• Hi, we are
    The BRA Group
    a networking group
    for women
  • Hi, we are
    The BRA Group
    a networking group
    for women
  • Hi, we are
    The BRA Group
    a networking group
    for women

The Business Referral Alliance Group

The

BRA Group

Story

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.

Our Awesome Membership

Membership is industry exclusive

Directory sort is by last name

Gwen Brungardt

Hair by Gwen

Office: 816-588-5644

Address: 12020 Blue Valley Parkway, Overland Park, KS 66221

Industry Seat: Master Stylist & Color Specialist

Victoria (Vicky) Coletti

Coletti Insurance

Office/ Cell: 913-529-9924

FAX 913-381-0283

Email: vcoletti@yahoo.com

Industry Seat: Insurance: Employee Benefits

Kim Cook

Juice Plus Wellness Educator

Office: 785-408-4323

Email: kcook0766@gmail.com

Web: kimcook.juiceplus.com

Industry Seat: Wellness Educator

Joanna Cowel

Norwex

Mobile/ Office: 816-803-5172

Email: jjcowel@gmail.com

Web: Norwex.com/JoannaCowel

Industry Seat: Cleaning Products

Gloria Donohue-Little

Gloria's Yoga Center

Mobile: 913-638-3906

Email: gloriasyoga@comcast.net

Web: gloriasyogacenter.com

Industry Seat: Traditional Gentle Hatha Yoga

Robin Gearheart

YCS Group, LLC

Mobile: 913-424-5352

Email: rgearheart@ycsgroupllc.com

Web: ycsgroupllc.com

Industry Seat: Marketing Digital Technology Solutions

Lee-Anne Hamilton

Clothes Mentor

Office: (913) 239-0411

Mobile: (913) 244-2208

Email: clothesmentor132@gmail.com

Web: overlandparkks.clothesmentor.com

Industry Seat: Clothing

Penny Hardesty

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

Lynn Hatfield DVM

Animal Tracks

Office: 913-491-5533

Mobile: 913-221-6797

Email: animaltracksdvm@outlook.com

Web: AnimalTracksDVM.com

Industry Seat: Veterinary

Katharine Hebenstreit

CAPFinancial Partners, LL

Office: 816-802-6632

Mobile: 678-642-9264

Email: Khebenstreit2@gmail.com

Web:

Industry Seat: Wealth Management and Financial Planning

Suzie Honeyman

MSH Tax & Accounting Service, LLC

Office: 913-209-9901

Email: suziehoneymancpa@gmail.com

Web: MSHtax.com

Industry Seat: Tax Accountant

Cheryl Intrater

Career Systems

Office: 913-638-1313

Email:cwatson_intrater@hotmail.com

Industry Seat:

Jessica Kimbrell

Kimbrell Estate Planning

Office:: 913-647-5180

Email: jessica@kimbrellestateplanning.com

Web: https://kimbrellestateplanning.com

Attorney & Founding Member

Debbie Leonard, CPA

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

Jo Porterfield

Cakes For All Occasions

Office: 913-488-3319

Email: momaduff@aol.com

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Industry Seat: Custom Cakes

Jennifer Rome

Fairway

Office: 913-320-2833

Mobile: 913-461-3729

Fax:   866-728-4326

Email: Jennifer.rome@fairwaymc.com

Web: www.jenniferrome.com

Industry Seat: Fairway Loan Officer

Reyell Scott

Queen of Fine Art & Interior Design, LLC
Majestic Real Estate Investment Group

Office: 913-689-5565

Email: reyell@att.net

Diana Watt

Exp Realty

Office: 913-669-9248

Email: Diana.watt@exprealty.com

Carrie Winslow

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

Membership Fees

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.

Potential Members

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.

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