The BRA Group is an industry-exclusive, networking organization for professional women. The BRA Group was founded in 1992 to bring together women who own their own businesses for the purpose of generating referrals and sharing accomplishments. Membership benefits include monthly lunches and discounts on services and products from participating members.
BRA stands for Business Referral Alliance. We meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month, January through September, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at YaYa's Bistro in Overland Park, KS. During the meetings, each member is alloted a few minutes to brag about their referrals from the group and any other announcements they may have. Members acknowledge referrals from within the group by placing money in a bra. The bra full of money is a visual representation of the success of the group at giving referrals and supporting one another. The monies are used to fund group activities including a member's only pre-holiday party in October; otherwise this is a non-profit organization.
Membership is industry exclusive
Directory sort is by last name
Hair by Gwen
Office: 816-588-5644
Address: 12020 Blue Valley Parkway, Overland Park, KS 66221
Industry Seat: Master Stylist & Color Specialist
Coletti Insurance
Office/ Cell: 913-529-9924
FAX 913-381-0283
Email: vcoletti@yahoo.com
Industry Seat: Insurance: Employee Benefits
Juice Plus Wellness Educator
Office: 785-408-4323
Email: kcook0766@gmail.com
Industry Seat: Wellness Educator
Norwex
Mobile/ Office: 816-803-5172
Email: jjcowel@gmail.com
Industry Seat: Cleaning Products
Gloria's Yoga Center
Mobile: 913-638-3906
Email: gloriasyoga@comcast.net
Industry Seat: Traditional Gentle Hatha Yoga
YCS Group, LLC
Mobile: 913-424-5352
Email: rgearheart@ycsgroupllc.com
Web: ycsgroupllc.com
Industry Seat: Marketing Digital Technology Solutions
Clothes Mentor
Office: (913) 239-0411
Mobile: (913) 244-2208
Email: clothesmentor132@gmail.com
Web: overlandparkks.clothesmentor.com
Industry Seat: Clothing
State Farm Insurance
Property/ Casualty
Office: 913-648-7800
Mobile: 913-486-2195
Email: Penny.Hardesty.b6x8@statefarm.com
Web: pennyHardesty.com
Industry Seat: Insurance: Property/ Casuality
Animal Tracks
Office: 913-491-5533
Mobile: 913-221-6797
Email: animaltracksdvm@outlook.com
Web: AnimalTracksDVM.com
Industry Seat: Veterinary
CAPFinancial Partners, LLC
Office: 816-802-6632
Mobile: 678-642-9264
Email: Khebenstreit2@gmail.com
Web:
Industry Seat: Wealth Management and Financial Planning
Noonday Collection
Office: 913-369-5218
Mobile: 913-369-521
Email: nicolhess@msn.com
Web: nicolhess.noondaycollection.com
Industry Seat: Jewelry
MSH Tax & Accounting Service, LLC
Office: 913-209-9901
Email: suziehoneymancpa@gmail.com
Web: MSHtax.com
Industry Seat: Tax Accountant
Career Systems
Office: 913-638-1313
Email:cwatson_intrater@hotmail.com
Industry Seat:
Kimbrell Estate Planning
Office:: 913-735-0644
Email: jessica@kimbrellestateplanning.com
Web: https://kimbrellestateplanning.com
Attorney & Founding Member
BRA Group founder
Office: 913-381-0249
Email: debbieleonardcpa@gmail.com
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Industry Seat: Founder
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Industry Seat: Non-Compete Group
Cakes For All Occasions
Office: 913-488-3319
Email: momaduff@aol.com
Web:
Industry Seat: Custom Cakes
Flat Branch Home Loans
Mobile: 913-461-3729
Email: jrome@fbhl.com
Web: fbhl.com
Industry Seat: Mortgage Broker
Queen of Fine Art & Interior Design, LLC
Majestic Real Estate Investment Group
Office: 913-689-5565
Email: reyell@att.net
Skin Care/Makeup Specialist
Office: 913 685 0231
Mobile: 816-809-6252
Email: carriewinslow@carriewinslow.com
Web: marykay.com/carriewinslow
Industry Seat: Mary Kay Consultant
Annual membership fees are due in full to the Acting Treasurer by the January meeting for the calendar year. Benefits for paid members include all networking lunches for the calendar year, inclusion in membership directory on The BRA Group website and admission to the pre-holiday party. Paid membership insures exclusive representation in your industry for the year.
Recent news and events from and about our membership.
BRA meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of the month, January through September. October is our members' only pre-holiday event. There are no meetings held in November or December.
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We gladly welcome potential new members to attend a BRA meeting. Guests are welcome to attend up to 2 meetings before joining the group. If you are interested in attending a BRA meeting or a BRA member who would like to invite a guest, please email Vicky Coletti (vcoletti@yahoo.com) with the potential member's occupation and a summary of provided services and/or products prior to the meeting. In the event of a possible industry conflict, the member-in-good-standing in the applicable business has the right to approve or disapprove of the new member invitation.
Current members who wish to change industries, please email Vicky Coletti with your new business information before changing your industry seat to avoid any potential conflicts.