​Join us for an inspiring celebration of Southern California's most dynamic women entrepreneurs and community leaders at the Stellar Women Business Expo.

​Agenda

​9:00 am - ALL DAY | Open Co-working at Kiln

​11:30 - 12:00 | Welcome & Vendor Showcase

​12:00 - 1:00 | "How Understanding Your Numbers And Having The Right KPI's Can Drive Profitability"

• ​Speakers:

  • ​Jennifer Barnes, Optima Office

  • ​Austin Carter, Kiln

  • ​Rylie Jennings, Stella Foundation

​1:00 - 2:00 | Sip & Shop & Kiln Tour

​3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Open Reception Hosted by Kiln

• ​Sponsored by California Poppy Cafe, Boochcraft, Lil Pepper Catering

​More About the Speaker

​Featuring San Diego local speaker, Jennifer Barnes, Founder of Optima Office giving her exclusive workshop, "How Understanding Your Numbers And Having The Right KPI's Can Drive Profitability":

​Jennifer Barnes is the dynamic Founder and CEO of Optima Office, Inc., a leading provider of part-time Controllers and CFOs, as well as bookkeeping and human resource services. She has a proven track record of building two successful companies: she scaled her first to become the 𝙛𝙞𝙛𝙩𝙝 𝙛𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩-𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙎𝙖𝙣 𝘿𝙞𝙚𝙜𝙤 and grew Optima Office to be the tenth fastest-growing company in the region, earning recognition on the 𝗜𝗻𝗰. 𝟱𝟬𝟬𝟬 list for two consecutive years. Currently, Jennifer leads a team of more than 100 W2 employees and takes pride in winning the “𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸” award each year.

​Jennifer specializes in transforming financial data into strategic insights. Her philosophy of “𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙞𝙩𝙨” reflects her dedication to building high-performing teams, optimizing internal operations, and delivering lasting value to businesses.

​Women-Owned Marketplace

• ​Curated Vendor Marketplace showcasing women-led businesses

• ​Coworking and Networking to build professional connections

​Featured Vendors:

• ​Soul Scent

• ​BMO

• ​Cotton Bubble Soap

• ​Studio Sioux

• ​Founder Fuego

• ​Timka Jewlery

​Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, established business owner, or simply passionate about supporting women in business, the Stellar Women Business Expo offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore, learn, and celebrate the remarkable talent and innovation that makes Southern California's business community truly stellar.

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