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International Women's Day:
Empowering Women, Sparking Change
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | 12pm ET | Live-streamed
Ready to celebrate women's achievements and create meaningful change in 2025?
Join me and other distinguished women leaders for this impactful event - connecting a vibrant community to uplift and empower women worldwide.
In this engaging live stream, you'll:
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Hear authentic stories and actionable insights from inspiring women leaders
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Explore the power of mentorship, resilience, and community in driving success
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Participate in interactive panel discussions tackling real-world challenges
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Connect with a supportive audience through live Q&A and networking opportunities
Event Details:
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Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 9 am PT/12 pm ET
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Free registration with opportunity to donate to organizations supporting women's empowerment
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Receive event updates, resources, and chances to win valuable prizes
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Be part of a global movement championing equality and creating lasting change
View Our Past Events
Breast Cancer Career Support Initiative (October 2024)
Collaborated with career coaches nationwide to support Tigerlily Foundation's ANGEL advocates during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
This initiative combined direct career coaching with fundraising and broader awareness about supporting women's careers during and after cancer treatment.
Impact Highlights:
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10 career coaches provided free coaching sessions to ANGEL advocates
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Exceeded $500 fundraising goal with $645 donated
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Reached 7,000+ professionals through awareness campaign
What Participants Said:
"Thank you so much for coming prepared with multiple perspectives to help me trust in the pivot."
"It was a true pleasure to work with the coach. She provided me with several resources that I could utilize immediately."
"I truly enjoyed our conversation. I am excited to apply the techniques and suggestions as I re-enter the professional world."
True Fit: Discovering Y.O.U.R. Authentic Career Path | Jan. 2025
Our January 2025 webinar empowered professional women to unlock career success by leveraging their unique journeys through the Y.O.U.R. framework:
Your journey - Organizational needs - Unique solutions - Rewarding work.
And, together we raised $230 for House of Ruth to help women and families rebuild their lives!
What Workshop Attendees Gained:
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The powerful Y.O.U.R. framework for leveraging unique journeys into authentic career success
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Practical tools to align career choices with personal strengths and find truly rewarding work
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Confidence to turn self-doubt into professional value
What Participants Said:
"Thank you for your commitment to helping women find the courage needed to live a life of meaning and purpose."
"The session was quite informative and very helpful!"
"It was a great session and I'm looking forward to diving into the materials."
Access to Event Resources:
You, Inc.: Personal Branding for Professional Success (November 2023)
Conducted a workshop for George Washington University students on leveraging LinkedIn for career success.
The session provided practical strategies for creating an authentic professional presence online that aligns with students' career aspirations.
Skills & Strategies Developed
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Personalized LinkedIn profile optimization strategies
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Content planning framework for professional visibility
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Meaningful networking outreach via templates and scripts
What Students Found Most Valuable
"Learning to market your skills while remaining true to yourself from someone with much experience was very helpful, as job hunting can be stressful immediately after undergraduate."
"LinkedIn tips such as posting weekly, how to make a good headline, where to put different experiences etc. were extremely helpful as this insight isn't always cohesive across internet sources, so it was nice to have a final, trustworthy opinion on what looks the most professional."
"The most valuable part of the career workshop was making sure the image I portray of myself on LinkedIn is accurate and aligns with my values."
Yes, They Can! Empowering Clients to Empower Themselves | Oct. 2023
Delivered keynote address and workshop at the Alliance of Career Development Nonprofits conference in Washington, DC.
This powerful gathering of nonprofit leaders focused on sustaining impactful women's career development programs while maintaining staff well-being.
Personal Branding: Strategies to Help You Gain a Gooood Job (June 2023)
Empowered 20+ women receiving public assistance through the DC Department of Human Services with personal branding strategies.
This premier women’s career development conference focused on job search strategies, negotiation, effective communication, and more.
What Workshop Attendees Gained
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Practical tools for discovering personal identity and strengths
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Strategies for professional growth and development
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Action steps for personal brand development
Diversity and Intersectionality: Elevating All Voices
Moderated an impactful discussion reaching over 4,500 professionals at the Fairygodboss Inspiration Summit.
This premier women’s career development conference focused on job search strategies, negotiation, effective communication, and more.
Participant Outcomes
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Deep understanding of how intersectional identities shape workplace experiences
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Practical strategies for creating more inclusive environments
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Tools and techniques for effective allyship and advocacy
What Attendees Said:
"Today's summit was truly inspiring and full of many golden nuggets (tips, perspectives, advice, wealth of knowledge and takeaways)."
"This event was outstanding! I learned a great deal of invaluable information today."
"Can I please point out how much I have LOVED the diversity of perspectives, knowledge, and backgrounds of these amazing speakers and moderators."
