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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts\nTuesday\, July 8th 2025 \n12pm to 1pm EST | Virtual Session\n                 \nLooking to gain valuable insights into how corporations collaborate with women entrepreneurs? Take a break from your busy schedule and join us for the Lunch with Experts (LWE) program! This twice-a-month session is designed specifically for Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) to pause their everyday business responsibilities and focus on growth. \nDuring engaging\, one-hour interactive presentations led by corporate members and industry experts\, participants will explore strategies for success\, sharpen their business skills\, and stay ahead in their industries. These sessions also provide an excellent opportunity to expand your network—connecting not only with corporate professionals but with fellow WBEs. \nMake sure to mark your calendar and save the date!  \n      More details to come soon.  \n                         Don’t miss this empowering opportunity to learn\, grow\, and connect. \n  \n 
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-12/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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SUMMARY:Lunch with the Experts: The CEO Mindset- Shifting from Solopreneur to Business Leader
DESCRIPTION:  \nLunch with the Experts\n \nTuesday\, July 15th\, 2025\n12:00pm–1:00pm ET \nAre you ready to step into your full potential as a business leader and leave behind the overwhelm of doing it all alone? The CEO Mindset is a transformational program designed for entrepreneurs who are ready to scale their businesses\, achieve sustainable growth\, and unlock long-term success by evolving from a solopreneur into a true strategic leader. \nThis program focuses on five pivotal mindset and leadership shifts that are essential for building a scalable\, resilient\, and thriving business: \n\nFrom Operator to Visionary – Define a compelling long-term vision and core values that will become the foundation for every decision you make. Step away from the day-to-day grind and become the driver of your business’s future.\nFrom Task-Doer to Strategic Leader – Master the art of delegation\, empower your team\, and focus on leading with intention so your energy is directed toward growth—not just upkeep.\nFrom Hustle to Scalable Systems – Establish streamlined processes\, automate repetitive tasks\, and build operational efficiency that supports consistent growth\, even when you’re not in the room.\nFrom Income-Focused to Profit-Focused – Shift your focus from short-term revenue to a financial strategy that emphasizes profitability\, sustainability\, and long-lasting success.\nFrom Lone Wolf to Leadership Culture – Learn how to attract\, build\, and nurture a high-performing team that shares your vision and drives the business forward alongside you.\n\nThis program is more than just skill-building; it’s a mindset shift that empowers you to transition from simply running your business to leading it. Through expert guidance\, actionable strategies\, and collaborative learning opportunities\, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to foster a scalable\, inclusive\, and thriving business ecosystem. \nJoin The CEO Mindset and transform how you approach leadership\, growth\, and success in your entrepreneurial journey. It’s time to trade hustle for strategy\, isolation for collaboration\, and short-term wins for sustainable growth. \nYour growth starts here. Are you ready to lead? \n \nDr. Jennifer Jones Bryant is a renowned leadership development expert\, executive coach\, and accomplished author dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations. She is the Executive Founder of Reaching From Within and Empowerment Journey LLC\, as well as President and CEO of Step Into Leadership Greatness Foundation Inc. (501(c)(3)). With over 30 years of experience\, including a distinguished 31-year federal government career rising to Executive Director and senior leadership roles at a Fortune 100 company\, Dr. Bryant is celebrated for driving organizational growth\, championing employee engagement\, and fostering transformational leadership. She is a recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and holds multiple advanced degrees and certifications. \nRegister Now!\n 
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-the-ceo-mindset-shifting-from-soloprenuer-to-business-leader/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Greater DMV Events
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: MGM Empire City Corporate Connection
