SheFactor SheGrad Party

To end out this UNFORGETTABLE night, Kaitlyn Bristowe and SheFactor Founders Heidi & Tori make a toast to the lady grads of the Class of 2020. Thank you to everyone who was a part of this incredible event--all the inspiring speakers, to the sponsors who provided us all the goodies in the 1,000 giveaway boxes, and to TeamShe for making it all happen. But a HUGE thank you and CONGRATS to the next generation of leading ladies, changemakers, and bada$$'s. Welcome to the new chapter of your life, we know you're going to kill it out there! 

Bethany Hamilton has become a source of inspiration to millions through her story of determination, faith, and hope. At the age of thirteen, the young surfer lost her arm to a 14-foot tiger shark. With resilience and tenacity, she returned to the water a month later; and within two years had won her first national title. She has become one of the leading professional surfers of our time, now officially a member of the Surfer's Hall of Fame. She recently came out with a new documentary and course called Unstoppable, which showcase her world-class surfing and passionate life and helps others embody what it means to become "unstoppable" -- touching and inspiring lives globally as inspiration, role model & motivational icon.

Singer-songwriter Kylie Morgan has been right there with the Class of 2020, she never got to walk across the stage or pick up her diploma. But she has an inspiring message for the Class of 2020 and shares an amazing performance of a song she wrote when she was out touring out on her own, about questioning what's next and navigating this unknown journey we're all on right now -- Quarter Life Crisis. 

Demi-Leigh does it ALL -- Former Miss Universe, Activist, Model, Actress, Entrepreneur, you name it. She's originally from South Africa where she won Miss South Africa 2017, but months before being named Miss Universe 2017, Demi-Leigh was carjacked in her native country. She managed to escape unharmed by using self-defense movements she had learned only three months prior. Her story inspired her to help other women learn how to protect themselves, launching Unbreakable, a global initiative aimed at empowering women with the mental and physical training they need to fight just like she did. She also recently launched a clothing line in collaboration with her new husband Tim Tebow to provide encouragement to stay mission-driven and live life with purpose. This interview touches on all aspects of her journey, and you won't want to miss her message for the lady grads of the Class of 2020!

Not only is Payton 20-years-old and wise beyond his years, but he's taking over the country charts right now with his hit single Like I Knew You Would. Our fave moment of this interview is Payton's mantra: "If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." He also puts on a seriously EPIC performance that leaves Kaitlyn Bristowe speechless. 

Some of you may know Adley from NBC's The Voice Team Blake, or as a Grammy-awarded entertainer opening up for acts like Blake Shelton, Chris Young, Jake Owen, Tim McGraw, and more. But if you missed her there, you may still recognize her face from her viral videos and YouTube channel The Adley Show totaling over 1 Billion views across Facebook & Instagram. She brings the LIFE to the party in this interview and gets the Class of 2020 excited and pumped up for the next chapter of their lives!

Colbie Caillat has a new adventure and sound these days, a new band Gone West is taking on the music scene. Check out this amazing live performance for the Class of 2020!

Jennifer Barreto-Levya is a force to be reckoned with. She's the first Latina plus model and activist in the world. Not only that, but she's also a lawyer, journalist, TV and radio show host. She's been dedicated since 1997 to the tireless journey of showing that being plus size and not achieving the ideal measurements portrayed in media is not a requirement for being a beautiful and successful woman. She is the first Latina to participate in Miss Universe Plus Size and WIN with both the judges and popular vote, and recently started her own magazine dedicated to plus-size Latinos Belleza XL. We could go on forever about how awesome she is, but go ahead and just listen for yourself ;)

This is a message you won't want to miss -- Michael Franti and his wife Sara pop in to give the Class of 2020 all their love, support, and best wishes accompanied by an amazing cameo performance. 

