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SUMMARY:Belleville Chapter Meeting - Drop The Skirt - How My Disability Became My Superpower
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nGUEST SPEAKER: Amy Rivera\nTOPIC: Drop The Skirt – How My Disability Became My Superpower\nWHEN: Thursday\, May 4\, 2023\, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST\nWHERE: Tavern On Main – 301 E Main St\, Belleville\, IL 62220\n\nAmy was born with an incurable disorder called lymphedema that left her immensely disfigured. Her right leg was 200% larger than her left leg. She lived feeling alone for a long time. Through lifelong adversity with her disability\, she developed an activist mindset as she feverishly fought to better her quality of life through medicine\, nutrition\, fitness\, and faith. Against all odds\, her journey led her to overcome the worst known severity of lymphedema\, and she now manages it with minimal maintenance. She left the corporate world to pursue her calling to be a voice for those with disabilities and live a philanthropic life.Today\, Amy is a global advocate for lymphedema awareness and education. She is the founder of Rivera Hybrid Solutions\, a company that specializes in distributing innovative compression bandages for lymphedema patients. She is also the founder of Ninjas Fighting Lymphedema Foundation\, a non-profit organization that provides support\, education\, and resources to individuals with lymphedema and the author of DROP THE SKIRT-HOW MY DISABILITY BECAME MY SUPERPOWER. \n  \nIn this presentation\, Amy will share her story and offer valuable lessons on how we can all turn our struggles into strengths and make a positive impact in the world. Whether you are living with a disability\, facing adversity\, or simply seeking inspiration and motivation\, this presentation will offer you a new perspective on how to overcome challenges and achieve your goals.So join us and let Amy’s story inspire you to create a more inclusive and compassionate world for everyone. \nPresentation takeaways: \n1. It’s important to be aware of our self-perceptions and how they may be holding us back. \n2. Sharing your story is that it can be a powerful tool for connection. \n3. Our identity is not defined by a single title or label\, but by the complex interplay of our experiences\, beliefs\, and values. \n\n  \nContact this Speaker Directly:\nAmy Rivera\, Founder of Ninjas Fighting Lymphedema Foundation \nEmail: amy@amyrivera.com \nWebsite: http://winourfight.org \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-rivera-ninjasfightle/ \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thrivewithamyrivera/ \nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivewithamy/ \nPhone Number: 314-800-9474 \nDon’t forget to RSVP![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nAll chapter meetings are FREE for anyone to attend.  YES!  You read that right. \n\n(We just ask that if a chapter meeting is at a restaurant location\, that you purchase a meal to support the location that is so graciously hosting our event. Don’t forget to tip your server a little extra as most restaurants are struggling with staffing issues and we want to make sure they know how much we appreciate them!) \nEnjoy a proven\, structured system that embraces the building of relationships which in turn will grow your business efficiencies\, sales\, exposure\, and business processes. \nCome meet and learn from panelists\, experts\, and local women in your WEW chapter.  You will also find allies who want to help with your success and are ready to share their resources and expertise to help you take that next step in your personal and professional life. \nFor information about this chapter\, please contact our corporate team at hello@wewnational.com.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://wewnational.com/event/belleville-chapter-meeting-drop-the-skirt-how-my-disability-became-my-superpower/
LOCATION:Tavern on Main\, 301 E Main St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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SUMMARY:Virtual Meeting - Leading with Intention: Rewiring Childhood Messages and Debunking Society's Expectations
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nGUEST SPEAKER: Valerie Rivera\nTOPIC: Leading with Intention: Rewiring Childhood Messages and Debunking Society’s Expectations\nMODERATED BY: Lollie Ramirez-Bennett\nWed\, May 10\, 2023 – 12:00PM-1:00PM CST\nValerie M. Rivera is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Clinical Supervisor in the state of Texas. She earned her undergraduate degree in social work from The University of Texas-Pan American where she also went on to receive her Master of Science in Social Work. Mrs. Rivera has experience working in school settings through a non-profit organization\, as well as supervising a team of 40+ employees and university interns. She has also worked in a hospital setting and was the first clinical therapist at a local medical school\, creating policies and procedures and offering counseling services. Mrs. Rivera is an avid believer that complex trauma endured in childhood has adverse effects in adulthood; therefore\, she has received specialized training in trauma and relationships. Today\, Mrs. Rivera is a clinical social worker and owner of a private practice\, Inner Solace Therapy\, that specializes in helping women heal from traumatic experiences and helping couples strengthen their relationship. Mrs. Rivera enjoys contributing to the professions of counseling and social work and to the community at large through training and facilitations of on-going learning. \n  \n“Leading with Intention: Rewiring Childhood Messages and Debunking Society’s Expectations” will explore the expectations placed on women by society that enables hustle culture. Women are bombarded with messages about what success looks like\, what we should aspire to\, and how we should behave. However\, these messages are often based on outdated beliefs and do not reflect the true diversity of female experiences. \nFurthermore\, many of us have received messages in childhood that have led us to lead with fear or doubt. We may have been told that we are not smart enough\, not attractive enough\, or we may have been told we are too much of something. These messages can become deeply ingrained in our beliefs and can limit our ability to lead with intention. \nWe will discuss the importance of self-awareness and reflection in identifying the messages that may be holding us back. We will also explore the power of mindset\, and how adopting a growth mindset can help us overcome limiting beliefs.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Contact this Speaker Directly:\nValerie Rivera\, LCSW-S\, Inner Solace Therapy PPLLC \nEmail: hello@innersolacetherapy.onmicrosoft.com \nWebsite: http://www.innersolacetherapy.com \nLinkedIn: https://www.innersolacetherapy.com/ \nFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/innersolacetherapy/ \nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/innersolacetherapy/ \nPhone Number: 956-382-6641 \nDon’t forget to RSVP![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://wewnational.com/event/virtual-meeting-leading-with-intention-rewiring-childhood-messages-and-debunking-societys-expectations/
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SUMMARY:Edwardsville Chapter Meeting - Boost Fulfillment at Work & Home to Live the Life You Know You Deserve.
