Professional Women's Alliance

March 2024 Signature Speaker Series
2024-03-13 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Missouri Athletic Club – West, 1777 Des Peres Rd, Des Peres, MO, 63131
HERstory Comes Alive
with special guest Susan B. Anthony

Rebecca Now
Founder and Director
Voices of American HERstory

HERstory Comes Alive is the topic of our presentation, in celebration of Women’s History Month. The key historical milestones in the movement will be presented, and Susan B. Anthony will time travel to our luncheon to share her first-hand account of her life and achievements.
Key Take-A-Ways

The status of women in the 19th and 20th century
The struggle for the vote
Where we are today

Agenda:
11:00 am – 12:15 pm – Networking, Welcome, and Lunch
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm – Presentation and Final Announcements

More about Rebecca:
Rebecca K. Now is an author, innovative historian, and performer with a passion for women’s rights history. Her latest project, Voices of American HERstory, allows her the opportunity to share the legacies of often overlooked women, in history, as well as shine a light on contemporary women. She enjoys portraying 19th-century feminist philosopher, Elizabeth Cady Stanton for various audiences. Rebecca came of age in the 20th century during the women’s liberation movement and claims affinity to all three waves of feminism, often joking that she “breathes in three centuries.”
www.voicesofAmericanHERstory.com
More about Jenny Grace Morris (aka Susan B. Anthony):
Jenny Grace Morris is a voice actor, clarity coach, author, and mom. She began writing when asked to create blogs, speeches, presentations, and workshops for conferences and international summits. She has was discovered at Gateway to Dreams by Rebecca Now and has been portraying Susan B. Anthony for organizations, schools and historic events since 2019.
http://jennygracemorris.icanvoice.com/

You have the choice of:
Chicken Parmesan with Pomodoro Sauce*
Pan Seared Salmon with Citrus Beurre Blanc*
Pasta with Meatballs and garlic bread
*served with Chef’s choice of starch and vegetable
Your meal will also include:

Strawberry Pecan Salad
Dinner Rolls/Butter
New York Style Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce
coffee, tea, water, and soft drinks

Please advise us of any food allergies at checkout. Thank you.

Disclaimer: Photos and videos of all members, guests, speakers, and affiliates may be used in any and all publications and materials promoted by PWA.
The Professional Women’s Alliance is an organization of women supporting one another for personal and professional development. We strive to keep the annual membership cost affordable to encourage participation. We also believe in “try it before you buy it” which is the reason we offer potential members the opportunity to attend two events before deciding to join.

Virtual Training
2024-03-07 11:30 - 12:30 | MO
Unlock Your Future Self: Ditching Drama for Sustainable Success

Dr. Lynnea Brumbaugh, Ph.D.
Founder and CEO
The LeadershipOS

Are you wasting precious time replaying conversations in your head you wish had gone differently? Does office gossip leave you on edge and worried about who you can trust? In a world increasingly driven by reactivity and noise, we can unlock lasting success only by ditching drama and embracing present-moment self-awareness. This interactive session peels back the layers: What is present-moment awareness and how can it empower you to navigate drama triggers with ease? Leave this training equipped with actionable tools to shift out of drama fast, empowering you to thrive in any situation.
Key Takeaways:

Learn to shift out of drama faster than you think, saving time and increasing your energy so you can get home fast and be awesome for your family.
Discover how your everyday language choices shape your mindset and keep you playing small–so you can feel more confident and future-proof your success.
Leave with tools to cultivate authentic responses, even in challenging situations, so you can be more focused at work, more engaged at home, and more peaceful in your life.

More about Lynnea:
Dr. Lynnea Brumbaugh, Ph.D., a trusted advisor to executives, helps teams solve problems without emotional turbulence.
Three early brushes with mortality and two international adoptions honed Dr. Brumbaugh’s passion for cultivating self-awareness through The Enneagram and energy practices. Her personal transformation fueled her passion for equipping teams and empowering leaders to develop a foundational presence for effective communication, increased productivity, and improved decision-making.
Recognized by global organizations and local business leaders as a skilled trainer and highly intuitive coach, Dr. Brumbaugh empowers teams to thrive in a dynamic world. Her clients include EOS, Metlife, Agile Coach, and Fuel to Fire, among many others.
Please register HERE to receive the Zoom link

Galentine’s Day with Wine & Chocolate
2024-02-21 16:30 - 18:30 | Clayton Winehouse, 7911 Clayton Rd,, Clayton, MO, 63117

February 2024 Signature Speaker Series
2024-02-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Maggiano’s Little Italy St. Louis, #2 The Boulevard Saint Louis, Richmond Heights, MO, 63117, United States
The $668 Billion Opportunity:
Using Curiosity to Move through Conflict to Connection

