Living Between Labels Panel Discussion

Thanks to these badasses for agreeing to be on our Living Between The Lines Panel Discussion on July 30th at Flying Pig Improv’s new location at 2320 E. Douglas at Grove in Wichita, Kansas. (Parking and entrance in back.)

About the event:
Join us for an honest and enlightening conversation about the complexities, challenges, and freedom of living outside traditional gender norms. This in-depth conversation will explore identity, transitions, language, and visibility.

Our panelists will share personal stories, challenge assumptions, and provide insight into what it means to live authentically in a world that often demands clear labels. Whether you’re questioning, learning, or just curious, this is a space to deepen understanding and celebrate the richness of gender identities.

This event is open to the public, and everyone is welcome.

The registration fee is $10 at the door or in advance.

We are meeting at Flying Pig Improv’s new location at 2320 E. Douglas Ave. at Grove, 6 to 8 PM.

Abi Boatman has been a passionate advocate for both queer equality and local civic engagement in Wichita for nearly 15 years. In that time, she has dedicated herself to her community in many forums, including the Wichita Public Library Board, the Proud of Wichita Chamber of Commerce, and her District Advisory Board, among others.

 Abi credits her own transition and a desire to improve that experience for others as the catalyst for her advocacy work, which began with The Face of Trans, a project focused on highlighting trans people as multifaceted individuals.

Finn Lanning (he/him) is a trans man, educator, and nonprofit leader dedicated to building joyful, empowering spaces for queer youth. He is the Executive Director of Camp Sunflower, a Kansas-based organization that provides year-round programming for queer young people across the state.

A former classroom teacher and curriculum designer, Finn brings years of experience in youth development, education, and advocacy to his work. Whether in the classroom or at camp, he is committed to helping young people thrive outside traditional gender norms – and to building communities where authenticity and self-expression are not just accepted, but celebrated.

Kelsey Terra, a Wichita native, is an artist without boundaries. She is a musician, actress, writer, painter, plumber, and disabilities advocate. She fits into a box about as well as a river does. Kelsey understands that to live on earth is to live in duality. Masculinity and femininity, hot and cold, left and right, gay and straight. She doesn’t pick sides. Instead, she embodies the best traits of every spectrum with the goal of unifying the ever-dividing world.

Jill D. Miller is passionate about helping people grow – professionally and personally. Her consulting company, Creative Solutions, has helped fledgling and seasoned entrepreneurs launch and grow out-of-the-ordinary and sometimes quirky ventures since 1998. Jill found her gift for teaching as a corporate trainer and loves influencing young minds as an adjunct professor of Entrepreneurship in the Arts at Wichita State University.

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As Headmistress of the Finishing School for Modern Women, Jill has worked with thousands of women, inspiring them to overcome obstacles and move toward their goals. She founded the Badass Women of Wichita Alliance in 2021 with weekly gatherings to build community, promote nonprofits, and develop “badassery.”

After writing a blog for the Finishing School for seven years, Jill was inspired to compile her favorites into her first book, “Never Finished: Practical advice for Modern Women to inspire your fierce, authentic self she published in October 2022.

Active in the Wichita community, Jill leads cultural and women’s organizations and is a zealous volunteer. In her spare time, she likes to attend artistic events and relax at home with her miniature rescue poodle, Jack.

Thank you to our sponsor, Optometric Billing Solutions!

Because of their sponsorship, we’re able to keep the prices for our Badass Women of Wichita Alliance events at only $10, including panel discussions.

At 10501 W. Hampton Lakes in Maize, OBS is a woman-owned, nationally recognized insurance billing company for optometrist clinics in 43 states. It was named by Wichita Business Journal as one of the best places to work in Wichita, based on confidential employee job satisfaction surveys.

If you’re ready for a career in an employee-centered company with flexible hours and options to work at home after training, OBS wants to talk to you! Go to https://bit.ly/OBSBadass for more information.

Sending a resume to [email protected] and letting OBS know the applicant is referred by the Badass network automatically guarantees them an interview. Make sure they drop your name when they apply! OBS rewards your referral with $150 cash each time the person you sent gets hired!

Because We’re Never Finished  

The Finishing School for Modern Women, located in Wichita, Kansas, offers classes to help women find their authentic selves, not because we need finishing, but because we’re never finished. We bring together women of all ages to learn from experts and each other how to claim our power in business, finance, communication, and life.

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