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There was quite a bit going on in The Huddle - our inclusive community of female founders - last week. We had the obligatory sharing of Easter break and school holiday shenanigans photos. One member took the first step into new business territory and requested everyone holds her accountable as she explores her idea further during the coming weeks at our Get Sh*t Done (co-working) sessions. Another member had experienced some staffing changes that had left her with a bit of a business conundrum, so asked for the insight of her fellow members re how to handle things, or whether they'd dealt with anything similar previously. We started to arrange our next few social nights out*. 🙌 A few of us are wondering what we've let ourselves in for as we'll be heading to the inaugural Fuckup Nights Tees Valley on 17th April. Then later in the month, we're off to 'Women & Art' at THE NORTHERN STUDIOS via Ladies, Wine & Design. And of course everyone is clutching their to-do lists and chomping at the bit to get back to some kind of 'normality' - we use that word lightly! - during this week's Get Sh*t Done co-working session on Tuesday. Variety is the spice of life! 😉 💡Feel free to hit us up if you'd like any more details about The Huddle community. *🙌 We're predominantly an online community, but in areas with a cluster of members, we like to keep it real (life) when we can. 📸 Quote from The Female Quotient

As we eagerly anticipate the return of our beloved global meetups, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the journey we've embarked on together. You may have noticed a brief pause in our monthly global meetings, and there's a beautiful reason behind it. We made a conscious decision to step back during the holiday season, recognizing the importance of family time and personal well-being. 💙 We believe in fostering not just professional growth, but holistic growth for each member of our WiSE - Women in Sales Enablement community. ✨ Taking this break allowed us to recharge, refocus, and return with renewed energy to serve you better ✨   Now, as we gear up to resume our global meetups, I want to reaffirm the core values that drive us forward. Our decision to prioritize family time wasn't just a gesture—it's a testament to our commitment to your well-being and the well-being of our entire WiSE - Women in Sales Enablement community.   📅 Mark your calendars, because our next global meetup is set for March 6th at 8am PST! For those who have previously registered, keep an eye on your inbox for your exclusive invitation. If you haven't received an invite, you can easily register using our registration form, ensuring you don't miss out on the enriching discussions, connections, and insights that await. 🔗 Registration Link 🔗  https://lnkd.in/gPBvCynv    Together, let's continue to build, connect, and inspire each other. Here's to the journey ahead, filled with meaningful connections and endless possibilities. 🤝

🎉 Exciting Announcement: Introducing Our 10-Part Series on Empowering Communities and Celebrating Unity! 🎉 Are you ready to embark on a journey of inspiration, empowerment, and strategic collaboration? We're thrilled to announce the launch of our exclusive 10-part series, where we'll delve into the heart of the Florida Black Excellence Fest and explore the dynamic landscape of community empowerment. Transformation Tuesdays: Empowering Communities Through Strategic Collaboration Over the next several weeks, join us every Tuesday as we share thought-provoking insights, compelling stories, insightful interviews, and more that showcase the power of strategic collaboration in driving positive change. From spotlighting success stories to highlighting the transformative impact of partnerships, each installment will offer a deeper understanding of how we can all play a role in empowering communities. At the Florida Black Excellence Fest, we stand on the columns of: 1) Entrepreneurship: Offering an Exhibitor Marketplace along with marketing training and business development assistance for exhibitors and new businesses. 2) Jobs: Providing platforms for local employers to meet their next great hire. 3) Health: Creating a healthy community with linkages to support healthy lifestyle options. 4) Education: Outreach and exploration opportunities to satisfy the community's thirst for knowledge at every age. 5) Wealth Creation: Opportunities to access wealth-building resources and financial literacy for all. 6) History & Culture: Focus on the foundations of our past and its contribution to the future. Join us on this transformative journey and be part of the conversation! Share your thoughts, experiences, and ideas in the comments below each post, and let's inspire one another to create a brighter, more inclusive future. Stay tuned for our first installment next Tuesday! Together, let's celebrate unity and empower our communities to thrive. 🌟 #FloridaBlackExcellenceFest #Empowerment #CommunityEngagement #StrategicCollaboration

Starting the New Year strong with a panel discussion on Tuesday January 9th (free and open to anyone!) Cultivating Global Participation and Community: Crafting a Strategy for Your Distributed Team. In this session, we will delve into key strategies that foster inclusivity, strengthen connections, and create a thriving sense of community across borders. What to Expect: 🌍 Embracing Diversity, Building Unity: Dive into practical approaches that celebrate diversity while building a unified global community within your distributed team. 🤝 Connecting Beyond Distances: Learn effective methods to enhance communication and collaboration, ensuring seamless connections among team members, regardless of their geographical locations. 💡 Innovative Community-Building Tactics: Explore creative strategies for nurturing a sense of belonging and active participation in a virtual space, promoting a vibrant and engaged global community. 📈 Measuring Community Impact: Understand how to assess the effectiveness of your community-building initiatives through measurable metrics, ensuring continuous improvement and growth. 🔧 Practical Strategies for Immediate Implementation: Gain actionable insights into fostering participation and community in your distributed team that you can implement right away, contributing to a more connected and engaged global workforce. 🎙️ Live Q&A Session: Engage directly with our expert panel during the live Q&A session, where you can get personalized advice and solutions for your specific challenges. Who Should Attend? HR Professionals Small Business Owners and Founders Managers and Team Leaders YOU!! Don't miss this opportunity to create a more inclusive and connected global team! Reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/guC7_wsY

