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Ladies DC Supports DC Entrepreneurship Week – Nov. 14-18, 2011
LDC helps lead three women-specific panels and lectures for aspiring entrepreneurs, pulling in some of the nation’s strongest business leaders
WASHINGTON, D.C. – For the second year in a row, Ladies DC (LDC), the leading professional women’s group in the nation’s capitol, is sponsoring D.C. Entrepreneurship Week (DCEW), a five- day interactive symposium that focuses on revitalizing and strengthening the local entrepreneurship culture. Designed for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs, DCEW was created out of a desire to bolster the thriving business community in the Washington DC area; a region that boasts the 5th highest concentration of entrepreneurs in the country (Grasshopper Group, July 2010).
“Ladies DC is thrilled to be an instrumental part DC Entrepreneur Week again this year,” said Lindsey Mask, Founder of Ladies DC/ Ladies America and Co-founder of DCEW. “We are truly witnessing a revolution of women pursuing business ownership, innovation, and overall leadership. As most people know, women hold 80% of the nation’s buying power across the country, but even more than that, women owned businesses grew by 44% over the past ten years.”
“That said, many women are still feeling a bit of a struggle in sustainability of their small businesses, so it is important that we arm women with the skills and resources they need to make it for the long haul,” Mask continued. That’s why this year, we are putting a great deal of emphasis on basic business ‘how to’s,’ such as how to pitch, how to hire, how to market, how to acquire capital, how to read a term sheet, and more.”
Serving over 1500 young, professional women in and around the Washington, D.C. area, Ladies DC (LDC) stands as the most prominent and only all-professional women’s group in the District. LDC blends perfectly with DCEW, which aims to answer pressing ‘real-world’ questions in an intimate setting from business leaders who have paved the way. Attendees will walk away with applicable knowledge, resources and opportunities specific to their industry.
From November 14th – 18th, DCEW will focus on various industry groups such as Digital & Mobile Media, IT Security, Real Estate, Telecom, and ‘Eco Entrepreneurism’, but this year has an even strong female component:
2011 DCEW Events For Women in Business:
“HOW TO” FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS: How to Pitch, How to Market, How to Gain Capital, How to Hire, How to Use Technology, and more!
(Moderated by Lindsey Mask, Founder of Ladies DC & Co-Founder of DCEW)
When: Monday, November 14, 12:00pm – 2:00pmWhere: Microsoft Corporation, 9th and K St. NW
WOMEN IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(Moderated by Lindsey Mask, Founder of Ladies DC & Co-Founder of DCEW)
When: Thursday, November 17, 10:00am
Where: George Washington University *TBA (map)
DC Entrepreneurship Week Closing Discussion with Ted Leonsis
When: Friday, November 18, 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: DLA Piper 500 8th St. NW WDC 20004
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL DCEW SCHEDULE AND REGISTER
The members of Ladies DC and other female entrepreneurs will find unique value through a wealth of content directly designed for ‘Women in Business’.
Through a series of panel discussions, roundtables and forums designed to integrate educational opportunities with interactive discussions; registrants will gain valuable knowledge and learn from each other and industry innovators to help navigate the course from start-up to empire.
Attendees will have the extraordinary opportunity personally pitch their business plans directly to Venture Capitalist groups.
This week has been designed and created by a group of seasoned entrepreneurial minds to make a difference and support a culture of entrepreneurship in Washington D.C.
Ladies DC is the headquarters and city chapter of Ladies America, a young, professional women’s networking organization with over 1500 members in the D.C. area and chapters in North Carolina, Texas, and NYC. The membership boasts women from virtually all professional backgrounds, political backgrounds, and includes some of the most dynamic, engaged women in the city and country.
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Twitter: @LadiesDC || @DCEWeek
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Executive Life Coach and Best-Selling Author of Find Your Courage, to motivate and speak on “Think Bigger, Live Bolder!” at Ladies DC conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ladies DC and the United Nations Foundation are pleased to formally announce that executive life coach and best-selling author, Margie Warrell, will speak on “Think Bigger, Live Bolder!“ at “Women Leading the Future” Women’s Conference on April 30. Agenda and tickets to the conference and Cities gala reception are available at www.womenleadingthefuture.org.
