2019 Rise Women's Conference

one of the many snack options/trays available

There was also a popcorn bar, chips station, pizza rolls, and chocolate covered pretzels

#allhealthyoptions

performers from the local high school drum line

Back in early November (just a couple months late posting...don't judge) I attended the annual Rise Women's Conference held at my church.  It's a Friday evening/Saturday morning event with speakers and activities for close to 1000 women.  

This year had a Homecoming oriented theme.  I helped with decorations and the snack bar.  This was my favorite Rise conference yet.

QHS drum line

lead singer of That 80s band dressed as Debbie Gibson

Mandy Harvey of AGT fame as a speaker....Beyond inspirational and down-to-earth.

QHS Drum Line....amazing. 

That 80's Band from St. Louis.......Great live band with music from the 80s. 

The Crossing Worship Team.....sang uplifting music to get us pumped.

Friday was phenomenal.  I even had a couple friends over after to spend the night.  I'd like to talk about how Saturday went but I way overslept (by several hours) so never made it.  

If you've never heard of Mandy Harvey, look her up!  It was at the conference that I first learned who she was.  Mandy is best known for being a finalist in America's Got Talent.  She has a voice that will tear at your soul and can play an instrument quite well.  And, unless she told you, I swear you'd never know Mandy is deaf.  

Mandy, at the age of 19, lost all of her hearing.  She went through a season of self-pity and anger but put on her big girl panties and has made the best of it.  Because she can't hear the songs she writes/sings, Mandy uses different techniques to get the vibrations and vocals correct.  That girl is the epitome of inspiration!