Healing the Divide: Women Leading Courageous Conversations for Change A Women's World Café Event, Co-hosted by Cortnee McIlwee & Kristy Estelle - Sat., 10/17/26 1:00pm - 5:30pm CT

Saturday, October 17, 2026 1:00pm - 5:30pm CT Filmore Chapel in Building 400 at Unity Village | Event Co-Hosts: Cortnee McIlwee & Kristy Estelle 
Delicious hors d'oeuvre's by Flavor Kitchen

Event Itinerary:

1pm: Arrive for casual meet & greet
1:20: Ground in as group with short meditation
1:30-2:30pm: Panelist Q&A
2:30-3:15pm: Break for hors d'oeuvre's by Flavor Kitchen
3:15-4:30pm: Women's World Café-table Q&A
4:30-5:30pm: Group discussion of takeaways and action plans
5:30pm: Closing Circle

A Women's World Café event, "Healing the Divide: Women Leading Courageous Conversations for Change," brings women together to tackle pressing global and societal challenges-including media literacy, women in crisis, immigration, and confronting bias-through the constructive lens of Appreciative Inquiry.

The experience features a dynamic group of panelists who will ground these heavy topics in real-world insights, sharing stories of hope and proven strategies that are already working.

Rather than focusing on deficits or political friction, this collaborative space guides participants through four intentional phases- Understanding, Perspective, Possibility, and Action-to uncover hidden resilience, celebrate what is already working, and co-create forward thinking solutions. By cross-pollinating ideas in structured, small group dialogue rounds, attendees will harness their collective wisdom to bridge deep social divides, transform vulnerability into shared strength, and spark tangible, community-led change.

The event is Co-hosted by Cortnee McIlwee & Kristy Estelle with Panelists:



  • Kimia Ebrahimzadeh, Human Rights Activist from Iran 

  • April Roy, Dir. of Employee Success at Kansas City Public Library

  • Jaklyn Smith, Community Partnerships Coordinator at Hope House


 
 
 
 
 
 

Registration & Giving Opportunity


This event is offered on a sliding scale of $33-$44, which includes delicious hors d'oeuvres prepared by Flavor Kitchen.

We invite you to select an amount below within the sliding scale that feels right for you.

If you feel called, you may also make an additional contribution to help make attendance possible for community members who may not be able to afford the full sacred exchange.

If the cost is a financial challenge, please email Cortneelane@yahoo.com to request a complimentary community spot.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Description

Saturday, October 17, 2026 1:00pm - 5:30pm CT Filmore Chapel in Building 400 at Unity Village
Event Co-Hosts: Cortnee McIlwee & Kristy Estelle 
Delicious hors d'oeuvre's by Flavor Kitchen

Event Itinerary:

1pm: Arrive for casual meet & greet
1:20: Ground in as group with short meditation
1:30-2:30pm: Panelist Q&A
2:30-3:15pm: Break for hors d'oeuvre's by Flavor Kitchen
3:15-4:30pm: Women's World Café-table Q&A
4:30-5:30pm: Group discussion of takeaways and action plans
5:30pm: Closing Circle