Access to Event Resources:
Re-igniting Passion in Your Work (January 2024)
Shared strategies to combat workplace boredom through The Muse's online platform.
As workplace disengagement affects up to two-thirds of American workers, this timely discussion provided practical solutions for career rejuvenation in the new year.
Re-igniting Passion in Your Work | Jan. 2024
Shared strategies to combat workplace boredom through The Muse's online platform.
As workplace disengagement affects up to two-thirds of American workers, this timely discussion provided practical solutions for career rejuvenation in the new year.
What Workshop Attendees Gained:
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Practical tools for discovering personal identity and strengths
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Strategies for professional growth and development
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Action steps for personal brand development
Personal Branding: Strategies to Help You Gain a Gooood Job | June 2023
Empowered 20+ women receiving public assistance through the DC Department of Human Services with personal branding strategies.
This community impact event focused on professional presence in-person and online.
What Workshop Attendees Gained:
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Networking training; #1 secret that transforms job seekers into job getters
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Practical, game-changing strategies to skyrocket careers
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Methods to unlock potential as top candidates for dream jobs
What Participants Said:
"I found rejuvenation to come out of the rut and find Who I Am!!!!"
"Very insightful. Thank you so much for this webinar Dr. Walls. This was awesome! I really appreciate all the insight, advice, encouragement, and resources."
"Thank you for the insightful education Erica. I will be sure to implement the resources given in future career opportunities!"
Access to Event Resources:
Diversity and Intersectionality: Elevating All Voices | May 2024
Moderated an impactful discussion reaching over 4,500 professionals at the Fairygodboss Inspiration Summit.
This premier women's career development conference focused on job search strategies, negotiation, effective communication, and more.
Participant Outcomes:
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Deep understanding of how intersectional identities shape workplace experiences
-
Practical strategies for creating more inclusive environments
-
Tools and techniques for effective allyship and advocacy
What Attendees Said:
"Today's summit was truly inspiring and full of many golden nuggets (tips, perspectives, advice, wealth of knowledge and takeaways)."
"This event was outstanding! I learned a great deal of invaluable information today."
"Can I please point out how much I have LOVED the diversity of perspectives, knowledge, and backgrounds of these amazing speakers and moderators."
Access to Event Resources:
You, Inc.: Personal Branding for Professional Success | Nov. 2023
Conducted a workshop for George Washington University students on leveraging LinkedIn for career success.
The session provided practical strategies for creating an authentic online presence that aligns with students' career aspirations.
Skills & Strategies Developed:
-
Personalized LinkedIn profile optimization strategies
-
Content planning framework for professional visibility
-
Meaningful networking outreach via templates and scripts
What Students Found Most Valuable:
"Learning to market your skills while remaining true to yourself from someone with much experience was very helpful, as job hunting can be stressful immediately after undergraduate."
"LinkedIn tips such as posting weekly, how to make a good headline, where to put different experiences etc. were extremely helpful as this insight isn't always cohesive across internet sources, so it was nice to have a final, trustworthy opinion on what looks the most professional."
"The most valuable part of the career workshop was making sure the image I portray of myself on LinkedIn is accurate and aligns with my values."
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Breast Cancer Career Support Initiative | Oct. 2024
Collaborated with career coaches nationwide to support Tigerlily Foundation's ANGEL advocates during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
This initiative combined direct career coaching with fundraising and awareness about supporting women's careers during and after cancer treatment.
Impact Highlights:
-
10 career coaches provided free coaching sessions to ANGEL advocates
-
Exceeded $500 fundraising goal with $645 donated
-
Reached 7,000+ professionals through awareness campaign
What Participants Said:
"Thank you so much for coming prepared with multiple perspectives to help me trust in the pivot."
"It was a true pleasure to work with the coach. She provided me with several resources that I could utilize immediately."
"I truly enjoyed our conversation. I am excited to apply the techniques and suggestions as I re-enter the professional world."
Career Elevate-her: Unlock Your Success | July 2024
Our July 2024 workshop celebrated Inspire to Excel's 5th birthday while helping mid-career women unlock the power of professional relationships!
Together, we contributed $230 to Suited for Change to provide new work clothes to women re-entering the job market.
What Participants Discovered:
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Strategies for sustainable client care and staff wellness
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Tools for maintaining effective organizational boundaries
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Frameworks for preventing compassion fatigue and burnout
Leaders' Key Take-aways:
"Continuing to empower your team is one of the most important things we can do to assist with burnout."
"Always remember my WHY; it will help me stay motivated and prevent compassion fatigue."
"The value of boundaries and upholding them not only for your personal safety, but for the sustainability of the organization."
