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🚨Last call!🚨 Today is the final day to secure your tickets for the Women Lead Change 2024 QC Conference! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to invest in yourself with inspiring speakers, top-notch networking, and a community of women dedicated to making an impact.💥 📆Happening next week on Thursday, November 7th, WLC's Conference is sure to leave you feeling empowered and ready to take on new challenges!💪 It's an event we look forward to all year! And while you’re there, make sure to stop by the Lead(h)er exhibit booth—come say hi and learn more about our mission & Strike a Match Mentorship Program!🎉 🎟️Buy your ticket NOW: https://ow.ly/cyrF50TUNO1

🎉Treat Yourself—It’s Friday!🎉 What better way to celebrate the end of the week than by grabbing some new Lead(h)er merch?💛 Whether you're into cozy hoodies, pullovers, comfortable tees or long sleeves, hats, or work attire, we've got something for everyone!👚💁🏻♀️ And the best part? A portion of each sale goes directly to support Lead(h)er's Strike a Match Mentorship Program, helping empower women in our community to thrive.🔥 🛍️Shop now and support an incredible cause! 👉https://ow.ly/rHH550TS3wj #ShopForACause #LeadHerQC #FridayTreatYourself #EmpowerWomen #SupportMentorship

🚨Sponsorship Opportunity Alert!🚨 We’re looking for a sponsor to support our upcoming Lead(h)er Huddle: "Poised for Success" on Wednesday, November 20th from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM. This is an impactful opportunity for your business to help empower women in our community.👩🏽💼👩🏻💻 Interested in helping Lead(h)er provide this *FREE* professional development opportunity to QC working women? Email Hannah at hannah@leadherqc.org for more details about sponsorship!🤝 Let’s build a more empowered Quad Cities together!💪 #LeadHerQC #EmpowerWomen #CommunitySupport

🎉Happy Event Organizers Day!🎉 Today, Lead(h)er would like to celebrate the magic makers behind our first annual Fuel the Fire Gala!🔥From gathering community support to seamless logistics, a fabulous silent auction and stunning decor, our Gala Planning Committee Volunteer's passion and dedication made this impactful event possible.💖 ✨A special thank you to the volunteers that turned the Fuel the Fire Gala from a vision to reality! Lead(h)er is so grateful for your hard work and dedication over the past few months. Below are the 2024 Gala Planning Committee Members:🔥 🔥Sammy Widener, Committee Chair 🔥Lindsay Dotterer 🔥Alexa Bennett 🔥Diana Himes 🔥Jamie Stoneking 🔥Sara Morby 🔥Mikayla Godding 🔥Michele Lefler 🔥Kelsey Watson 🔥Lindsey Hines 🔥Brooke Keck 🔥Ashley Gomez

🔥Lead(h)er's 2024 Mentee of the Year: Maria Contreras Huerta🔥 Maria Contreras Huerta was selected as this year's Mentee of the Year for her drive, resilience, professional growth and volunteer work within the QC community. In Maria's nomination her Strike A Match Mentor, Jamie Fetty Ward, highlighted Maria’s incredible growth and leadership both at work and within her community, where she volunteers and advocates for causes close to her heart like Boys & Girls Club, Mercado on Fifth and Lead(h)er. Maria’s story is a testament to the transformational power of mentorship and the lasting impact it has on both the mentor and mentee.✨ When her Mentor Jamie reflected on her most memorable experience with Maria, here’s what she had to say, “One that will always stay with me is when she shared her story of coming to school in the United States without knowing English and how hard those first years were. As an educator, I learned so much from her story about how school feels for some of my students and the limitless future that awaits them if we pour into them. Hearing about that and the many hoops she has to jump through as a DACA recipient taught me a lot. If there was ever someone we need in the Quad Cities community, it is Maria.”💛 🔥That is why Maria is truly ON FIRE and has been crowned the 2024 Mentee of the Year during this year's Girl on Fire Awards!🔥

