In life, we aim to make our mark on the world and in our own lives by doing and achieving things meaningful and important to us. In Lipstick & Ink®’s first official event, we acknowledged and celebrated those significant and unique (and sometimes difficult) paths we all forge in our careers, relationships, and life in general.

Kelly Nash, host and moderator of the #MakingYourMark💋 event.

Women came together in Chicago’s River North neighborhood in August 2018 for networking, a panel discussion, and complimentary headshots provided by Photo & Film by SarahElizabeth. The panel discussion featured five inspiring women, who have been featured in Lipstick & Ink®’s “Shine On: Women Who Inspire” series:

• Leah Caplanis, CEO of SOCIAL Sparkling Wine
• Tamara Edwards, Principal of Tamara Edwards & Co.
• Rebecca Leder, Senior Program Manager – Customer Journeys at Salesforce, Founder of TheRebeccammendations®
• Sarah Kohrt, Owner of Photo & Film by SarahElizabeth
• Fareeha Zahid, Platforms Account Executive at Google

All proceeds went to the Lipstick Saints charity, a Chicago based non-profit dedicated to creating opportunities for inner city teenage girls to become more immersed in constructive activities and achieve their full potential.

Rebecca Leder of TheRebeccammendations and Tamara Edwards, Principal of Tamara Edwards & Co.

Leah Caplanis, CEO of Social Sparkling Wine.

Event attendees mingled before the panel began.

Attendees enjoyed sipping on SOCIAL Sparkling Wine.

Delicious food was provided by Meli Cafe River North.

The cutest sweets table, provided by Lipstick Saints.

Kelly Nash moderated the panel, asking the women important questions related to women supporting women, finding and having confidence, and personal branding.

Fareeha Zahid, Sarah Kohrt, Rebecca Leder, Leah Caplanis, and Tamara Edwards discussed real and authentic topics during the event.

The panelists smiled on during the discussion.

Kelly Nash had a breather and a laugh after the panel discussion!

Sarah Kohrt of Photo & Film by SarahElizabeth, took headshots after the panel for attendees.

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Kelly Nash

Kelly Nash is a Chicago-based writer, career coach, speaker and founder of Lipstick & Ink®. She also works full-time in technology as a Role Strategy and Employee Engagement Manager at Salesforce and has over 12 years of digital marketing experience. Kelly has been featured in Thrive Global, Chicago Tribune, International Association of Women, General Assembly, Salesforce, and SheFactor. She’s fueled by black coffee, sunshine, a good ink pen, and a bold lip.