By Onnie Stone
BAY CITY – The “Original Queens” at GLOWE created a welcoming and inspiring environment for women to meet other business women at the first annual Gathering Leaders of Women Empowerment on April 11.
Over 60 women came together to connect, shop women-owned vendors, learn, and enjoy educational speakers at the DoubleTree in Bay City. Attendees used this opportunity to exchange business cards and share their business ventures with each other. Award-winning author, business woman, and keynote speaker Brittany Hodak shared the importance of creating experiences for customers.
“It’s about coming together as women and empowering each other,” event organizer Jacquine Brink expressed her excitement over the event. “And [we are] excited to share ideas and help each other grow.”
Brink is anticipating more GLOWE gatherings in the near future.
Keynote Speaker Brittany Hodak talks about how to make customers into “SUPER Fans,” DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront, April 11, 2023; photo credit Onnie Stone 
Each table chooses an empowering quote that speaks to them. A woman from each group shares why the message is important to them, DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront, April 11, 2023; photo credit Onnie Stone 
As part of Delta College Associate Professor of Lifelong Wellness Renee Hoppe-LaPan’s presentation, participants of the GLOWE 2023 event share their strengths with one another, DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront, April 11, 2023; photo credit Onnie Stone 
Attendees at the 2023 GLOWE event settle into tables at the DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront, April 11, 2023; photo credit Onnie Stone 
Attendees at the 2023 GLOWE event settle into tables at the DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront, April 11, 2023; photo credit Onnie Stone 
Each table chooses an empowering quote that speaks to them. A woman from each group shares why the message is important to them, DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront, April 11, 2023; photo credit Onnie Stone 
Each table chooses an empowering quote that speaks to them. A woman from each group shares why the message is important to them, DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront, April 11, 2023; photo credit Onnie Stone 
Delta College Associate Professor of Lifelong Wellness Renee Hoppe-LaPan encourages participants to connect with each other and share something about themselves, DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront, April 11, 2023; photo credit Onnie Stone 
Delta College Associate Professor of Lifelong Wellness Renee Hoppe-LaPan speaks to guests of the GLOWE 2023 event about maintaining a healthy lifestyle, DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront, April 11, 2023; photo credit Onnie Stone 
GLOWE 2023 hosts women-owned vendors (Ashlee Feinauer Photography pictured) that guests perused between speakers and activities, DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront, April 11, 2023; photo credit Onnie Stone 
Delta College Associate Professor of Lifelong Wellness Renee Hoppe-LaPan encourages participants to connect with each other and share something about themselves, DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront, April 11, 2023; photo credit Onnie Stone 
GLOWE 2023 hosts women-owned vendors (Krafty Wright pictured) that guests perused between speakers and activities, DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront, April 11, 2023; photo credit Onnie Stone 
GLOWE 2023 hosts women-owned vendors (That Girl Creations pictured) that guests perused between speakers and activities, DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront, April 11, 2023; photo credit Onnie Stone 
GLOWE 2023 hosts women-owned vendors (Evolution Aesthetics pictured) that guests perused between speakers and activities, DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront, April 11, 2023; photo credit Onnie Stone 
GLOWE 2023 hosts women-owned vendors (VitaMax RevIVe pictured) that guests perused between speakers and activities, DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront, April 11, 2023; photo credit Onnie Stone 
Massage therapist at Revivify Massage Therapy, Katie Krauss-Piering, speaks to attendees of the 2023 GLOWE event about her experience in helping others throughout her life, DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront, April 11, 2023; photo credit Onnie Stone 
GLOWE 2023 hosts women-owned vendors (That Girl Creations pictured) that guests perused between speakers and activities, DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront, April 11, 2023; photo credit Onnie Stone 
GLOWE 2023 hosts women-owned vendors (Krafty Wright pictured) that guests perused between speakers and activities, DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront, April 11, 2023; photo credit Onnie Stone 
GLOWE 2023 hosts women-owned vendors (Ashlee Feinauer Photography pictured) that guests perused between speakers and activities, DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront, April 11, 2023; photo credit Onnie Stone 
GLOWE 2023 hosts women-owned vendors (Evolution Aesthetics pictured) that guests perused between speakers and activities, DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront, April 11, 2023; photo credit Onnie Stone 
GLOWE 2023 hosts women-owned vendors (That Girl Creations pictured) that guests perused between speakers and activities, DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront, April 11, 2023; photo credit Onnie Stone 
GLOWE 2023 hosts women-owned vendors (Krafty Wright pictured) that guests perused between speakers and activities, DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront, April 11, 2023; photo credit Onnie Stone 
Keynote Speaker Brittany Hodak talks about how to make customers into “SUPER Fans,” DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront, April 11, 2023; photo credit Onnie Stone
