In 2020, Tika Smith was honored to receive the Citizen of the Year award from 425 Magazine, a Premier Media Group publication in Washington State.

"Life has thrown me many curve balls, but it was Faith, Community and a Tribe of positive women that kept me going. I want to give that same support that was given me, to any woman and child that has lost hope."

~Tika S. Smith~

Thanks to our Amazing Village of Partners, Donors, Supporters, Volunteers, and of course our BAWSEOME Panelist/Guest Speakers, our 2nd Annual Women Empowerment Conference #EquipHer18 was nothing short of Magical! We couldn't not have been blessed with a venue more suitable than The Riveter! Our partnership with Dress For Success-Seattle was right on! The models (pictured left with BAWSE lady Tika Smith) looked dapper in their Interview ready looks. Faces beat by the best Make Up Artists in the industry for that extra boost of Confidence, thanks to our partners at Sephora. Our queens were served mouth watery appetizers and refreshments from our sponsors at Starbucks, followed by a scrumptious meal, courtesy of our sponsors at Thai On 1 Seattle. They all left fully equipped with tips from our BAWSEASS Speakers, and goodie bags from Sephora. Our hearts are full! We love our village! Last but most certainly not least, special thanks to our sponsors at Hello Fresh, Ethan Stowell Restaurants, John Howie Steakhouse, Seastar Restaurant, and Patrick Tak Photography! 

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