Stand Tall in Your Story
Stand Tall in Your Story
An evening you won’t forget!
March 12, 2026
Indiana Roof Ballroom
150 West Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Celebrate International Women’s Day with an unforgettable evening of storytelling and connection. Eight inspiring women from the Indianapolis business community will take the stage to share powerful, TED-like talks of their personal stories of authenticity and growth. Come ready to laugh, cry, and connect with leaders, colleagues, and friends in a night filled with food, drinks, and community.
See Season 7 Speakers Take the Stage
Sarah Reisman - CFO - Telamon - Season 6
Maggie Miller - Sr Director Marketing - Delta Faucet - Season 4
Emily Perry - Executive Director - Susie’s Place - Season 2
Clips from past seasons
Hannah Wiscaver - Vice President HR - TrueScripts - Season 5
Christine Dolliver - Head of People and Culture - Cadillac Formula 1 Team - Season 3
Lindsay Tjepkema - Executive Brand Advisor - Human Brands Win - Season 1
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Bring a Table.
Build a Bond.
Business is Human
In a world becoming more and more artificial, this event brings truth, authenticity, and all things human. If you’re looking for ways to help your business stand out, join us to stand tall. In a noisy, busy, AI-filled business world, bring your clients, colleagues, and prospects to a night of real connection.
The Neuroscience.
Why Stand Tall Works to Build Real Connection.
Stand Tall in Your Story isn’t just another event — it’s an emotionally intelligent business strategy.
When you bring your clients, colleagues, and prospects to this evening of real, human storytelling, something profound happens at a neurological level:
Shared Emotional Experiences Bond People Faster
When you hear a true, vulnerable story like Andee’s journey through parenting a son with autism, Sarah’s reflections on authenticity, or Nerecia’s “Gift of Letting Go,” your brain releases oxytocin. The same chemical that drives trust, empathy, and connection.
Oxytocin is what moves a relationship from “professional acquaintance” to “I really trust and respect this person.”
Shared emotion literally synchronizes brainwaves between listeners, creating what neuroscientists call neural coupling. That’s why people say, “I felt that.” It’s not just a feeling; it’s biology.
Stories Activate More of the Brain Than Facts Ever Could
Typical business events speak to logic (the neocortex). Stand Tall stories reach the limbic system, the emotional center of decision-making.
We don’t remember PowerPoints.
We remember how someone’s story made us feel.
That emotional recall cements your brand or relationship in their memory long after the night ends.
The Table Conversations Create Psychological Safety
After each talk, your table engages in authentic dialogue. This kind of small-group reflection activates the ventral vagal state — the calm, connected part of the nervous system — where learning, listening, and trust thrive.
People feel seen, heard, and safe — the foundation of strong teams and great partnerships.
Connection + Emotion = Long-Term Loyalty
When your team or clients share laughter, tears, and awe in the same room, they experience emotional contagion — their physiological states align.
Shared emotion becomes shared memory.
Shared memory becomes shared loyalty.
It’s why the next time they think about your company, they don’t just remember what you do — they remember how they felt sitting next to you.
A transformative experience. A night to remember.
Meet Rebecca, the Badass Behind It All
I’m not here to teach leadership—I’m here to transform it. With nearly three decades of experience, a $35M sales track record, a popular TEDx talk, a best-selling book, and 15 years in the esteemed President’s Club at FranklinCovey, I’ve worked with high-achieving leaders at the top of their game. And I’ve seen firsthand how success alone doesn’t bring fulfillment—especially when it’s built on hustle, pressure, and external validation.
Today, as the founder and CEO of WEthrive, I help people lead with authenticity, connection, and soul. My approach blends business strategy, neuroscience, and timeless Biblical truths to help career professionals not just perform but transform. Because when we rise with clarity and confidence, we change the game for everyone.
Rooted in faith and fueled by purpose, I believe our greatest impact comes when we lead from the inside out, guided by God, with a clear mind and a whole heart.
Let’s chat.
Have questions? Want to brainstorm how to use this event to form great connections with your team or clients?
No problem. If something here sparked your curiosity or you'd just like to connect, I’d love to hear from you.
2025 Rebecca Fleetwood Hession