WNM 2025 Her Voice, Her Story: A Speaker Series for Women Business Owners
Her Voice, Her Story: A Speaker Series for Native Women Business Owners
Her Voice, Her Story is a dynamic speaker series presented by our very own Native Women Rising Program, designed to amplify the voices of Native women entrepreneurs and empower the next generation of women business leaders. Through candid conversations, inspiring journeys, and actionable insights, this series celebrates the resilience, innovation, and leadership of Native women who are shaping the future of business.
Who Should Attend: This series is ideal for:
- Women entrepreneurs and small business owners
- Aspiring female founders
- Professionals seeking inspiration and mentorship
- Allies and advocates for women in business
- Anyone is welcome to join
What to Expect: This session features Laris Manuelito, founder of II'NI Marketplace. Laris Manuelito is a dynamic Navajo entrepreneur and community leader whose work is deeply rooted in cultural resilience and service. She’s a descendant of Chief Manuelito, a revered figure in Navajo history, and she channels that legacy into modern-day impact
Laris Manuelito—a visionary entrepreneur, Iraq War veteran, and proud member of the Navajo Nation. Born for Tó’áhání and Naakaii Dine’é, Laris brings both ancestral strength and modern innovation to her work. She’s the founder of the Ii’ni MarketPlace, a groundbreaking grocery and resilience hub in Tohatchi, New Mexico, designed to combat food insecurity and uplift her community. Her journey—from serving as a paratrooper in Operation Iraqi Freedom to building sustainable infrastructure on Navajo land—is a testament to courage, purpose, and the power of Indigenous leadership.
Attendees will gain:
- Real-world insights into entrepreneurship and leadership
- Practical tools for business growth and personal development
- Networking opportunities with entrepreneurs
- Inspiration to find and use their own voice in business
Join Us: Be part of a movement that celebrates the power of Native women’s voices in business. Whether you're just starting out or scaling your enterprise, Her Voice, Her Story will leave you inspired, informed, and ready to write your next chapter.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals. Please notify Janelle Henry at 505-566-3715 when you register for the class, or no later than 24 hours prior to your class, so that WESST can make sure necessary accommodations are available. All programs and services are provided to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
The Women's Business Center is funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.
Speaker(s): Laris Manuelito, II'NI Marketplace Dawn Facka, Regional Manager, WESST Farmington Women's Business Center Janelle Henry, Regional Program Coordinator, WESST Farmington Women's Business Center
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Please Note: THIS WEBINAR IS BEING OFFERED ONLINE. AN INTERNET CONNECTION AND A COMPUTER (or highly capable tablet-type device) ARE NECESSARY. Access and instructions will be sent to you after you have registered for the class. This training class will be delivered in English. Registration is required. One zoom link per registration. Please have Zoom name reflect your registered name. You're welcome to log on a few minutes early.
Fee: No Cost
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.
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