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Entrepreneurship in Girl Scouts? I am humbled and honored to be recognized by Girls Scouts for their 27th Annual Breakfast Badge Awards!! Congratulations to my fellow Honorees! Girl Scouts was a part of my upbringing, and I was glad to be able to participate in it with my daughter. We know how important it is for girls to thrive in their communities and Girl Scouts has long been a driving force. And, the backbone of that force is, of course, Mom Volunteers (Mom-power!) Not only does Girl Scouts inspire our next generation in #leadership, life skills, philanthropy or service, today they have a focus on #STEM and #Entrepreneurship. Two things I am passionate about. Can you imagine if entrepreneurship was encouraged in Girl Scouts when we were growing up? If we were encouraged to solve problems, build companies and give others career opportunities - instead of getting a job?

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The Women of the SEZs initiative focuses on the achievements of women in the special economic zones, inspiring future generations, and creating an environment that nurtures their growth and success. Explore the issues critical to women in this key economic space. bit.ly/3Ezzbwn

Good afternoon beautiful world 🌍❤️, SUCCESS champions the power and strength of women. We believe that the feats of womankind should not be designated to a single month, but celebrated without limits. That is why we support the work of women everywhere—and why we created the annual Women of Influence awards. Designed to spotlight 50 extraordinary women whose contributions consistently transform lives and transcend boundaries, these awards recognize the women we know, the women we trust and the women we aspire to be. https://lnkd.in/gKVRfmwK

As leaders, we have the power to open doors for those who can change the world given the right opportunities. Representation matters. Introductions matter. Connections matter. Giving another woman a connection can change her life and the lives of many others. There is this idea of working hard for our contacts and relationships...and then there is simply standing tall in our confidence and truth and giving that contact to someone who needs it and can do something special with that opportunity. #hypewomen I want to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to this incredible gathering of brilliance, inspiration, and what I can only describe as a reset. The journey of planning and executing this event has been nothing short of a wild ride, filled with hard work, ambition, and moments of both celebrations and overwhelm. Our goal was to bring people together in a unique way through music, inspiration and connections, fostering genuine connections that transcend superficial networking. The feedback we received was 90% positive and has made every ounce of effort worth it. Sure, there are a million things we could have done better...but we disrupted...we went for it...we were brave. Throughout this process, we learned valuable lessons and experienced moments of both joy and tears. We must continue to uplift and celebrate one another without judgment. There is still much work to do. Witnessing this event's impact and value to so many people has been both humbling and awe-inspiring. It was a testament to the champions of women—the winners, guests, brands, entrepreneurs, and media—who understand that it's not about achieving perfection but about having the courage and boldness to cultivate change and make an impact. Your support and involvement have made a lasting impact, and I am truly grateful, tired and proud of what we accomplished in just a matter of 4 months. I'm thankful for the incredible support, participation, and sponsorship that made our gala event a resounding success. Let us continue to build a network of strength, fostering connections that empower and uplift. The best is yet to come! https://lnkd.in/g-CHkrH7 #entrepreneurship #gratitude #networking #connections #inspiration #celebration #representation #collectivepower

In honor of Women’s History Month, I want to take a moment to pay it forward by sharing some of the best career advice I received: - Everyone - especially people in under-represented groups - needs both a mentor and a sponsor. A mentor advises you, teaches you, and gives you feedback. A sponsor speaks FOR you when you're not in "the room where it happens," setting you up for opportunities. - Try to find work that you think is interesting (at least a good portion of the time!). This will drive you to keep learning, to go the extra mile to help your clients and your team, and to hold yourself to high standards. Not only will those traits help you stand out to mentors and sponsors, but you'll also have a lot more fun. - Set boundaries that work for you, so you can refuel and re-energize. Boundaries look very different for different people, but no one will do it for you. Remember that part of doing the work well is taking care of yourself. #womenshistorymonth #LifeAtWittKieffer #ImpactfulLeadership

Today is Day 1 of National Women's History Month! Celebrate women who advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. How will you recognize, remember and celebrate the contributions of the women in your life, your organization and in history? Please share in the comment section.

Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible impact women have across business and beyond, acknowledging our unique perspectives, innovation, and the collaborative environments we foster. In the realm of sales and business leadership, however, the journey toward equality remains ongoing. It’s still too common to enter a room and see a limited representation of women, particularly minority women. This day serves as a reminder of the strides we’ve made and the gaps we must still close. So let’s honor the achievements of women, address these challenges head-on, and commit to creating an equitable environment where all women have the opportunity to lead and inspire. Here’s to empowering women in every sphere, today and every day.

Yesterday I had the pleasure of joining in a thought-provoking discussion hosted by Sarah Merriot from Wallace LLP & Caroline Boston from New Minds in honour of International Women's Day. This year's theme, #inspireInclusion, set the stage for the conversation that touched on various aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) focusing on SMEs. The discussion was broad and led onto the evolving landscape of hybrid working and flexibility, especially post-pandemic. The room had a variety of participants who shared some great examples of how their businesses are reinforcing commitments to gender neutral DE&I policies. I was struck by how progressive and inclusive these were, from additional paid dependent days, 9-day fortnights to Kudos points systems linked to values and support the DE&I policy. Some businesses are reverting to more face time in the office, for a multitude of reasons. On the one hand there was some debate to suggest that this compromised commitments to the DE&I policy, however others suggested that without this facetime there was an adverse effect on collaboration,continuous learning, and the learning opportunities for those joining the workforce. There was also an important point raised about the benefits that we as social beings feel with regards to our mental health by regularly working in an office environment. Therefore, SMEs need to think about striking the right balance to reap the benefits but also promote the brand and DE&I. It was refreshing to hear that some businesses were trying to attract a wider inter-generational pool of talent back into work, encouraging return to work schemes and initiatives to enable diversity, equity and inclusion.  Some practical ideas were also shared where SMEs were creating an environment where people felt more comfortable to have “open calendars” and were vocally championing flexible working. What really stood out was the consensus around the room on role modelling which then sparked some 1-2-1 discussion around behaviours and values that businesses could embody. Having an environment of trust, keeping an open mind that “one size does not fit all” and an appreciation of how enabling initiatives are perceived came through as the key themes. Another take away included that, deep organisational thinking will be needed to encourage how DE&I policy evolves and how the notion is embedded into the culture of a firm. #InternationalWomensDay2024 #inspireInclusion #thepowerofconversation #positivechange #DE&I #iwd2024