Jenn Whitmer
Speaker, Consultant, Joy-Bringer
Consone Consulting

Your success as a leader will rise and fall with your ability to manage conflict. Conflict avoided creates unhealthy and unproductive teams; conflict mismanaged often strikes more harm than good. And mismanaged conflict costs US businesses $668 billion a year. Not to mention that it’s an energy drain and productivity zap.
Agenda:
11:00 am – 12:15 pm – Networking, Welcome, and Lunch
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm – Presentation and Final Announcements
Key Take-A-Ways:

Describe how personality impacts communication and miscommunication
Identify the three conflict coping styles and how each brings strengths and challenges to conflict resolution.
Evaluate questions in three categories to resolve conflict.

More about Jenn:
Jenn Whitmer helps leaders with Joyosity™, creating positive culture with complex people. Through solving conflict, cultivating communication, and capitalizing on the uniqueness of each person, Jenn helps you create empowered teams. As an international keynote and TEDx speaker, consultant, Enneagram specialist, and joy-bringer, Jenn helps organizations retain employees, increase efficiency, and develop healthy culture so that work is a joy, people are whole, and organizations flourish. (Usually, that means a lot of laughter!)

You have the choice of:
Mom’s Meat Lasagna Marinara
Four-Cheese Ravioli with Pesto Alfredo Sauce
Eggplant Parmesan, Spaghetti Aglio Olio
Your meal will also include:

Ciabatta Rolls
Italian Salad
Vera’s Lemon Cookies
coffee, tea (hot and cold), water, and soft drinks

Please advise us of any food allergies at checkout. Thank you.

Disclaimer: Photos and videos of all members, guests, speakers, and affiliates may be used in any and all publications and materials promoted by PWA.
The Professional Women’s Alliance is an organization of women supporting one another for personal and professional development. We strive to keep the annual membership cost affordable to encourage participation. We also believe in “try it before you buy it” which is the reason we offer potential members the opportunity to attend two events before deciding to join.

Virtual Training
2024-02-01 11:30 - 12:30 | MO
5 Things You Should Know To Keep Your LLC Legally Compliant in Missouri
During this presentation led by Attorneys Katherine M. Flett, Courtney M. English, and Jaime L. Curry of Danna McKitrick, P.C. you will learn the importance of:

Operating Agreements
Registered Agents
Registering All Fictitious Names
Registering Your Trademarks
Filing Your Beneficial Ownership Information in Compliance with the New Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)

Please register HERE to receive the Zoom link

Professional Women’s Alliance Dress for Success Volunteer Event and Clothing Drive
2024-01-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Dress for Success Midwest, 3000 Little Hills Expressway, Suite 101, St. Charles, MO, 63301
Let’s help some ladies go pro! Professional that is. Please bring your (and a few of your friends) gently used professional clothing (accessories included) and join us at Dress for Success as we help sort donations and provide general help in their boutique. Our donations and assistance will help these new professional women by providing attire for interviews and work environments. If you are unable to attend but have clothing to donate please reach out to Lisa Kopis at lisa.kopis@usbank.com to arrange delivery.

About:
Dress for Success Midwest opened in 1998 after our former CEO & Founder, Kathy Lambert, read an article that explained how Dress for Success New York provided interview appropriate attire to women in challenging situations, helping to level the playing field as other women seeking employment. She took a leap of faith and opened the first Dress for Success affiliate outside of New York City.
We have come a long way since 1998 suiting ladies out of the trunk of Kathy’s car. We currently have a large, two-room boutique in St. Charles, outfitted by California Closets and full of beautiful, pressed business attire and accessories. Our mission is growing and while we may be best known for providing suits to women, it is our employment retention programs that are the cornerstone of the organization. We offer women ongoing support as they successfully transition into the workforce.
Dress for Success relies on the financial contributions, in-kind donations and volunteer efforts of individuals and companies in are community who are committed to impacting change in women’s lives.
Dress for Success Midwest is a program of Connections to Success, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

January 2024 Signature Speaker Series Luncheon
2024-01-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Maggiano’s Little Italy St. Louis, #2 The Boulevard Saint Louis, Richmond Heights, MO, 63117, United States
Resilience is Not an Individual Sport

Laurel “Buff” Burkel, Colonel, US Air Force (retired)
In this presentation, Colonel Burkel will share the story of the 2015 NATO helicopter crash she survived in Kabul, Afghanistan and highlight the central and crucial role the outpouring and many forms of support she received and continues to receive, played and continue to play in her recovery and lifelong healing journey. Her story is a powerful reminder to bloom where you are planted, that connections matter, being in shape for your life can make a crucial difference in daily life and in times of crisis, dynamic leadership is valuable and important in the work environment and in our lives, celebrate personal milestones, and, most importantly, resilience is not an individual sport.
Agenda:
11:00 am – 12:15 pm – Networking, Welcome, and Lunch
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm – Presentation and Final Announcements
Key Take-A-Ways:

