2017 Flourish Magazine Women's Summit

Ben Matthews, Paul Walker

Friday, May 5, 2017

The 2017 Flourish Magazine Women's Summit was hosted on May 4, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. Breakout sessions were held in the morning, focusing on education, entrepreneurship, health and leadership. A keynote speech was also given by author and inspirational speaker Adrienne Ross on the importance of perseverance and faith.

Issues of Flourish magazine decorate a table at the Flourish Magazine Women's Summit on May 4, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Paul Walker)
Cathy Cheek treats herself to some cookies for dessert at the Flourish Magazine Women's Summit on May 4, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Adrienne Ross takes a photo with a fan during a book signing after her keynote speech at the Flourish Magazine Women's Summit on May 4, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Adrienne Ross speaks on the power of perseverance through faith and hope during her keynote speech at the Flourish Magazine Women's Summit on May 4, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)

Adrienne Ross gives the keynote speech at the Flourish Magazine Women's Summit on May 4, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Paul Walker)
Cody Windbigler of the Cape County Sherrif's Department leads an educational training session about active shooter situations during his session at the Flourish Magazine Women's Summit on May 4, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Attendees listen to a session on active shooter training at the Flourish Magazine Women's Summit on May 4, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Women pray before lunch is served at the Flourish Magazine Women's Summit on May 4, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Attendees enjoy lunch at the Flourish Magazine Women's Summit on May 4, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)

Lunch is served at the Flourish Magazine Women's Summit on May 4, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Paul Walker)
Attendees at the Flourish Magazine Women's Summit eat lunch on May 4, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Paul Walker)
Attendees at the Flourish Magazine Women's Summit listen to a panel during an education breakout session on May 4, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Adrienne Ross signs copies over her books after giving the keynote speech at the Flourish Magazine Women's Summit on May 4, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews) (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Adrienne Ross signs a copy of her book at the Flourish Magazine Women's Summit on May 4, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Logan Young speaks at the Flourish Magazine Women's Summit on May 4, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Captain Bridgette Amick, Felice Roberson and Jeanne Tuckerman discuss entrepreneurship during a breakout session at the Flourish Magazine Women's Summit on May 4, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Nita DuBose and Dr. Barbara Kohlfeld discuss education during a breakout session at the Flourish Magazine Women's Summit on May 4, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Nita DuBose discusses education during a breakout session at the Flourish Magazine Women's Summit on May 4, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Audience members raise questions during the education breakout session at the Flourish Magazine Women's Summit on May 4, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Nita DuBose, Dr. Barbara Kohlfeld and Jalon Lies discuss education during a breakout session at the Flourish Magazine Women's Summit on May 4, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Brenda Newbern and Tiffany Barr pose for a photo during the Flourish Magazine Women's Summit on May 4, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)