Community Impact
For Gender Equity
Rock What You Got Fund
The Rock What You Got Fund is a 501c3 nonprofit that activates social change around the continued gendered challenges in society. By combining education and entertainment, change is created using live events and through studio production projects. Programs include mentorship, community space, and outreach.
Your donation to support gender equity is tax-deductible.
Tax ID : 92-0689657
Your privacy as a donor is important to us. Read the Donor Bill of Rights
ANNUAL REPORT 2023 || IRS FORMS 990
Training & Mentorship
SEE IT, LEARN IT, BE IT.
The problem? Women, non-binary, and BIPOC people are underrepresented the media & production industry.
The solution: Provide student’s with tools, training, and mentorship to help advance the footprint.
How it happens:
Student Training: We partner with local colleges on production projects to build student networking & experience.
Educator Training: Rock What You Got® staff helps educators with limited resources close gaps in their media/production curriculum to set underrepresented students up for success.
Community Giving: Production & Design 2023
Sponsored and produced the ‘Intersection & Connection’ campaign for TEDxMinneapolis 2023 event at Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis: creative strategy, theme, digital and print design, video, and speaker headshots, In support of their mission to spread local ideas.
Produced Samuel’s Kitchen in partnership with The Arc Minnesota in support of their mission to promote and protect human rights of people with development disabilities.
Community Space
WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER.
The problem? A lack of unity between gender equity organizations limits Minnesota’s ability to move the needle for gender equity.
The solution: Facilitation of common goals and shared resources will maximize community impact.
How it happens: Rockstoria Studios™ holds space for equity and unity as a community resource. It offers equitable rates and donates the studios year-round to support others on their mission to make a difference.
Community Giving Studio & Event Space 2023
MN Independent Venue Alliance gathers at the studio with a mission to preserve the ecosystem of independent venues and promoters in MN.
National Association of Women in Business, MN hosts an event with a mission to represent the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries.
TEDxMinneapolis organizes their fully volunteer team for the next speakers with a mission to spread new ideas.
Minneapolis Regional Chamber hosts an event for the Executive Women’s Council to talk regional challenges facing women in their careers.
Outreach
WHAT?! I DIDN’T KNOW THAT WAS A THING…
The problem? An array of gender gap challenges live within the shadows of society.
The solution: Shine light on gender gap challenges through awareness and community education. Do it in person. Further that with digital reach. Make it accessible.
How it happens:
Live Shows (in-person outreach):
The Pay Gap Comedy Series live shows clap back at the gaps in society. Social change is influenced using entertainment, education, and audience engagement.
The given name ‘Pay Gap’ nods at women earning 82% of what men do, but the series spreads awareness about connecting topics: technology, education, and economy. Closing a gap becomes critical to alleviate resource hardship for families, especially women.
Podcast (Digital Outreach):
The ‘We’re Gonna Talk About It’ Podcast educates listeners on focus topics surrounding society gaps from the comfort of home.
BOARD MEMBERS
Board Chair
Buffie Blesi
Rock What You Got®
(She/Her)
Board Member
Jearlyn Steele
Twin Cities PBS
(She/Her)
Board Member
Miss Shannan Paul
TC Film Fest
(She/Her)
Board Member
Marcy McHenry
Midpointe Event Center
(She/Her)
Board Member
Patty Krieger
Netrix Information Technologies, Inc.
(She/Her)
SHOP THE GOODIES
Shop cheeky slogan tees and goodies that compliment your personal anthem.
Proceeds support driving gender equity.
Rock What You Got Fund
The Rock What You Got Fund is a 501c3 nonprofit that activates social change around the continued gendered challenges in society. By combining education and entertainment, change is created using live events and through studio production projects. Programs include mentorship, community space, and outreach.
Your donation to support gender equity is tax-deductible.
Tax ID : 92-0689657
Your privacy as a donor is important to us.
Read the Donor Bill of Rights
ANNUAL REPORT 2023 || IRS FORMS 990
Training & Mentorship
The problem? Women, non-binary, and BIPOC people are underrepresented the media & production industry.
The solution: Provide student’s with tools, training, and mentorship to help advance the footprint.
How it happens:
Student Training: We partner with local colleges on production projects to build student networking & experience.
Educator Training: Rock What You Got® staff helps educators with limited resources close gaps in their media/production curriculum to set underrepresented students up for success.
Community Space
WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER.
The problem? A lack of unity between gender equity organizations limits Minnesota’s ability to move the needle for gender equity.
The solution: Facilitation of common goals and shared resources will maximize community impact.
How it happens: Rockstoria Studios™ holds space for equity and unity as a community resource. It offers equitable rates and donates the studios year-round to support others on their mission to make a difference.
Gifted Space for Community 2023
MN Independent Venue Alliance gathers at the studio with a mission to preserve the ecosystem of independent venues and promoters in MN.
National Association of Women in Business, MN hosts an event with a mission to represent the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries.
TEDxMinneapolis organizes their fully volunteer team for the next speakers with a mission to spread new ideas.
Minneapolis Regional Chamber hosts an event for the Executive Women’s Council to talk regional challenges facing women in their careers.
Outreach
WHAT?! I DIDN’T KNOW THAT WAS A THING…
The problem? An array of gender gap challenges live within the shadows of society.
The solution: Shine light on gender gap challenges through awareness and community education. Do it in person. Further that with digital reach. Make it accessible.
How it happens:
Live Shows (in-person outreach):
The Pay Gap Comedy Series live shows clap back at the gaps in society. Social change is influenced using entertainment, education, and audience engagement.
The given name ‘Pay Gap’ nods at women earning 82% of what men do, but the series spreads awareness about connecting topics: technology, education, and economy. Closing a gap becomes critical to alleviate resource hardship for families, especially women.
Podcast (Digital Outreach):
The ‘We’re Gonna Talk About It’ Podcast educates listeners on focus topics surrounding society gaps from the comfort of home.
BOARD MEMBERS
Board Chair
Buffie Blesi
Rock What You Got®
(She/Her)
Board Member
Jearlyn Steele
Twin Cities PBS
(She/Her)
Board Member
Miss Shannan Paul
TC Film Fest
(She/Her)
Board Member
Marcy McHenry
Midpointe Event Center
(She/Her)
Board Member
Patty Krieger
Netrix Information
Technologies, Inc.
(She/Her)
SHOP THE GOODIES
Shop cheeky slogan tees and goodies that compliment your personal anthem. Proceeds support driving gender equity.
Rock What You Got®
2327 Wycliff St. Suite 340
St. Paul, MN 55114
612-351-8180
hello@rockwhatyougotlive.com