DESCRIPTION:MGM Empire City Casino Corporate Connection\nTuesday\, August 12th 2025 \n12pm to 1pm EST | Virtual Session\n                 \nPresenters: \n \nTobias Thornwell is the Director of Global Business Impact at MGM Resorts International. He leads supplier inclusion strategies across regional properties\, ensuring alignment with corporate and local diversity goals. With over 12 years in procurement and supply chain management\, Tobias is a recognized advocate for business diversity and was honored with WBEC Greater DMV’s Outstanding Women’s Business Advocate Award in 2023. \n \nMohamed Hafizur is the Purchasing Manager at Empire City Casino\, MGM Yonkers\, where he oversees procurement\, vendor sourcing\, and supplier diversity. With over 40 years in hospitality and 23 years in purchasing\, he brings deep industry expertise. He holds degrees in Accounting and Economics and a C.P.D. certification from Cornell University. \n  \nJoin us for an engaging Corporate Connections session focused on supplier diversity and procurement. Learn about MGM’s Global Business Impact Program\, vendor onboarding\, procurement opportunities\, and their supplier database. This session is designed to empower WBEs with insights and connections to navigate corporate sourcing processes. \n      REGISTER HERE\n                         Don’t miss this empowering opportunity to learn\, grow\, and connect. \n  \n 
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Own your Story\, Own the Room with Farah Bala
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts\nTuesday\, September 30 2025 \n12pm to 1pm EST | Virtual \n           As women business leaders\, your story is your differentiator—it’s what sets you apart in a crowded marketplace and gives your business its heartbeat. In this session\, we’ll explore how to present yourself with executive presence\, sharpen your communication\, and build authentic connections through storytelling rooted in your WHY. You’ll learn how to craft and deliver your story in a way that resonates with corporates\, investors\, and partners. \nTogether\, we’ll tap into techniques to help you think on your feet\, respond with confidence\, and stay connected to your authentic voice in any high-stakes moment. Most importantly\, we’ll explore what it means to step up as a leader: shifting from solopreneur to entrepreneur\, owning your growth\, and boldly sharing your story as the foundation of your leadership and business success. \nRegister now!\n \nFarah Bala is a Leadership EDIA (Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion\, Anti-Oppression) Executive Coach\, Consultant and Speaker. Through her certified minority\, woman-owned agency FARSIGHT. Farah’s mission is to support organizations and leaders redefine the concept of leadership by making EDIA a core leadership competency. Her clients include executives in the C-suite\, creatives and entrepreneurs\, and organizations across wide-ranging sectors and industries. She is also a faculty coach at multiple learning & development institutions. \nShe is a recipient of the Diversity Award by the World Zoroastrian Organization\, recognized for her work in raising awareness towards gender\, culture\, racial equity and inclusion globally. Farah has been featured in Forbes and is a contributing member to the Forbes Coaches Council. She is co-creator of Wonder Women\, an invite-only executive women-of-color leadership development community under FARSIGHT
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-14/
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Filling the Funnel and Sealing the Deal
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 4th 2025 \n12pm to 1pm EST | Virtual \nJoin us for a workshop to learn how to channel marketing technologies and emotional intelligence to drive sales.\nThe workshop emphasizes the synergy between technology and human-centric strategies in both marketing and sales\, making it relevant for businesses looking to resolve the pain of getting high quality leads and closing the deals for growth in 2025. \nRegister now!\n \nSuchi Gupta is a passionate digital marketer with 14+ years of experience in building and growing brands. Over the years\, she’s built a multi-disciplinary skill set that includes the new-age digital marketing strategies involving AI\, MarTech and advanced user analytics for online activation\, and lead generation. \nI founded Pure Design Solution (PDS) in 2010. PDS is an integrated\, purpose-driven digital marketing agency. Our team has been focused on working as an outsourced marketing partner\, diving deep and bringing user-behavior intelligence into our campaigns\, and creating award-winning work that has kept us gomg. As a long standing WBE\, I’ve been involved with multiple RPO’s and hosted webinars\, virtual table topics and was a WBENC thriving Coach in 2023-24. I’ve been a recipient of the Done Deals Award.\n  \n \nTiffany Koettel is a powerhouse Sandler Trainer who transforms the way sales professionals think\, communicate\, and win. Known for her bold\, practical style\, Tiffany helps teams break free from outdated tactics and adopt a modern\, consultative approach rooted in asking better questions\, listening with intent\, and solving real business problems. \nShe doesn’t just train on technique—she helps sales teams shift their mindset\, embrace change\, and lead with confidence in an AI-driven world. Tiffany is especially passionate about helping growth-focused companies and individuals harness both technology and emotional intelligence to stand out in crowded markets. Her sessions challenge old assumptions\, spark “aha” moments\, and leave people not just inspired—but equipped to perform at the next level.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-filling-the-funnel-and-sealing-the-deal/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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