Oct. 3: LEAP Summit
Host: Des Moines Downtown Chamber
About: Join the chamber for “The Power of Her,” the annual half-day LEAP Summit. The 2019 summit is an opportunity to network with other professional women in Des Moines and gain insights from influential female leaders. The summit kicks off with a keynote by McKenna Haase.
Registration is open to all in the community.
When: Noon-6 p.m.
Where: Science Center of Iowa, Des Moines
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Oct. 4: October Coffee Connection
Host: FemCity Des Moines
About: Join others for the October FemCity Des Moines Coffee Connection. The event will be hosted by Sara Jacobsen of Fusion Boutique.
When: 7:30-9 a.m.
Where: Fusion Boutique, West Des Moines
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Oct. 5: Step Up! Southeast Iowa
Host: 50-50 in 2020
About: Step Up! is a half-day nuts and bolts course held during the odd-numbered years in various Iowa cities to teach women how to lay the groundwork for a successful campaign for state House, state Senate, statewide or national office.
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Iowa Wesleyan University, Mount Pleasant
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Oct. 7: Welcome to the Iowa Center
Host: Iowa Center for Economic Success
About: Join us for an hour to learn what we’re all about at the Iowa Center. We’ve got your small business needs covered.
When: Noon-1 p.m.
Where: 8345 University Blvd. Suite F, Clive
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Oct. 9-10: 2019 Women Lead Change Central Iowa Conference
Host: Women Lead Change
About: Join Women Lead Change for the 2019 Central Iowa Conference, a two-day event filled with inspiring and intellectual speakers, hands-on breakout sessions and more. Don’t miss Monica Lewinsky, Ginger Zee, Gretchen Rubin, Jay Pryor, Simon T. Bailey and Marissa Orr.
When: Various times
Where: The Meadows Events & Conference Center at Prairie Meadows
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Oct. 10: Gender and Communication on the Campaign Trail
Host: Iowa State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
About: Kelly Winfrey, an assistant professor in the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication, will discuss the unique challenges women candidates face and the communication strategies they use in their efforts to win over voters.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Memorial Union Great Hall, Iowa State University, Ames
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Oct. 16-17: Purposeful Hustle: Making a Positive Impact
Host: Women Lead Change
About: Join Women Lead Change Oct. 16 in Cedar Rapids and Oct. 17 in the Quad Cities for this inaugural event. This interactive workshop will address topics like how to meet failure head-on, how to identify what’s holding you back, and stomping out fear. The cost to attend is $55.
Where: DoubleTree Convention Center, Cedar Rapids; Rhythm Casino & Hotel, Davenport
When: 8:30-11 a.m.
Purchase tickets for the Cedar Rapids event here
Purchase tickets for the Quad Cities event here

Oct. 22: Owning It: Taking Your Rightful Place on Top!
Host: Dubuque Women’s Leadership Network
About: Join us as we hear from the dynamic, funny and entertaining Chrissy Bartels, who despite living with PTSD has experienced successful careers in theater, voice acting, on-camera performance, the car business and insurance.
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel, Dubuque
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