Welcome to Women’s CoLab Connections
Welcome to Women’s CoLab Connections –– a newsletter dedicated to providing you with everything you need to know about the CoLab community. From events to announcements to ways to make new connections and more, you’ll want to keep this one fresh in your feed.?
In this first issue, we’ll catch you up on what you may have missed recently as well as give you the lowdown on upcoming events.
Like the career women that make up our incredible network, we too are always growing and thriving. We’re proud to say that we ended September with our first hybrid event and one of our most successful events yet –– the Women's CoLab 2022 Fall Summit. Presented by Verizon and Luminary , the 2022 Fall Summit was an entire day dedicated to great conversation with some of the coolest, smartest and most successful women in business.?
In addition to a roster of powerhouse speakers, the event featured Keynote speaker, ~Pourri founder, Suzy Batiz . You can watch (or re-watch) the entire day on YouTube. *There are chapters in the description so you can bounce around and don't forget to subscribe to our channel while you're there to get updates when we post new content.*
Another great place to find inspiration is on the Women's CoLab Degreed learning platform – a FREE library of amazing development and training courses for women at all stages of their careers. Start by checking out Luminary’s CEO and founder, Cate Luzio ’s “What I Now Know†interview (with Dani De Boulay, MPA ) where she shares her unique career journey and valuable advice for women at the beginning of their careers.
We’re constantly finding new and exciting ways to help you thrive. Make sure you check out our upcoming events including this month's CoLab Coversations:
November 3 — 12 PM ET: One-Page Business Plan with Susie DeVille Part 1
November 10 — 12 PM ET: One-Page Business Plan with Susie DeVille Part 2
November 17 — 12 PM ET: A Conversation with Anne Fink, President of Global Foodservice at PepsiCo (registration coming soon)
Below is a list of upcoming learning sessions and networking events brought to you by our amazing Women's CoLab partner, Luminary :?
Wednesday, October 26
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 |? 5:00 - 6:00 PM ET |? Virtual and In-Person, 4th Floor, Luminary
The stats don’t lie. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. 1 in 3 will become metastatic. The stats also don’t tell the whole story. Breast cancer is more than a diagnosis and chemo.
What To Expect:
- Reliable, consistent information
- Support and guidance from healthcare professionals
- Hearing from those who’ve “been there, done thatâ€
- How to move forward after your diagnosis.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 |? 3:00 - 7:00 PM ET |? In-person, 4th Floor, Luminary
Take a moment to shop small and start on your holiday shopping in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Come discover unique products and support women-owned businesses.
3-5 PM ET: Marketplace
5-6 PM ET: Panel?
6-7 PM ET: Happy Hour/Marketplace
Thursday, October 27
HR | DEI&B | Hiring Talent | Employee Experience
Thursday, October 27, 2022 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET | Virtual Only
Every Thursday in October, Lauren Kort, Senior Manager of Employer Insights at Indeed, on how to attract, interview, and hire the talent you're looking for.
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Watch these past sessions on The Digital Library
- Session 1: What Is DEI&B & Why Does It Matter?
- Session 2: DEI&B In ALL Stages of the Candidate Journey
- Session 3: Inclusive and Equitable Application & Interview Process
Catered Food + Wine | Personal Financial Confidence | Mental Health
Thursday, October 27, 2022 |?5 PM - 7 PM ET |?Virtual and In-Person
The Panel
- Laurel Road's CMO Kaitlin Walsh-Epstein will provide tools to create healthy money habits.
- Financial Therapist Aja Evan will show the links between financial wellness and mental health.
- Kathy Entwistle, founder of Money Date Box, will share insight on the box she designed that helps guide financial discussions with your partner, teen, or child.
- Moderated by Luminary's CEO and founder, Cate Luzio.
What To Expect:
- How to talk about cash management, debt, and investing.
- The decisions needed for retirement, estate planning, and insurance.
- How to build wealth and financial resilience with your partner or spouse.
- How to teach building wealth to your family, children, or teens.
Wednesday, November 2
Mentorship From: BCW Global | EvolveMe | VaynerMedia
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 |? 12:30 - 1:30 PM ET |? Virtual?
What To Expect:
- Mentorship and sponsorship, live Q + A
- Brave stories of self-advocacy
- How to build your network
- How to elevate others, findour voice, and everything in between.
Tuesday, November 8
Audi | Negotiation + Women Empowerment
Tuesday, November 8, 2022 ??|? 5:30 - 6:30 PM PT? or 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM ET? ?|? Virtual?
What To Expect:
- Learn how to buy a car.
- Learn how to negotiate as a woman in your everyday life.
- Get empowered and “drive†forward with Audi and Luminary.
Wednesday, November 9
Attention Miami CoLab Members!!
Wednesday, November 9, 2022 |? 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM ET | Chase Community Center, Little Havana
Join us on our seventh stop of our #InThisTogetherTour as we head to Miami!