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nGUEST SPEAKER: Tracy Bianco\nTOPIC: Boost Fulfillment at Work & Home to Live the Life You Know You Deserve.\nWHERE: Bella Milano – 1063 S State Rte 157 Edwardsville\, IL \nWHEN: Thursday\, May 11\, 2023 – 11:30AM-1:00PM CST\nTracy Bianco is the founder and CEO of Tracy Bianco Coaching & Consulting. She has more than 30 years of experience in training\, coaching\, developing\, and leading strong teams. \nTracy works with entrepreneurs and small business owners who are ready to take their leadership results from good to great. Her expertise lies in meeting leaders where they’re at\, facilitating positive change in them and their teams\, and coaching for continuous improvement and growth. \nTracy is a Certified Life and Executive Coach and is the author of A Checklist Life: Breaking Free from a Life of Obligations. \nWhile time with family is at the top of Tracy’s list of life’s greatest joys\, her next five are daily walks\, self-help books\, time on a beach\, Mexican food\, and fluffy socks on cold\, winter days. \n  \nContact this Speaker Directly:\nTracy Bianco\, Founder/CEO of Tracy Bianco Coaching & Consulting\nEmail: tracy@tracybianco.com \nDon’t forget to RSVP![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nAll chapter meetings are FREE for anyone to attend.  YES!  You read that right. \n\n(We just ask that if a chapter meeting is at a restaurant location\, that you purchase a meal to support the location that is so graciously hosting our event. Don’t forget to tip your server a little extra as most restaurants are struggling with staffing issues and we want to make sure they know how much we appreciate them!) \nEnjoy a proven\, structured system that embraces the building of relationships which in turn will grow your business efficiencies\, sales\, exposure\, and business processes. \nCome meet and learn from panelists\, experts\, and local women in your WEW chapter.  You will also find allies who want to help with your success and are ready to share their resources and expertise to help you take that next step in your personal and professional life. \nFor information about this chapter\, please contact our corporate team at hello@wewnational.com.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://wewnational.com/event/edwardsville-chapter-meeting-boost-fulfillment-at-work-home-to-live-the-life-you-know-you-deserve/
LOCATION:Bella Milano Edwardsville\, 1063 S State Rte 157\, Edwardsville\, IL\, 62025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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SUMMARY:Houston Chapter Meeting - Let's Connect
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nTOPIC: Let’s Connect\nWHERE: West Houston Institute – 2811 Hayes Road\, Houston\, TX 77082\nThursday\, May 18\, 2023 – 10:30AM-12:30PM CST\n  \n“Let’s Connect” – It’s time to put our connection and collaborations skills to the next level and take a deeper dive in getting to know one another in small group breakouts. It’s a twist on “speed networking”. So get ready and “Let’s Connect!” \n  \nFor information about this chapter\, please contact our corporate team at hello@wewnational.com.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nAll chapter meetings are FREE for anyone to attend.  YES!  You read that right. \n\n(We just ask that if a chapter meeting is at a restaurant location\, that you purchase a meal to support the location that is so graciously hosting our event. Don’t forget to tip your server a little extra as most restaurants are struggling with staffing issues and we want to make sure they know how much we appreciate them!) \nEnjoy a proven\, structured system that embraces the building of relationships which in turn will grow your business efficiencies\, sales\, exposure\, and business processes. \nCome meet and learn from panelists\, experts\, and local women in your WEW chapter.  You will also find allies who want to help with your success and are ready to share their resources and expertise to help you take that next step in your personal and professional life. \nFor information about this chapter\, please contact our corporate team at hello@wewnational.com. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://wewnational.com/event/houston-chapter-meeting-lets-connect/
LOCATION:West Houston Institute\, 2811 Hayes Road\, Houston\, 77082
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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SUMMARY:West County Chapter Meeting - Effective Resume Writing
