Impact Catalyst Midwest is a conference hosted by Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub designed to spark bold ideas, elevate what’s possible, and activate a stronger social impact ecosystem—locally, regionally, and nationally.

Bringing together funders, founders, investors, and social impact ecosystem builders from across the country, the event blends national perspective with Midwest momentum to explore what happens when social impact is powered by investment, entrepreneurship, and shared value.

Price of admission increases to $185 beginning April 1, 2026.

Admission includes access to all presentations and sessions, coffee, light breakfast, boxed lunch, and happy hour drink tickets.

Additional details on pricing, session and speaker details are available on the event website.

Take a photo with the cast of Story Pirates Live! after the show and receive an exclusive VIP lanyard!

VIP Meet and Greet Experience Only, a separate VIP ticket will be required for everyone attending the VIP Meet & Greet. Concert sold separately and required for attendance.

Workshop 1 – 10 am – Taught by Jo Monroe

• Title: Vintage Jazz Movement for Burlesque

From jazz clubs to ballrooms to chorus lines, vintage jazz dance had a widespread influence on popular culture of the early 20th century, and paved the way for classic burlesque styling. In this workshop, we’ll explore the aesthetics, rhythms, and values of early jazz dance, as well as important cultural context. You’ll come away with new movements and musicality to bring jazz styling into your own burlesque acts!

Workshop 2 – Noon – Taught by Harlem Nyte

• Title: Bring the Beat IN! A musicality Masterclass

If you’re looking to take your peels & reveals to the next level, this class is for you! Learn how to break down & listen to your music with a more technical ear. I’ll guide you through the technique of incorporating instrumentation, tonality, and tempo into your movement. All levels welcomed. No shoes or props needed to participate!

Workshop 3 – 2pm – Taught by Aurora Maur

• Title: Unveiling Your Tease: Veil Dance in Burlesque Storytelling.  Join Aurora Maur of Dayton’s Gem City Burlesque in a veil workshop where you will not only learn foundations of veil dance, but how this beautiful prop can enhance sensuality and playfulness in a performance.

Our time together will start with a brief dive into the history of veil dance and veil types in performance. We will transition into learning movements leading into a slow and slinky choreography. All levels are welcome but the emphasis is on Beginner and Intermediate.

If you do not own a chiffon fabric veil, please purchase one here: https://a.co/d/bDHrgQY

Wickedly whimsical showgirl of Dayton’s Gem City Burlesque, Aurora Maur, has performed burlesque for over a decade ! She has shimmied her way across stages from the MidWest over to both coasts and beyond the US. She is over the moon to be sharing her love and admiration for veil dance with the QOTWBF community. Her hope is to inspire more performers to work with this stunning and simple prop!

Come unveil your tease with Aurora on March 28th!

Join us on Saturday, March 14, at Memorial Hall for the 2026 Rock Your Beauty Fashion Show—our signature celebration of confidence, diversity, and every kind of gorgeous. This is the night where beauty breaks the mold, fashion takes center stage, and empowerment struts in sequins.

We’re starting the evening with a Sip & Shop featuring local women‑centric businesses. Feeling bold? Step onto our red carpet, strike your fiercest pose, and jump into an on‑the‑spot red carpet interview before gliding into our shimmering Disco Lounge, where DJ Strawberry will be spinning the hottest throwbacks and modern beats. Light passed hors d’oeuvres will keep you fueled as you mingle, shop, and shine.

Then it’s time to head upstairs for a fabulously fierce fashion show that will leave you absolutely breathless. Our runway is owned by a dynamic, diverse lineup of models who redefine beauty on their own terms. Expect bold looks and electric energy!

And the party doesn’t stop when the final model struts. After the show wraps, glide back down to the Disco Lounge for our fabulous afterparty, where the vibes stay high, the music stays hot, and the celebration keeps going.

This year’s theme? Disco Revival—so come dressed to impress and ready to shine like the mirror ball you were born to be. Sequins, shimmer, metallics, big hair, bold color. Check out our website for outfit inspiration.

The Rock Your Beauty Fashion Show is more than a dazzling night out, it’s our powerhouse fundraiser of the year. Your ticket directly fuels our mission to help women embrace their beauty boldly, loudly, and unapologetically.

Whether you’re a fashion lover, a champion of women’s empowerment, or simply craving a night that feeds your soul, you’ll leave feeling inspired, unstoppable, and ready to rock YOUR beauty.

Ready to Step into Your Power? Grab some friends and grab your tickets today! Can’t make the show but still want to support the cause? Click here to donate.

Ticket Tier Prices

• Box VIP: $110
  • Box seat
  • Swag bag
  • Entrance to the VIP-only Sip & Shop (beginning at 5:30 pm)
  • 3 drink tickets
  • Entrance to after party

• First Floor VIP with Swag Bag & 2 Drink Tickets: $100:
  • Seating on first floor stage
  • Entrance to the VIP-only Sip & Shop (beginning at 5:30 pm)
  • Swag Bag
  • 2 drink tickets
  • Entrance to after-party
• First Floor VIP with Swag Bag (no Drink Tickets): $90
  • Seating on first floor stage
  • Entrance to the VIP-only Sip & Shop (beginning at 5:30 pm)
  • Swag Bag
  • Entrance to after-party

• First Floor seating (no swag or drink tickets): $80
  • Seating on first floor
  • Entrance to GA Sip & Shop (beginning at 6:00 pm)
  • Entrance to after-party

• General Admission (Balcony Seating): $45
  • Balcony seating
  • Entrance to GA Sip & Shop (beginning at 6:00 pm)
  • Entrance to after-party