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Power in Networking: How Sisters in Success is Changing the Game At Sisters in Success (SIS), we’re building more than a support network—we're creating a community that thrives on strategic connections and bold risk-taking. Success doesn't happen in isolation. It happens when you take control of your future by tapping into the power of relationships. We’re here to show young Black women in Madison that through strong connections, mentorship, and community, they can defy odds and thrive in spaces where they’ve historically been underrepresented. Networking is a privilege—one that opens doors, presents opportunities, and creates powerful alliances but we as people of color dont have that privilege, we must remain hungry for success . But here's the truth: you won’t get anywhere by playing it safe. You have to step out, take risks, and leverage every opportunity to connect with those who can elevate your vision. At SIS, I, Farhiyo A. Ali, am the Founder and Chief Creative Executive, alongside Awa Phatty our President, Demi Moore our Financial Compliance Executive, Bariture J. who leads Technology & Operations, and Isra Mohamed our Marketing Executive. We’re empowering each other to take those risks, because Rome, wasnt built in one day.

✨️Happy Fri-yayyyy!!! We made it another week🙌🏿! I hope you made some progress in your personal goals and advanced your organization's goals too. This weekend, to everyone celebrating Spring🌻, may you smile BIG, laugh OFTEN, and enjoy your families. Whatever you do, when next week comes, and we do this all again...why not join me and others... As we work TOGETHER, for the GREATEST GOOD of course! But before you close out this week, here is a visual of change 👇🏿 demonstrated by a berry🫐🍓 AND Some light reading 📚to help encourage your heart AND give context as we seek to declutter clunky processes and ideas: "Government should be collaborative. Collaboration actively engages Americans in the work of their Government. Executive departments and agencies should use innovative tools, methods, and systems to cooperate among themselves, across all levels of Government, and with nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals in the private sector. Executive departments and agencies should solicit public feedback to assess and improve their level of collaboration and to identify new opportunities for cooperation." Source: https://lnkd.in/epFbDqR5

🎉 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

“Each of us has a choice to choose chaos or building community,” Dr. Tatum explains. To build a community of acceptance, we must actively choose community over chaos and then find out who’s missing from our community, who needs to be invited to the conversation, and whose voice isn’t being heard. “Who’s missing?” she asked. “If we answer that question, we’ll have a roadmap. So, ask the question: Who’s missing? - Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum author of “Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?” Are you making decisions on behalf of your organization or business? Who have you asked for input from to inform your decisions? Whose voice is missing? Have you engaged staff? The clients you serve? What about hard-to-reach people? Engaging diverse voices in decision-making is critical; however, it is difficult to implement in practice. At Building Community, LLC we save you time by conducting outreach, facilitating focus groups, and providing a consultation or report on findings. We have established relationships throughout Coconino County with individuals and organizations willing to support your efforts to include lived experience in your decision-making process. Schedule a complimentary consultation with Rene RedDay, M.Ed. by contacting rene@buildingcommunityflagstaff.com.

Excited to hear our distinguished panelists Alica D. D. del Valle Rasch (Head of D&I at Airbnb) @Emma Wright (Vice President, People at FedEx Logistics) Kristen Jones (Director of Legal Diversity, Equity & Inclusion-McDonalds) and Helene Ashenberg (CEO of Gravitas Search) speak today in this virtual panel about the Future of DEI. Interested in listening to what they have to say? Register in the link below! #DEI #inhousecounsel #womeninlaw #womenempowerment #businessattorney #businessgrowthstrategy #inhouselawyer

Are you going it alone? There's something magical about a group of like-minded people working together. Here's what a supportive and smart community can provide: - Accountability → fewer missed deadlines - Resources → everyone brings something to the table - Connections → someone in the group knows someone - Expertise → people specialize in different things - Ideas → no shortage of brainstorming But most importantly, a community provides a supportive environment. The Thought Leadership Branding Club's prices are going up June 15. Become a Founding Member and lock in your price forever. (**SEE LINK IN COMMENTS to learn more) We have an amazing group already and our culture is welcoming. Join the club. Try it out for month. Meet the people. If it doesn’t fit you can leave. But what if it works out beyond what you thought? Just ask folks like Brehan Todd and Kristi Cline and Anastasia Boukouvala, MBA 🙌🏽🤓💜 P.S. what do YOU look for in a community before joining?

This issue marks a very special milestone for Our Place — it’s our 50th! So we’ve decided to turn the tables and interview Christopher Duffy, creative director of Our Place, as well as co-founder alongside wife Rachelle, about the journey of the magazine and the community that has made it what it is along the way. Here are some highlights: "C: It became evident that there were narratives waiting to be shared—stories that might otherwise remain undiscovered. Recognising this unique opportunity, we felt a compelling drive to establish a platform that could bring these narratives to light." "C: Our dedication to highlighting the endeavors of individuals, organisations, and groups making a positive impact in our community remains steadfast. However, it’s crucial that we remain adaptable in our approach to sharing these stories." "C: Yet, beyond these tangible markers, what truly fills us with gratitude and pride is the privilege we hold — the privilege to tell stories that matter." Read the full Q+A here - https://lnkd.in/eKsmxfBt

Welcome to Cultivate Your Community, Denise Franklin ✨ Want to join us?! Let’s create a wildly engaged community that will lead to more referrals, loyalty and growth in your life & business! In today's business landscape, if you don't have an engaged community, your brand is going to SUFFER. Here's the cold hard truth, your competitors have mastered the art of community building and are surging ahead while you're scratching your head wondering what the missing link is. With Cultivate Your Community, you’ll learn the who, what, where, when, why & how of building a community of raving fans! We’ll talk about ambassadors, onboarding, how to get more exposure, what types of events to facilitate, how to find your people AND keep them engaged, where to house your community, and you’ll do this all while brainstorming with the other 16 women in the group! Let me teach you everything I learned and how to prevent the mistakes that I made as I built a community of 2,300+ women from scratch in under 2 years! Get more info here and join us - https://lnkd.in/epv-3WeY ✨

In this issue's The Last Word, we spoke with Kristin Irwin, the CEO at the Monroe Family YMCA, to learn about her career and insight. Find out how she got started in the industry, keys to her team's success and more. Read the full interview here: https://hubs.la/Q02Jry_m0

Join us for a transformative event!! A movement towards empowerment, healing, education and finding deep connections. It's about building a community where every woman can find her tribe and truly belong. 🦋🦋Why You Should Attend🦋🦋 🦋🦋Be Inspired: Hear from a lineup of amazing women who have broken barriers, defied expectations, and are here to share their stories of strength, resilience, and success. 🦋🦋Heal and Grow: Participate in conversations aimed at healing, personal growth, and professional development. This is your time to focus on you. 🦋🦋Connect: Find your community among like-minded women. Forge lasting friendships, professional alliances, and supportive networks. 🦋🦋Empower Others:If you can't come, you have the power to empower someone else. Sponsor your mom, your best friend, your daughter, or your employees. Give the gift of inspiration. Event Details: 🦋Date: March 22, 2024 🦋Location: Hartford Convention Center 🦋Time: 8am-1pm Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something truly special. Whether you're looking to be inspired, to heal, to connect, or to find your community, this event is for you. And if you're unable to join us, consider empowering someone important in your life by sponsoring their attendance. Find your tribe. Build your community. Change your life. Join us. You don't want to miss this. https://lnkd.in/gZjgtfX9