Atlanta Independent Women's Network

Let's Talk: Advocating for a Just World
2020-10-27 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event, Zoom, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
At AIWN, we have been hosting conversations about race. At this event, Veronica Jones Kirkland will join us in a conversation about taking action to work for racial justice.
What can we do beyond voting to influence the direction our society moves in? We’ll talk about advocacy, how to effectively communicate your position to your elected officials and reaching out to businesses about problematic business practices.
Before the event, please download the app “5 Calls” as we will be discussing how to use this app to help you reach out to elected officials. The app has a blue background and 5 white stars, to help you confirm you’ve found the right one!

About Veronica Jones Kirkland
Veronica Jones Kirkland is a devoted mother, daughter, sister, friend social justice advocate, speaker, and missionary. She graduated summa cum laude from Florida A&M University with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Public Relations and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Benedictine University.
Mrs. Jones Kirkland has been a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for 33 years, where she has served as the Chair of the Social Action Committee.
Her mission in life is to make a positive difference in the lives of those in her community using her voice to advocate for those whose voices have been marginalized or silenced.
Important Event Details
This is an online event. In order to attend, you will need to:
1) Follow the “Register” link to register on EventBrite. We use your registration information to send you the link to the meeting.
2) On the day before the event, look out for a Zoom meeting link in your email inbox, OR visit the event page on EventBrite (while logged in) to find the link. For security reasons, we cannot post the link in the public event description. If you don’t see an email, please check your junk or other email filters. We will send the email to whatever address you registered for the event with.
3) Attend! We encourage you to join via computer for best experience, although phones work too. We recommend keeping your video turned on, to better connect with the other attendees.

Speaker Series: Imposter Syndrome Resolved!
2020-11-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Event, Zoom, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
Join Anita R. Henderson of The Write Image Consulting, LLC
Why would anyone want to work with you if you’re not confident in yourself?
Imposter Syndrome is one of the biggest obstacles to success for women in business. When you don’t know your strengths and your value, you settle for less and you wonder why your business isn’t growing.
Anita Henderson of The Write Image Consulting cracks the code on the single, most important thing you need to build the confidence to step out of the shadows and into your greatness.
About Anita Henderson

President / Owner, The Write Image Consulting
Known today as The Author’s Midwife, Anita is the owner and president of The Write Image Consulting, LLC, and creator of the Write Your Life™ Author Coaching Program. Her work with professionals and entrepreneurs has resulted in multiple award-winning books and has helped her clients improve their confidence in their ability to write a compelling, high-quality book and leverage it in their business or career.
A California “beach” girl turned Georgia “peach”, Anita lives near Atlanta with her husband Michael. Together, they travel the world and share their adventures as the Globetrotters On The Go on their blog, vlog, and social media.
Important Event Details
This is an online event. In order to attend, you will need to:
1) Follow the “register” link to register on Eventbrite. The event is free, but we need your registration to send you the Zoom meeting link.
2) Once you have registered, you will get access to the “event page” with the link to the meeting. For security purposes, this content will not be visible to you until a couple days before the event. You will receive an email reminder from Eventbrite with the link to this page. In addition, On the day before the event, look out for a Zoom meeting link in your email inbox. For security reasons, we cannot post the link in the public event description. If you don’t see an email, please check your junk or other email filters. We will send the email to whatever address you registered for the event with.
3) Attend! We encourage you to join via computer for best experience, although phones work too. We recommend keeping your video turned on, to better connect with the other attendees.

