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GROW CONNECT LEAD

Women2Women (W2W) is Greater Reading Chamber Alliance’s catalyst for developing women leaders and connecting women from diverse backgrounds to learn, share ideas, and mentor each other through offering a forum for women to create connections, gain knowledge, and build strategic alliances to foster their personal potential and career advancement. Joining the network is open to all who support women.

De Mujer a Mujer, una iniciativa de W2W, continúa conectando a mujeres de diversos orígenes al ofrecer programación especializada en la noche y destacar a oradores de diversos orígenes.

To register for events & receive the Women2Women e-newsletter, visit www.berkswomen2women.com.

JANUARY 2023

De Mujer a Mujer MAXIMIZING YOUR PERSONAL BRAND: SOCIAL MEDIA & MORE

Cory and Nicol Varona, Co-Founders, DN Organics

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A personal brand is many times like a professional brand. Your brand is what people say and think about you when you aren’t around - and of course, you want this to be a positive remembrance! Hear from sister-preneurs Cory Dahlia & Nicol, founders of DN Organics, a natural hair care line made to empower women and their natural beauty, on the brand they have created and how they have branded themselves individually. Take their notes to apply to your day to day and decide what you want YOUR BRAND to say about you. Una marca personal es muchas veces como una marca profesional. Tu marca es lo que la gente dice y piensa de ti cuando no estás cerca y, por supuesto, ¡quieres que esto sea un recuerdo positivo! Escuche a las hermanas emprendedoras Cory Dahlia & Nicol, fundadoras de DN Organics, una línea natural para el cuidado del cabello hecha para empoderar a las mujeres y su belleza natural, en la marca que han creado y cómo han se marcaron a sí mismos individualmente. Toma sus notas para aplicarlas en tu día a día y decide qué quieres que TU MARCA diga de ti.

DATE: THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2023

Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Venue: Abraham Lincoln Events – Roosevelt Suite Price: $10/GRCA Member | $15/Future Member Free to W2W sponsors! YOUR PROFESSIONAL TOOLBOX: OPTIMIZING YOUR SKILLS & TALENTS

Terri Hill, Owner - Two Hills Consulting Terri has spent her career reinventing herself and expanding her skills along the way. At the age of 24 she was told that she was “no longer a viable candidate to be a teacher” because she had been out of the classroom for 2 years. With the “teaching” door closed, she test drove many careers including marketing director, advertising sales, financial advisor and real estate agent.

What she learned along the way was that constantly chasing for more knowledge didn’t necessarily equate to more success.

Most of us know what to do. We just aren’t doing it. Learn how to close the gap between knowing and doing in this session including utilizing a professional personality assessment, so you can make progress towards your goals now, rather than later.

DATE: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2023

Time: 11:30 a.m.– 1:00 p.m. Venue: Berkshire Country Club Price: $35/GRCA Member | $45/Future Member Free to W2W sponsors!

Register to win 1 of 5 StrengthFinders books & assessments!

De Mujer a Mujer HEALTHY IS THE NEW SKINNY: MIND, BODY & SOUL

Giannina Reyes - Owner, New Beginnings Counseling Services

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Now more than ever being “healthy” is more than the look and feel of your body. “Healthy” starts with the mind and soul...so why don't we take care of it like our body? The stigma behind therapy is normally negative, and we are working towards normalizing this mental health exercise! Hear from Giannina Reyes on the importance of taking care of YOU and how once you do, your whole life will change for the positive! Ahora más que nunca estar “saludable” es más que la apariencia de su cuerpo. “Saludable” comienza con la mente y el alma... entonces, ¿por qué no lo cuidamos como nuestro cuerpo? El estigma detrás de la terapia normalmente es negativo, ¡y estamos trabajando para normalizar este ejercicio de salud mental! Escuche a Giannina Reyes sobre la importancia de cuidar de USTED y cómo una vez que lo haga, ¡toda su vida cambiará para bien!

DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Venue: Abraham Lincoln Events – Roosevelt Suite Price: $10/GRCA Member | $15/Future Member Free to W2W sponsors!

ACTUALLY, I SAID THAT FIRST: LESSONS LEARNED THROUGH THE YEARS

Paula Barrett, Retired RKL Partner Paula’s career as a CPA has taken her from New York City to Philadelphia and finally to Berks County for the last 30 years. During her career, she found her voice to advocate for herself and her career, all while helping others along the way. Establishing boundaries was critical to maintaining effective work-life integration. Paula will share anecdotes from her own life’s journey, the little things she learned along the way, and will leave you with inspiration and takeaways to advocate for YOURself into the future!

DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Venue: Reading Country Club Price: $35/GRCA Member | $45/Future Member Free to W2W sponsors!

Stay connected at:

Facebook @BerksWomen2Women LinkedIn @Berks Women2Women Group Instagram @berks_W2W

Celebrating Women’s History Month

Crystal Gilmore Harris Paula Barrett Mary L. “Missy” Orlando

Trish Doll Sandy Graffius

8 OF THE MOST POWERFUL WORDS A LEADER CAN USE

W2W ATHENA Panel The words we use have the ability to cause action and change. Our words also gain trust from others, and often empower. Hear from a panel of past Women2Women ATHENA recipients on the most powerful words a leader can use, and how to use them. Recognized for their contributions to women's empowerment and community involvement, the ATHENAs will leave you inspired and ready to lead.

Meet our Panel:

2020 Women2Women ATHENA Recipient – Crystal Gilmore Harris 2013 Women2Women ATHENA Recipient – Paula Barrett 1999 Women2Women ATHENA Recipient – Mary L. “Missy” Orlando 1996 Women2Women ATHENA Recipient – Trish Doll 1994 Women2Women ATHENA Recipient – Sandy Graffius

DATE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2023 - INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY!

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Venue: Alvernia University, Francis Theatre & Atrium Price: $35/GRCA Member | 45/Future Member Free to W2W sponsors!

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De Mujer a Mujer SPEAKING 101: HOW TO GET THE LEAD OUT & GET COMFORTABLE IN FRONT OF A CROWD!

Joelle Terranova - CEO, Get House Ready

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Even if you’re an introvert, speaking in public (or to groups) doesn’t have to be scary! Experience a passionate speaker who wants the best for you – Joelle Terranova! She will share ways to be more confident, how to set yourself up for success before presenting, and how to lead through working in groups. Communication is key when developing yourself, and others. ¡Aunque seas introvertido, hablar en público (o ante grupos) no tiene por qué darte miedo! Experimente a un orador apasionado que quiere lo mejor para usted: ¡Joelle Terranova! Ella compartirá formas de tener más confianza, cómo prepararse para el éxito antes de presentar y cómo liderar a través del trabajo en grupos. La comunicación es clave cuando se desarrolla a sí mismo y a los demás.

DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2023

Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Venue: Abraham Lincoln Events – Roosevelt Suite Price: $10/GRCA Member | $15/Future Member Free to W2W sponsors!

Networking Experience MANIFESTING WITH MIMOSAS VISION BOARD WORKSHOP*

Manifesting success is less about wishing and dreaming and more about defining your goals and setting the stage to make them happen. Vision Boarding is a way to manifest your success through visualization and affirmations. No matter what your goals are, your vision board is a visual representation of those goals through images and text. And this practice WORKS! Join us for a goal setting experience with friends and colleagues, and mimosas to get creativity flowing!

DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2023

Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Venue: Chamber’s Center for Business Excellence Price: $20/GRCA Member | $30/Future Member *All supplies will be provided but please feel free to bring your favorite magazines to share!

APRIL 2023 SAVE THE DATE!

Join us for our all-day schedule filled with keynote speakers, breakout workshops, and celebrate the 2023 ATHENA recipient. Also enjoy the always anticipated Expo and engage with Women2Women sponsors, women-owned businesses, and local nonprofits. Develop your leadership skills, buy yourself something nice, and learn more about all the community has to offer.

DATE: THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023

Time: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Venue: Santander Performing Arts Center Price: $100/All Day Access - GRCA Member $125/All Day Access - Future GRCA Member $40/Breakfast & ATHENA Celebration Only $200/Expo Vendor (includes vendor table & all day access)

NOMINATE THE 2023 ATHENA

Women2Women is proud to host the ATHENA® Award Program – an award that celebrates the potential of all women/men as members and leaders of the community and recognizes those who support them. The ATHENA® Leadership Award is presented to a woman/man who is honored for professional excellence, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. Presented to leaders across professional sectors, the ATHENA® Leadership Award’s rich history, international scope and focus on mentorship distinguishes it as one of the most prestigious leadership awards one can receive.

Download the nomination form at berkswomen2women.com. Nominations due March 10, 2023.

The 2023 ATHENA recipient will be honored at the Conference + Expo on 4/20/23.

2022 ATHENA Recipient

Christi Terefenko

Co-Founder & Executive Director VOICEup Berks