Bloom wherever life plants you – look for and draw positivity from the good of your situation.
Resilience is not an individual sport – connections matter! Support and take care of yourself…and each other – YOU are our nation’s, your community’s, PWA’s, and your loved ones’ greatest treasure!
Get in shape for your life – you never know when you might need it!
Nurture and BE dynamic excellence – a true measure of a leader is whether they grow people (and themselves) to their potential and beyond
Celebrate personal milestones – take time to enjoy the good things along the road of life!

More about Buff:
Colonel Laurel “Buff” Burkel retired from the US Air Force in December 2018 after over 27 years of service. She is a distinguished graduate of the University of Michigan’s Air Force Reserve Officer Training Program and holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Michigan and master’s degrees in Human Resource Management (MS) from Chapman University, National Security Affairs (MS with Distinction) from US Naval Postgraduate School, and Strategic Studies (MA) from the US Air Force Air War College. Colonel Burkel is a senior navigator with more than 2,100 flight hours (including 285 combat and combat support hours) in training, F-4, C-141, and C-130 aircraft. Over the course of her military career, she commanded an operational C-130 squadron, both at home and deployed, and served in a variety of leadership positions at the group, wing, major command, Headquarters Air Force, joint, and international levels, including tours in the Republic of Korea, Canada, and Afghanistan. On her last deployment in 2015, Colonel Burkel served as the advisor to the Afghan Air Force’s Director of Training in Kabul, Afghanistan. Her deployed tour was cut short due to the injuries she sustained from the October 2015 NATO helicopter crash in Kabul that took the lives of two of her subordinates.
Read more about Buff…

You have the choice of:
Spaghetti and Mini Meatballs
Four-Cheese Ravioli with Pesto Alfredo Sauce
Fettuccini Alfredo
Your meal will also include:

Ciabatta Rolls
Italian Salad
Vera’s Lemon Cookies
coffee, tea (hot and cold), water, and soft drinks

Please advise us of any food allergies at checkout. Thank you.

Disclaimer: Photos and videos of all members, guests, speakers, and affiliates may be used in any and all publications and materials promoted by PWA.
The Professional Women’s Alliance is an organization of women supporting one another for personal and professional development. We strive to keep the annual membership cost affordable to encourage participation. We also believe in “try it before you buy it” which is the reason we offer potential members the opportunity to attend two events before deciding to join.

January 2024 Virtual Training
2024-01-04 11:30 - 12:30 | Zoom
Prevent Procrastination in 2024

Jennifer Stewart
Technology & Productivity Trainer
Gateway Productivity

The best form of procrastination? Rewrite your to-do list! During this presentation, you will learn how to create a to-do list and action plan that will prevent procrastination instead of keeping you on the hamster wheel of frustration and inefficiency.
Key Take-A-Ways:

Learn the 5 steps to create an effective to-do list
Discover the process that will banish your procrastination habits
Uncover the keys to getting your to-do’s accomplished

More about Jennifer:
Everyone has the right to be free from technology stress and frustration. That is the belief that has been driving Jennifer Stewart to patiently train her clients since 2011. She trains on anything that will defeat that frustration and confusion; from eliminating email overwhelm to organizing digital files. She loves the lightbulb moments when her client learns something new that makes their life simpler. Jennifer is an active member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO), a recognized industry leader, and a musician who loves nature and animals. Jennifer’s popular YouTube video series, “Tuesday Tech Training,” offers short, easy-to-understand technology training that is accessible for everyone.
Please register HERE to receive the Zoom link

December 2023 Virtual Training
2023-12-07 11:30 - 12:30 | Zoom
Would You Like to Retire Tax Free?

Carmen Hornberger
Owner
Benefits to Go, LLC

Carmen will discuss the hidden facts that all women need to know regarding their retirement, including fees, deferred taxes, and approximately when your money will run out!
Key Take-A-Ways:

The difference between taxable and non-taxable income
The three kinds of permanent life insurance
Rule 72

More about Carmen:
Carmen took an early buyout in 2016 from a fortune 100 financial services firm located in STL. When she left she held several positions in IT, banking, and hedge fund analysis. Carmen started Benefits To Go LLC because self-employed women had no voice. They are responsible for solely paying 100% of their own benefits and saving for their retirement plans without the help of a corporation. Carmen has always felt the need to cater to business owners because she witnessed her mother and other single mothers being afraid to take vacations or even get sick because they knew their families would not be provided for. Today, Carmen’s goal is to create 1000 tax free retirement plans for women each year so they won’t have to be burdened with the fear of disability, getting sick, paying for college, or not taking a vacation. Carmen offers women fair competitive pricing on all the benefits they need to run their businesses successfully. In addition, she wants every client to enjoy 15-35 years of tax free income !
Please register HERE to receive the Zoom link