Let's Talk: How to Stop Microaggressions in the Workplace
2020-12-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event, Zoom, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
At AIWN, we have been hosting conversations about race. For December’s event, LaToia Burkley will facilitate an informal conversation on how you can recognize your own unconscious bias and be a better bystander when you see it happening to someone.
“Yeah, but where are you really from?” to the Pacific Islander employee who answered “Seattle” the first time.
“Is that your real hair?” to the Black female sporting a new look.
“Wow, English must be so hard for you guys” to the new Pakistani EVP.
There’s a name for what’s happening in these situations, when people’s biases against marginalized groups reveal themselves in a way that leaves their victims feeling uncomfortable or insulted: microaggressions.
They’re the kinds of remarks, questions, or actions that are painful because they have to do with a person’s membership in a group that’s discriminated against or subject to stereotypes.
Microaggressions are the commonplace verbal, behavioral, and environmental slights that communicate hostile or negative racial, gender, sexual orientation and religious preconceptions. And a key part of what makes them so disconcerting is that they happen casually, frequently, and often without any harm intended, in everyday life.
But the reality is that even though they’re often unintentional, they can be the building blocks of creating workplaces that feel unsafe and unwelcoming for some employees.
LaToia will facilitate the conversation on how you can recognize your own unconscious bias, as well as how to be a better bystander when you see it happening to someone else.

About LaToia Burkley
LaToia Burkley of Your Big Debut is a goal-oriented, certified diversity coach, as well as a highly skilled, innovative, and energetic business professional
In her work with clients, she draws on her background identifying, prioritizing, maximizing opportunities, and orchestrating solutions in the Human Resources and Business Operations space. LaToia’s specialties include Diversity & Inclusion, Networking, and Professional & Leadership Development.
In a corporate environment, LaToia guides leaders as they put together engagement and coaching strategies designed for the call center world. When she’s not helping clients with professional development, LaToia dedicates her time to volunteering in a faith-based foreign language ministry centered in Rhode Island. She’s called New England home since November 2019, having traded in her Georgia Peach status for the Ocean State. LaToia is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, is a travel pro and loves to take in new sites and cultures. She is known to devour books, is a self-proclaimed foodie, and enjoys having a good time with friends.
Important Event Details
This is an online event. In order to attend, you will need to:
1) Follow the “Register” link to register on EventBrite. We use your registration information to send you the link to the meeting.
2) On the day before the event, look out for a Zoom meeting link in your email inbox, OR visit the event page on EventBrite (while logged in) to find the link. For security reasons, we cannot post the link in the public event description. If you don’t see an email, please check your junk or other email filters. We will send the email to whatever address you registered for the event with.
3) Attend! We encourage you to join via computer for best experience, although phones work too. We recommend keeping your video turned on, to better connect with the other attendees.

Marketing Roundtable (Virtual)
2021-01-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Event, Zoom, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
Virtual Marketing Roundtable
Hosted by Erica Baity of Anologics and Whitney Parks of Parks Evolution
AIWN is kicking off 2021 with one of the most popular topics among our membership – Marketing! Join us on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 for a virtual roundtable where you’ll get a chance to hear from and ask questions of two marketing experts.
Email Marketing vs. Marketing Automation . . . Which One is Right for Your Business?
with Erica Baity of Anologics
Does hearing the terms “Email Marketing” and “Marketing Automation” leave you feeling confused? Do you know how each one applies to your business?
Both terms are often used interchangeably but mean different things to your business. During this roundtable, you’ll learn the distinct meaning of the two, when to use one versus the other and the role both play in your overall marketing strategy.
Plan this Month: Create Captivating Content
with Whitney Parks of Parks Evolution
What if there was a magic wand that you could wave to figure out all your marketing content?
In any business, marketing is important. Your income often increases by following best marketing practices and strategies.
The problem is there’s no fairy godmother who is going to show up with a magic wand to make it all happen. There are some pretty amazing tools you can use though. They aren’t exactly magic, but even better. Tools that make your marketing plan a lot easier to put in place.
In this round table, you’ll learn how to Plan This Month!
By using simple techniques, you can create a winning plan for any business, service, or product.
In this presentation, you’ll uncover some of the basics of why marketing is important. And you’ll learn the benefits of creating a monthly social media strategy. We’ll talk about marketing channels and deliverables. Find out how you can quickly repurpose content to connect at every step of the buying cycle.
See a demo of two of my favorite tools, Canva and Airtable. And find out how I use them to keep myself and my clients accountable and consistent.
About Erica Baity

