Take The Lead Retreat

It’s time to SAVE THE DATE for TAKE THE LEAD 2025!!!??? ??? Mark your calendars and plan to join us September 14-16th in NYC! The first-ever retreat centering the experience of women and femme of color who work in the running industry is returning for a fourth year, this time in NYC!?????? This retreat is Women and Femme of Color focused, but all are welcome. More info to come, so stay tuned! ? #WOCTakeTheLead

? We’re looking for a Marketing Contractor! This role oversees organic social media, community engagement, email communications, and website and creative asset management to support WOC Take the Lead’s retreat and events. The Marketing Contractor works cross-functionally with TTL planning committee + participating partners and sponsors to ensure a seamless and engaging experience for all. This is a paid part-time position. Details here: https://lnkd.in/g5QAJASm If interested in applying, send an email to [email protected] ??

Coming to?#TRE24? Come to the?#WOCTakeTheLead?social at TRE! ?? Join us next Wednesday afternoon at The Training Camp Theater on the expo floor. We hope to see you at?The Running Event!

#WOCTakeTheLead photo dump bringing up all the feels ?? ?? Thank you to FLI Social for the beautiful photography and to our generous sponsors: New York Road Runners, On, Brooks Running, HOKA, Strava, Teva Deckers Brands, Feetures, Fleet Feet, and Superfeet Worldwide.

Thank you?#WOCTakeTheLead?2024!! ?? ??Thank you thank you thank you for your energy, openness, curiosity, joy, vulnerability, and presence! ?Attendees should now have access to event photos, headshots, and our 2024 attendee slack channel. If you don’t have access, please reach out to [email protected] Thank you to our generous sponsors?New York Road Runners,?On,?Brooks Running,?HOKA,?Strava, Teva,?Feetures?Fleet Feet,?Superfeet Worldwide ???FLI Social

Some things to know if you're attending Take The Lead next week! ?? ?? Add [email protected] to your contacts of the email you used to register. We will be sending a final email reiterating retreat information tomorrow. ?? Join our Slack channel! We want to see your photos and hear from you throughout the retreat! https://lnkd.in/gKdXwez8 ?? There's still space for our (optional) post-retreat hike activity. If you're interested in attending, be sure to register here: https://lnkd.in/gcRgKsBB Space is limited.

We are just days away from #WOCTakeTheLead 2024 and excited to welcome back Tiffany Smith - Founder of The League Consulting Group. ?? Tiffany will be setting the tone for attendees at the start of the retreat with her opening remarks at our welcome reception. More about Tiffany: Tiffany Smith, Principal Consultant of The League Consulting Group, guides organizations and leaders with strategic insights and innovative practices that drive social impact. She empowers her clients to achieve sustainable change through consulting, coaching, and speaking. A transformational leader with over 18 years of experience, Tiffany has a proven track record in nonprofit development, revenue generation, and effective marketing strategies. Her expertise has supported diverse clients, from smaller nonprofits to high-profile corporations, celebrities, and national organizations like Camber Outdoors, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Girl Scouts, Planned Parenthood, and the Urban League. Her initiatives have built community, garnered visibility, and secured millions in funding. Tiffany is also a passionate advocate for social justice and equality, using her platform to elevate the voices of underrepresented communities. Her ability to convey complex issues with empathy and insight has established her as an internationally influential speaker and thought leader. Known for her strategic thinking and inclusive leadership style, Tiffany remains a driving force for social change, committed to building a more inclusive and just world. We're looking forward to hearing from Tiffany.?? ?? Today is the last day to register! Don't miss out! https://lnkd.in/g7KMZNPB

Reminder that tomorrow ?Friday, September 6th? is the LAST DAY to register for Take The Lead! ?? Don't miss out!! ?? Learn more + register here: https://lnkd.in/g7KMZNPB

We’re thrilled to welcome Naomie Samarou for her debut at Take The Lead! She’ll lead the breakout session, “The Power of Influence: Creating Winning Partnerships,” sharing her expertise in building authentic collaborations, driving impactful engagement, and using storytelling to create lasting brand connections. Named one of the “Global Top 30 Leading Women in the Creator Economy” by Hello Partner in 2024, Naomie is a standout leader in forging and nurturing relationships with international partners. Since joining On in early 2023 as a Global Influencer Marketing and Partnerships Senior Specialist, she has excelled in cultivating successful collaborations with top creators and talent worldwide. Born in Paris and raised in London, Naomie’s multicultural background has enriched her 6-year career. With a Bachelor’s degree in International Business and a Master’s in Journalism, she has worked with renowned brands such as L’Oréal Paris, Believe Music, and Jellysmack, developing her skills in social media strategy, brand storytelling, and strategic partnerships. We can't wait for her insightful discussion in Portland next month! ?? Learn more + register here by 8/30: https://lnkd.in/g7KMZNPB

We're thrilled to welcome back Camille H. Tate, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, Head of Talent at Strava, who will be speaking alongside representatives from our brand sponsors in our Sponsor Panel with Q+A. Camille is currently Head of Talent at Strava, the subscription platform at the center of connected fitness and the largest sports community in the world, where she leads an amazing group of Talent Partners in building diverse teams. After starting her career in technology staffing with a globally recognized firm, she went on to spend a long-standing tenure with reputable brands such as Redbox, Match.com, The Beck Group and now Strava. Through her experience in recruitment, talent branding, people management, DEI, coaching, and training, Camille has truly recognized that it’s not how many positions you fill, but how well you connect and build trust with the people you work with. As a 19+ year veteran in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources, Camille enjoys the day-to-day of putting together the foundational building blocks of talent acquisition and establishing a path for teams to attract and retain exceptional talent with an equitable mindset. She has several professional designations and is a proud HBCU Grad (Tennessee State University). Camille is also the Founder/Co-Owner of The Career Salon?, LLC and Co-Host of The Career Salon Podcast with the HR Twins?. She is a sought after speaker, panelist, and contributor to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and DEI communities. Camille resides in Dallas, Texas with her husband of 14 years, and their 6 year old son. We're so grateful to have Camille's energy and experience at this year's retreat, as well as Strava's sponsorship support for the last 3 years. ? Learn more and register here by Friday: https://lnkd.in/g7KMZNPB