Our theme for this year’s Voices in the Crowd is “ The Journey Through the Lens of Race, Class, and Culture; Inspiration for Hope and Change ." We are sharing stories from people in our community who have overcome adversity, seen something and said something, didn't think they had a voice and finally felt heard, or went from feeling invisible to being seen. So many have said “I just didn’t know." So let’s come together to truly listen to one another, unify and embrace change. #BlackLivesMatter

Submit Your Story! 
In preparation for our Voices in the Crowd event, we want to hear from you! Please share your story and you could be chosen to be featured as a speaker at our event on November 3. Your story should be told from your heart, in a short concise manner, 2 minutes total. No cliffhangers please! Your story should in some way tie back to business in order to align with the true mission of the Women's Business Council.

Everyone is welcome to share/pitch a story, not only those who identify as women.

The Journey Through the Lens of Race, Class, and Culture; Inspiration for Hope and Change

  • Call our Voices in the Crowd Submission Portal at 518.313.6339.
  • Be prepared to share the following via voice message: Name, phone number, email address, your story- in a short, 2 minute pitch

Deadline for Submissions: August 1, 2020

Chosen "Voices in the Crowd" will be notified by 
September 15, 2020 . 

Reference  story telling tips and tricks  from Moth Radio, our inspiration for this event!
Program Info.

Tuesday, November 3
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Presenting Sponsor
Throughout 2020, the WBC will raise money for its Adopted Nonprofit, The Food Pantries for the Capital District. The Food Pantries is a coalition of more than 65 food pantries in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady Counties. Their mission is to end hunger in the Capital Region.

During this time, your support of The Food Pantries is more important than ever, as demand has skyrocketed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are able, we encourage you to donate online .