Owner, Anologics
Erica has over 20 years experience in marketing automation and technology for direct to consumer brands. Her agency, Anologics, is a certified ActiveCampaign and Shopify partner.
About Whitney Parks

Marketing Consultant, Parks Evolution
Whitney Parks is a marketing consultant at her digital marketing agency Parks Evolution. She also recently co-founded Plan This Month, an online social media management program.
Organizing social media strategies and developing creative content is Whitney’s craft. Starting with why she works with her clients to focus their vision. This creates a clear path to success. She shares her digital marketing programs through her blog, newsletter, and interactive workshops. As a journalist and a storyteller, Whitney enjoys creating and curating compelling information. She enjoys content that is both educational and entertaining.
Whitney understands the importance of determining business goals. Aligning social media and other marketing strategies is core to meeting these goals. She uses SMART metrics and data analytics to show campaign success. Data determines how to best allocate marketing budgets to increase social media authority.
Parks Evolution’s mission is to discover a creative and strategic approach for every client. The focus is on building brand awareness and driving a return on investment (ROI). We help clients define their target audience by developing personas. An editorial content calendar helps to focus on the right channels at the right times.
Before starting Parks Evolution, Whitney worked in corporate marketing and communications. She specialized in internal and external communications programs. Bringing in editorial calendars and reporting magnified the success of the marketing department. She also produced an award-winning video highlighting an engineering project. The video created with GoPro footage shared the story of the site manager.
She also led social media for the Atlanta chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). She has a degree in Journalism, Public Relations from the University of Georgia. As well as a Master of Arts degree in Interactive Journalism from University of Nevada, Reno.
Important Event Details
This is an online event. In order to attend, you will need to:
1) Follow the “register” link to register on Eventbrite. The event is free, but we need your registration to send you the Zoom meeting link.
2) Once you have registered, you will get access to the “event page” with the link to the meeting. For security purposes, this content will not be visible to you until a couple days before the event. You will receive an email reminder from Eventbrite with the link to this page. In addition, On the day before the event, look out for a Zoom meeting link in your email inbox. For security reasons, we cannot post the link in the public event description. If you don’t see an email, please check your junk or other email filters. We will send the email to whatever address you registered for the event with.
3) Attend! We encourage you to join via computer for best experience, although phones work too. We recommend keeping your video turned on, to better connect with the other attendees.

Coffee Hour (Virtual) 1/26/2021
2021-01-26 09:30 - 10:30 | Virtual Event, Zoom, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
Join us for (virtual) coffee hour
Miss chatting casually at AIWN meetings? Or want to get to know some new people? Join us for virtual coffee! We will keep the group small to make chatting a bit easier.

Important Event Details
This is an online event. In order to attend, you will need to:
1) Follow the “register” link to register on Eventbrite. The event is free, but we need your registration to send you the Zoom meeting link.
2) Once you have registered, you will get access to the “event page” with the link to the meeting. For security purposes, this content will not be visible to you until a couple days before the event. You will receive an email reminder from Eventbrite with the link to this page. In addition, On the day before the event, look out for a Zoom meeting link in your email inbox. For security reasons, we cannot post the link in the public event description. If you don’t see an email, please check your junk or other email filters. We will send the email to whatever address you registered for the event with.
3) Attend! We encourage you to join via computer for best experience, although phones work too. We recommend keeping your video turned on, to better connect with the other attendees.
Format and What to Expect
This will be an informal meeting where you can chat with other professional women. You’ll have a chance to introduce yourself and meet new people.
We can’t wait to see you there!

