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Christi Ashby & Kate Slentz on Building Platforms That Amplify Women’s Voices & Community Impact
Season 9 · Episode 224

Christi Ashby & Kate Slentz on Building Platforms That Amplify Women’s Voices & Community Impact

On this episode of The She Believed She Could™ Podcast, host Allison Walsh welcomes Christi Ashby and Kate Slentz, the inspiring mother-daughter duo behind Orange Appeal Magazine and the Orlando Women’s Conference. For years, they have championed women, organizations, and businesses across Central Florida—lifting others up and creating platforms for connection, visibility, and impact. Their story is one of legacy, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to building a stronger, more empowered community.

She Believed She Could™ Podcast · Christi Ashby, Kate Slentz, Allison Walsh

September 2, 202532m 52s

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Show Notes

Few women have made as profound an impact on Central Florida as Christi Ashby and Kate Slentz. As the founders of Orange Appeal Magazine and the Orlando Women’s Conference, this inspiring mother-daughter powerhouse team has spent years shining a spotlight on women leaders, local businesses, and organizations doing incredible work in the community. Their mission has always been clear: to create space where women are celebrated, supported, and seen.

In this full episode, Christi and Kate reflect on their entrepreneurial journey, the vision behind launching their magazine, and how the Orlando Women’s Conference has grown into one of the region’s most anticipated annual events. Beyond publishing and event production, they’ve embraced a bigger calling—empowering women to find their voices, grow their confidence, and step fully into leadership roles.

💡 Key Takeaways
→ How Christi and Kate built platforms that amplify women’s stories and elevate local organizations
→ The lasting impact of Orange Appeal Magazine on Central Florida’s business and philanthropic communities
→ The inspiration and mission behind the Orlando Women’s Conference
→ What it means to be legacy leaders creating ripple effects of empowerment
→ Why lifting others up is the most powerful way to lead and grow

✨ This series is proudly sponsored by AdventHealth for Women and Be a Mindleader.

💬 Memorable Moments & Quotes
🗣️ “Our goal has always been to shine a light on women and organizations making a difference.” – Christi Ashby
🗣️ “When you create a platform for women’s voices, you create change that impacts generations.” – Kate Slentz
🗣️ “The Orlando Women’s Conference is about connection, empowerment, and celebrating community.” – Christi Ashby
🗣️ “We’ve always believed that impact isn’t about us—it’s about who we can lift up.” – Kate Slentz

 

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central florida leaderswomen supporting womenwomen entrepreneursleadership for womenorlando entrepreneurscommunity impactfemale founderskate slentzchristi ashbyorange appeal magazinewomen in businessbusiness growthwomen’s empowermentorlando women’s conference
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