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Ladies Around Town
January
Top 10 Leadership Skills Virtual Event with Sharon Mast
Thank you to Sharon, owner and coach of Spark Solutions & Support, who shared the 2022 Leadership Checklist to develop our leadership skills!
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GROW CONNECT LEAD
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De Mujer a Mujer at Radisson Hotel
Our first in-person event in TWO YEARS! The pandemic shocked us, but couldn’t break us and we were so excited to be back together.
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Networking and excitement
Mujer Mujer
Karen Marsdale, founder of W2W, with Rachael Romig, current Director of W2W
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The winners of the monthly floral raffle
February
Sustainable Leadership with Lucine Sihelnik
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In collaboration with the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance Breakfast4Success program, Lucine shared her passions for sustainability, leadership, and how they intersect in various ways. The crowd was ENERGIZED to say the least!
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Fixing crown – Real queens fix each other’s crowns. Tammy Dahms, Santander Arena, prepping Lucine for her keynote!
GRCA new members – Welcome to the GRCA new members!
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De Mujer a Mujer at Radisson Hotel
We networked and hosted four past speakers of De Mujer a Mujer who shared what the program means to them, how it affected their lives, and why women should continue to join us monthly! Mujer Mujer
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Kathy Fox, East Penn Manufacturing, sharing how Mujer a Mujer changed her life and boosted her confidence! Dayana Blandon, Alpek Polyester, raving about the program! Rocio & Josephina Encarnacion discussing entrepreneurship and how it can also be your journey.
Flor de Toloache on stage
Networking Experience at Miller Center for the Arts
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We hosted a cocktail party prior to an all-female mariachi band Flor de Toloache, who was AMAZING!
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The ladies of East Penn Manufacturing enjoying time together out of the office! Susan Looney, President of RACC, with ladies of De Mujer a Mujer
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The ladies of Alpek Polyester laughing at the silly photographer
March
De Mujer a Mujer at Mi Casa Su Casa
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, owner of Mi Casa, hosted us for a night of networking and sharing stories from past speakers of the program.
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The ladies of Metro One with their raffle prize – Thank you to Destiny Roque (center) for speaking on behalf of Datnilza Metz and sharing her story The ladies of Penske celebrating their raffle prize win
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Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz welcoming the crowd and celebrating her run for state legislation in the 129th RACC student guests with their raffle prize bouquet
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Thank you to Sarai Variety Flower Shop owner, Lourdes Peralta, for her donation of the beautiful flowers! Contact her for your large & small floral and event décor needs! (610) 587-3744 ¡Gracias a la propietaria de Floristería Variedad Sarai, Lourdes Peralta, por su donación de las hermosas flores! ¡Contáctela para sus necesidades de decoración de eventos y flores grandes y pequeñas! (610) 587-3744
March
Pursuit, Passion and Paying it Forward with Stephanie Rado Taormina
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Steph Rado Taormina, speaker
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Andrea Folino, co-owner Folino Estate Winery
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Governor Mifflin students joined the conversation today
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