When you support artists, they continue to give back to the community Artists are the bedrocks of our communities. In times of uncertainty and isolation, we turn to art for comfort - from music, to movies, books, and beyond. We're partnering with Springboard for the...

As more and increasingly serious news about the spread of COVID-19 rippled through all our lives, our team realized that we had a responsibility to take additional action to ensure a safe, fun and successful event. At this time, we must sadly confirm that The Women’s...

Rock What You Got with Jearlyn Steele It would be easy to think Jearlyn Steele set off on her path to success as a singer, performer, and talk show host, (just a short list of her accomplishments) early in life. After all, as a child she sang gospel with her brothers...

Last night I was able to go see the United States Women’s National Soccer Team on their Victory Tour. I’m not a soccer fan. I’m not really a sports fan, but I am a huge fan of women kicking ass, so when a friend of mine mentioned that they could get presale tickets to...

Change is hard sometimes. Especially change in societal norms, were some ideas about “the way things are” are so deeply buried, like the idea of “the haves and the have nots”. Let’s say I have a pie. It’s delicious, and while I’m tempted to eat the whole thing, I know...

We've all had those days. Those days when your hair looks weird, or that twenty pounds that snuck up on you out of nowhere won’t let you button your favorite pair of jeans and now you have to wear those weird brown pants that itch. Or, you just lost your job, or a...

I love my husband and my family, but the women in my life (pictured above) breathe energy into me in a way that only a girlfriend can. With a quick laugh, a heavy cry, fun on the town, deep introspective thoughts about life, science, politics and social injustices, or...

Last December we officially changed our name from the Twin Cities Women's Expo to Rock What You Got. We did this because we felt like the old name and event didn’t fully represent the women of today. For us, Rock What You Got is an anthem call for everyone to embrace...

when was the last time you had a girls night out? We are all SO busy...all the time. It seems like there's hardly a spare moment to spend with friends let alone organize a girls night out. The good news is, today is National Best Friends Day, and if that isn't...

If you look at the list of top 10 highest paid comedians in 2018, you will notice that they all have one big thing in common – they’re all male. So why aren’t any female comedians making the big bucks? Do they simply have less creativity or talent? We don’t think so....

Women’s History Month is winding to a close and we are spending this final week highlighting some of most powerful voices in our community. This past January, we had the pleasure to include the following list of incredible women’s organizations at our Rock What You...

Women’s History Month might be coming to an end, but we wouldn’t dream of finishing out the month without mentioning one of Minnesota’s brightest and most tragic stars, Judy Garland. Born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Judy started entertaining at the age of 2, traveling...

In 2013, our CEO and owner, Buffie Blesi, attended the inaugural Minnesota Women Business Owners Hall of Fame induction ceremony. During the event, she was struck by how many successful companies in the Twin Cities are run by women and how few of those women are...

It’s Women’s History Month and of course we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to highlight this powerful singing trio that became one of the best-selling musical groups to ever emerge from Minnesota! Nicknamed "The Queens of the Jukebox Machines" for their many hit...