🔥Lead(h)er's 2024 Found(h)er of the Year: Laura Genis🔥 Laura Genis was named the Found(h)er of the Year during the 2024 Girl on Fire Awards!🏆 Found(h)ers are an elite group of givers to Lead(h)er's Strike A Match Mentorship Program who believe in the long term impact of Mentorship. Laura became a Found(h)er in 2023 while serving on the Lead(h)er Finance Committee and later joined the Board of Directors in January of 2024. Lead(h)er is grateful for Laura’s dedication and donation of time, talent and treasurers, our organization is stronger because of her.💛 🔥Here’s what Laura’s Strike a Match Mentor Tracy Schwind had to say about Laura: “One of the beautiful outcomes of mentorship is a new connection that lasts for a long time afterward. It's been wonderful to get to know Laura and hear about the many changes her life has made since we first met. I'm thrilled to see her get this well-deserved recognition.”👏 🔥Congratulations again, Laura! You are truly ON FIRE!🔥 🔗To learn more about becoming a Found(h)er and giving the gift of free mentorship for QC women visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eu2eUe3

✨Exciting News!✨ We’re thrilled to launch the new Lead(h)er Online Store through QC Custom Tees!👚🎉 Check out our amazing collection of products, including tees, hoodies, quarter-zips, hats, and office wear—available in a variety of colors. You can choose from embroidery or print options, all designed to help you rep Lead(h)er in style!💁🏻♀️ 🔥And the best part? A portion of all sales supports Lead(h)er’s Strike a Match Mentorship Program!🙌 🛍️Shop now and support mentorship for QC working women: https://ow.ly/GlHT50TMZ0t 🛍️

🔥Lead(h)er's 2024 Mentor of the Year: Heather Honig Schwenneker!🔥 Heather Honig Schwenneker, made Girl on Fire Awards history by being nominated by all three of her Strike a Match mentees‼️ Her mentees—Ashley Allen Smith, Jennifer Askew, and Jacqueline Houtekier—spoke of her exceptional ability to bring them together as a "Mentee Family," creating not only individual mentorship but a community of empowerment and support.💛 Heather’s mentorship has inspired her mentees to become more involved in their community, excel in new roles and even pursue mentoring roles themselves.👏 When asked what qualities impress her most about her Mentor Heather, Mentee Jacqueline Houtekier said, “She has given her time, talents and energy to build the careers and lives of three very grateful women….I believe her super-power is being such a wonderful mentor. There are no topics off limits and she makes you feel so comfortable to discuss whatever is on your mind.” 🔥That is why Heather is truly ON FIRE and has been crowned the 2024 Mentor of the Year during this year's Girl on Fire Awards!🔥

Did you have fun in The Snap Wagon Photo Booth last night? Check out this link to download all of your photos and videos! https://lnkd.in/gM4xKGvT

🔥 Together, we didn’t just Fuel the Fire—we IGNITED THE FLAMES! 🔥 Last night, at our *sold-out*, inaugural Fuel the Fire Gala, we celebrated the incredible power of mentorship, empowering QC working women, and supporting free mentorship for women across our community. A huge thank you to all of our attendees and sponsors for being part of this impactful evening!💛 ✨We are thrilled to announce our 2024 Girl on Fire Award Winners!✨ 🔥Heather Honig Schwenneker – Mentor of the Year 🔥Maria Contreras Huerta – Mentee of the Year 🔥Laura Genis – Found(h)er of the Year🔥 💛🙏A heartfelt thank you to our presenting, Ignite Her Dreams Sponsor: Northwest Bank & Trust Company, and our Girl on Fire Sponsor: U.S. Bank, and to our phenomenal women on the Gala Planning Committee, this evening wouldn't have been possible without your dedication! Special shout-out to our incredible emcee, Denise Hnytka—your passion for our mission and powerful words truly made a lasting impact.🙏💛 💛Thank you to the amazingly talented Lauren VanNatta Photography for capturing this celebration📸, to the ladies at The Snap Wagon for providing your fabulous and fun photobooth, to DJ Mike with Performance Sound for the FIRE playlist🔥🎶, and to the team at Old Oaks Winery for hosting our event, every detail was flawless—we highly recommend them for your next personal or professional event!🍷✨ What a night to remember! Let’s keep the flames of mentorship burning bright! ✨🔥