Plenty! The Woman-Evolve Conference hosted by Sarah Jakes Roberts, The Potterhouse pastor and daughter of legendary faith-leader, Bishop T.D. Jakes, brought together more than 20,000 women for a wealth of experiences, including informative workshops, educational resources, business opportunities, spiritual growth, personal development, networking, and all-day shopping.
Sarah Jakes Roberts is a tour de force in her own right and her 3-day conference recently held in Atlanta included main events at the State Farm Arena, with additional can’t miss activities and discussions at the Georgia World Congress Center. The popular women’s forum attracted more than 20,000 women of faith hailing from all walks of life, including those in fields from fashion to finance and business to beauty.
The premier event kicked off with the Mind Your Business Capital Pitch Competition, powered by Wells Fargo. Jakes along with Gigi Dixon, director of External Engagement for the key financial institution made the announcement on Day 2 of the conference during the sold-out Mind Your Business Luncheon, a cornerstone experience within the global Woman Evolve 2025 conference.
The venerable businesswoman and best-selling author hosted the seventh Woman Evolve Conference in partnership with Wells Fargo by Wells Fargo in Atlanta from July 31 – August 2.
“Wells Fargo is incredibly proud to support the Mind Your Business Capital Pitch Competition,” said Gigi Dixon, head of External Engagement for Wells Fargo. “Our commitment goes beyond providing financial services; it’s about investing in the entrepreneurial journey to drive economies and help communities thrive. This is an opportunity to provide tangible resources to aspiring business owners and we’re excited to accomplish this with Woman Evolve.”
Jakes-Roberts, daughter of the legendary Bishop T.D. Jakes was recently installed along with her husband Toure Roberts, as co-pastors of The Potter’s House in Dallas, TX. ransition is underway at one of Dallas’ largest churches.
Jakes Roberts’ influence is redefining what it means to gather, grow, and galvanize women of faith. Her Woman Evolve movement has become a powerful force for spiritual renewal, economic empowerment, and generational change. As the number of women-owned businesses in America grows, contributing over $2.7 trillion annually, partners like Wells Fargo see Woman Evolve as a cultural driver of talent and thought leadership.
The conference is the capstone of a year-long journey, from weekly devotionals that reach thousands online, including a multi-city Woman Evolve in-person tour, a podcast, to a book club, and the recently announced Woman Evolve School, all paving the way for the celebration in Atlanta.
In the city integral to the Civil Rights movement and known for its legacy of freedom, Jakes Roberts is leading an initiative in women’s empowerment. She is organizing the Woman Evolve conference, presented by Wells Fargo, in a city connected to her family history. Following Bishop T.D. Jakes’ conclusion of his Woman, Thou Art Loosed! conferences in 2023, Jakes Roberts is continuing the women’s ministry. Jakes Roberts is involved in an intergenerational effort to support women from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
“I believe that freedom is the foundation of every woman’s potential,” says Jakes Roberts. “When we are spiritually, emotionally, and financially free, we stop surviving and start building—families, businesses, and legacies. That’s what this moment is about.”
The 2025 Woman Evolve conference will bring together globally recognized voices to speak across a variety of disciplines, including faith, business, finance, psychology and the performing arts to equip women through spiritual and practical development with the tools necessary to evolve into the highest version of themselves. Impactful speakers joining Jakes Roberts to help attendees break free, include:
- Christine Caine, speaker, author, and activist
- Dr. Anita Phillips, psychologist and bestselling author
- Touré Roberts, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and faith leader; founder of ONE and The Called
- Dr. Joy Bradford, clinical psychologist and founder of Therapy for Black Girls
- And more to be announced
“Wells Fargo is excited to support Woman Evolve and its mission to champion and empower communities,” says Gigi Dixon, head of External Engagement at Well Fargo. “Opportunities like these are vital for learning, connection, and innovation, and we’re excited to offer pathways for growth along their business journeys.”
Founded by Sarah Jakes Roberts—New York Times bestselling author, businesswoman, appointed co-senior pastor of The Potter’s House of Dallas—Woman Evolve equips women through spiritual and practical development with the tools necessary to evolve into the highest version of themselves. The organization helps women dream, grow and change the world. Woman Evolve is committed to creating community that empowers, supports and lifts one another up as they climb toward collective evolution. The progression of one, is progression for all.
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