
Celebrate the trailblazing women who shaped the world
Build morale with an interactive virtual team building event unlike any other.
On this live, virtual celebration of diversity, you and your group will hear of women who forged their own paths and reflect on how their stories can inspire us today.
A passionate host narrates the team-building event with visuals that journey from past to present. Intermittent games and creative challenges keep groups engaged and connected. Choose either a 30- or 60-minute duration for your event, which is led on Zoom or your conference platform.
On this virtual team-building event, you’ll learn of eight women whose impact on science, business and culture has spanned the globe. You’ll learn about a daredevil pilot, a trailblazing sculptor from the 1893 World’s Fair, and a fierce labor union leader, among others.
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Live event host shares stories of the incredible women who took life by the horns.
View vintage photos from the past, and contemporary artwork.Â
Connect over interactive elements, like a trivia game and a creative challenge done in breakout rooms.
Augment the experience by having a “Badass Women Journal” shipped to each guest. The 52-page notebook includes eight colorful illustrations of inspiring female figures from the past along with blank pages for thoughts and reflections. Most of these women are highlighted in the event. We’ll use it for some virtual team-building activities.
A portion of the proceeds from the journal sales supports the Chicago Foundation for Women’s South Side Giving Circle.
Since 2010, Chicago Detours has brought people to explore stories of people, places and ideas across time. We have hosted more than 27,000 virtual event guests for corporate team-building, conferences, and special events. Â
There is no shortage of things to discover in Chicago—I love being an urban explorer and uncovering its hidden places. I have an MA in Public History from Loyola University Chicago, and I have worked as a museum educator and kindergarten teacher. My desire to learn new things fuels my passion for educating others, which I get to experience every day as a Chicago tour guide. I live in the northern neighborhood of Rogers Park.
Whether you are a first-time visitor or a lifelong resident, the vibrant history and modern majesty of Chicago never ceases to amaze. I’m a graduate of Columbia College with an M.A. in Interdisciplinary Art. I’ve worked for many years as an educator at City Colleges of Chicago. As tour guide at Chicago Detours, I integrate my enthusiasm for culture and architecture with my passion as an educator. West Town/Noble Square area is home for me.
With our Chicago neighborhoods, vibrant cultural institutions and nearly two centuries of larger-than-life stories, there’s never a dull moment here! I’m a fifth generation Chicagoan and a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis. In addition to guiding tours, I’m a creative writer and amateur genealogist. I also enjoy the city’s dynamic theater scene. You can also read overlooked stories from 19th-century newspapers on my “Second Glance History” blog. I live in River North.
Chicago is unique as it always evolves into the future while holding on to the past. I’m fascinated by how people latch on to old architecture but happily pave over others. My background is in theater and performance and I’ve been a tour guide here for more than 10 years. Currently I’m finishing my Master’s in Public History at Loyola University because I love to teach the history of this scrappy city. I’m in the Edgewater neighborhood.
Chicago’s history is so fascinating, you could spend a lifetime uncovering its secrets…I’m willing to give it a try! I have an M.A. in US History from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and then pursued doctoral studies in Urban History at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I love to learn new aspects of Chicago’s rich history and then share my knowledge as a tour guide with Chicago Detours. I live in Ravenswood.
Chicago has so many neighborhoods, buildings, and by-ways that it’s hard to go long without seeing something new, or something familiar from a new angle. I studied Cinema History for my M.A. from the University of Chicago. I’ve worked as a culture writer for various publications and as an educator of the humanities at the City Colleges of Chicago. I’m thrilled to share my love of this city’s busy past and unique architectural spaces with Chicago Detours. I live in the Chicago neighborhood of Lincoln Park.