The vision for the Bakersfield Women's Business Conference originated during the International Year Of The Woman. Phyllis Hullett, then Director of Student Services at Bakersfield College, gathered a group of community-minded women from industry, government, education and service-oriented areas on March 28, 1989. The goal was to discuss the feasibility of producing a business conference geared toward the needs of women. Out of this meeting, twelve women and one lone man, Pat Shaffer, Dean of Development at Bakersfield College, agreed to serve on the executive board. Options Unlimited, The Bakersfield Women's Business Conference was born.

Amanda DiGiacomo is joined in studio with NaTesha "T" Johnson the CEO of Upside Productions Management, a strategic partnership company here in Bakersfield. She specializes in cultivating relationships focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion outreach. NaTesha is often referred to as the "Community Connector" since she is passionate about empowering the new generation of leaders through personal and professional development. She is also the Chair of the Women's Business Conference and this year's theme was Bringing Business Back.

Amanda also attended this year's Women's Conference as one of the many vendors they had on site! She was able to attend the day before where she had the opportunity to interview: Janelle with ADAKC, Adriana with Ikondium Design, Todd Jeffries with Bakersfield Community Healthcare, Heidi with Sugar Daddy's Boutique, Artisa Mae Moten with Awakened Consulting, Stephanie with SNA Creations and Vonda with Kern Golden Girls. Amanda also attended the day of where she was able to interview: Dress for Success, Charity with Kern County SHRM, Johnny with Great Heritage, Cassidy George with Cypress Avenue Media, Janice with the Department of Human Services, and Jasmine Gutierrez the Job Development Specialist with BC.

LEARN MORE ABOUT BAKERSFIELD WOMEN'S BUSINESS CONFERENCE:

Website: https://bakersfieldwomen.org/

Phone: 661-378-4707

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @bakersfieldwomen

Facebook: Bakersfield_Women's_Business_Conference

YouTube: @bakersfieldwomensbusinessc3885