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My Girlfriends are My Everything – National Girlfriends Day
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...
Here’s What We’ve Been Up To!
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...
Seriously, It’s Time for a Girls Night Out
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...
Here’s Why We Need to Support Female Performers
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....
So, What’s with The Pay Gap?
Here’s a question: how is the gender pay gap still a thing? How are women still facing this in 2019? As much as we wish it wasn’t true, the pay gap is alive and well and that’s a hard pill to swallow – which makes it easy to ignore instead. It’s easy to think it...
11 Minnesota Women’s Organizations You Should Know About
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...
Judy Garland: A Top 10 Star of Classic Cinema
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...
Unsung Heroes: The Women Behind Minnesota’s Most Successful Companies
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...
Best-Selling Music in MN History: The Andrews Sisters
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...
It’s Women’s History Month! Here’s How We’re Celebrating…
March is Women’s History Month! We plan to celebrate this month by doing what we do best: highlighting some of Minnesota’s most powerful female voices in music, business, theater and community. Next week, we’ll kick off the month with a look at some of the most...
Who We Are: Meet the Woman Behind the “Rock What You Got” Curtain
Behind every great idea, there’s a passionate individual. As we enter the final week of preparations for Rock What You Got, we wanted to get a little personal, to pull back the curtain behind our very own “Wizard”. Today, we want to introduce you to the woman who has...
“…We Got All The Mad Love That They Want”
The holiday season is over and we’re all working to get back into the swing of a routine. It’s a new year, filled with fresh perspective and redefined goals. We should be filled with excitement and a renewed sense of purpose. Instead many of us are exhausted from the...
2019: The Year of You!
Living in limbo. That’s how many of us feel in the days between Christmas and the New Year. We find ourselves reflecting on memorable moments while looking forward with excitement to what’s ahead. ‘Tis the season to make resolutions and we have a good one for you to consider…
Rock What You Got: A Rally Cry for Minnesota Women
Listen up, women. Raise your hand if: you’ve ever found yourself saying sorry for making someone else feel uncomfortable because you were expressing your true self. Raise your other hand if: you’ve been judged by how you look or what you’re wearing rather than for who...