Hustle HERS: Women Entrepreneurs Resource Summit

The Hustle Resource Summit for Women Entrepreneurs 
Build the business. Protect the dream. Sustain the person. 

Celebrate National Women's Small Business Month with a day designed for women entrepreneurs.

Discover practical executive leadership resources, personalized financial coaching, inspiring speakers, restorative wellness experiences, and opportunities to connect with organizations and fellow founders who can help move your business forward. 

Registration required.

MAKE THE DAY YOURS

HERSTORY IN THE MAKING
Signature keynotes & conversations celebrating women’s leadership, entrepreneurship, and the future of Detroit.

10:00 - 11:00 AM
WELCOME & OPENING DISCUSSION
Olga Stella | Chief of Economic Development and Workforce, City of Detroit
Elana Rugh | President & CEO, Detroit Historical Society

11:00 - 11:30 AM
BUILT FOR BOTH: MOTHERHOOD, BUSINESS & THE HUSTLE
Terra Castro | Coach, Founder & Owner, Detroit Body Garage

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
MONEY MOVES: FINANCIAL WISDOM FOR FOUNDERS
Destiny Williams | Outreach Manager, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Detroit

12:30 - 1:00 PM
MAKE THEM REMEMBER YOU: MARKETING THAT STICKS
Ayesha Qureshi | Founder, Q Line Media

1:15 - 1:45 PM
BUILT WITH PURPOSE: COMMUNITY-CENTERED ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Stevie Baka | Community Store Manager, Arts & Scraps

2:00 - 2:45 PM
BUILT DIFFERENT: THE FOUNDERS PANEL

• Ping Ho | Founder, Marrow + Backbone Hospitality
• Adrienne Bennett | President & CEO, Benkari Plumbing
• Diana Gomez | Chef & Owner, Tacos Hernandez
• Stevie Baka | Community Store Manager, Arts & Scraps
• Jaz Lee | Founder, VETTED | GLU Community

2:45 PM
CALL TO ACTION
Dominique Davenport | Founder & CEO, Detroit's Future is Female

THE HUSTLE RESOURCE HALL
Connect directly with organizations offering practical tools, services, funding resources, and support for entrepreneurs.

1:1 EXECUTIVE COACHING
Get personalized, practical support for navigating business challenges, financial decisions, and what comes next.

ZEN ZONE
A restorative space where attendees can take a break, reset, and recharge throughout the day.

• GUIDED MEDITATION - A calming, facilitated meditation experience for attendees.
• GROWN-UP COLORING CORNER - A low-pressure creative space for guests to relax, color, and decompress.
• CHAIR MASSAGES - Provided by Detroit Massage and Mobility

TASTE OF THE HUSTLE
Grab a bite from a curated lineup of local food trucks, with plenty of space to eat, connect, and recharge throughout the day.