Twin Cities
Women’s Expo
The Twin Cities Women’s Expo is created by women, for everyone! While we still call it an “Expo,” it’s really more like a festival. So come discover an event that speaks to every aspect of YOU! Including subjects that range from your personal style to the issues that inspire you to act. Plus, enjoy live music, speakers, shopping, classes, community and more!
Pay Gap
Comedy Tour
In 2019, a new Twin Cities comedy festival announced an all-male lineup for their debut show. In response, we started our own comedy tour. We feature performers from groups that are underpaid in addition to underrepresented. Of course, it’s called the Pay Gap because women still earn 80% of what men do, and lineups are still dominated by white men.
Women Empowering Women
Leadership Symposium
The Leadership Symposium is a full-day professional development conference. Notably, this event is designed give you the tools to accept greater leadership roles as well as develop stronger business skills. So, come enjoy workshops and speakers, but most of all, find community and support.
We’re Gonna
Talk About It
Coming soon! Tune in to our brand-new podcast We’re Gonna Talk About It. Hosts Buffie Blesi, CEO of Rock What You Got, along side Carolyn Pool, co-creator of the Two Sugars Show. Together, they’ll tackle every difficult, taboo, and intriguing topic that impacts our lives as women. Seriously, nothing is off limits!
Meet some of our
Past Performers
Kat Perkins
music
Known for her 2014 appearance on NBC’s The Voice, Kat Perkins sailed to the finals with her stand-out performances. Since then, she’s gone on an average of two military tours per year, performing for the troops overseas and speaking to students about making a positive impact and following their dreams.
Jearlyn & Jevetta Steele
music
As members of the internationally acclaimed family, The Steeles, Jearlyn & Jevetta have performed from South America to Europe and have recorded and performed with Prince, Donald Fagen, Morgan Freeman, and more! They will be accompanied by their brother, Billy Steele, on the piano!
Devon Worley Band
music
Devon Worley and her band have taken the Midwest music scene by storm and are garnering critical acclaim and national attention. Riding their own raw edge of country and rock, this band is turning heads and making waves, while bringing a brand-new attitude to country music.
Mary Jo Pehl
comedy
A writer on Mystery Science Theater 3000 and featured as the beloved arch-nemesis Pearl Forrester, Mary Jo Pehl is best known for being a crossword puzzle clue in a national magazine. She’s been featured at comedy festivals with her show One Across: My Life As a Former Crossword Puzzle Clue.
Mary Mack
comedy
A hybrid of Minnesota and Wisconsin, Mary is a favorite on radio shows and podcasts around the country including The Bob and Tom Show, Marc Maron’s WTF Podcast, and The Grand Ole Opry. This year, she played a lead character in the new Hulu cartoon Solar Opposites by the creators of Rick and Morty.
Miss Shannan Paul
comedy
A self-labeled Geek, Miss Shannan Paul brings roaring laughter to even the most curmudgeonly of crowds. She is the host of the “Mom Show” on MyTalk 107.1, and the “Be Our Geek” podcast. Miss Shannan was also named the Best Standup Comedian by the City Pages in Best of the Twin Cities 2020.
Carolyn Pool
host
Co-creator of the Ivey Award winning 2 Sugars Show. Carolyn has become a staple of Rock What You Got events with her witty and engaging host prowess.
Tiffany Norton
comedy
Star of The Bitter Baker Show, Radio Personality, and Executive Producer of the award winning, Staci & Hutch Show on KS95-FM 94.5 in Minneapolis.
Maggie Faris
comedy
Recent winner of The Advocate Magazine’s national search for the Next Funniest Queer Comedian and voted “Best Comedian” by her MN peers.
Elise cole
comedy
An Iranian-Jewish comedian from Minnesota, and 2018-2019 co-producer of the Minneapolis based showcase, People Of Comedy.
khadijah cooper
comedy
Co-host of the Sex Meets Comedy Podcast, Khadijah’s experience as a Sexuality Educator with teens fuels her witty on-stage comedy.
suzanne the magician
comedy
A favorite at Hollywood’s famous Magic Castle and was awarded Close Up Magician of the Year for 2010 by The Academy of Magical Arts.
Upcoming Events
Our events are By Women, for Everyone
Corporate Comedy Shows
Book a Virtual Show for your team or clients! Our virtual shows are designed to bring the live event experience to life. All shows are private and customized for your audience. Featuring a variety of corporate comedy, theater, and music performers.
Connect with us for a quick 15-minute call and we’ll take care of the rest!
TbD - We're Gonna Talk About It Podcast
First episode coming soon! Seriously, no subject is off limits.