Bad Words in Business (Virtual)
2021-02-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Event, Zoom, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
Ever worried about how your customers are interpreting what you say? Join us on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 for a virtual presentation on words that are damaging when speaking to clients.
with Rebecca Brizi, Management Consultant
What we say is not always what people hear. And a word changes its meaning from one conversation to the next.
This talk discusses three everyday words that are positive in most contexts, and yet damaging when speaking to clients. Attendees will learn what it means to understand customer context, three words to avoid in client conversations, and what to use instead.
I have run three bootstrapped businesses across multiple continents, and with almost no marketing budget, using the right words was my number one advantage. Plus growing up in a trilingual home, I pulled on all my experience of “lost in translation” to learn to speak my customers’ true, everyday, language.
1 – What does it mean to communicate in a customer context
2 – Three words not to use in business conversations
3 – How to find alternatives that are specific to your business
About Rebecca Brizi
Ask 12 Italian grandmothers for their tomato sauce recipe, and you will get thirteen different answers. They will all use tomatoes, olive oil, basil . . . but the quantities will vary, as will the one special ingredient everyone has.
Every business has to have loyal customers, dedicated employees, and business goals, but the specific recipe is unique to each entity.
Rebecca Brizi examines each business to discover what their special, unique recipe is, and builds a plan for all those separate ingredients to function well together, so the business owners can focus on what they do best: their craft.
Rebecca built her career managing the many moving ingredients of a software company, joining at the initial startup phase and moving the company through a major product change, to establishing a new office and subsidiary company in the United States. This office was generating more than 45% of the company’s business growth (by volume and value) within 3 years.
Since March 2017 Rebecca works freelance providing consulting, planning, and process creation for small and medium sized businesses who are establishing their market, pursuing new growth strategies, or simply have to get in control of their many moving ingredients.

Let's Talk: Personal and Professional Action to End Inequity
2021-02-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event, Zoom, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
In 2020, AIWN introduced a series of guided conversations to help our members and guests learn how to take action to address racial inequality.
In February, we will be joined by Dr. Tracey S. Fisher, author of Little Big Change: Understanding, Interrupting, and Reducing Systemic Inequity to talk about the complicated topic of systemic and structural inequity.
How can individuals affect a larger system of racism and inequality?
Dr. Fisher will help event participants untangle challenging terminology and understand purpose-driven ideas, researched and defined concepts, and concrete strategies that can help motivate personal and professional action. Participants will be vigorously encouraged to take a positive, personal journey toward helping to end systemic and structural inequity.
We encourage you to read Dr. Fisher’s concise book prior to the conversation, so that we have basics covered and can jump right in to the deeper questions.

About Dr. Tracey S. Fisher
Thought-leader, intellectual, and social justice advocate, Dr. Tracey S. Fisher encourages audiences to engage in understanding the intersectionality of racism resistance, education, earned and unearned privilege, conscious and unconscious bias, as well as an awareness of the vast power that social constructs have on us all.
Dr. Fisher’s new book, Little Big Change: Understanding, Interrupting and Reducing Systemic Inequity challenges readers to proactively work at chipping away at systemic racism – one person and one step at a time.
Dr. Fisher takes a critical approach to exploring the ways in which people of different racial and ethnic backgrounds can consciously transform racial meanings and build transracial and ethnic solidarities within intersecting political, economic and socio-cultural environments.
The reader is vigorously encouraged to take a positive, personal journey toward helping to end systemic racism. The book contains purpose-driven ideas, defined concepts, and concrete strategies to help motivate action.
Dr. Tracey S. Fisher earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at Howard University in Washington, D.C., and three post-graduate degrees: Masters, Specialist, and PhD degrees, all from the University of Georgia. Dr. Fisher’s broadcast news, public and media relations management, and education expertise, span more than three decades. Dr. Fisher is married to Mr. Terence Fisher, an electrical engineer, and they have two adult children.
Important Event Details
This is an online event. In order to attend, you will need to:
1) Follow the “Register” link to register on EventBrite. We use your registration information to send you the link to the meeting.
2) On the day before the event, look out for a Zoom meeting link in your email inbox, OR visit the event page on EventBrite (while logged in) to find the link. For security reasons, we cannot post the link in the public event description. If you don’t see an email, please check your junk or other email filters. We will send the email to whatever address you registered for the event with.
3) Attend! We encourage you to join via computer for best experience, although phones work too. We recommend keeping your video turned on, to better connect with the other attendees.

