Thanks to these badass women for agreeing to be on our Let's Talk About Sex Panel Discussion on January 29th at Flying Pig Improv's new location at 2320 E. Douglas at Grove in Wichita, Kansas.
About the event: When topics around women’s health come up, women’s sexuality is often left out of the conversation. Society has taught us that talking about sex is inappropriate and shameful, yet sexuality is a fundamental part of who we are. But, the stigma around discussing sex has profound implications for our sexual and reproductive health. The notion that we should feel ashamed and remain silent robs us of our choices and voices.
Join the Badass Women of Wichita Alliance for an enlightening panel discussion featuring fearless experts who will address this topic openly. Together, we will explore and eacmbrace sexuality not as a taboo but as a natural and healthy aspect of life to reclaim our power and sexual liberation to live our lives fully.
This event is open to the public, and everyone is welcome.
The registration fee is $10 at the door or in advance.
We are meeting at Flying Pig Improv's new location at 2320 E. Douglas Ave. at Grove, 6 to 8 PM.
Panelists:
Sapphire Garcia-Lies, Founder, Kansas Birth Justice Society
Sapphire Garcia-Lies is an activist and nonprofit leader focused on fighting for reproductive rights and racial equity in perinatal health. Her work is focused on unabashed truth-telling, calling for accountability within systems, and kindling community change from the grassroots level.
In 2020, she founded Kansas Birth Justice, a nonprofit focused on policy change and direct community support to catalyze reproductive justice and perinatal health equity in Kansas. Sapphire takes pride in her strong community ties, and in the hundreds of thriving babies she has helped welcome into the world as a community-based birth worker.
Rachel Pearson, PhD, LCMFT, CST, ICT Therapy Works
Dr. Pearson is a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist. She specializes in sex therapy for adults who have difficulties with sexual desire and functioning, compulsive sexual behaviors or unhealthy sexual boundaries, and gender identity. She also offers educational workshops on sexual enhancement for couples and individuals. She is a certified sex therapist and supervisor of sex therapy through the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). She is an approved supervisor by the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT). She earned her doctorate degree in Community Psychology and Research from Wichita State University and her masters in Family Therapy from Friends University.
She enjoys working with individuals and couples who are dissatisfied with some element of their sexual relationship. She appreciates the opportunity to work with people from diverse backgrounds, cultural experiences, and orientations. She also discusses the importance of sexual intimacy at community events and national conferences.
Lauren Scafe, LMSW & BSN-RN, Flourish Wellness Collective, Co-Owner
Lauren is a sex and relationship therapist with a bachelor’s degree in nursing, offering compassionate, trauma-informed care for individuals and couples seeking deeper connection, healing, and empowerment. With a focus on emotional intimacy, communication, and sexual wellness, Lauren integrates a holistic approach that honors both the mind and body in the healing process.
Drawing from her background in nursing, she provides a safe, supportive space for clients to explore relational challenges, reconnect with their desires, and cultivate fulfilling relationships. Her work is grounded in trauma-trained modalities, helping clients navigate sensitive topics with care, self-compassion, and empowerment.
Rachel Soutamire, Manager of Education and Community Partnerships, Planned Parenthood
Rachel Stoutamire is a designer, implementor, and evaluator of sexual and reproductive health information campaigns and programs. Whether at the local or state level, Rachel is passionate and committed to education - providing information, resources, and opportunities to individuals and communities historically discriminated against, marginalized, and under-resourced. With a background in organizing, advocacy, casework, and education, she aims to continue the work of building a movement to protect sexual and reproductive health.
Rachel earned her bachelor's in Health & Human Performance from Emporia State University and currently contributes her time, treasure, and talents as Manager of Education & Community Partnerships with Planned Parenthood Great Plains. Rachel finds Black joy in nature and inspiration in the Black women who founded, defined, and continue to advocate for reproductive justice."
Moderator:
Jill D. Miller is passionate about helping people grow – professionally and personally. Her consulting company, Creative Solutions, has helped fledgling and seasoned entrepreneurs launch and grow out-of-the-ordinary and sometimes quirky ventures since 1998. Jill found her gift for teaching as a corporate trainer and loves influencing young minds as an adjunct professor of Entrepreneurship in the Arts at Wichita State University.
As Headmistress of the Finishing School for Modern Women, Jill has worked with thousands of women, inspiring them to overcome obstacles and move toward their goals. She founded the Badass Women of Wichita Alliance in 2021 with weekly gatherings to build community, promote nonprofits, and develop “badassery.”
After writing a blog for the Finishing School for seven years, Jill was inspired to compile her favorites into her first book, “Never Finished: Practical advice for Modern Women to inspire your fierce, authentic self she published in October 2022.
Active in the Wichita community, Jill leads cultural and women's organizations and is a zealous volunteer. In her spare time, she likes to attend artistic events and relax at home with her miniature rescue poodle, Jack.
This panel is sponsored by Optometric Billings Solutions, optometricbilling.com, (316) 722-2021 and Flying Pig Improv, flyingpigimprov.com, (316) 833-1889
Thank you to our sponsor, Optometric Billing Solutions!
Because of their sponsorship, we're able to keep the prices for our Badass Women of Wichita Alliance events at only $10, including panel discussions.
At 10501 W. Hampton Lakes in Maize, OBS is a woman-owned, nationally recognized insurance billing company for optometrist clinics in 43 states. It was named by Wichita Business Journal as one of the best places to work in Wichita, based on confidential employee job satisfaction surveys.
If you’re ready for a career in an employee-centered company with flexible hours and options to work at home after training, OBS wants to talk to you! Go to https://bit.ly/OBSBadass for more information.
Sending a resume to BWWA@obsteam.com and letting OBS know the applicant is referred by the Badass network automatically guarantees them an interview. Make sure they drop your name when they apply! OBS rewards your referral with $150 cash each time the person you sent gets hired!
Did you know I've published a book? Learn more about it here!
Because We’re Never Finished
The Finishing School for Modern Women, located in Wichita, Kansas, offers classes to help women find their authentic selves, not because we need finishing, but because we’re never finished. We bring together women of all ages to learn from experts and each other how to claim our power in business, finance, communication, and life.
To learn more about what we do:
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