Valparaiso Ind. - On Thursday June 25, All About the Girls (AATG) will take over Urschel Pavilion in downtown Valparaiso for its eleventh year. Attendees will come together to be reminded of how powerful they are when connected with one another. AATG offers a space for sharing their stories and experiences with others. 

In addition to the camaraderie, AATG selects six motivational women yearly to speak. These women, coming from all different professions and backgrounds within Northern Indiana, are invited on stage to share their personal and professional experiences based on the annual event’s theme. 

This year’s speakers includes the following inspiring, influential, and truly great women:

• Denise Carpenter, Director of Communications of NorthShore Health Centers

• Jessica Bruder, Director of Communications for the City of La Porte

• Stephanie Krol, Owner of Stephanie Krol Public Relations

• Marlene Nosbusch, Serving Queen

• Jennifer Reed, Director of Special Events for Crossroads Chamber

• Ari Hensley, Outreach Director at Lerner & Rowe

The 2026 AATG theme is #WithoutPermission. The hope is that women will leave the night with a sense of who they are and no longer have to seek approval or solicit authorization for being exactly themselves.

“There’s something incredibly powerful about a room full of women who realize they don’t have to shrink, apologize, or ask permission to take up space,” AATG host, Jenny Craig Brown said. “This event is a reminder that our stories matter, our voices matter, and who we are is enough. Every woman deserves at least one night where she feels seen, inspired, and connected and this event creates exactly that kind of magic.”

Over the years, AATG has flourished into an amazing evening that invites all attending that are excited to learn, make new connections, and spend the evening crying, laughing, and feeling every possible emotion brought on by the amazing speakers. 

AATG would not be possible without the support of local sponsors. 2026 sponsors include Fighting Pretty, NorthShore Health Centers, Goodwill, Sweiss Infiniti of Merrillville, UnitedWay Northwest Indiana, Poor Handmaids, Zao Island, Team Chevrolet, and Pavlou Restaurant Group. Additional sponsorships are still available. 

Anyone interested in learning more about All About the Girls or attending the event, should visit the event page or connect with Kami Tupak via phone or email: Kami@greatnews.life 219-707-5023.