Take The Lead Retreat

We're thrilled to announce that The Sports Bra Owner Jenny Nguyen will be speaking at this year's #WOCTakeTheLead retreat! Her influence and impact in women's sports, and culture as a whole, is undeniable and we can't wait to be in conversation with her later this year in Portland! Don't miss out! Learn more + register here: https://lnkd.in/g7KMZNPB

#WOCTakeTheLead photo dump bringing up all the feels 🤩 💫 Thank you to FLI Social for the beautiful photography and to our generous sponsors: New York Road Runners, On, Brooks Running, HOKA, Strava, Teva Deckers Brands, Feetures, Fleet Feet, and Superfeet Worldwide.

Thank you #WOCTakeTheLead 2024!! 📣 💫Thank you thank you thank you for your energy, openness, curiosity, joy, vulnerability, and presence! ✨Attendees should now have access to event photos, headshots, and our 2024 attendee slack channel. If you don’t have access, please reach out to hello@woctakethelead.com Thank you to our generous sponsors New York Road Runners, On, Brooks Running, HOKA, Strava, Teva, Feetures Fleet Feet, Superfeet Worldwide 🎥 FLI Social

Some things to know if you're attending Take The Lead next week! 📣 ➡️ Add hello@woctakethelead.com to your contacts of the email you used to register. We will be sending a final email reiterating retreat information tomorrow. ➡️ Join our Slack channel! We want to see your photos and hear from you throughout the retreat! https://lnkd.in/gKdXwez8 ➡️ There's still space for our (optional) post-retreat hike activity. If you're interested in attending, be sure to register here: https://lnkd.in/gcRgKsBB Space is limited.

We are just days away from #WOCTakeTheLead 2024 and excited to welcome back Tiffany Smith - Founder of The League Consulting Group. 💫 Tiffany will be setting the tone for attendees at the start of the retreat with her opening remarks at our welcome reception. More about Tiffany: Tiffany Smith, Principal Consultant of The League Consulting Group, guides organizations and leaders with strategic insights and innovative practices that drive social impact. She empowers her clients to achieve sustainable change through consulting, coaching, and speaking. A transformational leader with over 18 years of experience, Tiffany has a proven track record in nonprofit development, revenue generation, and effective marketing strategies. Her expertise has supported diverse clients, from smaller nonprofits to high-profile corporations, celebrities, and national organizations like Camber Outdoors, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Girl Scouts, Planned Parenthood, and the Urban League. Her initiatives have built community, garnered visibility, and secured millions in funding. Tiffany is also a passionate advocate for social justice and equality, using her platform to elevate the voices of underrepresented communities. Her ability to convey complex issues with empathy and insight has established her as an internationally influential speaker and thought leader. Known for her strategic thinking and inclusive leadership style, Tiffany remains a driving force for social change, committed to building a more inclusive and just world. We're looking forward to hearing from Tiffany. ✨ 🔗 Today is the last day to register! Don't miss out! https://lnkd.in/g7KMZNPB

Reminder that tomorrow ✨Friday, September 6th✨ is the LAST DAY to register for Take The Lead! 💫 Don't miss out!! 🔗 Learn more + register here: https://lnkd.in/g7KMZNPB

We’re thrilled to welcome Naomie Samarou for her debut at Take The Lead! She’ll lead the breakout session, “The Power of Influence: Creating Winning Partnerships,” sharing her expertise in building authentic collaborations, driving impactful engagement, and using storytelling to create lasting brand connections. Named one of the “Global Top 30 Leading Women in the Creator Economy” by Hello Partner in 2024, Naomie is a standout leader in forging and nurturing relationships with international partners. Since joining On in early 2023 as a Global Influencer Marketing and Partnerships Senior Specialist, she has excelled in cultivating successful collaborations with top creators and talent worldwide. Born in Paris and raised in London, Naomie’s multicultural background has enriched her 6-year career. With a Bachelor’s degree in International Business and a Master’s in Journalism, she has worked with renowned brands such as L’Oréal Paris, Believe Music, and Jellysmack, developing her skills in social media strategy, brand storytelling, and strategic partnerships. We can't wait for her insightful discussion in Portland next month! 🔗 Learn more + register here by 8/30: https://lnkd.in/g7KMZNPB

We're thrilled to welcome back Camille H. Tate, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, Head of Talent at Strava, who will be speaking alongside representatives from our brand sponsors in our Sponsor Panel with Q+A. Camille is currently Head of Talent at Strava, the subscription platform at the center of connected fitness and the largest sports community in the world, where she leads an amazing group of Talent Partners in building diverse teams. After starting her career in technology staffing with a globally recognized firm, she went on to spend a long-standing tenure with reputable brands such as Redbox, Match.com, The Beck Group and now Strava. Through her experience in recruitment, talent branding, people management, DEI, coaching, and training, Camille has truly recognized that it’s not how many positions you fill, but how well you connect and build trust with the people you work with. As a 19+ year veteran in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources, Camille enjoys the day-to-day of putting together the foundational building blocks of talent acquisition and establishing a path for teams to attract and retain exceptional talent with an equitable mindset. She has several professional designations and is a proud HBCU Grad (Tennessee State University). Camille is also the Founder/Co-Owner of The Career Salon®, LLC and Co-Host of The Career Salon Podcast with the HR Twins®. She is a sought after speaker, panelist, and contributor to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and DEI communities. Camille resides in Dallas, Texas with her husband of 14 years, and their 6 year old son. We're so grateful to have Camille's energy and experience at this year's retreat, as well as Strava's sponsorship support for the last 3 years. ✨ Learn more and register here by Friday: https://lnkd.in/g7KMZNPB

Speaking on the Panel with Q&A "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Whitelash" is Sahra Kaboli-Nejad, PhD - D&I and Social Impact Leader at On. Sahra is a first generation Iranian-American and the Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Impact at On. She earned her Master’s and Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha where her research focused on how gender identity and race impact work experiences. At On, she serves as a leader to educate and empower teams to make inclusion core to the way they work together, the products they create, and the stories they tell. She also leads On's social impact program, Right To Run, dedicated to empowering and amplifying the work of community-based organizations who are combating barriers of safety, access, and inclusion in movement. Sahra will be joining other experts on a discussion focused on the evolving landscape of DEI work, exploring how organizations can advance diversity efforts in a complex and changing environment. Sahra will be speaking with Saman (Summon) Waquad - Diversity, Equity and Social Responsibility Specialist at New York Road Runners and Shannon Woods - Senior Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Brooks. Thank you to On for being a sponsor to #WOCTakeTheLead for a third year. 💫We're looking forward to this important conversation. This is the last week to register for Take The Lead 2024! 📣 ➡️ For more info and to register: https://lnkd.in/g7KMZNPB

Excited to have Shannon Woods joining us this year to speak alongside Saman (Summon) Waquad and Sahra Kaboli-Nejad, PhD! 💫 Thank you to Brooks Running for sponsoring our retreat. 🔗 To learn more and register, visit: https://lnkd.in/g7KMZNPB