Women Empowering Women

O'Fallon IL Chapter Meeting - Crystal Clarity: How to Protect What Matters Most
2026-06-29 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Bella Milano O’Fallon, 455 Regency Park, O'Fallon, IL, 62269, United States
Speaker: Ebony Williams
Topic: Crystal Clarity: How to Protect What Matters Most
Where: Bella Milano – 455 Regency Park O’Fallon, IL 62269
Monday, June 29, 2026 – 11:30AM-1:00PM CST
In a world that glorifies busyness and balance, Crystal Clarity invites high-achieving women to stop juggling and start aligning. Drawing from her signature framework in The Aligned Achiever, Ebony Williams dismantles the myth of balance and guides participants toward intentional living grounded in clarity, purpose, and aligned priorities.
Through powerful insights, relatable storytelling, and actionable tools, this session helps women identify what’s truly crystal: the non-negotiable areas of life that deserve protection and what’s flexible: the tasks and expectations that can bounce. Participants will leave equipped to set clear boundaries, focus their energy where it matters most, and protect their peace, values, and well-being. Contact this Speaker Directly:
Ebony Williams – Sr. Director, Organizational Effectiveness and Culture, Rung for Women
Email: ebony.n.williams@outlook.com
WEW events are all about connection and community, and we love sharing those moments. By attending a Women Empowering Women (WEW) meeting or event, you give permission for WEW and its organizers, leaders, and partners to capture and use photos, videos, or recordings that may include your image, voice, or likeness. These may be used – without compensation – for promotional, educational, or informational purposes across WEW print and digital channels.

All chapter meetings are FREE for anyone to attend. YES! You read that right.

(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!)
Enjoy a proven, structured system that embraces the building of relationships which in turn will grow your business efficiencies, sales, exposure, and business processes.
Come 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.
For information about this chapter, please contact our corporate team at hello@wewnational.com.

O'Fallon IL Chapter Meeting - Busy Isn’t a Badge of Honor
2026-07-27 11:30 - 13:00
Hosted By: Michell Stockmann
Topic: Busy Isn’t a Badge of Honor
Where: Bella Milano – 455 Regency Park O’Fallon, IL 62269
Monday, July 27, 2026 – 11:30AM-1:00PM CST
A note from Michell about the change in this month’s meeting:
Well… sometimes things happen exactly when they’re supposed to.

Our scheduled speaker had to cancel at the last minute, and while that normally sends me scrambling to figure out Plan B, I think this one may have been perfectly timed.

Last Friday, I was listening to a podcast while driving, and honestly, it hit me right in the gut.

The episode was about the seven types of rest and why so many of us are exhausted even when we’re getting enough sleep. As I listened, I found myself thinking, “Ouch. I needed to hear this.”

As women, entrepreneurs, leaders, moms, wives, volunteers, caregivers, and all the other hats we wear, we’re really good at pushing through. We’re really good at showing up. We’re really good at taking care of everyone else. We’re not always so great at taking care of ourselves.

The more I listened, the more I realized this wasn’t something I wanted to keep to myself. If it resonated that strongly with me, I have a feeling there are others in our WEW community who need to hear it too.

So this month we’re doing something a little different. We’ll listen to portions of the podcast together and then have an open discussion about what stood out, what challenged us, and which type of rest we may be missing in our own lives.

I hope you’ll join us. Something tells me this conversation is one we all need right now.
Contact this Host Directly:
Michell Stockmann
Email: michell@wewnational.com
WEW events are all about connection and community, and we love sharing those moments. By attending a Women Empowering Women (WEW) meeting or event, you give permission for WEW and its organizers, leaders, and partners to capture and use photos, videos, or recordings that may include your image, voice, or likeness. These may be used – without compensation – for promotional, educational, or informational purposes across WEW print and digital channels.

All chapter meetings are FREE for anyone to attend. YES! You read that right.

(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!)
Enjoy a proven, structured system that embraces the building of relationships which in turn will grow your business efficiencies, sales, exposure, and business processes.
Come 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.
For information about this chapter, please contact our corporate team at hello@wewnational.com.

O'Fallon IL Chapter Meeting - Boundaries, Business, Barriers, and BS
2026-08-31 11:30 - 13:00
Speaker: Coach Shaquan Grove
Topic: Boundaries, Business, Barriers, and BS
Where: Bella Milano – 455 Regency Park O’Fallon, IL 62269
Monday, August 31, 2026 – 11:30AM-1:00PM CST
Boundaries, Business, Barriers, and BS is a transformative learning opportunity designed for women who are building businesses and shaping lives while navigating the belief systems that influence every choice they make. Together, we’ll explore the barriers that limit confidence, the boundaries that protect your energy, and the BS that blocks your authentic self from showing up in the bedroom, boardroom, and everywhere in between.
Attendees will leave with mindset tools they can implement immediately, a clear sense of personal accountability for how they show up, and a renewed understanding of how their belief system shapes their choices, confidence, and capacity in personal and professional relationships. Contact this Speaker Directly:
Coach Shaquan Grove – PRT Coaching Services/Life, Relationship, and Leadership Solution Firm/Founder + Certified Life + Relationship Coach
Email: coach@coachshaquanspeaks.com
LinkedIn/Instagram/YouTube/Facebook: @coachshaquan
Website: coachshaquan.myflodesk.com/resources
WEW events are all about connection and community, and we love sharing those moments. By attending a Women Empowering Women (WEW) meeting or event, you give permission for WEW and its organizers, leaders, and partners to capture and use photos, videos, or recordings that may include your image, voice, or likeness. These may be used – without compensation – for promotional, educational, or informational purposes across WEW print and digital channels.

