An annual event recognizing innovation driven by women
Women Entrepreneurship Week at St. Thomas
Entrepreneurship with Purpose and Passion
The University of St. Thomas and The Schulze School of Entrepreneurship are committed to amplifying the voices of women creating innovative and entrepreneurial solutions to the world a better place. Each October, we participate in Women Entrepreneurship Week, a national movement celebrating the work of female founders and changemakers.
Create Space Wood-working Event - Monday, October 20 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Join sister entrepreneurs Hagen & Oats for a wood-working event not to be missed! Not only will you meet the entrepreneurs and hear their story, but you will create a custom wood piece to take home. Space is limited to 40 students.
Keynote and Student Panel Event - Tuesday, October 21 during convo hour
Every twist, turn, and hurdle along the way has shaped you into the resilient, brilliant person you are today. But how do you share that story with confidence and impact?
Join us on Tuesday, October 21st during convo hour for Bold, Brave & Brilliant: A Storytelling Workshop with Ebony Wyatt, VP of Sales Strategy & Strategic Initiatives at General Mills, professional speaker, and coach. Alongside a panel of undergraduate student storytellers, Ebony will guide us in exploring how to own and celebrate our unique journeys.
Every participant will walk away with a practical storytelling worksheet to help craft a bold, brave, and brilliant story of their own. Don’t miss this chance to be inspired, connect with others, and discover the power of YOUR story!
Women's Equity Hackathon - Thursday, October 23 from 5-9:00 p.m.
The Institute for Social Innovation invites all St. Thomas students to compete for scholarship prizes at the 3rd Annual Women's Equity Hackathon on Thursday, October 23!
The event kicks off on at 5 p.m. in the Iversen Hearth Room (ASC 340), where students will form teams of two or three. In just 100 minutes, using an AI-powered innovation tool, teams will create entrepreneurial solutions to critical challenges faced by women. Whether you come with a problem you're passionate about solving or need some inspiration, we've got you covered!
It promises to be an action-packed, exciting experience—just be sure to bring your laptop! Space is limited to 30 students.
Meet the 2025 Women Entrepreneurship Speaker
Ebony Wyatt
Business Leader. Public Speaker. Change Agent.
Ebony Wyatt is a devoted mother, wife, corporate sales leader, entrepreneur, community builder, speaker, and facilitator of courageous conversations. She founded Ebony Wyatt Speaks in 2020, debuting her first workshop with twenty-two corporate women via Zoom. Since then, she has led workshops and guided important conversations for organizations both large and small, nonprofits, and industry professionals at conferences throughout the United States and Canada.
With a high-energy, empathetic approach grounded in a 22-year business career, Ebony’s style combines masterful storytelling and confidence-building to connect deeply with audiences across corporate and nonprofit sectors.
Her mission in every speaking engagement is to uplift, motivate, and inspire audiences—not just to learn, but to act and to share what they’ve learned with others.
She has been recognized for her impact through multiple honors, including being named among 50 Black Leaders You Should Know in Minneapolis, appearing in Twin Cities Business Top 100 in 2024, and receiving the Bobbie O’Hare Impact Award in 2022.