Social Justice, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion . . . how's it going?
2021-03-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Event, Zoom, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
While the world sat up and paid attention to cries for improved social justice, and subsequently began dealing all the “isms” at the cellular level in Q2 of last year, many individuals and corporations made plans to do the work, educate themselves, hear their employees and their community, and “do better.”
Are there areas in your own DEI journey where you’ve met roadblocks? Hard to keep your finger on the pulse while still managing life within our Now Normal? How can you keep the conversation going and drive inclusion in all areas of life?
Join Certified Diversity Coach LaToia Burkley with Your Big Debut, a coaching and consulting firm specializing in building inclusive workspaces and coaching professional women along their career path, while she holds space for us to talk about what to say when you (still) don’t know what to say and help peel back the layers to parts of courageous conversations that hold us back.

About LaToia Burkley
LaToia Burkley of Your Big Debut is a goal-oriented, certified diversity coach, as well as a highly skilled, innovative, and energetic business professional
In her work with clients, she draws on her background identifying, prioritizing, maximizing opportunities, and orchestrating solutions in the Human Resources and Business Operations space. LaToia’s specialties include Diversity & Inclusion, Networking, and Professional & Leadership Development.
In a corporate environment, LaToia guides leaders as they put together engagement and coaching strategies designed for the call center world. When she’s not helping clients with professional development, LaToia dedicates her time to volunteering in a faith-based foreign language ministry centered in Rhode Island. She’s called New England home since November 2019, having traded in her Georgia Peach status for the Ocean State. LaToia is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, is a travel pro and loves to take in new sites and cultures. She is known to devour books, is a self-proclaimed foodie, and enjoys having a good time with friends.

Coffee Hour (Virtual) 3/23/2021
2021-03-23 09:30 - 10:30 | Virtual Event, Zoom, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States

Vacation Like a Travel Expert (Virtual)
2021-04-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual Event, Zoom, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
We all want and need time away, but how do you plan a trip that provides a relaxing and memorable experience? And how do you disconnect from the cares of the “real world” while you are away?
Internet searches can show you great pictures, but they give someone else’s ideas on where to go and what to see. Your trip should be just that: yours! How do you (and any travel companions) define “vacation”?
Do you envision beaches as places to lay out, read books, and take dips in the sea now and then? Or as places to surf, snorkel, and run along the shore? Are cities great for their museums, restaurants and nightlife? Or would you rather take bike tours and explore neighborhoods like a local? Is a hotel just a place to sleep? A resort the way to relax and enjoy? Or do you prefer a private home/apartment to spread out in?
The answers to all these questions should inform your trip planning. You want to ensure that your itinerary, activities and accommodation match what you envision – and what your travel companions want.
From short get-aways to longer vacations, Lauren Rock of Dynamic Escapes will explain the best ways to research and plan, and she’ll give tips on how to turn your everyday brain off and focus on the fun!
About Lauren Rock

Lauren Rock is the owner of Dynamic Escapes. An avid traveler and obsessive planner, she loves to research and learn about all things travel. After years of planning trips for her family and friends, she decided to leave the corporate world behind to be an independent Travel Concierge.
After taking courses and earning the appropriate accreditations Lauren launched Dynamic Escapes in 2016. She serves her clients by taking care of all the research and planning required to create travel experiences they will always cherish. Her service mark: “Because life is about the experiences you have and the memories you create.” ℠, represents the reason to travel and her dedication to creating trips that match her client’s dreams.
Her past clients have included couples, families, “Girlfriend” groups, grandparent/grandchild trips, church groups, school groups, multi-generational family trips, and folks looking for some solo time away. They have traveled to places across the US and around the world. Some have preferred to travel completely independently while others chose to take tours or cruises.
Whomever the client(s) and wherever they wish to go, Lauren has created a custom itinerary for each.
Lauren is a native of Atlanta. She has enjoyed a wide variety of travel and exchange opportunities. She is particularly fond of experiences in nature and hiking, but also enjoys a good local meal, stroll around a historic neighborhood, or Broadway type of show now and then.
She and her husband have two children; one of whom loves cities and is bored by the great outdoors; while the other prefers to be in the middle of nowhere and dislikes bright lights and city streets. Needless to say, Lauren is accustomed to balancing the desires of multiple people into a single trip! She also has two dogs who will pretty much travel wherever the family can take them.