All chapter meetings are FREE for anyone to attend. YES! You read that right.

(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!)
Enjoy a proven, structured system that embraces the building of relationships which in turn will grow your business efficiencies, sales, exposure, and business processes.
Come 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.
For information about this chapter, please contact our corporate team at hello@wewnational.com.

O'Fallon IL Chapter Meeting - Time Management for Busy Women: Finding Time for What Matters Most
2026-09-28 11:30 - 13:00
Speaker: WEW Community
Topic: Time Management for Busy Women: Finding Time for What Matters Most
Where: Bella Milano – 455 Regency Park O’Fallon, IL 62269
Monday, September 28, 2026 – 11:30AM-1:00PM CST
Have you ever reached the end of the day and wondered where all your time went?
Between work, family, appointments, volunteer commitments, errands, businesses, side hustles, friendships, and the endless to-do list running through our minds, it can feel like there simply aren’t enough hours in the day.
Most of us don’t have a time management problem. We have a priority management problem, an interruption problem, a boundary problem, or sometimes just too much on our plates.
In this interactive discussion, we’ll talk about real-life strategies for managing our time without trying to become productivity robots. We’ll share what’s working, what’s not, and how to create more space for the things that matter most.

Together we’ll explore:

Why traditional time management advice doesn’t always work for women

How to balance competing priorities without constant guilt

Simple ways to protect your time and energy

Practical tools, systems, and habits that help reduce overwhelm

Making time for yourself without feeling selfish

Whether you’re a business owner, professional, caregiver, volunteer, or juggling a little bit of everything, this conversation is designed for real women navigating real schedules.
Come ready to share ideas, learn from one another, and leave with a few practical strategies you can put into action right away.

WEW events are all about connection and community, and we love sharing those moments. By attending a Women Empowering Women (WEW) meeting or event, you give permission for WEW and its organizers, leaders, and partners to capture and use photos, videos, or recordings that may include your image, voice, or likeness. These may be used – without compensation – for promotional, educational, or informational purposes across WEW print and digital channels.

All chapter meetings are FREE for anyone to attend. YES! You read that right.

(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!)
Enjoy a proven, structured system that embraces the building of relationships which in turn will grow your business efficiencies, sales, exposure, and business processes.
Come 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.
For information about this chapter, please contact our corporate team at hello@wewnational.com.

O'Fallon IL Chapter Meeting - An Employee’s Guide to the U.S. Healthcare System — and Ways to Save Money
2026-10-26 11:30 - 13:00
Speaker: Julie Kappen
Topic: An Employee’s Guide to the U.S. Healthcare System — and Ways to Save Money
Where: Bella Milano – 455 Regency Park O’Fallon, IL 62269
Monday, October 26, 2026 – 11:30AM-1:00PM CST
With close to 20 years of experience in employee benefits, including the provider, carrier and HR space, Julie brings a multi-pronged approach to help employers navigate the complex health insurance environment.
After starting her career in an oncology practice, she spent several years at one of the largest pharmacy benefit managers. From there, Julie spent 5 years working with HR professionals at a consulting firm where she helped small HR teams recruit, develop, and retain top talent.
With a strong pharmacy benefit background and experience working with jumbo employers, Julie can help employers tackle their highest healthcare costs through learned strategies from some of the largest companies in the nation. Most recently, Julie brought digital health programs to enterprise employers across the Southeast to help reduce overall healthcare spend.
Navigating the U.S. healthcare system and your employer benefit offering can feel overwhelming, confusing, and expensive. Employees often feel powerless when faced with increasing premiums, surprise bills, and complicated rules. This program is designed to give you clarity, confidence, and practical tools to take back control of your healthcare decisions. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of how the system really works—and proven strategies to save money without sacrificing care.
Presentation takeaways:

Understand the System: Break down why the U.S. healthcare system feels so complicated.
Be a Smarter Consumer: Understand your benefits, learn how to ask the right questions, compare costs, and avoid common billing pitfalls.
Take Control of Your Health Journey: Leave with actionable steps to make more informed healthcare decisions.

Contact this Speaker Directly:
Julie Kappen – Vice President, Health & Welfare, Brown & Brown
Email: Julie.kappen@bbrown.com
Website: https://us.bbrown.com/

WEW events are all about connection and community, and we love sharing those moments. By attending a Women Empowering Women (WEW) meeting or event, you give permission for WEW and its organizers, leaders, and partners to capture and use photos, videos, or recordings that may include your image, voice, or likeness. These may be used – without compensation – for promotional, educational, or informational purposes across WEW print and digital channels.

All chapter meetings are FREE for anyone to attend. YES! You read that right.

(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!)
Enjoy a proven, structured system that embraces the building of relationships which in turn will grow your business efficiencies, sales, exposure, and business processes.
Come 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.
For information about this chapter, please contact our corporate team at hello@wewnational.com.
