Young Women Social Entrepreneurs

Faces of YWSE: Sara Ellis Conant

Age: 31
Title/Organization: National Project Management Office Lead, Enterprise Sustainability, Deloitte Consulting
Connection to YWSE: Co-founded YWSE in 1999
Associations/memberships: Social Venture Network; RSF Social Finance (Board); YWSE (National Board)
Hobbies: Yoga, playing guitar, chanting and singing, running, skiing, sailing, international travel, hiking with our dog, cooking/entertaining

Where did you grow up? What's your history? I grew up in Rapid City, South Dakota, which is in the Black Hills. Growing up in the natural, pristine beauty of the Black Hills gave me a foundation for loving the earth. I also gained a sense of spiritual connection. It’s a sacred place to many people, including the Lakota Native Americans. 

YWSE-SF: About Fundraising for Good

Our May 1st Fundraising for Good workshop led by YWSE co-founder Sara Ellis Conant was a resounding success.  On Thursday evening many who were present felt a special sense of community and learning. 

The evening began with a signature YWSE-style check in, when each woman had the opportunity to become fully present by introducing herself, sharing with the group what she is passionate about … and how she feels about asking for money! 

NYWSE - The Nuts & Bolts of Wealth Management For & By Women on May 20

NYWSE invites you to our first member-led workshop! 

Nicole Drury, Financial Adviser at Citi Smith Barney, will lead a workshop on wealth management geared toward women on May 20 at 7 P.M..   Make sure to sign up ASAP, and check out Women & Company's website.  During a time of economic uncertainty, a crash course on wealth management can come in handy.

YWSE-LA Gathering with Guest Kim Colwell from Shambhala Institute, April 23

The next YWSE-LA Gathering will be on Wednesday, April 23rd at  7PM in the Los Feliz/Silverlake area.

For this month, just come to a FREE gathering and meet other like-minds.  We also have a special guest, Kim Colwell from the Shambhala Institute who has a background in Feng Shui and Interior Design.

NYWSE - Guest Speaker Lara Galinsky from Echoing Green on March 27

Join New York Women Social Entrepreneurs (NYWSE) on Thursday, March 27 for Guest Speaker Lara Galinsky, Author & VP of Strategy at Echoing Green

NYWSE is proud to present a special guest who will be speaking at our March 27 meeting. Lara Galinsky is VP of Strategy at Echoing Green and co-author of Be Bold, which is "a call to action for a new generation of social leaders."

YWSE-LA: "The Heroine's Journey" with Lotta Alsen on March 26

Guest Speaker Lotta Alsen presents "The Heroine's Journey" and Dreaming Big on March 26, 2008 in Los Angeles.

For this YWSE-LA Gathering, bring a notebook or something to write on and your inspired self to dream big and create an action plan towards your goals.

The Heroine's Journey - 7 Steps to become the Super-Heroine you know you already are!

YWSE-SF: Fundraising for Good with Sara Ellis Conant on May 1

Join the YWSE-SF Board and Sara Ellis Conant, Manager of Enterprise Sustainability for Deloitte and YWSE Co-Founder, in downtown San Francisco to change your view of fundraising. This interactive workshop will teach you more effective and fun ways to raise money. 

About Sara

Sara Ellis Conant is a consultant with Deloitte Consulting and is on the national leadership team to launch Deloitte’s client services for sustainability and corporate responsibility.  Previously, Sara ran a boutique consulting company, Ellis Group, which offered strategy consulting and executive coaching to assist clients to improve their effectiveness through values-based operations.

YWSE-SF: About Embarking on Entrepreneurship

This week's YWSE-SF event, Embarking on Entrepreneurship with Alison (Allie) Covarrubias, was a great success!  Thirty women met to discuss the challenges and the joys of being an entrepreneur.  We shared ideas, fears, and questions, and heard about the ventures and potential ventures of YWSE members and friends.

YWSE-SF: Embarking on Entrepreneurship with Alison Covarrubias, Feb 21

For several months, YWSE-SF has been talking with Alison about leading a conversation with women of the YWSE network. We're excited to say the date has been set — February 21 at 6:30 pm at the Ladies Who Launch office in the Marina / Cow Hollow district of San Francisco. Please join us!

Are you thinking of or have you started a business?  Let's talk about it! What are your ideas? Your fears? And what to do with or how to handle both! 

YWSE-LA New Chapter Launch!

Young Women Social Entrepreneurs is launching a Los Angeles Chapter. Join us for the YWSE-LA Launch Party on December 12, at 6pm in the Hollywood Hills!

WE WILL BE CELEBRATING and collaborating with local Non-Profit "A Place Called Home's"  Annual Toy Drive, so bring a TOY to donate and get ready to meet like-minds and like-hearts.