Advancing Women in Nashville

During this week’s small group sessions, AWIN welcomed Heidi Hayne and Brandi Jack from our November community partner, Nashville Diaper Connection (NashDiaper). NashDiaper is a non-profit diaper bank that distributes free diapers through a network of partner agencies to families in need in Middle Tennessee. Thank you for sharing the important work you are doing to end diaper need in our community. Learn more and get involved with NashDiaper: https://lnkd.in/gDtcwFff

“Accountability is the difference between setting and achieving goals.” – Mendy Mazzo Mendy C. Mazzo,?AWIN board member?and SVP of National Business Development at Skanska, led a?small-group?session on how to unlock your potential through the power of setting and achieving goals. Mendy reminded attendees of the importance of accountability, encouraging us to share our goals, get feedback, and form relationships with those who can help us reach them. Thank you, Mendy!

This morning, AWIN hosted small-group sessions?discussing how to develop confidence and set goals. Executive Coach Nicole Provonchee, MBA shared why bragging is important, why women don’t do it enough and how to get more comfortable talking about?your success and achievements. Nicole encouraged attendees to use the Power of 10 Rule – take 10 minutes to write 10 things?you have achieved?and practice sharing those with friends and mentors. Small changes compound to make a huge difference!

Congratulations to incoming AWIN board member Carrie Stokes on her upcoming promotion to CEO of Barge Design Solutions. Carrie started at Barge as an intern in 1996 and advanced within the company, now serving?as EVP and chief of staff. Carrie has been an avid supporter of AWIN’s work since Barge became a member in 2023, and we look forward to continuing incredible work together.

#TheLipstickEconomyPodcast?needs your input!?Lipstick Economy, a Nashville-based marketing strategy podcast, is surveying individuals?on Gender Representation in Media and Marketing in Middle Tennessee.?Take the 3-minute survey here:?https://lnkd.in/gz4hk73v.?AWIN advisory board member and longtime supporter Jamie Dunham?is co-founder of Lipstick Economy—let’s make voices heard on this topic.

Meet our November community partner, Nashville Diaper Connection (“NashDiaper”)! NashDiaper is a non-profit diaper bank that distributes free diapers through a network of partner agencies to families in need. Since 2013, NashDiaper has been the only diaper bank serving Middle Tennessee, providing diapers to 5,500 children per month. Learn more about NashDiaper and their goal of leaving "No Child Wet Behind”:?https://lnkd.in/gDtcwFff

Congratulations to AWIN's co-founder and board member, Amanda Weeks-Geveden, CWS of 1834, a division of Old National Bank,?for being selected as an honoree?at the YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee 32nd annual Academy for Women of Achievement. Along with six extraordinary women, Amanda was recognized for her commitment to empowering women and contributions?in?the Nashville community.?Amanda served AWIN as board chair for five years and has been a major force in our growth and success.

We wrapped up our final Better Together session of the year with an engaging, best-practices discussion on Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Thanks to Alyssa M. of AllianceBernstein, Maggie Willson of RSM US LLP, and Candice Witter of Asurion for sharing insights on how ERGs are driving meaningful change. Our panelists emphasized the importance of understanding employee needs, adapting strategies, and partnering across ERGs for greater impact. Thank you to?all members who joined us for this year’s Better Together series, with special thanks to Dr. Kristen Sharp from HCA Healthcare for moderating.

Welcome AWIN’s newest board member! Shae Watson is the Director of Strategy at Cat Financial. A longtime Cat leader, she is responsible for the company’s strategic framework and leadership governance processes, as well as alignment with Caterpillar’s enterprise strategy team on initiatives involving Cat Financial. Please join us in welcoming Shae aboard!

During this week’s “The Art of Connection” program, AWIN welcomed Pamela Madison, CEO of our October community partner, Monroe Harding, Inc. Monroe Harding has worked since 1893 to meet the needs of children who are in or transitioning out of state custody through four key programs: Foster Care, Supportive Housing, Education & Career Readiness, and Therapy & Healing. Thank you, Pam, for educating us on the important work at Monroe Harding. Learn more and get involved here: https://lnkd.in/ePZWg7Uq