My husband spoke into my life and planted a seed — with all the sermons I grew up hearing, he saw me hosting conferences. That summer I began brainstorming and planning, and that October I hosted my first conference. — Aisha Nixon, Founder
Our first official gathering brought 75 women together at Dorset Park Church in Scarborough. Watching the women line up for lunch, one asked, “When is the next conference?” — and we knew this was bigger than us.
Now in our 9th year of hosting annual women’s conferences, we continue to carry out our vision: to empower women to be a better version of themselves in a holistic manner. Women have been encouraged, empowered, welcomed into community, and given the opportunity to grow spiritually in God.
Space for honest, raw, and real encounters with God — no performance, just presence.
We foster a Christ-centered community where every woman belongs, is valued, and is encouraged to care for one another.
We cultivate hope by speaking words of life, truth, and encouragement that strengthen one another in Christ.
We empower women to embrace the value of their voice, equipping them with practical tools and resources to make a lasting impact in their spheres of influence.
Our values aren't words on a wall — they're the heartbeat of every decision, session, and relationship at Designed to Empower. They guide how we gather, how we serve, and how we grow together.
When you walk through our doors, you'll feel them alive in every interaction, every worship moment, and every life-giving conversation.
Volunteers, organizers, and dreamers — this gathering exists because these women keep saying yes.
The next chapter gets written at this year's gathering — and there's a seat with your name on it.
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