With a mission to support local moms and community, Wichita Moms Blog is proudly featuring Wichita women who deserve recognition for their inspiring work at home, in the office, or in the community through our She Means Business Series, brought to you in partnership with Martin Pringle Attorneys at Law.
This is our final round of honorees in the She Means Business series, and we hope you have enjoyed getting to know these powerful and inspiring women!
Katie Grover
How are you involved in the ICT community? As marketing director at Fidelity Bank, I help drive the Bravely Onward initiative, a touchstone of the fourth generation, family-owned bank’s corporate culture which values meaningful contributions to advance the communities they serve.
I serve as an editor of The Chung Report, a website that publishes articles and videos that aim to educate and engage people in tackling issues vital to the long-term economic health of the Wichita region. I also served as a trustee for the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Wichita, a program designed to further engage dynamic leaders in the community. On top of this, I sit on the WSU Tech Foundation and Visit Wichita boards, as well as the Wichita Public Schools calendar advisory committee.
What is your favorite thing about Wichita? This is a community where one person can make a difference. Wichita is a special place that has given me a wonderful life. I’m honored to give back in any way that I can.
Tell us your guilty pleasure. All things British monarchy. I faithfully watch The Crown, Victoria, royal weddings… I can’t help myself.
Best tip for work/life balance? It’s ok to say no.
What is your dream job? It’d be pretty darn hard to top what I’ve got right now.
Stacy Ward Lattin
How are you involved in the ICT community?My background is in non-profit, and I enjoy volunteering my time. I am especially passionate about issues that involve women and girls. I sit on various boards in the community, including Dress for Success Wichita, 19th Amendment Centennial Celebration, and Vice President of the Douglas Design District. I am also involved with the Junior League of Wichita, Women’s March Air Capital Kansas, Lean In, and The Hive. As a business owner, it is important to me to give back to the community whenever possible through merchandise donations, or give-back nights with monetary donations to the organizations in need. We support so many great causes including the Alzheimer’s Association, Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center, Wichita Family Crisis Center, Girls on the Run, Dress for Success, Positive Directions, American Heart Association, and the American Diabetes Association just to name a few.
What do you like to do for fun? Hot yoga, volunteer, hang out with nieces and nephews, read, watch movies, walk my dog
What is your favorite book? Walking with the Wind by John Lewis
Tell us your guilty pleasure.Sonic on 50 cent corn dog day.
What is your dream job?To find a way to make money at my Ceiling Breakers podcast so I can just focus on highlighting amazing women in the community and empower ladies all day. I used to say I wanted to be a radio DJ, talk show host, or comedian when I grew up, so I think I can get pretty close someday!
Tracee Adams
How are you involved in the ICT community?I am active on several non-profit boards such as Junior Achievement of Kansas- Wichita board, The Urban League of Kansas- board chair, AARP Leadership Council -Wichita, Wichita Area Sister Cities board. I serve as an appointed trustee to the Wichita Police & Fire Pension board, The Joint Investment Committee and the District II Advisory board. I am a member of the Junior League of Kansas and recently appointed by the Governor to serve on the nominating committee for the 18th Cir Appellate court Judge vacancy.
What is your favorite podcast? WSJ Secrets of Wealthy Women
Tell us your guilty pleasure. Shoes!
Best tip for work/life balance? Take it one moment at a time.
What is your morning routine? Awake, grab phone – read messages, bible devotional, check the markets, turn on CNBC, get dressed and on to meetings or the office.
Fun fact about you?I just recently found out that my name on my birth certificate is misspelled!!!
Stacie Williamson
Tell us a little about your family: I am proud to say my husband is my hero. My husband, Jeremiah, is a soldier in the Army National Guard and firefighter for the City of Wichita. We are currently surviving our 12th month of deployment with two more months to go. Together we have have three children; Reed, 7; Liam, 5; and Annie, 4. We have one dog, Pattington. We hope to someday add chickens, goats, and a horse or two to the mix.
How are you involved in the ICT community? Work has always been passion driven for me. It’s important that what I do when away from my family makes an impact in the lives of others. I am fortunate to be able to raise funds for the families served by Heartspring. I am also the FRG (family readiness group) Leader for the C. Co. 2/137 (the company my husband belongs to in the ANG). I volunteer with Junior Achievement, am a member of the Rotary Club of Wichita, serve on the board of directors for the Maize Education Foundation, and also arranged and help manage Paxton’s Blessing #2 located at Moxi Junction in Maize.
Best tip for work/life balance? Don’t sweat the small stuff. Feel good about the work you accomplish each day so that you can go home and enjoy your family. I try my best in the event of worries to leave work at work and home life at home. That’s not always easy as a mother, so pertinent communication with your employer is key. When trusting relationship is there, grace is easily given.
What is your dream job? I have always thought working as a Disney Princess at Walt Disney World would be the most fun!
Erin Duncan
Tell us about your family: I have 5 children ages 30-16 and 2 grandkids ages 6 & 2 1/2.
How are you involved in the Wichita community? Owner of SPIN•ICT, a spin class boutique opened February 2018. Teaching spin classes learning to run the business side, encouraging those that have or have never been in a class. My goal is to take the intimidation out of the spin class and welcome anyone at an level to ride.
What do you like to do for fun? Watch the kids’ shooting events. Ride outside, run, garden yard work.
Tell us your guilty pleasure. Juniper Clays Pistachio Cheyanne Honey and a spoon!
Best tip for work/life balance: Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
What are 3 words to describe yourself? Count on me.
Fun fact about you? I love making up words or descriptions. I call the Dr Seussisms.
Nomination: Erin has so much passion and drives her business to empower others and help them find their confidence. Erin works hard to partner with other women driven company’s and local ICT companies to help drive local supported businesses. Erin pours her heart into everyone who walks into her studio at Spin ICT.
Lisa Henshall
How are you involved in the ICT community? I run a small theatre that is devoted to the discovery and promotion of Kansas playwrights. We do readings and full productions around the city. I’m also involved with Wichita Community Theatre and their Reader’s Theatre series and contest and the Wichita Fringe Festival as a youth mentor – both working with new and emerging local playwrights. I’m a member of College Hill United Methodist Church and the singing group at our contemporary services (but, truthfully, I’ve been sidelined with some back issues for the past few months – it’s hard to stand up there for a long time in pain).
What is your favorite book? Beach Music by Pat Conroy. I’m obsessed. Go read it!!!
What is your favorite local lunch spot/restaurant? Saigon. So yum.
Tell us your guilty pleasure: Two, really. The really good BBQ from Delano BBQ Co. (pulled pork!) followed by a Cream Puff as desert from LaGalette.
Fun fact about you? In the past I was an entertainment writer and I’ve interviewed Halle Berry, Chris LeDoux, Billy Squire, John Goodman and a host of Star Trek actors and crew including Gene Roddenberry’s widow and Rene Auberjonois (Odo).
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