When TeamShe was dreaming up special guests for the SheGrad Party, Ashe was one of the first names that came up. Her vulnerability, authenticity, and just overall, the light she brings into the world, was something we knew we needed to share with the ladies of the Class of 2020. And she didn't disappoint. This interview is about as raw and vulnerable as it gets, getting real with us about her recent divorce and finding her way back to who she really was and was meant to do on this earth. Plus, she blessed us with a little mini-concert (featuring some covers of songs we know you'll LOVE).

Karen Civil is one of the most recognizable forces in entertainment. As a global marketing content creator, she has developed powerful influence in culture and bridged the gap between brand powerhouses and mainstream artists over the years. Today, the prominent businesswoman has helped shape careers, curate experiences, and emphasize the digital impact for Nipsey Hussle, YG, Jeezy, Nicki Minaj, Dave East, Andre Berto, Pusha T, and Nick Cannon. Along with her undeniable influence in entertainment, her reach has expanded into the political sphere as she became an integral part of the social media marketing campaign and official rally host for 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

Karen has so many incredibly powerful words of wisdom for the Class of 2020 on how to step into your power, follow your path, and give yourself grace during this challenging (but very exciting) time!

Canadian Country Music Artist Tenille Townes plays her hit single Somebody's Daughter to celebrates the lady grads of the Class of 2020!

Missy Franklin talks about the dark spiral of mental health issues she's faced in her career, how she dealt with the roller coaster of highs and lows, finding her self worth outside of swimming, and how excited she is to see the Class of 2020 come out of this experience stronger than ever. 

Singer-songwriter Molly Kate Kestner gives an inspiring message to the Class of 2020 and performs My Way Up live!

Graduate, WNBA Draftee and now Med Student Erica Ogwumike tells us how she does it all and what words of encouragement she can offer to the rest of her fellow graduates. 

Country Artist Caroline Jones offers a different perspective to the Class of 2020, encouraging them to find security and peace from within. She also performs her song Rise live!

Kendall Toole joins us as a special guest sharing her mantra Feminine, Intelligent, Tough. She elaborates on her experience homeschooling, dealing with mental health issues after taking a job post-grad with a toxic environment, and using her platform to empower women to step into their power to live their best lives. 

2x Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat gives a message to the Class of 2020 and performs her hit song, Bubbly. 

We have a SUPERSTAR lineup of speakers, special guests, performers, and surprise messages - all to celebrate YOU for all the amazing things you've accomplished, and all the incredible dreams you've yet to pursue! The most amazing part about the SheGrad Party podcast is the EXTENDED interviews with each guest. That's right, even if you tuned in during the event, you didn't get the full experience (if we live streamed it all, it would have been like 7 hours long... you're welcome). 

Have you ever found yourself thinking you "should" go down the career path your parents wanted you to, or you "should" use the degree you spent thousands of dollars on? The "shoulds" are a HUGE challenge we all face after college as enter this new chapter of our life. In this session, Founder of Empowered Achievers Chris Castillo is going to teach you how to sort out the "shoulds" and get clear about your professional path, defining and paving the way for what YOU want out of your career. 

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Authenticity is everything when it comes to who we surround ourselves with, and especially what we choose to consume... AKA social media, ladies. If we don't value and choose to live life from a lens of authenticity, we end up living life from someone else's perspective. Stepping into the power of being the best version of ourselves and sharing that with others will help you cultivate strong, meaningful relationships. Join Shelby from College Moxie in this workshop all about embracing and cultivating authenticity in all areas of your life, but specifically social media. 

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College Moxie's mission is to EDUCATE collegiate women about risks associated with Campus Culture and EQUIP them to stand strong and create positive change.  In this session, Executive Director Lizz Carter Clark dives into knowing your worth, effective communication, and combatting comparison by addressing the importance of authentic community, pressures of social media, respect and boundaries, and more.  She'll teach you how to lead with LOVE, speak with RESPECT, and engage with TRUTH.

