InnovateHER KC Founder Steps Down, Legacy Lives On

Lauren Conaway, founder of InnovateHER KC, is stepping away from the womens entrepreneur network she started nearly a decade ago. The group, launched in August 2018, connected thousands of women in business and grew quickly through online chats and meetups. Now, the organization is halting formal operations, but its legacy lives on. The simple idea behind InnovateHER KC was to build a supportive space for female entrepreneurs to connect and champion each other. It filled a real gap by offering understanding and guidance that members often lacked elsewhere. Members like LeNesha Frazier, owner of Bliss Books and Wine, credit the group with providing hands-on help from fellow businesswomen. Early joiners say the network stepped up in every way possible, creating a sense of true belonging and ongoing support. This tight-knit community made a big impact on their journeys. Conaway reflects that communities like this dont just close; they evolve. Shes proud of the eight thousand six hundred sixty-four members and the tools they gained. While shes unsure about her next steps, she trusts the bonds will carry everyone forward. Meanwhile, former members plan to keep the connections alive informally, proving the groups strength was always in the people. InnovateHER KCs story shows how one focused effort can spark enduring change for women in business.

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