2023 End of Year Celebration
2023-12-06 17:30 - 20:00 | Forest Hills Country Club, 36 Forest Club Drive, Chesterfield, MO, 63005
Join us for our End of Year Celebration! We want to celebrate our accomplishments with you and share our vision for the future of PWA. We will recognize the outgoing and incoming board members and announce the recipient of our VOICES award.
The evening will be complete with networking, music, games, a purse raffle, appetizers, and drinks*.
* Your ticket includes 1 drink ticket. You may purchase additional drink tickets for $7 each.
Disclaimer: Photos and videos of all members, guests, speakers, and affiliates may be used in any and all publications and materials promoted by PWA.
The Professional Women’s Alliance is an organization of women supporting one another for personal and professional development. We strive to keep the annual membership cost affordable to encourage participation. We also believe in “try it before you buy it” which is the reason we offer potential members the opportunity to attend two events before deciding to join.

November 2023 Signature Speaker Series Luncheon
2023-11-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Forest Hills Country Club, 36 Forest Club Drive, Chesterfield, MO, 63005
From Self Doubt to Determined: 5 Keys to Self Confidence

Amy Lemire
Founder
AIM Training and Consulting International
Join us for this inspiring presentation where we’ll embark on a transformative journey from a place of self-doubt to one of unshakeable determination and self-confidence. Our speaker, Amy Lemire, CSP, drawing from a powerful personal story of resilience and growth, will unravel the 5 crucial keys to building self-confidence and overcoming self-doubt. Discover how you can take charge of your thoughts, actions, and ultimately, your life, by mastering the Sales Confidence Code. This talk is an invitation to embrace your uniqueness, find gratitude in life’s experiences, and choose confidence as a skill you can develop, unlocking your full potential. This enriching and empowering session will leave you inspired to navigate your journey from self-doubt to determination, ultimately unlocking the keys to self-confidence. Embrace the best version of yourself and choose confidence today!
Agenda:
11:00 am – 12:15 pm – Networking, Welcome, and Lunch
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm – Presentation and Final Announcements
Key Take-A-Ways:

The Power of Thought Habits: Recognize and break free from sabotaging thought patterns that keep you in self-doubt, such as the need to impress, fear, guilt, and shame. Learn how to nurture a confident mindset by addressing these negative influences.
The Self and Sales Confidence Code: Gain insights into a structured approach to building confidence called the Sales Confidence Code, tailored for both personal growth and professional success.
Turning Life’s Experiences into Gifts: Explore the idea that every life experience, no matter how challenging, holds the potential to become a gift. Learn to reframe adversity and transform it into personal growth and the ability to serve others.

More about Amy:
Amy Lemire CSP DTM inspires leaders and teams to sell more of themselves, their products, and services with confidence and inspires them to be the best version of themselves. For the past 10 years, she has trained thousands of sales and business professionals with her influence, standards of excellence, and mastery of the keys to success and the ‘Sales Confidence Code.’ Her focus is on how to win the inner game of self-confidence to drive peak performance results in sales, business, and speaking, through the mastery of success habits. After spending 2 decades in business-to-business and medical sales and training, Amy founded AIM Training and Consulting International. She is a certified Og Mandino “Habitfinder” Leadership Coach. Amy is the author of 2 books: “From Zero to Sales Hero,” and “From Zero to Speaker Hero.” Amy was recently designated as a Certified Speaking Professional, in March 2023, by the National Speakers Association, for delivering over 300 hours of training and speaking. She is also a VISTAGE-certified speaker. Amy is a Distinguished Toastmaster, the Past President of National Speakers Association, St Louis Chapter, and a Member of the National Speakers Association. She has been recognized as a Fortune 500 top sales performer and sales trainer for over 3 decades.

You have the choice of:
Chicken Francaise
Hunter Style Beef Medallions
Pan Seared Salmon
Your meal will also include:

Assorted Rolls
Chopped Wedge Salad
Mini Desserts
coffee, tea, water, and soft drinks

Please advise us of any food allergies at checkout. Thank you.

Disclaimer: Photos and videos of all members, guests, speakers, and affiliates may be used in any and all publications and materials promoted by PWA.
The Professional Women’s Alliance is an organization of women supporting one another for personal and professional development. We strive to keep the annual membership cost affordable to encourage participation. We also believe in “try it before you buy it” which is the reason we offer potential members the opportunity to attend two events before deciding to join.
