Women Driving Excellence Chicago Auto Show Event
We had the pleasure of being invited to the Women Driving Excellence event at the Chicago Auto Show. Tickets were provided at no charge. All opinions are my own.
The 2014 Women Driving Excellence event was sponsored by Nissan, Chicago Tribune, Atrium Wealth Advisors, Chicago Auto Show, Red Eye, and Cars.com.
Women Driving Excellence #WDE14
Hosted by the lovely ladies from #ChicagonistaLive, MJ Tam, Beth Rosen and Dwana De La Cerna deserve an award of their own.
These ladies are three of the most genuine and motivating people to be around. I always leave with a renewed energy after seeing them.
A past honoree, Anupy Singla, emceed the event and added to the fun as she presented each of the women with their award. All of the honorees had the opportunity to tell their story and a little bit about themselves.
Karyn Calabrese from Karyn’s Raw Beauty was the first to the stage. I immediately took note of how awesome she looked. Perfect body and just exuded beauty. Turns out she is 67 years old. Are you kidding me?
She lives a totally vegan/raw lifestyle and owns three Chicago restaurants. Her story was motivating in so many ways. She left me wanting to follow my dreams and change my eating habits!
All of the women had inspirational stories, but one that really hit home for me was Elisa Camahort Page. She is one of the founders of BlogHer and had tons of great advice.
Fear is the biggest obstacle for most of us when it comes to pursuing dreams. You have to give that emotion less power to truly make room for your passion. Shelley tweeted one of the things that she said.
Andrea Metcalf was there to help us stretch and mingle with each other. We have met her a few times now and just love her. Shelley pretty much wants to be her since she’s such a powerhouse in the fitness world.
I didn’t mention every honoree, so I created a list where you can easily follow them all on Twitter. These are all inspiring women who want to see other women succeed, as well.
If you are looking for motivation and to tweet with some trailblazing ladies, here’s the list to follow.
This post could be days long with all of the empowering stories that we had the pleasure of hearing. There was entertainment provided, as well.
The St. Therese Chinese Catholic School put on a ribbon dance and lion dance which was so fun to watch. We were bummed to have to miss the later activities, but we did get a chance to explore the Auto Show a bit.
Chicago Auto Show
My hubby used to be Corvette crazy. He had one when we met and only sold it about a year ago.
He’s into boats now more than cars, but I know darn well he would have been drooling over this baby.
Shelley got to sit in her dream truck, the Ford Raptor. I thought security was going to have to remove her.
For the rest of our pictures, please feel free to view my Google+ album.
Have you ever been to the Chicago Auto Show?
I was so happy to see you guys there and love the amazing support! Thank you for this wonderful post, too.
I am so bummed that I missed the auto show in Boston this year – it fell on a weekend that I was away. Looks like you had a good time, though & there was lots to see.
Woohoo! This post turned out great! It was so much fun and I am honored to know so many amazing women. Thank all you wonderful ladies! 🙂
Looks like you had a great time! It’s always inspiring to hear from such strong women.
I have been preaching this for the past few years: “Fear is the biggest obstacle for most of us when it comes to pursuing dreams.” I let fear rule my life for a long time. I finally took a huge leap of faith back in 2009 and haven’t regretted it once.
That yellow Corvette is drool worthy….
this seems like such fun! I am a car lover and would love to go to this next year.
I’ve never been but, would love to! 🙂 Always the Detroit show though. 🙂
Sounds like an amazing time. I admit to letting fear stop me sometimes. It’s hard not to.
I agree. It’s definitely one of my biggest hurdles.
That looks like such an incredible show! I can’t wait to go one day!
This looks fun and inspiring! I am a vegetarian and I live outside of Chicago so I am totally going to try out Karyn’s restaurants!
That Chicago Auto Show looks like it was great. I love the yellow Corvette! That’s one hot ride!
What an incredible experience. My youngest boy would have been in heaven! He loves cars….he HUGS cars, he loves them that much 🙂
Wow, I’m thinking vegan is the way to go!
Truly inspiring and kudos to the auto show for recognizing so many talent women! How fun to see all the new cars, too. I wasn’t able to make it this year, bummer, looks like I missed a heck of an event, but glad to catch a glimpse through your post!
Looks like you guys had a blast! I’ve never been to any car show, unless you count any NASCAR festivities, lol! 🙂
sounds like a very inspiring Auto Show. Looks like fun!
Look at that Ford Raptor. That is a nice looking truck.
I have met Andrea Metcalf at BB summit 12 and she is amazing. And can you look at those cars I love it!
sounds like a very encouraging time!
Wow, love aht Corvette!
Sounds like a great event. I haven’t been to the Chicago auto show, but we do go the one in Phoenix along with the Barrett Jackson auction. FUN!
looks like a really cool experience. i’d pick a raptor over a corvette I think!