Pepperdine Graziadio Women's Business Association

Are you eager to invest in your future and make lasting connections with fellow students and faculty? Get involved by joining the GWBA board! Applications are open to ALL members for the following positions: ? Vice President ? Treasurer ? Secretary Please apply here: https://lnkd.in/gbhbvqB5 Spring 2025 applications will be accepted until Dec 9! Apply today ??

Dear Pepperdine Graziadio Community, Please join us on Saturday, November 23, 2024, for a memorial service to honor and celebrate the life of Associate Professor Larry Cox. The memorial service will be held at Stauffer Chapel on the Malibu campus on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 10 AM. A reception with light refreshments will follow. It will be an opportunity for us to come together, share our memories of Dr. Cox, and reflect on his lasting legacy. Your presence and support during this time would mean a great deal to all of us at Pepperdine. Please register to attend here and feel free to invite others who may wish to join us in remembering and celebrating Dr. Cox's life. We look forward to gathering together to honor Dr. Larry Cox.

This past Saturday, we hosted a fantastic panel discussion on "Navigating the Digital Landscape" at the Drescher Campus in Malibu. Our panelist Joi Carr, Julius Toledo, Meghan Judge and Rafael Barrero, MBA, as well as our amazing moderator Ashley Lisseth Hernandez shared valuable insights on staying authentic in your career, advocating for yourself, and the importance of being open to career transitions, especially when leadership styles don't align with your values. We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you again to our wonderful panelist who joined us, who this event wouldn’t be possible without and of course, contributed their perspectives on the entertainment and media industries. Your diverse career backgrounds continue to inspire and guide us. A special thank you also goes out to everyone who attended, whether you’re already in the field or interested in pursuing a career in entertainment and media. We truly appreciate your participation, and we look forward to seeing you at our next event!

We’re thrilled to spotlight another one of our recent MBA graduates, Penelope C. Gallardo, MBA, who served as VP of Professional Development for GWBA and Co-VP for the Finance Club. While at GWBA, Penelope worked behind the scenes on student events and also launched WISE (Women in Successful Enterprises), our first alumni mentorship program. Penelope earned her MBA at Pepperdine with a concentration in finance in August and became the first Pepperdine MBA graduate to join Vanguard's MBA Rotational Program, where she is currently pursuing the General Management Pathway. Grateful for her time at Pepperdine, she focused on?growing the community and making an impact. At Vanguard, she is committed to taking a stand for all investors, treating them fairly, and giving them the best chance for investment success. Her best advice? Look for new opportunities and genuinely meet people. We wish Penelope all the best in her future endeavors. Thank you for everything you have done for GWBA.

Join us this Saturday for a lively panel discussion, interactive sessions, and engaging networking breaks while connecting with thought leaders within the media and entertainment industry. Whether you're looking to break into the field or already working within it, this event promises an empowering and insightful experience for all current students and alumni. Hope to see you in Malibu! ?

To yet another successful GWBA + Male Allies Negotiation Workshop event this past Thursday. Professor David Dowling, who is a distinguished faculty member at Pepperdine Caruso Law School and an experienced mediator, owning Dowling Mediation Services, who has dedicated over 20 years to providing mediation and dispute resolution services for individuals, organizations, and communities. At Pepperdine, he instructs courses in Dispute Resolution, which may be of interest to you, so we urge you to take a look when he is teaching next and consider taking his course. Additionally, he teaches annually at the Law Society of Ireland, focusing on dispute resolution skills training. How cool! This past Thursday, Professor Dowling went over some key gems on how we can bridge the gap with negotiations when it comes to pay and what strategies we can use. Some that stood out to members were “90% of men go for jobs they aren’t fully qualified for, while only 60% of women do”. We have seen this time and time again so he mentioned just going for the position as long as you feel you are qualified for it and some strategies. Another key point is that women should advocate for others to negotiate for themselves first, establishing a norm around negotiation. Research shows that women who negotiate their salaries can earn up to 20% more over their careers. Additionally, workplaces that promote negotiation training and transparent pay practices see improved equity and retention rates. We sincerely thank Professor Dowling for generously sharing these hidden gems with us once more. We also appreciate everyone for joining us and look forward to hosting another event to provide even more valuable resources for your future.