Sandwiched - Balancing the demands of caring for aging parents and your family
2021-05-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual Event, Zoom, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
Ever feel smothered by the needs of others in your family? Helpful hacks for how to balance aging parents, children still at home, juggle time and attention for your spouse and yourself without being crazy, going broke or both.
Debra will share practical tips, amusing musings and educational information about “sandwiched” real life experiences of her family, and tips they learned to handle responsibilities of parental illness, while still making time for their own children and spouses.
Debra Donaldson Scott joins us to discuss helpful hacks to balance time for aging parents, children, spouse and yourself without going crazy.

About Debra Donaldson Scott
Atlanta Planning Group
Debra Donaldson Scott advises her clients about their financial concerns through holistic financial planning encompassing cash flow analysis, insurance, investments including retirement and college planning, and small business concerns. She completed the certified financial planner program at the University of Georgia and was named one of NAIFA Atlanta Top Female Advisors of 2015
Debra translates the confusing jargon of finance into understandable concepts for her clients who range from single millennials starting a ROTH IRA for the first time to elderly widows in retirement concerned about living too long and the divorced who are dealing with financial headaches of divided assets along with broken hearts and juggling families. Although her main focus is traditional personal planning, as a former litigation paralegal and business banker, she specializes in structured settlements and advising those who experience windfalls from lawsuits, inheritances and sales of businesses.
A native Georgian, Debra lives in Buckhead with her husband, 2 dogs and 2 cats, all rescues. She enjoys tennis, travel and entertaining friends and family and demystifying money for her clients.

Coffee Hour (Virtual) 5/26/2021
2021-05-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event, Zoom, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States

Fine Tune Your First Impression
2021-06-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Event, Zoom, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
Does your first impression really matter? After all, people hire you for your content and your expertise. Right? Not necessarily! Do you know that your first impression starts before you actually enter the room? And now, virtually, it’s more important than ever!!
Deborah Fawaz joins us to talk about how to make a (good) lasting impression through color, accessories and body language.
In this presentation you will learn:

Why first impressions even matter
The psychology behind the brain response
How to make a memorable entrance
How to make a lasting impression with your conversations (even if you are an introvert)
How to effectively use your wardrobe- specifically color and accessories – to engage people
How to demonstrate engaging body language
How to be wildly memorable (in a good way)
Use your impression to get another opportunity to connect
Make sure you are getting your ROI on your networking opportunities
Learn wow your first impression online is different than in person

Cliché but true: you don’t get a 2nd chance to make a 1st impression.
So, why wouldn’t you want to elevate your physical presence, both online and in person!
About Deborah Fawaz
DD Faces
Image Consultant/Color Expert/Makeup Artist/Confidence Builder/Professional Speaker.
Deborah loves humor, food, family and the beach! She also loves being around other women, and is excited about encouraging them to embrace their natural beauty—becoming more confident and comfortable women.
Deborah was born in Joliet, Illinois and raised by her parents in 5 different cities in Illinois. Dad, a Methodist minister, and her mother, a banker. She has 1 younger brother, Dave, who currently resides in Orange Co. California.
After graduating from high school in Wauconda, Illinois, she attended Illinois State University, where she received a bachelor of Education degree in special education. Following the birth of her first child, she went on to pursue her Master’s degree in Learning Disabilities and Behavior Disorders at Northern Illinois University.
She was always interested in hair and makeup as a teenager. For her 16th birthday, her mother took her to a local beauty salon for a makeup lesson, to ensure that she looked her best and knew what she was doing. From there, her interest in makeup and hair expanded. She watched every TV show she could about makeup, took classes at the local mall, and generally, read and practiced on herself. When friends and family would admire her look, she offered to teach them how to duplicate it. Soon, friends and neighbors were hiring her for special events, weddings, and private lessons.
After teaching in the public school system for 34 years, she retired to follow her passion – image consultation. Although makeup is her first love, she advises others about color selection for clothing, hair and makeup, does professional makeup for head shots, events, public speakers and private industry. She enjoys teaching workshops about color, makeup application and overall image.
She and her husband, Dan, have 5 adult children and now reside in Flowery Branch, Ga. They share their home with their 12 year old Maltese, Roxy.

