SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — 9/10/2025— For more than a decade, EmBe’s Women’s
Leadership Program has helped hundreds of women recognize their potential and
expand their understanding of leadership. Now, in partnership with Bold Identity
Studio, women looking to grow in their leadership journey have two new
opportunities this October.
EmBe and Bold Identity Studio are partnering to launch Leading Wise: The Bold
Table, a year-long series of monthly gatherings for women seeking connection,
reflection, and renewed purpose, as well as a special Bold Start workshop
designed for EmBe’s Women’s Leadership Program alumnae. Registration is now
open for the programs, designed to help women claim their voice, share their stories,
and amplify their impact.
Leading Wise: The Bold Table
Launching October 15, 2025, this first-of-its-kind initiative offers women of all ages a
consistent, supportive space for deeper conversations about leadership and life
transitions. The program includes ten, monthly “wisdom circle” sessions and two
social gatherings, with themes such as legacy, reputation, influence, and
reimagining success. Sessions will be held from 4:30–6:30 p.m. on the third
Wednesday of each month, with December and July reserved for social gatherings.
Who it’s for:
EmBe Women’s Leadership Program alumnae, Bold Start participants,
entrepreneurs, community leaders, and women of all ages who are at the point
where many leadership journeys pause, ready to explore reinvention, purpose, and
visible impact.
What participants gain:
● Consistent Momentum - monthly gatherings to keep moving forward, no
matter where you start
● Real Conversations - a safe space to reflect, be witnessed, and reconnect
with what matters most
● Clarity in Transition - tools and prompts to define your next chapter with
intention and purpose
● Collective Accountability - gentle structure and shared goals to follow
through
● A Powerful Network - lasting connections with women navigating
reinvention too
Participant price: $1,200 per person + $50 registration fee
EmBe Leadership Program Alumni Bold Start
In direct response to alumnae requests for reconnection, Bold Start offers a focused
two-hour intensive on October 9, 2025, from 2:30–4:30 p.m., just before The EMBES:
A Tribute to Women. Hosted at Bold Identity Studio, this workshop will help
graduates of EmBe’s Women’s Leadership Program:
● Refine their personal brand statement
● Polish their professional profiles
● Gain practical tools to step confidently into new opportunities
Participant price: $247 per person
“These programs are about connection and momentum,” said Melissa Hiatt, Director of Women's Programming at EmBe. “Our partnership with Bold Identity Studio brings fresh energy and expertise
that will help women navigate transitions, elevate their visibility, and expand their
influence.”
Founded by media leader Beth Jensen and marketing expert Alicia Schumacher,
Bold Identity Studio blends storytelling, brand visibility, and leadership coaching. The
Studio’s mission is to help women show up, speak up, and lead with impact.
“EmBe has been a catalyst for women’s leadership for generations,” Schumacher
said. “Together, we’re creating spaces where women can own their story and move
into their boldest chapter yet.”
Registration is now open for both programs. For more information, visit embe.org or
boldidentitystudio.com.