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Photos: Creating Space & Setting Boundaries @ Altar Home [October 2024]



In October 2024, over 35 professionally-driven women gathered at the STUNNING new coffee & hope shop — Altar Home: 1858 W. Chicago Ave — to have a collective discussion focused on Creating Space & Setting Boundaries.


This topic is, in some ways, very hard — and yet — very easy once you start practicing it.


The inspiration for this event came from a number of conversations with the women of Broad Shoulders sharing what is most relevant in terms of THEIR story and the curiosity on how WE as individuals were navigating these themes in our personal and professional lives. 


As you know, Broad Shoulders is all about sharing UNIVERSAL experiences, so the alignment felt like it was in the right place. 


Together, we will explored: 

  • Situational awareness/ when to practice boundaries

  • Tactics, hacks, and what works 

  • The awkward moment of establishing boundaries 

  • The benefits of creating space and practicing boundaries 

  • More structure = more space 


See below for photos and a recap of speakers, sponsors, and highlights!

  • Jamaica Ponder — Broadcast Journalist, writer, editor, producer, photographer, and talent. Her former CBS colleagues said she is "just what TV needs." 

  • Faith Hurley — Co-Founder of PinPoint Collective, a women-owned, all-female strategic research studio based in Chicago. Faith is dedicated to advancing underrepresented audiences through both quantitative and qualitative research methods, ensuring their valuable voices are integrated into the design process. 

  • Tamara Edwards — Founder of Broad Shoulders and CEO of TE&Co. — moderated the panel

  • Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sheila Robinson, CEO of Diversity Woman Media, a publisher, best selling author, leadership and talent innovation specialist. 

  • BITES — We had a #GutHealth approved Menu of light bites thanks for Holistic Nutritionist, JENNA JOHNSON — Fall-inspired sandwiches, pumpkin hummus, and you guessed it pumpkin cookies.

  • PHOTOGRAPHY — Elise Pfister captured these beautiful moments!


GOODIE BAGS from 5th Dimension Skincare. Skincare that's formulated by an Herbalist, crafted with organic & small-farm sourced ingredients. Crafted with the intention of honoring our Earth and cultivating vibrancy that leaves you glowing. Thank you Katherine Oliver and Alex Frumberg for the 5D Samples — I LOVEEE my midnight oil!!!


Last but not least, a million and one thank you's to Larisa and Niko, founders of Altar Home for being our venue hosts. We were so lucky to spend time in this space.


Cheers to a wonderful way to conclude our 2024 season.


Looking forward to an exciting 2025!


Xx Tamara



We are a collective of ambitious, career-centric women who build each other up, strengthen connections, and enhance conversations.

WE ARE BROAD SHOULDERS


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