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2025 Rise & Thrive: EmpowHER Workshop
Join us for an empowering day of connection and community!
We're excited to welcome you to the Rise & Thrive: EmpowHER Workshop. This event is dedicated to Unleashing, Discovering, and Empowering women on their journey to living your best, wholistic life.
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Benefitting liberty house
All net proceeds from this event go to benefit the Liberty House in Salem, Oregon.
What is Liberty House?
Liberty House is the Children’s Advocacy Center serving Marion and Polk counties – the only place providing special assessment services in a safe, comfortable, child-friendly environment.
Since 1999, Liberty House has provided child-focused, high quality assessment services to children when adults are concerned they may have been hurt by sexual abuse, physical abuse, or neglect. With compassion and expertise, medical providers conduct comprehensive medical examinations for the children coming to Liberty House. Specially trained child interviewers also help children talk about what has happened to them in a neutral and sensitive manner to ensure the objectivity of the assessment and the wellbeing of the child.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Meet Our Speakers
Tasha Brandon - Mortgage Broker
Capital Mortgage Source
808-463-8983
Welcome! I am passionate about turning homeownership dreams into reality. With over 10 years of experience in the mortgage industry, I have dedicated my career to finding personalized homebuying solutions for families and individuals alike. Helping my clients achieve their goals is not just my job—it’s my honor and privilege.
Born and raised in Oregon, I take immense pride in serving the community I call home. This beautiful state has shaped my values, and I’m committed to making a positive impact by helping people navigate the homebuying process with confidence and ease.
Lucy Escobar - Business Consultant
Lucy Escobar Coaching and Consulting LLC
971-218-0807
Lucy Escobar is a business and leadership consultant with over 20 years of experience, dedicated to transforming individuals, organizations, and communities. As a certified Maxwell Leadership Consultant, Behavior Analysis Consultant, and GrowthWheel business advisor, she specializes in developing top-performing leaders who inspire greatness. Passionate about empowering others, she is the author of self-development books in Spanish and the founder of the Feria del Libro Oregon Book Fair, where her love for literacy, art, culture, and community continues to create a lasting impact. Lucy's work is driven by a deep commitment to growth, leadership, and creating opportunities for others to reach their fullest potential.
Crystal Harris - PLCS, CPRIA
MarshMcLennan Agency
541-255-5700
Crystal joined MMA in 2021 as a personal insurance sales executive out of our Corvallis office. She has six years' experience in insurance and over 15 years' experience in sales and marketing. She is passionate about home, auto and small business insurance. "I think it's crucial in our industry to really educate the customer as to what their risks are; ‘Where are the gaps in coverage?’ Then we find the best policy that suits their needs so that what they've worked hard for in life is protected."
Crystal is very involved in the local Mid-Valley area with several non-profits. She is the Past President and current member of the Rotary Club of Albany, sits on the Board of Directors for CASA of Linn County, co-created and operates The Great Platypus Drop, and volunteers for several non-profits throughout the year. Crystal, her husband Matt and their four children, live and work in Albany, Oregon and are proud to support their community and the surrounding areas through various giving and volunteering opportunities.
Rashelle Newmyer - Realtor
Coldwell Banker - Professional Group
Confidence Creator
785-312-4624
realtorrashelle@realtorrashelle.com
Before joining Coldwell Banker Professional, Rashelle worked in luxury retail and as a digital marketer. She learned how to cultivate relationships in the retail industry by providing high-touch customer service. She prides herself on her genuine drive to help clients achieve their goals while keeping their best interests at heart. As an accomplished social media and digital marketer, she has built a reputation for her ability to connect and engage with people in various digital spaces. Rashelle is a social media devotee who continuously seeks to stay on top of trends and continuous changes that take place in the digital world.
As an Oregon licensed Real Estate Broker, she brings her passion for people, strategic marketing mind, and high attention to detail. She guides buyers through the process of finding a new home with confidence and ease. While also assisting sellers in a smooth and successful sale of their home. Rashelle is proud to be a member of the National Association of Realtors, Women's Council of Realtors, Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors, and Oregon Association of Realtors because her valid memberships show her commitment to high ethics and real estate education.
She is proud to hold many leadership positions within the Real Estate community. Rashelle has served on the Women's Council of Realtors Board in Portland, Oregon, since 2022 and is currently serving as the 2024 President of the Portland WCR Network. She has served on the Associate Leadership Council at Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere from January 2023 - June 2024. Recently, Rashelle graduated from the Oregon Realtors 2024 Leadership Academy. She currently serves in a leadership role at Coldwell Banker Professional Group, guiding agents in business development and growth.
When not assisting clients, Rashelle can be found enjoying local wineries, breweries, restaurants, and events. Living by a “work hard, play hard” motto, she loves being a tourist in her own backyard or traveling across America with her family and friends.
Joy McMurchy - CFED®
Wealth Wave - Certified Financial Educator®
541-944-3093
Joy McMurchy is a Certified Financial Educator® with WealthWave, the How Money Works company. Her passion is helping families create a plan to achieve their goals and dreams. Coming from an education background, she joined her current firm after being a client and experiencing financial freedom and opportunity through financial education. She lives in the Willamette Valley of Oregon with her husband and dog, but serves clients in the states of OR, WA, ID, NV, SD, PA, and FL.
Alisha Carlson, Lifestyle Coach
Non-Diet Lifestyle Coach & founder of The Strong[HER] Way
541-815-9497
Alisha Carlson helps busy women take back control of their health so they can show up more powerfully in their lives.
As a non-diet lifestyle coach, she helps her clients build strength, energy, and confidence—without restrictive food rules or exhausting workout plans.
Her holistic approach helps women break free from the cycle of dieting and burnout so they can feel good in their clothes, have more energy for their families and businesses, and finally prioritize themselves without guilt.
With Alisha’s guidance, her clients stop obsessing over food, start working with their bodies, and create a lifestyle that fuels their success in every area of life.