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nGUEST SPEAKER: LaTesha Rodgers\nTOPIC: Effective Resume Writing \nWHERE: ll Bel Lago – 11631 Olive Blvd. St. Louis\, MO 63141\nThursday\, May 18\, 2023 – 11:30AM-1:00PM CST\nLaTesha Rodgers is a Certified Professional Resume Writer and budding “Career Generalist\,” with 10+ years of experience in the areas of career advising\, staffing\, and recruitment (in corporate and non-profit settings) in the St. Louis and Chicago areas. She has a passion for motivating people to tap into their inner “tick” and put their best self forward when looking to transition in their careers. Her most recent roles include serving as a Higher Education Administrator in Career Services at Southwestern Illinois College\, and as Director of Talent Acquisition at Northwestern Mutual\, which she left in February of this year. She is the Owner of a growing career development hub\, The Tick Career Development\, that has developed from a resume writing into a stafiing company. LaTesha holds a Master’s degree in Human and Community Development from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign\, and a Bachelors degree in Psychology with a concentration in Human Development from DePaul University. \nThis presentation will cover some of the common do’s and don’ts of creating a resume\, and what makes a job candidate stand out during the application process. \nPresentation takeaways: \nAttendees will learn the various sections of a resume\, and how to learn fluidity in changing your resume based on the direction of your career.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nContact this Speaker Directly:\nLaTesha Rodgers Owner of The Tick Career Development\nEmail: thetickcareerdev@gmail.com \nPhone Number: 618-531-5486[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nAll chapter meetings are FREE for anyone to attend.  YES!  You read that right. \n\n(We just ask that if a chapter meeting is at a restaurant location\, that you purchase a meal to support the location that is so graciously hosting our event. Don’t forget to tip your server a little extra as most restaurants are struggling with staffing issues and we want to make sure they know how much we appreciate them!) \nEnjoy a proven\, structured system that embraces the building of relationships which in turn will grow your business efficiencies\, sales\, exposure\, and business processes. \nCome meet and learn from panelists\, experts\, and local women in your WEW chapter.  You will also find allies who want to help with your success and are ready to share their resources and expertise to help you take that next step in your personal and professional life. \nFor information about this chapter\, please contact our corporate team at hello@wewnational.com. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://wewnational.com/event/west-county-chapter-meeting-effective-resume-writing/
LOCATION:Il Bel Lago\, 11631 Olive Blvd.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63141
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,West County St. Louis
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SUMMARY:O'Fallon Chapter Meeting - Purple One
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nGUEST SPEAKERS: Bria Caldwell\nTOPIC: Purple One\nWHERE: Bella Milano – 455 Regency Park O’Fallon\, IL 62269\nMonday\, May 22\, 2023 – 11:30AM-1:00PM CST\nI am Bria Caldwell. I graduated from Eastern Illinois University in May 2017\, with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies. I am a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. I am a small business owner in Ofallon\, Il. I am a mom\, to an amazing 4-year-old boy\, and I am the outreach associate for the Violence Prevention center of Southwestern Illinois. We are a domestic violence crisis agency that supports survivors of Domestic Violence by offering services that empower them to be able to make safe choices. We service St. Clair\, Randolph and Monroe County. \n  \nThis presentation gives an overview on how members of the community can become prosocial bystanders against Domestic Violence. We will discuss how to Recognize\, Respond and Refer to Domestic Violence Situations. \nPresentation takeaways: \n-An invitation to a 4-Hour Purple One training that qualifies any business with a physical location to be a Safe Place. \n-Knowledge of what to do in a Domestic Violence Crisis \n-Tools to refer survivors to appropriate services[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text] \nContact this Speaker Directly:\nBria Caldwell\, Outreach Associate with Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois\nWebsite: http://www.vpcswi.org \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nAll chapter meetings are FREE for anyone to attend.  YES!  You read that right. \n\n(We just ask that if a chapter meeting is at a restaurant location\, that you purchase a meal to support the location that is so graciously hosting our event. Don’t forget to tip your server a little extra as most restaurants are struggling with staffing issues and we want to make sure they know how much we appreciate them!) \nEnjoy a proven\, structured system that embraces the building of relationships which in turn will grow your business efficiencies\, sales\, exposure\, and business processes. \nCome meet and learn from panelists\, experts\, and local women in your WEW chapter.  You will also find allies who want to help with your success and are ready to share their resources and expertise to help you take that next step in your personal and professional life. \nFor information about this chapter\, please contact our corporate team at hello@wewnational.com. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://wewnational.com/event/ofallon-chapter-meeting-purple-one/
LOCATION:Bella Milano O’Fallon\, 455 Regency Park\, O'Fallon\, IL\, 62269\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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