The Price is Right! How to Price Your Services with Confidence and Ease
2021-07-20 18:00 - 20:30 | Druid Hills Golf Club, 740 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA, 30307, United States
Erin Newman joins us to talk about how to confidently raise your prices and make the process feel good for both you and your ideal clients.
Want to create more revenue in your business?
By increasing your prices, you’ll be able to increase (or even double) your revenue – without working harder!
Of course, raising prices can bring up all sorts of concerns. You know, questions like, “But will anyone still sign up for my services?” And, “But can I really charge that much?”
In this talk, we’ll answer those questions for you. You’ll learn how to feel really confident in raising your prices, and how to make the process feel good for both you AND your ideal clients.
You’ll also understand why it’s important to raise your prices frequently in order to align with your dream clients. (Really!)
In this interactive and experiential talk, participants will receive these take-aways:

How your subconscious plays into your pricing
3 easy ways to feel good about higher prices
The #1 secret to aligned pricing

About Erin Newman

Mindset and Manifestation Coach for Entrepreneurs
Erin Newman is a speaker, author, Money Mindset Mentor and Aligned Business Coach. She helps her clients to overcome limiting beliefs in order to create the income and joy they desire in their businesses. Through her proprietary Authentic Courage Method, Erin helps her clients to heal their subconscious patterns and create new pathways for money and soul-fueled success.
A fluent German speaker and graduate of the University of Virginia, Erin left a successful career working for corporate multi-nationals to follow her dreams. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her 2 boys, 1 husband, and 1 old doggie. In her downtime, you can find her at a local Starbucks, working on a novel and drinking Earl Grey tea.
Important Event Details
This is an In-PERSON event. In order to attend, you will need to register here! If you are not an AIWN member, or a guest of an AIWN member, you will need to pay the registration fee of $25. At the door registration is $35.
COVID-19 Concerns
We are excited to see everyone in person again, but are encouraging the following precautions to keep everyone safe:

We have many attendees who may face higher risks than average if they get sick with COVID. We are all responsible for protecting each other, so that we can continue to enjoy meeting in person. If you have elected not to get a COVID vaccine, please consider the following options:
a) Consider not attending the event. It is difficult to keep germs from transferring to others in an enclosed space, and you may be putting other people at risk if you are not protected against COVID with a vaccine.
b) If you plan to attend the live event without being vaccinated, please wear a mask, and consider skipping the networking / hors d’oeuvres portion of the event as this will be a time where masks are off and people are closer together.

We encourage all attendees to wear masks as you feel comfortable, although we are not requiring masks. If you have not received a COVID vaccine, please wear a mask.
We will plan to be in a large enough space that we can keep some distance in between us while listening to the speaker.
Prior to the speaker, we will have socializing and hors d’oeuvres, which will be a difficult time to remain distanced / masks on. If you are uncomfortable with being close to others without a mask, you may want to consider arriving late to skip this part of the event. If you would like to skip this part, please aim to arrive around 7:15, at which point we will take our seats and do introductions.

If you have any symptoms of illness, whether COVID, a cold, stomach flu, or other, please stay home! We will happily refund your ticket upon request. Please email Kelly-Ann Green at ka@kagreencpa.com if you would like a refund due to staying home due to symptoms of illness.

Format and What to Expect
Our meeting will start with socializing and hors d’oeuvres, from 6:30 to about 7:15. Food, water and iced tea is provided as part of your ticket price / membership. Soda and alcohol are available from the bar, but please note they take CASH ONLY, no credit cards accepted.
At 7:15, we will take our seats, hear brief announcements, and briefly introduce ourselves.
Our speaker event will take place from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. The speaker may choose to linger and take questions after this, but most attendees head home between 8:30 and 9pm.
Then, our presenter(s) will launch into their presentation. Depending on the presenter, you may be encouraged to ask questions part way through, or at the end, but in general, you should get plenty of opportunity to interact, so bring all of your questions!
We can’t wait to see you there!

