LIONWOMAN PRODUCTIONS TX
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WOMEN EMPOWERMENT: CHANGING THE LANDSCAPE
A CONVERSATION WITH HOUSTON WOMEN LEADERS
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As we embrace fresh challenges in 2025, Lionwoman Productions TX invites you to a public conversation, “Women Empowerment: Changing the Landscape.” This event will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at The Heritage Society of Houston, Museum Gallery, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM, and begins with a reception to meet and chat with speakers and fellow attendees.
The conversation will focus on how women lead and explore strategies for advancing empowerment, particularly by recognizing the value of female experience and incorporating female perspectives into policymaking and problem-solving at local and national levels.
Our esteemed panelists, representing various disciplines in business and the arts here in Houston, include:
• Malinda Beckham, Co-Artistic Director, Dirt Dogs Theatre, and business entrepreneur
• Claudia de Vasco, Managing Director, Miller Theatre Advisory Board, and longtime arts and culture advocate
• Judge Dolores Lozano (Precinct 2, Position 2), First female justice of the peace to be elected to the position, Advocate for Hispanic community.
• Eileen J. Morris, Artistic Director, The Ensemble Theatre, and longtime civil rights activist
• Tamara Siler, Director, University Relations - Admission, Rice University, and Houston singer and actor
• Dr. Diana Strassmann, Carolyn and Fred McManis Distinguished Professor in the Practice, Emerita, at Rice’s Center for Women, Gender, and Sexuality; Scholar in feminist economics
• Geraldina Wise, Artist, Co-owner of Sawyer Gallery Studios, Advocate for Hispanic voices and diversity, Activist for the Environment and Cultural Awareness.
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PHOTOS AND PANELIST BIOS: CLICK HERE
In today’s political climate, Lionwoman Productions TX is proud to align this initiative with its mission to uplift all voices, building on the momentum of movements such as Me Too and Black Lives Matter.
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Conversation ideas:
• Recognizing and setting boundaries (personally and professionally)
• Strategies to build the value and credibility of women in our society
• What does effective female leadership look like in practice?
• Practical strategies for success moving forward
PANEL DISCUSSION DETAILS:
• Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
• Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Reception begins at 4:00 PM, followed by the Panel Discussion beginning at 4:40 PM
• Location: The Heritage Society, 1100 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002 (Museum Gallery)
• Parking: Free parking is available in The Heritage Society's parking lot behind the Kellum-Noble House on 212 Dallas Street. Enter the parking lot from Allen Parkway inbound or from the intersection of Clay and Bagby/West Dallas.
Thank you to our partner:
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The mission of Lionwoman Productions TX is to present great theater that bridges understanding between people, aiming to lift all voices, celebrate diversity, and affect positive change. Created by Houston actress, comedienne, and producer, Michelle Britton, the mission also includes a focus on the celebration of local area artists, with paid opportunities and visibility for their ideas and creative expression. Lionwoman Productions TX is honored to partner with our 501c3, local, fiscal sponsor, Driven Theater Company. For more information on Lionwoman Productions TX, visit LionwomanProductionsTX.com.
“We aim to connect, inspire, and transform – one audience at a time.”