Margie Warrell is an ICF certified coach with a background in psychology and Fortune 500 business. As an expert on courage in the workplace and beyond, she is passionate about challenging both individuals and organizations to expand their vision, engage in bigger conversations and lead more courageously. As a working mother of four children, Margie specializes in helping other smart professional women pursue the goals that inspire them - professionally and personally - with far greater clarity, confidence and courage.
As the best-selling author of Find Your Courage: 12 Acts for Becoming Fearless in Work and in Life (McGraw-Hill 2009, USA Best Book Awards Finalist), Margie is a sought-after media guest, appearing on NBC’sThe Today Show, FOX News, CNBC, Better TV and others. In addition, she was recently named “Resident Coach” for Let’s Talk Live, Washington D.C.’s daily talk show. She has also contributed to two other books, 101 Ways to Improve Your Life and Discover Your Inner Strengths, with internationally-renowned experts including Stephen Covey, Jack Canfield, Ken Blanchard and John Gray.
Margie brings her down to earth Australian humor and mother of four pragmatism to her work with a broad range of global organizations, presenting dynamic programs that enhance communication, strengthen collaboration and improve bottom line results. They include UnitedHealthcare, British Telecom, ExxonMobil, NASA, Best Buy, Accenture, and AOL. Margie is also a regular guest lecturer at MBA student programs at Georgetown University and Southern Methodist University.
Originally from Australia, Margie resides in northern Virginia, and is currently writing her next book, which focuses on building resilience and expanding capacity for leadership and life.
Margie Warrell is an ICF certified coach with a background in psychology and Fortune 500 business. As an expert on courage in the workplace and beyond, she is passionate about challenging both individuals and organizations to expand their vision, engage in bigger conversations and lead more courageously. As a working mother of four children, Margie specializes in helping other smart professional women pursue the goals that inspire them - professionally and personally - with far greater clarity, confidence and courage.
As the best-selling author of Find Your Courage: 12 Acts for Becoming Fearless in Work and in Life (McGraw-Hill 2009, USA Best Book Awards Finalist), Margie is a sought-after media guest, appearing on NBC’sThe Today Show, FOX News, CNBC, Better TV and others. In addition, she was recently named “Resident Coach” for Let’s Talk Live, Washington D.C.’s daily talk show. She has also contributed to two other books, 101 Ways to Improve Your Life and Discover Your Inner Strengths, with internationally-renowned experts including Stephen Covey, Jack Canfield, Ken Blanchard and John Gray.
Margie brings her down to earth Australian humor and mother of four pragmatism to her work with a broad range of global organizations, presenting dynamic programs that enhance communication, strengthen collaboration and improve bottom line results. They include UnitedHealthcare, British Telecom, ExxonMobil, NASA, Best Buy, Accenture, and AOL. Margie is also a regular guest lecturer at MBA student programs at Georgetown University and Southern Methodist University.
Originally from Australia, Margie resides in northern Virginia, and is currently writing her next book, which focuses on building resilience and expanding capacity for leadership and life.
Emmy Winner & President/CEO of Paley Center for Media to Keynote “Women Leading the Future”
Women Conference April 30
WASHINGTON, D.C – Ladies DC and the United Nations Foundation are pleased to formally announce that Pat Mitchell, 37-time Emmy winner, first female CEO and President of PBS and current President and CEO of the Paley Center for Media, as the keynote speaker for their day-long conference “Women Leading the Future.” The event will be hosted at the Navy Memorial Heritage Center on Saturday, April 30, 8:30am-3:00pm with an estimated 250 attendees. Tickets are on sale at www.womenleadingthefuture.org. The conference will be followed by a semi-formal cocktail reception at a local popular venue in the evening with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the UN Foundation’s Girl Up campaign, which supports the UN’s work to empower adolescent girls.
Mitchell joined The Paley Center for Media from the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), where she was named president and chief executive officer in March 2000, the first woman and first producer and journalist to hold the position. During her tenure, she oversaw the development of many new projects, including a celebrated new series for children focusing on teaching literacy skills and celebrating diversity, a testament to her belief in the power of media to empower and inform. She also led public broadcasting into the digital future with such initiatives as the conversion from analog to digital broadcasting, the launch of a high-definition PBS channel and an on-demand and cable preschool children's service, the growth of PBS's website into one of the three most visited sites on the Internet, and the establishment of the Digital Future Initiative to help define models for public service media using new digital technologies.
