Every November Stoke hosts a special Global Entrepreneurship Week Coffee + Convo, a free casual morning meetup with entrepreneurs, experts, and peers. During this discussion-oriented event, all are welcome to come and learn from an expert in their field and ask questions. Bring a pad to take notes and we'll have a piping hot cup of coffee and some delicious doughnuts waiting for you!

*Coffee + Convo is hosted in-person at Stoke coworking. *

About the Speaker: Tarsha Hearns

Tarsha Hearns has had experience as the Sr. Director of Ecosystems at the Dallas Entrepreneur Center; a 501c3 nonprofit that drives innovation and economic impact by helping entrepreneurs start, build and grow their businesses. As senior director, Tarsha has lead teams that provides business support services to entrepreneurs seeking to start or grow their businesses. In addition, she has managed the Community Navigator Dallas program. A federally funded program by the Small Business Administration, which connects entrepreneurs to business support and financial resources in their community.

Tarsha is an engaged member of the small business community and has received numerous awards for her entrepreneurial endeavors, for her leadership and for her dedication to serving women and minority founders. Professionally known as The Marketing Lady, Tarsha has 20+ years as an entrepreneur and lists winning a contract with the National Football League for Super Bowl XLV as her biggest career defining moment; yet her passion is to inspire people to live their dreams through entrepreneurship.

Topic of the Day

How to create a thriving ecosystem for your small business. You'll walk away with practical tools for growth for every stage of your small business.