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In today's digital marketplace, social media isn't optional—it's essential for building brand awareness, connecting with customers, and driving business growth. For hardtech entrepreneurs who excel at building innovative products but may struggle with marketing, Facebook remains one of the most powerful and accessible platforms for reaching target audiences and converting interest into sales.

This comprehensive 60-minute workshop, led by 22-year entrepreneur Stephanie Wheat, provides practical, immediately actionable strategies for leveraging Facebook to grow your hardtech startup. From foundational page setup to advanced advertising campaigns, you'll learn proven techniques that have helped build brands and lasting customer relationships.

Who Should Attend:

• Discovery Stage: Founders building initial brand awareness and validating market interest
• Delivery Stage: Entrepreneurs preparing go-to-market strategies and customer acquisition campaigns
• Launch Stage: Companies scaling marketing efforts and optimizing customer acquisition costs
• Growth Stage: Businesses expanding market reach and launching new product lines
• Service Providers: Marketing consultants and advisors supporting hardtech companies
• All Stages: Any entrepreneur who wants to master cost-effective digital marketing and build lasting customer relationships through social media

About the Instructor

Stephanie Wheat is a business owner, retreat leader, and lifelong creative whose work lives at the intersection of entrepreneurship and personal transformation. As the founder of Rebellion Bags, a handmade luxury handbag brand built on integrity, individuality, and bold design, Stephanie has spent 22 years crafting a business that empowers women to express themselves unapologetically. What began as a vision in Chicago has grown into an international presence, blending timeless artistry with modern storytelling. Alongside her entrepreneurial path, Stephanie is also a dedicated retreat leader and wellness facilitator, hosting transformative gatherings for men and women in Mexico, Greece, and Peru—soon expanding into Portugal, Italy, and Croatia. Through yoga, meditation, journaling, and breathwork, she guides participants into deeper alignment with their purpose, helping them step into their fullest expression. Facebook has been central to both of these journeys—serving as a platform to tell her story, build community, and grow both her brand visibility and her retreat impact. Whether through engaging content, thoughtful campaigns, or authentic conversations, Stephanie has leveraged Facebook to connect with audiences around the world, creating not just customers or attendees, but lasting relationships. Her mission is simple: to show that business and soul can thrive together—and that with the right tools, your voice and vision can reach exactly who it’s meant to.

About the Organization 

Rebellion Bags is a handmade luxury handbag brand that empowers women to express themselves unapologetically. Made by women for women, each bag is crafted by hand in the USA with meticulous attention to quality and design. The company's products are designed for the modern woman's lifestyle, seamlessly transitioning from day to night, business to casual.