The LaRuE Women’s Empowerment Dinner was an unforgettable evening filled with inspiration, connection, and fun. Held at the Paragon Casino Resort, the event celebrated the strength and resilience of women while fostering a strong sense of community and support.

The evening kicked off with a warm welcome from Ashley Love, founder of IAmSimplyBeautiful Global, followed by a blessing from Rosa Pierite. These opening moments set a positive tone for what would be an incredible night.

We were honored to have several distinguished speakers who shared their wisdom and experiences with us:

Heather Cloud, Louisiana State Senator
Dawn Himel, Deputy Director, Louisiana Office of Attorney General, Gaming Division
Michelle Purl, CEO, United Way of CENLA
Missy Daniels, Be Inspired Counseling and Consulting
Victoria Love, Miss Avoyelles Parish’s Teen 2024
Lora Ann Chaisson, Principal Chief of United Houma Nation
Dr. Kristi Anderson, Chief Strategy Officer, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Nancy Landry, Louisiana Secretary of State

In addition to these inspiring speakers, the evening featured fun activities like a purse game, which added excitement and engagement to the event.

A Special Thanks

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Paragon Casino Resort and the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana for their incredible support in making this event possible. Your contributions helped create an environment where women could come together to learn, grow, and empower each other.

A special thank you also goes to Chairman Marshall Pierite for believing in our vision, mentoring our founder Ashley Love, and assisting us in our mission to empower women. Your guidance and support have been instrumental in our journey.

Reflecting on the LaRuE Women’s Empowerment Dinner, we are filled with gratitude for the remarkable women who came together to make this event a success. The connections made and the empowerment felt will have a lasting impact. We look forward to continuing our mission to uplift and inspire women everywhere.

Check out these pictures from the dinner: