Meet the Panelists for the Power of Play Panel Discussion
- Headmistress Jill Miller
- 5 hours ago
- 4 min read
Thanks to these vivacious women for agreeing to share their love of play during our Power of Play panel discussion on August 5, 2026, at Flying Pig Improv's new location, 2320 E. Douglas at Grove, in Wichita, Kansas. (Parking and entrance in back.)
About the event:
When was the last time you did something just for the joy of it?
We're experts at juggling responsibilities, checking boxes, and taking care of everyone else. Somewhere between careers, caregiving, responsibilities, and endless to-do lists, many women forget that play isn't a luxury—it's essential.
Join us for an inspiring conversation about reclaiming joy, embracing creativity, and giving yourself permission to play. Because being a badass isn't just about working hard—it's also about making time to play.
We are meeting at Flying Pig Improv's new location at 2320 E. Douglas Ave. and Grove, 6 to 8 PM.
Panelists:
Gail Waywood-Tucker
Jen James
Jen James is a physical therapist who teaches in the Wichita State Physical Therapy Department. She has dual certifications in neurologic and pediatric PT, and she especially enjoys working with parents of young children with complex neurological conditions.
Her work took her to rural Appalachia, where she worked with infants in community settings and learned about the importance of high expectations. Jen's favorite thing about PT is helping families make learning and playfulness a part of their daily routines and activities. She is also an unashamed "neuro nerd" who teaches neuroscience courses and loves learning more about the brain's incredible ability to change and adapt after serious injury.
In her free time, Jen is also an improv enthusiast. She took a class at Flying Pig and was hooked from the start. She now spends an inordinate amount of time researching the effects of all kinds of play on infants, adults, and everyone in between. She believes, more than anything, in the power of open-ended questions and the willingness to be imperfect.
Roz Hutchinson
For 25 years, Roz Hutchinson was on call 24/7 as the leader of Communications and Public Relations at Ascension Via Christi. In March 2024, she became a lady of leisure, spending time with her husband, spoiling their six grandchildren and three chihuahuas, taking part in daily group exercise classes at the YMCA, and traveling.
These days, her paid and unpaid passion projects also include working part-time as a community engagement specialist for WSU’s Suspenders4Hope mental wellness and suicide prevention program; serving on the boards of Ability Point and the Downtown YMCA; promoting Shocker Women’s Basketball; and volunteering for The Phoenix, Wichita’s sober gym.
Moderator:
Jill D. Miller is an entrepreneur, educator, author, and community leader who has spent her career helping people navigate change and make informed decisions. Through her consulting company, Creative Solutions, she has worked with entrepreneurs and organizations since 1998, and she currently serves as Program Director of the Empowered Senior Seminar Series.
Jill is also an adjunct professor at Wichita State University, Headmistress of the Finishing School for Modern Women, and founder of the Badass Women of Wichita Alliance. A frequent speaker, facilitator, and event host, she is passionate about fostering meaningful conversations that educate, empower, and connect the community.
This event is sponsored by Optometric Billings Solutions, optometricbilling.com, (316) 722-2021, and Flying Pig Improv, flyingpigimprov.com, (316) 833-1889
This event is open to the public, and everyone is welcome.
The registration fee is $10, payable at the door or in advance.
About the organization:
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization, open to both women and men, encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy.
This panel is sponsored by Optometric Billings Solutions, optometricbilling.com, (316) 722-2021, and Flying Pig Improv, flyingpigimprov.com, (316) 833-1889
Thank you to our sponsor, Optometric Billing Solutions!
Because of their sponsorship, we're able to keep the prices for our Badass Women of Wichita Alliance events at only $10, including panel discussions.
At 10501 W. Hampton Lakes in Maize, OBS is a woman-owned, nationally recognized insurance billing company for optometrist clinics in 43 states. It was named by the Wichita Business Journal as one of the best places to work in Wichita, based on confidential employee job satisfaction surveys.
If you’re ready for a career in an employee-centered company with flexible hours and options to work at home after training, OBS wants to talk to you! Go to https://bit.ly/OBSBadass for more information.
Sending a resume to BWWA@obsteam.com and letting OBS know the applicant is referred by the Badass network automatically guarantees them an interview. Make sure they drop your name when they apply! OBS rewards your referral with $150 cash each time the person you sent gets hired!
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The Finishing School for Modern Women, located in Wichita, Kansas, offers classes to help women find their authentic selves, not because we need finishing, but because we’re never finished. We bring together women of all ages to learn from experts and each other how to claim our power in business, finance, communication, and life.
To learn more about what we do:
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