There's a lot of talk these days about DEI. A lot of backlash. (This isn't new.) We've even got people calling elected officials "DEI hires." Elected. Not hired. Elected. Let that sink in for a minute. Fundamentally, DEI is not political. It is a moral imperative. But when people don't understand it, it's easy to fall victim to false narratives, simplistic talking points, and talking heads. It's easy to make it political. If people don't listen to the experiences of people who have been and continue to be intentionally excluded from opportunity in this country and around the world, it's easy to view one's own positive experience as simply a story of hard work, self-determination and individually-earned freedom, ignorning the structures that result in certain privileges unequally distributed -- making it harder for some to access opportunity and achieve their dreams, and making it far, far easier for others. (Not easy. Easier.) If people don't want to truly understand how and why health, wealth, employment, education and housing are distributed the way they are, it's easy to see people's negative outcomes and experiences as the result of lackluster individual effort (or worse, inherent inferiority), rather than the result of intentionally designed societal differences in access to opportunity that we ALL have inherited. At some point, we gotta let go of systems that have never served all of us, in favor of better systems that benefit people more justly, more fairly and more equitably. Everyone's experience matters in that reality. Understanding the experiences of people least like you is crucial. And if you are a person who has more privilege, access and power than others, understanding the experiences of those further away from opportunity than you are is critical if we are going to create a more perect union. Because while we are SO NOT THERE YET, if we work together, if we find the middle ground, then we can be. Anywho, it seems like a great day and a good time to dust off my keynote talk / essay from last year's YMCA DEI Symposium, "Meet Me in the Middle." Enjoy! ❤️ #SojournAmerica #SundayReading

🚨 Chicago applications are officially OPEN! We’re excited to announce Her Workplace is launching in Chicago on October 15th! We have 100 spots available for our Chicago Founding Member cohort. The deadline to apply and complete the interview process is September 27th. Applications will not reopen until 2025. Why join as a founding member? We’re not just another membership community; we’re a diverse career network supporting professionals at the most important stages of their careers. We understand challenges faced in the workplace and how lonely it can be while advancing in your career, which is why we provide inclusive in-person and virtual places designed to connect driven individuals on similar journeys. As a member, you'll experience a supportive environment where authenticity is celebrated: ✨ Find Your Place: Access beautifully designed open spaces where you can work, meet, and network with members in a welcoming setting. ✨ Expand Your Network: Boost your career or business through a variety of events crafted to create meaningful connections and drive professional growth. ✨ Grow Your Potential: Engage in Mentor Sessions, join Her Connect Circles, and discover job opportunities with Her Hub, our AI-powered app supporting your advancement. (PS: as one of our 100 Founding Members, you will receive a special gift as a thank you for helping us support and elevate women in the workplace.) ⬇️ Application linked in the comments!

Whiteness at Work forever changed how I understand race, whiteness, and how to act in anti-racist and equitable ways. Don’t miss your opportunity to experience this important training!

A few weeks ago, I got to spend a few days with hundreds of other Vistage Chairs at ChairWorld in San Diego. And it was phenomenal. While I loved all the learning & networking opportunities, what really stood out for me was the like-minded community I found. You see, when you’re a leader, you can often feel isolated. Most people can’t relate to what you’re experiencing. Whether you’re a solopreneur, business owner, or c-suite executive, there’s a good chance you spend much of your time siloed, away from collegial community. It seems fine at first. Maybe it even feels like a relief. However, over time, that level of isolation could turn into loneliness… and that can be hard, even painful. They say it’s lonely at the top for a reason. It can affect your mental health and impact your ability to grow as both a person and a professional. My advice? If you can get ahead of that loneliness, DO. Find ways to create intentional community with others who have similar experiences to you. An easy way to do that? If you’re a CEO, join a peer advisory board through Vistage. If you’re in Nashville, I have a few seats open in my groups. And if you’re a female small business owner outside of Nashville, check out Women’s Growth Collab!

🌟 Introducing our GET Phoenix 2024 Board Member Spotlight! 🌟 As part of our ongoing mission to highlight the diverse talents within our organization, we're thrilled to launch our GET Phoenix 2024 Board Member Spotlight Campaign! In this series, we'll be sharing the stories and insights of the exceptional individuals who drive the success of GET Phoenix. Today, we're excited to kick off the series with Luis Calderon, our dedicated Membership Chair! We caught up with Luis to learn more about his journey with GET Phoenix and what motivates him to make a difference in our community. 🔍 What is your “why” behind joining GET Phoenix? "My 'why' behind joining GET Phoenix was to find a community I could fit into and be a part of. As a Phoenix Native that moved away for his high school years, and attended college fully online, it’s been hard to have engaging contact with people in my own hometown. GET has really helped open the doors to some amazing people and has even spawned a couple of friendships I may have never made otherwise." 🤔 For those on the fence, why should young professionals join GET Phoenix? "If you’re on the fence about joining GET, the only thing I can say is that you’re missing out. Our group is diversified in not just its people, but in the career paths of each one of its members. Whether it’s real estate, or environmental science, we have someone from all walks of life, and you never know where going outside of your comfort zone might take you." 🎶 If GET Phoenix events had a walk-in song, what would yours be? "My walk-in song would probably be Wavin’ Flag by K’NAAN." Join us in celebrating Luis and the incredible work he does for GET Phoenix! Don't miss out on the chance to connect, grow, and thrive like Luis has! Join GET Phoenix today! https://buff.ly/2Hr0uuL #GETPhoenix #Community #YoungProfessionals #Networking 

As 2023 wraps up, it’s a time to celebrate and showcase your team’s wins, and to set the tone for how you’ll support your staff in the year ahead. Check out these perspectives from association pros: https://lnkd.in/gt98tpuK