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There are big ambitions brewing at Go Girl corp on bringing the Go Girl program to bigger and better heights (I’m talking 2,000 school girls, if not 3,000 school girls in the state of Victoria) - along with some not-so-secret aspirations of my own to take Go Girl nationally. (The legalities and formalities!) 2023’s foray into the Aus F1 Grand Prix, exhibiting in the Tech Hub alongside some amazing names, was an eye opener. Having people from all over the world come by and ask if there was a Go Girl in their state - if not halfway across the world. If you are a decision maker in your organisation, if you’re looking at the pipeline of talent coming in and you want more representation and diversity of thought, innovative approaches, and attracting the best of the best — starting with university students is good, but it means you are targeting the same pool that every other organisation out there is targeting. Competition and the demand for the best is fierce when there is short supply. Start younger. Find the investment in your company to bring to my team at Go Girl, Go for IT - Vic ICT for Women, and change your pipeline of talent at the grassroots level. Be bold. Be part of the movement. And take your place on the Go Girl roadmap as we evolve. #sponsorship #event #australia #technology #stem

As yesterday was full of great insight in conversation for women... this in itself is why We Meet We Eat is so important. Curating intimate interactions for women business owners, executives, moms and the other women who enjoy connecting, collaborating, conversations and food...is a simple. That's the goal. Being in an atmosphere where organic relationships derive from authentic connections is what WMWE is about. This is the experience that you walk into. What becomes of these connections.... Clients, Collaborations, Checks and genuine people who show up with integrity, value and trust. Listen below to what Jania Massey said regarding her experience... Then click the link and secure your seat. We still have 1 vendor and 2 sponsorship opportunities available for those who understand the importance of visibility. DM VENDOR OF SPONSOR AND I WILL FORWARD THE INFORMATION TO YOU! We are also doing vendor SWAG bag for those who want their cards, samples, etc. in visible to the attendees for a nominal fee https://lnkd.in/gJvtrgKu

When I arrived at my desk this morning I realised I hadn't remembered International Women's Day. I scrambled to see what could be done about that - surely a publication like mine should have been on top of this, and asked for a couple of relevant blogs, opinion pieces, talking points... In fact, all I had to do was look in my diary and my inbox. I'd already scheduled a piece by Helen Hanson, HEL's for publishing today. As an agency Hel's is 28 years old now, and those year's have seen her and business partner Kim make the agency one of the reliable success stories in FMBE, winning gold for the Team category at our #FMBEawards for StoryTrails this year. Second, I found a piece delivered with immediacy to my inbox... Yesterday I had a catch up call with Victoria Phillips, the commercial lead for retail agencies Retail Marketing Group (RMG) and Storey. The suggested thought piece was a spin off of our chat, and I offered a deadline in April. And there it was this morning, already done. It discusses sustainability and the link to staff wellbeing. The #FMBE industry has never been short of female leadership or inspiration. In all the 20 years of our awards we have had a 50:50 split attendance of men to women, and those first few years have high percentages of female led agency winners and award recipients. Nevertheless, our industry was still growing away from the concepts of promogirls and salesmen. My oversight this morning was perhaps a sign of complacency. Battles for equality are never a done thing, and I'm sure our industry can and will do more to further banish sexism and discrimination. But I am grateful that I didn't have to commission something specific to mark #iwd2024, and instead I can simply allow these two thought provoking blogs to do the talking. #fieldmarketing #brandexperience #retailmarketing #retailexperience #brandambassadors #fieldsales #brandevents https://lnkd.in/eEGyVC2w

We’re so excited to announce our Speed-Friending All-Girl Event! This will be on Friday, May 24th at 6:30PM at @holidayon7th! We only have 18 spots for ladies in the 30-35 age range 👑! (we’ll have more age ranges soon 😉)   It’s not live yet! It’ll be dropping sometime today 👀 (check stories to see if an approximate time is mentioned 🤫)   How do I know when it’s live? ➡️ Comment “event drop” to get notified when the event is ready for sign-up!   How will this event work? 😍   💗 After sign-up, you’ll receive an email confirmation with a short form to answer a few questions about yourself, contact preferences, availability to meet up, hangout preferences, etc.   💗 We’ll have our check-in between 6-6:45PM, where you’ll receive your name tag & a packet that will have a notes section for each attendee with their name, picture, and short bio!