Since assuming her current role as president and chief executive officer of The Paley Center for Media (formerly The Museum of Television & Radio) in March 2006, Pat Mitchell has guided the thirty-four-year old institution through an exciting rebranding effort and strengthened its public and industry programs by analyzing and interpreting the immense changes in the media landscape. Under her leadership, the Paley Center has become a major convener for media leaders and enthusiasts, continuing to offer its unrivaled collection of radio, television, and advertising content as a lens for exploring the powerful impact of media on our lives, culture, and society.
Ms. Mitchell came to the world of media when she was recruited from college teaching by Look magazine. Not long after, she took her first story to WNBC New York, where she saw her work go from page to screen—and never looked back. Over the next three decades, Ms. Mitchell worked for three broadcast networks and several cable channels, winning national acclaim both in front of and behind the camera as a reporter, news anchor, talk show host, White House and special correspondent, producer, and executive. In the mid-eighties, she established her own independent production company that produced documentaries, series, and specials for broadcast, cable, and national syndication. She became the first woman to nationally syndicate her own show, the Emmy-winning Woman to Woman, which she also hosted.
In 1992, Ms. Mitchell became an executive in charge of original productions for Ted Turner's cable networks. Over the next eight years as executive producer, her documentaries and specials received thirty-seven Emmy Awards, five Peabody Awards, and two Academy Award nominations.
In addition to her accomplishments both on and off the screen, Ms. Mitchell is also known for her humanitarian efforts and her work as a dedicated member of numerous nonprofit boards. She is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the International Women’s Forum; the vice chair of the Sundance Institute board; a founding member of Mikhail Gorbachev's global environmental organization, Global Green USA; an adviser to the V-DAY movement to end violence against women; chair of the Jordan River Foundation US Board; a member of the Human Rights Watch board of directors; an adviser to the Center for Public Leadership at the Kennedy School of Harvard University; a member of the Mayo Clinic's board of trustees; and on the corporate board of AOL.
A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Georgia, with a master's degree in English literature, Ms. Mitchell has also been awarded honorary doctorate degrees from Emerson College, Hollins University, Bloomsburg University, and Converse College. She and her husband, Scott Seydel, have six children and ten grandchildren and reside in New York and Atlanta, Georgia.
For Pat Mitchell’s full biography: http://www.palencycenter.org/about-leadership-president
About the United Nations Foundation
The United Nations Foundation, a public charity was created in 1998 with entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner’s historic $1 billion gift to support UN causes and activities. We build and implement public/private partnerships to address the world’s most pressing problems, and work to broaden support for the UN through advocacy and public outreach. Through our campaigns and partnerships, we connect people, ideas, and resources to help the UN solve global problems. The campaigns we conduct reduce child mortality, empower women and girls, create a new energy future, secure peace and human rights, and promote technology innovation to improve health outcomes. These solutions are helping the UN advance the eight global targets known as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). For more information, visit www.unfoundation.org.
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American Express Executive Vice President and Corporate Comptroller to speak on Rising to the Top: Executive Women at “Women Leading the Future”
Women’s Conference April 30
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ladies DC and the United Nations Foundation are pleased to formally announce that Executive Vice President and Corporate Comptroller of American Express Company, Joan Amble, will present on “Rising to the Top: Executive Women” at “Women Leading the Future” Women Conference on April 30. Agenda and tickets are available at www.womenleadingthefuture.org.
As Executive Vice President and Corporate Comptroller for the American Express Company, Joan is responsible for all controllership finance functions across the Company. Prior to joining American Express, Joan spent fourteen years in various senior leadership roles with The General Electric Company. She also serves on the Board of Directors of Sirius XM Satellite Radio as Chairman of the Audit Committee, as well as on the Board of Directors of Broadcom Corporation.
Joan is an avid proponent of helping women develop professionally and advance in the workplace. She has served as keynote speaker various related events, including the inaugural Pennsylvania State University Annual Symposium Celebrating Women in Business, where she spoke about “Harnessing the Power of the Changing Workforce”, as well as theWomen in Financial Leadership Conference, co-hosted by American Express, where she discussed the increasing diversity in the workforce and the resulting challenges and opportunities for companies. Joan also represents American Express on the Hidden Brain Drain Task Force, a private sector Task Force created by The Center for Work-Life Policy to examine issues and policies pertaining to female and minority talent. She is also a co-founder and Chairwoman of the W.O.M.E.N. In America, Inc. Leadership Program, which launched in fall 2009.
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