Tory Burch Foundation: In Person Update
Our year of education with the tory burch foundation
05.02.24… 10 months later:
shared by Kelly Hollins
Photo Credit: Tiffany Sage for the Tory Burch Foundation
It’s already a few weeks back, but I am still processing the in person experience at Tory Burch Foundation in NYC. I’ve never felt more inspired than I did in that room with 49 fellow female entrepreneurs. I was so proud to represent Tuesday Foods and feel more grateful for my partnership with LC than I ever have before (we are so lucky!) There is just one word (actually three words) to best describe it:
WOMEN. in community.
I’ve been digesting, reflecting and processing the incredible experience with the Tory Burch Fellows in-person gathering over the last few weeks. We were tucked into a container, a think tank, a beautifully curated room - bright white and the perfect canvas for the event to unfold. The environment blew away my expectations. Every detail was thought of, every snack was from a woman owned brand (all TB Fellowship Alumni).
My nearest and dearest keep asking, what was the highlight!? What was your favorite part!? And as I ruminate, the real gem, the pearl at the middle was watching women, stand in their power. Women, taking no bullshit. Women, asking for what they need and manifesting their gigantic dreams. Entrepreneurship - the requirement for acceptance to this program - for sure, it was not easy, but WOW is this community worth it. The participants were selected from a vast application pool, over 1,000 - many did not realize that they had been chosen in the top (less than) 5%. What an honor, and it set the tone for immense gratitude.
There was an aura around every single woman in that room (can you see it!?) and I just can’t shake the magic. The underlying theme of “if we want to continue to grow our businesses we must continue to grow ourselves” really stuck, and thanks to our fellow 49 female leaders (class of 2023 and before) I feel like I have quantum leaped into…. CONFIDENCE!? BRAVERY!? Belief!? Unstoppable-ness. I’m still ruminating on those words but they don’t really matter because it is the energy and the “feeling” surrounding it all. Through these words I attempt to bottle it up, to hold on to and to remember that energy, that connection, that access. My intention is dedicate myself to continued learning, growth, and (deep) connection. To continue to challenge myself, to be willing to get really flipping uncomfortable, to feel afraid and do it anyway. The experience was so incredibly E X P A N S I V E.
In retrospect, the compounding effect of motivated, open hearted, supported, resourced woman is magnificent. And I can’t wait to see what comes next… I have so much gratitude for each and every one of our fellows and am pulling for them and their businesses wholeheartedly. (… with many collaborations to follow!)
Our sincerest gratitude to and for the Tory Burch Fellowship. To the visionary Tory Burch herself and to the kick ass team that brings it all together. You spoiled us, you fed us (well!) and you gave us access, when so many did not have it before.
Some of our panelists and speakers are listed and linked below - follow them, listen to them, sign up for their newsletters, purchase from those who sell products that speak to you. Women owned, women supported, unstoppable:
Tory Burch. Time Magazines 100 Most influential: category: INNOVATORS
Tiffany Dufu. President of Tory Burch Foundation.
Michelle Norris sharing her wisdom and work with The Race Card Project
Grace Zuncic Chief People & Impact Officer at Cotopaxi
Deepa Gandhi from Dagne Dover. Handbags where fashion meets function.
Katharine Hirst: thought partner to women entrepreneurs
Samara Bay: author of Permission to Speak
06.30.23:
This week we embarked on an a year long journey as a Fellow with the Tory Burch Foundation. The foundation empowers women entrepreneurs through education, access, community, capital and so much more. Each year a select 50 women are chosen - from many thousands of applicants - to participate in the program, as fellows, and then to graduate into the esteemed community as alumni. We are in a bubble of excitement and disbelief and are absolutely honored to be among this field of fabulous women.
1. Total gratitude! Thank you Lindsay Rogers for planting the seed of opportunity and inspiration, sharing all the sweet nuggets and always being such an example of absolute badassery for us. Thank you Lea Tucker for being a professional force and cheerleader as we advanced through the application and interview process. Thank you Ashley Wick for igniting the inner gorilla and teaching us how to embody our confidence and put our most empowered foot forward. Thank you to Tory Burch herself, for working her tail off in order to provide this transformational platform to so many. And to the entire TBF team for being so encouraging, approachable, and most of all for choosing us!
2. We are already in awe of the access. The TBF hosts the largest free entrepreneurial platform in the world- empowering women to empower themselves. There are endless assets on their site, available to ALL for business education and growth. They are trailblazing for inclusion and diversity. The educational assets provided are top notch (did we mention FREE!?) and we can not wait to learn and share more of what we experience throughout this year. Follow on instagram and linked in and sign up for access to their monthly newsletter - you will not want to miss…
Facebook: /ToryBurchFoundation
LinkedIn: /ToryBurchFoundation
YouTube: /ToryBurchFoundation
Website: ToryBurchFoundation.org/Fellows
3. The community! We spent the last week connecting with previous alumni and rising 2023 fellows and could not wipe the smiles of excitement from our cheeks. Thank you Cassie at Wild Rye for an insiders peek and top notch tips on how to get the most from this year. To Sabrina at Seed Box Systems for planting such a strong “seed" of inspiration to pursue our B Corp certification - we are going for it! The TB Team is incredible - the fellowship field is diverse and motivated and we are so proud, humbled and excited to be on this wild ride with the 2023 Fellows and the TB Foundation Team!
As seen in the Aspen Times:
Tuesday Foods wins fellowship award
Kelly Hollins and Lisa Cohen, co-creators of Roaring Fork Valley and Front Range business Tuesday Foods were awarded Tory Burch Foundation Fellowships. Each year, the Tory Burch Foundation selects 50 women entrepreneurs for a yearlong program designed to grow their businesses through workshops, coaching sessions, network-building, and financial resources. The program ends with a company presentation and trip to New York City.
Tuesday Foods is a plant based, zero waste, ready-to-eat, food delivery service aimed at nurturing healthy individuals and communities with locally sourced ingredients, plant-based meals, and reusable packaging are designed to be gentle on the environment.