💗You’ll also receive suggested conversation starters/questions (feel free to order a drink at the bar 🍷 + look over the conversation questions or mingle while you wait)   💗 After check-in, we’ll start with a “Human” Bingo to help you meet everyone and to hopefully help you relax and calm a few nerves 😊   💗 Then, we’ll set up our Speed-Friending portion (6 minutes will be timed per date with a short break in the middle of the event to go the restroom, grab another drink, & write down any more notes)   💗 After the speed-friending portion, you’ll fill out your match card to choose which ladies you connected with or would like to talk more & you’ll turn those in and a short survey to ask about your experience!   💗 Once everything is submitted, you’re free to go or you can stay & mingle!   💗 You’ll receive your 1:1 matches within 72 hours via email with their contact information. You’ll receive an email from us 1 week after the event to check in on how things are going.   ⭐Want to know who of your matches matched with each other to hang out as a group? 🤩 You can add to receive your group matches to know which people matched with each other! Perfect place to start if you’re a little nervous to do 1:1 friend-dates.   We hope you can join us!   Comment “event drops” to get notified when this is ready for sign-up!

Be a Sponsor - Call for Sponsors for the 2024 Spectrum Circle Awards Empower Change: The Spectrum Circle began as a vision to showcase the remarkable achievements of innovative women, and from our inaugural event to the present day, each honoree stands as a testament to the extraordinary leadership and resilience that defines our community. How You Can Make a Difference: I am inviting you to be part of our mission by providing your financial support for the upcoming luncheon. Your sponsorship will enable us to continue recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments of these inspiring women. Sponsorship Opportunities: We have various sponsorship opportunities available your participation can make a significant impact, and I am more than willing to discuss how we can tailor your involvement to align with your values and objectives. At The Spectrum Circle, we take pride in shining a spotlight on superstars in their respective fields—women who have overcome unimaginable odds to achieve remarkable success. Your involvement in this process ensures that their stories are heard and celebrated.   Final Thoughts:  The Spectrum Circle is not just an organization; it is a movement fueled by individuals like you who believe in the power of highlighting and elevating women.   Thank you for consideration of being an integral part of this incredible journey. Together, let's make the 2024 Spectrum Circle Awards Luncheon a celebration of empowerment, inspiration, and collective achievement.   Be a sponsor! DM me or leave a comment if you want to see the sponsorship deck. #beingkarenalston #thespectrumcircle #womenempowerment #leadership #womenwholead #sponsorship #womenexecutives #leadingchange

🎫FLAGSHIP TICKETS GIVEAWAY🎫 Step aside Willy Wonka, WiD-y Wonka's in town🍬🍫🍭🎩 To celebrate 50,000 of you, we’re giving away 50 WiD-y Wonka bars, all complete with an exclusive golden ticket🎫 Golden ticket holders will be the first 50 confirmed people to join the 3000 women & allies in data at the largest female data event! Our flagship event is hosted at the InterContinental London - The O2 on Thursday 7th March 2024👏 HOW TO ENTER: ❤️Like this post 🫂Tag someone you’d like to go with in the comments (no limit on the number of tags! One tag = one entry) If you have already entered the ballot, you can still take part in this competition. Simply follow the other steps to be in with a chance of being one of the first confirmed delegates. Even if you are unsuccessful in our first 50 confirmed tickets, by entering the ballot you will be in with a chance to get a ticket in our upcoming ballot pulls - coming very soon👀 *Winners will be required to join our community if they aren’t already (it’s free!) and register details on our flagship event. Join our community (it’s free!) ➡️ https://lnkd.in/euz7SvxW Enter the ballot ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eFY7jE-M Entries close on 23/11/2023 at 09:00. Winners will be chosen at random & announced on this channel, as well as contacted directly by WiD staff. #WomenInData #GirlsInData #WomenInTech #WomenInTechnology #GirlsInData #GirlsInTechnology #Advice #CareerAdvice #Equality #GenderParity #Female #FemaleEmpowerment #Empowerment #Data #Technology #WomanInData #WomanInTech #GirlsInTechnology #GirlsCodeToo #Programming #Coding #Analytics #DataAnalytics #DataScience #STEM #GirlsInSTEM #WomenInSTEM #WomanInSTEM 

