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When you get to work with your own daughter... Sure, I've seen my daughter Chase Carpenter in action. I've seen how her smile and positive energy can draw people in. I've watched her rally groups of young women, whether it's for pure fun and community development, or it's for a purpose-driven event, meant to move the needle. She's an organized, efficient, and magnetic leader. So you may imagine my pride getting to work alongside her this past summer at The Lola. The Lola is a vibrant, women's community space where I've been co-working for the past year and a half. I've also contributed some work to The LOLA team, helping Dana Xavier Dojnik with project management processes and content marketing; starting and co-leading a weekly accountability group with Melissa Uppelschoten, now led by superstar Qiana Avery, SHRM-CP; and co-facilitating the monthly, in-person Founders & Freelancers group with the incomparable energy-shifter Kafi London. In short, being part of The LOLA community has been my jam. When The LOLA accepted Chase as an intern last spring, I knew she'd fit right in. She understood the assignment: to help support the powerful network of inclusive, female entrepreneurs and women in business who want to build a life and career in which we are constantly growing, thriving and succeeding. It's exciting to see young women realize and embrace their own power. It makes me wish I knew what they already know when I was in my 20s! But it was a different time and we were ALL different people. :) I'm excited to keep my focus on what's ahead for all of us. Because women - young, mid-life and wise - will change the world. Established women in business and emerging female leaders: if you haven't felt it yet, lean in. And lean in HARD, because our time is NOW. #WomenInBusiness #FemaleLeadership #NextGenLeaders #MotherDaughterTeam #EmpowerWomen #WomenSupportingWomen #CommunityLeadership #FemaleEntrepreneurs #MentorshipMatters #TheLOLA #WomenWhoLead #CareerGrowth #InclusiveLeadership #YoungLeaders #WomenEmpowerment

Intern Spotlight (and birthday shoutout!) for our very own Joshua Weidenfeller. When Joshua's friends ask what he does at work he says that he connects with healthcare leaders and facilitates meaningful conversations that help our team understand how we can best help our partners better understand their patients throughout their care journey. However, during lunch this summer, he found time to have some fun. One of his favorite NRC Health memories was having sandwich-eating competitions with fellow interns. Joshua thanks Business Development Manager, Dillon McKinney as one of his most impactful mentors. "Working on the type of accounts Business Development Executives work on has given me a unique perspective on how large deals come to fruition, and what it takes from a sales professional side to push the deal across the finish line." Joshua's Fun Facts: -His favorite book is Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne. -When he was younger he wanted to become a business owner, not in any specific area. -His favorite thing about going to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is how big the campus is. It is great for walking around, and there are many areas to sit and do homework. #NRCHealthHavePurpose #NRCHealthFeelConnected

Check out my article on FPRI about China's semiconductor industry. This piece is heavily inspired by Chris Miller's "Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology." A special thanks to the Asia Program's Thai-Binh Elston and Connor Fiddler for making this article possible!

There's something magical about the campus atmosphere. From making new friends to discovering hidden study spots, every day is an adventure at CatholicU Tucson. What's your favorite campus memory so far? Share it with us! 🌟📷 • • • #TucsonBusinessCommunity #LocalCollaboration #SupportLocalBusinesses #PartnershipMatters #TucsonPride #CommunityDrivenEducation #StudentOpportunities #BusinessNetworking #CareerDevelopment #InternshipProgram #LocalEconomy #BuildingConnections #TucsonLeadership #EducationForAll

This week, we are thrilled to introduce William Vandiver, a rising junior at Trinity College majoring in Political Science and minoring in Behavioral Finance. This summer, William is interning with our Legal team, contributing his analytical skills and enthusiasm for the field to our ongoing projects. We look forward to the fresh perspectives William will bring and the impact he will have during his time with us. Continue reading to learn more about William: 1. How do you approach personal growth and continuous learning? I approach growth and personal development by acting like a sponge when I'm around others. I love learning from people's experiences and perspectives and applying their lessons to my day-to-day. 2. What's the most significant lesson you've learned thus far, and how has it impacted you? The most valuable lesson I've learned so far in my life is the importance of developing good habits, eliminating bad ones, and the value of consistency. 3. What are your top three productivity tips for a successful workday? My three productivity tips for a successful day are to schedule out my responsibilities, cut out distractions, and focus on each task individually rather than multitask. 4. As a child, what career did you want to have when you “grew up?” When I was young, I wanted to be a marine biologist because of Shark Week. 5. What is something that brings you joy? Spending time with friends and family brings me the most joy. #CenterSquare #SummerInternship #Spotlight

Friday Fun Vibes! 🌟 Highlight your week by sharing a favorite campus memory or giving a shout-out to a fellow student who brightened your days. Let's spread the smiles! 😊 • • • #TucsonBusinessCommunity #LocalCollaboration #SupportLocalBusinesses #PartnershipMatters #TucsonPride #CommunityDrivenEducation #StudentOpportunities #BusinessNetworking #CareerDevelopment #InternshipProgram #LocalEconomy #BuildingConnections #TucsonLeadership #EducationForAll

From dreaming of #yourcorporateattorney to becoming #yourfinancialadvisher, in honor of National Intern Day, here is my journey with Northwestern Mutual. If you want to be in business for yourself, but not by yourself, let's have a conversation today! #nationalinternday

Talent pipeline starts here!

What are our students saying about the Tucson Program? When asked to describe it in three words, they said: Affordable, empowering, and collaborative. 🌟 It's clear that our community values the supportive and cost-effective education we strive to provide.  • • • #TucsonBusinessCommunity #LocalCollaboration #SupportLocalBusinesses #PartnershipMatters #TucsonPride #CommunityDrivenEducation #StudentOpportunities #BusinessNetworking #CareerDevelopment #InternshipProgram #LocalEconomy #BuildingConnections #TucsonLeadership #EducationForAll

Businesses have found their next employee by utilizing the Internship program with offer with Emporia State University. Learn more in today's Tuesday Talk!