Have you ever considered how to effectively negotiate your salary with an employer? We invite you to join us tomorrow evening from 5:00 to 5:50 PM PST for an informative negotiation workshop led by Professor David Dowling. Professor Dowling is a distinguished faculty member at Pepperdine Caruso Law School and an experienced mediator, owning Dowling Mediation Services, where he has dedicated over 20 years to providing mediation and dispute resolution services for individuals, organizations, and communities. At Pepperdine, he instructs courses in Dispute Resolution, which may be of interest to you. Additionally, he teaches annually at the Law Society of Ireland, focusing on dispute resolution skills training. We encourage you not to miss this valuable opportunity. Please sign up through the provided link below or through Campus Groups. https://lnkd.in/gKyvnBQH

Thank you to all who attended our Empowerment Unleashed event at the Chief Los Angeles Clubhouse, which marked the official launch of our WISE Mentorship program! We are amazed at the amount of support and empowerment that was showcased, from our collaborators and speakers to our members. Your contribution to this event is a testament to the community that has been fostered and the power of female leaders living with integrity and purpose. A special thanks goes out to Bernice Ledbetter, Ed.D and the Center for Women in Leadership for your contribution to this event, and Karen Jackson MAOL, whose voice as our moderator stimulated a wonderful conversation among our panelists. GWBA would especially like to express our gratitude to all our speakers whose wisdom and insights contributed to a powerful discussion and whose mentorship is inspiring and crucial for empowering future generations. Shelly Malone, Diana Skaar, Sun Migliacci, Lauren Elsner, MBA, Katherine Harrison, MBA. We truly appreciate the generous donation of your time, wisdom, and talents, serving as beautiful role models and proving to be a driving force in our community. Lastly, we want to thank everyone who attended the event, including Hannah Majuelo & Bethany Eyre. It wouldn’t have been a success without you! We truly appreciate our GWBA community. We hope you made some meaningful connections and wish the best of luck to those who are embarking on their mentorship journies through the WISE program. We hope you enjoyed this event and look forward to seeing you at our next GWBA gathering soon!

We would like to express our gratitude to Claudia Hanten, who served as Vice President of Marketing at GWBA. Her contributions to social media and event planning truly showcased her expertise. We can’t wait to see all that she will achieve after graduation! As a part of the online MBA program at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, Claudia completed a concentration in Finance and embarked on multiple GBI trips. In addition to serving the GWBA community, Claudia also took pride in her position on the GSAB (Graziadio Student Advisory Board). We want to thank Claudia again for everything she did for GWBA and wish her the best in her career journey!

? Attention all Executives, Managers, and Alumni! We have an exciting opportunity to mentor Pepperdine MBA Students! ? The Graziadio Women's Business Association (GWBA) is thrilled to announce the success of the launch of our WISE "Women in Successful Enterprises" Mentorship Program last term, and we are BACK with another session year! Whether you are local to Southern California or global, this unique initiative aims to create connections between our bright student members and seasoned professionals in the workforce – professionals like you! WHY BECOME A MENTOR? ?? Empower and inspire the next generation of leaders to come ?? Share your invaluable experience and insights with others ??? Network with other mentors and professionals at our Launch Event* ?? Ability to connect with mentees both in person and/or virtually ?? Build meaningful connections within the Pepperdine community *Our in-person WISE Launch Event will be held on October 3rd, at the Chief Los Angeles Clubhouse, where mentors will have the opportunity to speak on a panel and connect with GWBA members and Pepperdine Alumni. (Attendance at the event is not mandatory). ?? Applications are due September 27, 2024 Interested? Please apply directly at: https://lnkd.in/gBKxsBW7 For further inquiries, please contact Vicky Maria Edwards, VP of Professional Development: [email protected] Thank you for your time, and let’s make a difference together!