People didn’t want to come to my event 🤷🏼♀️ On Tuesday, 13 amazing women got together to plan their products and launches! I had people tell me: ‘Coaching events are pointless, you don’t learn anything’ OR ‘Yeah they’re inspirational, but I can’t actually use anything from the day.’ WELL I MADE MY EVENT DIFFERENT! 1. We kept it practical all day 2. Everything they learnt, they could implement in the next 3 months 3. I gave way more knowledge than they paid for 4. They got free resources from multiple places 5. They got a step by step plan 6. They could ask questions to apply it to their business AND they all got free professional photos taken (and they’re amazing! Someone said at the end of the day: ‘I can’t believe how good that was. I know exactly what to do now!’ All for less than £200 🥳 Thank you to everyone that came, spoke and participated! If you want to come to the next one in Feb, DM me the word ‘EVENT’ now! It will be a sell out ❤️ #womeninbusiness

Today, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King's historic achievement in securing equal prize money for men and women at the US Open. This was a watershed moment for women's sports, and it paved the way for other athletes to fight for and achieve equal pay. King's courage and determination inspired generations of women to stand up for what they believe in and to never give up on their dreams. Equal prize money is not just about fairness, it's also good for business. When women are paid equally, they are more likely to stay in sports and reach their full potential. This creates a more competitive and exciting product for fans and sponsors alike. We've come a long way since 1973, but there is still more work to be done to achieve full pay equity for women in sports. Let's continue to honor Billie Jean King's legacy by fighting for equal pay for all athletes. (USTA) United States Tennis Association Wimbledon #DEI #genderequality #EqualPayForAll #BillieJeanKing #womeninsports Here are some ways to support equal pay in sports: --Educate yourself and others about the issue. Share articles and social media posts about the importance of equal pay and Billie Jean King's legacy. --Support organizations that are working to achieve equal pay in sports. There are many great organizations working to make sports more equitable for women and girls. Consider donating to or volunteering with one of these organizations. --Attend sporting events where women athletes are competing. Show your support for women's sports by buying tickets to games and events. --Speak out against pay inequality when you see it. If you see a news story or social media post about a woman athlete being paid less than her male counterpart, speak out against it. Let others know that equal pay is important to you. Together, we can make a difference and create a world where all athletes are paid equally, regardless of their gender. #TheCaringEconomy https://lnkd.in/eKGKbgCX

This book is not just a book to me, I hope it sparks a movement of women building a future that uses tech for good. A future where women come together and set aside ego and build together. The future can be brighter, we just need to build it! As I solidify the book tour I have secured some amazing sponsors and supporters to host events, swag bags and more. I am looking for a few more if you are interested in supporting a movement that is so important right now, to get women building the future. 🫶🏼Are you a female founder with a product that you want to get into the hands of other women in our swag bags at tour stops? 👩🏻💻Are you a tech software that wants to get in front of female founders and business owners? 🦾Are you a company that wants to show that your brand supports women innovating and building the future? Message me to see if a sponsorship or collaboration for my 13 city book tour makes sense for you! #femalefounders #womenownedbusiness #sponsorshipopportunity #booktour

Today we launched Parity Locker, an innovative e-commerce platform that offers a curated selection of one-of-a-kind memorabilia from prominent professional women athletes across sport. Parity Locker celebrates the achievements of notable women athletes and bridges the gap between them and their fans by providing a unique opportunity to bid on game-worn gear, signed items, personal keepsakes, experiences, and more. Parity Locker offers a highly customizable experience for both women professional athletes and brands, with the ability to personalize landing pages and customize items that hold significant historical and sentimental value. Fans can bid on these pieces of history in a dynamic auction format, knowing that their contributions put money directly in the pockets of their favorite pro women athletes and help to close the gender income gap in sports. Purchasers will also have the opportunity to receive personalized messages on the items they bid on from their favorite athletes, making the Parity Locker merchandise a unique 1:1 opportunity. Check out Parity Locker as we continue to add items from your favorite pro women athletes. Let the bidding wars begin! #SportsBiz #SportsFandom #SignedMemorabilia