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A Panel of Powerful Women

Women's Speaker Event presented by the Junior League of Lafayette

April 15, 2021

Join Junior League of Lafayette for an evening of empowerment as we meet three Acadiana entrepreneurs who are making moves and shattering the glass ceiling. Tickets to A Panel of Powerful Women are on sale NOW! 

Date: April 29, 2021 

Location: Vermilionville T

ime: 5-7 p.m. 

Tickets: juniorleagueoflafayette.com/womens-speaker-event $25 - admission to the entrepreneurial panel discussion, along with two cocktails, light hors d’oeuvres and a sit-down meal 

Starting at 5 p.m., A Panel of Powerful Women will kick off with an hourlong meet-and-greet where you’ll get to mingle with friends, family, and our incredible Panelists while also submitting your own questions to the panel before the event starts at 6 p.m.. 

Junior League of Lafayette Cookbook Committee will be present with taste treats from our award-winning cookbook series. 

About our Panelist: 

Lauren Bercier is the Co-Founder & CEO of Something Borrowed Blooms, an innovative company revolutionizing the wedding flower industry. The company specializes in providing on-trend, premium silk wedding flowers for RENT - saving brides over 70% compared to traditional florist pricing. 

Brandy Landry is the Owner and Founder of 1123 Matte Black, LLC, an Interior Design + Build Firm that specializes in Luxury Residential New Construction, Remodels, and Interior Decorating. Brandy is also a Personal Branding and Communication Strategist for entrepreneurs, millennial entrepreneurs in particular. 

Linda Solley Hurd is the founder and CEO of Adeline Clothing, recognized by INC Magazine as one of the fastest growing online fashion retailers in America. Adeline Clothing has grown to be a multimillion-dollar company in five years, currently employing 25 women in Lafayette, La.


About Junior League of Lafayette Founded in 1957, Junior League of Lafayette is committed to building a better Lafayette. Our members are extraordinary women who are dedicated to improving the community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. By focusing on the organization’s mission, Junior League members have raised millions of dollars over the years which have been invested right back into the community to directly impact the lives of women and children. Learn more by visiting www.juniorleagueoflafayette.com


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