2026 Champions of Change Women's Brunch!


Date: Friday, February 27th 

Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM 

Location: MI Community & Events Center

Featuring the guest speaker Loretta Soffe.


Are you ready to be inspired and empowered at this year's Champions of Change Women's Brunch with prominent Champion of Change in women’s leadership, Loretta Soffee!⁠


Her story is sure to inspire and empower you no matter where you are on your journey in life. ⁠


Enjoy a delightful brunch from Nola's Catering.⁠


Capture memories at the photobooth with your friends from Pixel Perfect Memories.


Explore vendor booths for networking and shopping with ⁠

Onyx + Petal⁠.

City Sweats.

Wild Petal Home.

Tangerine Jewelry Shop.

and delightful blooms at the flower bar with Events-4 Life.


Raffle Prizes from:

City Sweats⁠

Ink & Volt⁠

Amadi Esthetics ⁠

Au Courant Salon⁠

Events-4-life⁠


Thank you to this year's sponsors:

Champion Sponsor:

KeyBank


Supporting Sponsors:

The Crawlspace Gastropub

Jaimie Birtel Photography

Mercer Island City Lifestyle


Table Host Sponsors:

Hali Health & Wellness

Greet Mercer Island

MBellish Studio by Maria

Solace Yoga

Jazmin Collective


Center Piece Sponsor:

Christine Face & Body Studio

Loretta Soffe – a powerhouse in retail and brand strategy with 25+ years of experience leading growth and innovation. As a former EVP at Nordstrom, she doubled e-commerce sales and led $2B+ in revenue. Now, she advises top brands and startups through her consulting firm, serves on multiple boards, and champions women in leadership. She recently released her first book on life, leadership, and reinvention, "Balance is Bullshit".