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Join us for the next Women in Business Quarterly Luncheon featuring special guest Erika Lucas and her powerful conversation: The Hidden Cost of “Doing It All.”
March 25 (NOTE: Date changed from March 4)
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Autry Technology Center, Lectorium
$20 GET YOUR TICKETHigh-achieving women are often praised for juggling it all — but at what cost?
In this honest and empowering session, Erika will explore:
Why ambitious women overcommit and overextend
The internal pressures — expectations, guilt, perfectionism — that quietly drive imbalance
The financial cost of burnout and underpricing ourselves
The emotional toll: resentment, exhaustion, decision fatigue, and loss of joy
Why ambitious women overcommit and overextend The internal pressures — expectations, guilt, perfectionism — that quietly drive imbalance The financial cost of burnout and underpricing ourselves The emotional toll: resentment, exhaustion, decision fatigue, and loss of joyMost importantly, she’ll share how to:
Redefine success in a way that supports both ambition and well-being
Set practical boundaries and create structural changes for sustainable growth
Shift from independence to interdependence by building support systems that strengthen both your business and your life
Redefine success in a way that supports both ambition and well-being Set practical boundaries and create structural changes for sustainable growth Shift from independence to interdependence by building support systems that strengthen both your business and your lifeIf you’ve ever felt the weight of “doing it all,” this luncheon is for you. Come ready for meaningful conversation, authentic connection, and practical tools you can implement immediately.
Network with fellow women in business, enjoy lunch, and walk away equipped to pursue success without sacrificing yourself in the process.
ABOUT ERIKA:
Erika Lucas is a nationally recognized entrepreneur and economic development leader dedicated to building a more equitable economy. She is the Co-Founder of StitchCrew, an organization that supports small business owners through inclusive programming, access to capital, and policy advocacy in partnership with public agencies, nonprofits, and communities.
Erika Lucas is a nationally recognized entrepreneur and economic development leader dedicated to building a more equitable economy. She is the Co-Founder of StitchCrew, an organization that supports small business owners through inclusive programming, access to capital, and policy advocacy in partnership with public agencies, nonprofits, and communities.
Erika also co-founded VEST, a peer network and investment fund for women, and hosts the VEST Her Podcast, where she explores the invisible barriers shaping women’s economic advancement and the bold actions needed to overcome them.
Earlier in her career, Erika served as a Partner at a private equity firm and as Global Director at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, leading economic and workforce development initiatives across the public and private sectors. Her experience uniquely bridges capital markets, policy environments, institutions, and lived experience.
