The She Builds series continues with Mary Lanham, whose story brings decades of entrepreneurial experience, resilience, and practical wisdom to the conversation around building something meaningful from the ground up.

Hosted by Kate Coffey-Bacon, this live session will begin with Mary revisiting her original TED-style talk, sharing lessons from launching her first business at just 11 years old to building a respected company rooted in expertise, innovation, customer trust, and community. Her story explores everything from overcoming imposter syndrome and defining your niche to creating repeatable success and learning how to scale sustainably.

Mary’s perspective is both deeply practical and incredibly encouraging. She reminds us that growth rarely happens overnight, and that some of the strongest businesses are built through consistency, adaptability, and a willingness to keep going after rejection.

Then we open the conversation to the community.

This session is designed to be interactive, upbeat, and full of honest discussion around entrepreneurship, confidence, business growth, mentorship, and finding your place in the market. Attendees are encouraged to come ready to share what they are seeing and feeling in their own careers and businesses.

You’ll leave with practical ideas, renewed motivation, and a reminder that building something meaningful often starts small.

Format

• 15 minutes: Mary retells her She Builds story

• 30 minutes: Guided discussion

• 15 minutes: Open Q&A and community conversation

Who Should Attend

This session is for anyone building something—whether it is a business, a career, a brand, or a new chapter.

• Entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners

• Professionals looking to build confidence and credibility in their expertise

• Anyone navigating imposter syndrome or learning how to advocate for their value

• Individuals interested in scaling ideas, services, or businesses sustainably

• Leaders who want to strengthen their brand, community presence, and customer relationships

• Anyone looking for practical insight on resilience, growth, and long-term success

If you’ve ever wondered whether your idea is “big enough” to pursue, this conversation will resonate.

Come for the story.
Stay for the conversation.