” – Eleanor RooseveltEmail address: [email protected]

Laura Adams Schrader Commercial Properties/Sales Associate Education: Bachelor’s of Science in Sociology and minor in Family Studies from University of Kentucky Miss Business Motto: “A woman is like a tea bag, you never know how strong she is until she gets in to hot water.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Email address: [email protected]

Cheryl AdamsMary KayEducation: Bachelor of Arts in Communications At University Of North Carolina at GreensboroMiss Business Motto: “On a mission to make every woman feel beautiful!” Email address: [email protected]


Langdon WorleySturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC/AttorneyEducation: J.D., University of Kentucky College of Law; Bachelor of Arts from Transylvania UniversityMiss Business Motto: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” - Eleanor RooseveltEmail address: [email protected]

Jessica StigallSturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC/AttorneyEducation: J.D., Northern Kentucky University; Salmon P. Chase College of Law; Bachelor of Arts from Eastern Kentucky UniversityMiss Business Motto: “There is no limit to what we as women can accom-plish.” – Michelle ObamaEmail address: [email protected]

Jessica LuoSturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC/AttorneyEducation: J.D., University of Minnesota; Bachelor of Arts from University of VirginiaMiss Business Motto: “It is our choices that show us what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” – Albus DumbledoreEmail address: [email protected]

Angie BallardHair Nation Salons and Spas, CEOEducation: Kaufmann Beauty School top 10 graduateMiss Business Motto: “My life is certainly a testament to believing that if you want something, you can make it happen.” – Stevie NicksEmail address: [email protected]

Martha ChewningPirie Boutique/Owner & Buyer Education: Centre College Miss Business Motto: “Have fun where you work, and work hard at having fun.”Email address: [email protected]


Lauren Parsons Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC/ Director of Marketing & Client RelationsEducation: J.D., University of Kentucky College of Law; Bachelor of Arts from Western Kentucky UniversityMiss Business Motto: “If you’re the smartest person in the room, then you’re in the wrong room.”Email address: [email protected]

Nicole Seals UPS Supply Chain Solutions/Brokerage Solutions and Implementation ManagerEducation: Bachelor’s in Communications from Bellarmine University/ MBA from Franklin University/ Licensed Customs Broker – US Customs and Bor-der ProtectionMiss Business Motto: “You can spend the same amount of time doing some-thing as you can doing nothing. Stay focused and dream big.”Email address: [email protected]

Brittany WorthenAssistant Professor/Asbury University, and small business ownerEducation: Master’s in Educational LeadershipMiss Business Motto: “Love God. Love Others.”Email address: [email protected]

Hannah SloanUniversity of Kentucky Federal Credit Union / Marketing SpecialistEducation: Political Science and International Studies Major at the University of KentuckyMiss Business Motto: “Everything happens for a reason - mistakes help build our path to success.”Email address: [email protected]


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Sponsored by Ward Hocker Thornton & Coordinated by Mya Price, More Than Your Average

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Chair: Laura Adams, Schrader Commercial Properties

Co-Chair: Susie Basham, Colwell Realty

Lauren Parsons, Sturgill Turner

Elizabeth Paul, KEMI

Angela Coleman, Unified Trust

Hannah Sloan, University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union

Martha Chewning, Pirie Boutique

Davonna Saier, HighGrove at Tate’s Creek

Dana Stephens, CHI Saint Joseph Health

Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass2420 Spurr Rd., Ste. 150 • Lexington, KY 40511 • 859.219.2423 • 1.877.396.2101 (Fax)

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