As a television and film actress with a heart for young people knowing their worth, Lizz has spent the past 15 years on screen, on stage and mentoring collegiate women.  She can be seen on shows like Jane the Virgin, Baby Daddy and Nashville and is in the movies Catching Faith, School for Scoundrels, Breaking Legs to name a few. Lizz has served as a sorority Membership and Recruitment Advisor, Chairman of an Alumnae Advisory Committee, a Risk Management and Policy Specialist for Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women, and more.  Lizz now travels the globe conducting workshops, producing EMPOW(h)ERment Events and doing Keynotes about self-worth, comparative culture and "how to be a change-maker" on campuses around the country.

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Whether you have been a member of a sorority for three days or three years, this is YOUR place to come for resources & sisterhood in every stage of your sorority journey. Her Sorority Journey was founded to meet the unique, present needs of sorority women by women who were in their shoes not too long ago! Founder Cassie Little is familiar with navigating the pressures of recruitment, leadership, balancing academics + membership participation, and managing a medium-sized non-profit. She believes in the power of the sorority experience to develop strong leadership skills and cultivate meaningful community for women to thrive in college -- and post-grad! 

In this session, she talks about the amazing way women in her community have taken their sorority experience and used it to create a life they love after college. She dives into how to maintain the relationships you've made and cultivate the skills you learned through sorority life in this new chapter. Her programming has been designed to meet you exactly where you are at, either as an ambassador of an entire organization or just yourself. 

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After striking out with guy after guy, Heidi knew something had to give. Candid, refreshing and hopeful, she delivers an authentic discussion of what it truly takes to change your patterns and your life. She also identifies the telltale types of unavailability and explains why none of them make for sustainable relationships. Relationship Expert Heidi Busche gives us an inside look into the work she's done to change her perspective on love and relationships. She helps you outline your "old ideas" about love and relationships, all ideas that this work is intended to change.  Then, she'll get you started this work for yourself and spend this session discussing and identifying types of boundaries and practicing boundary setting.

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The Policy Circle model is built on a foundation of fact-based civil discourse: INFORM. INSPIRE. DEVELOP CIVIC LEADERS. The Policy Circle’s strategic, grassroots framework provides a forum for women to lead in their communities by building confidence to voice their informed opinions on policy issues. Empowering women through meaningful conversation is a pillar of all The Policy Circle meetings. Supported by in-depth policy briefs, Circle members learn, connect and strengthen their voices on some of the biggest challenges we face. In this session, we hear from Circle Leaders and Connectors from across the country who shared their experiences and insight into how these discussions lead to meaningful conversations and actions that will lead to women having a stronger influence in the political realm. 

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Founder/CEO of Millennial Money Coach Chloe Elise is here to help you actually start getting ahead with money, pay off debt + save for those big future investments. After paying off over $36,000 of debt in less than 18 months, she is determined to show other millennials that it's possible to re-write your money story. Her mission at Deeper Than Money, is to show you that finances can be easy and fun and that you are capable of creating massive wealth.

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Get aligned and energized for your day with this morning mediation by Megan Riggs, founder of Crunchy Hydration. We’ll start with a breathing exercise and positive affirmations, then move into some simple yoga poses before ending with a simple meditation. Find the full video on SheFactor TV!

Thank you Crunchy Hydration for being a sponsor of our SheGrad Party! Crunchy Hydration’s mission is to provide mindful hydration that fuels your brain and uplifts your soul, through great tasting water that hydrates on a deep cellular level while easing the mind and body of everyday stressors. With a deliberate combination of adaptogenic herbs and nootropics, Crunchy water promotes a relaxed mood while increasing the body’s resilience against physical, chemical, and biological pressures.

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Co-Founder of SheFactor Tori Ganahl kicks off the Launch Your Life Summit, an all-day workshop series to help you create a life you love post-grad. Here at SheFactor, we know life is about more than just your job. So we've built our brand around nine Spheres -- Folk, Flame, Faith, Favor, Freedom, Finance, Fashion, Fuel & Future -- all with the intention to help you create a holistic balance in your life. We hope the Launch Your Life Summit gives you the resources and tools to take on the next phase of your life and celebrate all the accomplishments you've made to get here.