Summer Happy Hour at Apres Diem
2021-08-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Apres Diem, 931 Monroe Drive, C-212, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
Ready to get together?
Raise a glass and enjoy appetizers with the creative and fun women of AIWN!
Join us at Après Diem in midtown.

Members attend free, guest entry is $30
Complimentary appetizers
Cash bar
Free Parking

Important Event Details
This is an In-PERSON event. In order to attend, you will need to register here! If you are not an AIWN member, or a guest of an AIWN member, you will need to pay the registration fee of $30.
COVID-19 Concerns
We are excited to see everyone in person again, but are encouraging the following precautions to keep everyone safe:

We have many attendees who may face higher risks than average if they get sick with COVID. We are all responsible for protecting each other, so that we can continue to enjoy meeting in person. If you have elected not to get a COVID vaccine, please consider the following options:

a) Consider not attending the event. It is difficult to keep germs from transferring to others in an enclosed space, and you may be putting other people at risk if you are not protected against COVID with a vaccine.
b) If you plan to attend the live event without being vaccinated, please wear a mask.

We encourage all attendees to wear masks as you feel comfortable, although we are not requiring masks. If you have not received a COVID vaccine, please wear a mask.
Since this is primarily an eating and drinking event, it is likely that most attendees will elect to be unmasked most of the time. Because of this, if you have elected not to get vaccinated, you will likely have a hard time staying fully masked and enjoy this event. We strongly recommend that unvaccinated attendees consider skipping this event to protect other people in attendance.

If you have any symptoms of illness, whether COVID, a cold, stomach flu, or other, please stay home! We will happily refund your ticket upon request. Please email Kelly-Ann Green at ka@kagreencpa.com if you would like a refund due to staying home due to symptoms of illness.

Format and What to Expect
There is no speaker at this meeting. We will be at Après Diem from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Appetizers will be served, drinks will be available for purchase.
We can’t wait to see you there!

Insurance for You & Your Business
2021-11-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual Event, Zoom, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
Do you have adequate insurance protection for your business and personal assets? Many people who purchase insurance do so out of obligation. Insurance can be extremely confusing. 25/50, 50/100, 100/300, $1M/$2M, 100,000, 300,000, 50,000. We could go on for days.
To purchase or not to purchase umbrella, business, professional liability and life insurance. These numbers are enough to give anyone a headache and can be intimidating. How much is enough? If only we had a crystal ball to give us that magic number. If only we knew ahead of time what the dollar amount of that next accident will be.
No one knows the answer. However, as an insurance professional for over 20 years, Nyemade Henry will assist you in thinking about creating a plan to protect your assets. There is no magic number. However, with a thorough assessment of your needs, you can determine the amount of insurance that is right for you.
About Nyemade Henry
The Henry Agency
Raised in a multicultural family, Nyemade Henry has a passion for meeting new people and experiencing different cultures, a love that she nurtures in her everyday life and satisfies with the focus she brings to each client’s needs.
After earning her BBA and MS Degrees from Mercer University, Nyemade discovered her true career path was in insurance. While employed as a Medicare Representative at CIGNA Healthcare, she discovered that there were other parts of insurance she wanted to be able to help her clients with. She wanted to be a resource for her customers and become their one-stop shop for insurance services.
In 2000, Nyemade become an Agent for Nationwide Insurance where she served as an Exclusive Agent for 19 years. On July 1, 2020, she became an Independent Agent. As a result, Nyemade can now partner with multiple insurance companies to offer clients the best pricing and coverage: “As an independent agent, I can truly be a consultant to my customers and offer them fully customized insurance plans to protect their most valuable assets.”
In her personal time, Nyemade belongs to a variety of groups that also offer help to others. As an active member of the Gwinnett County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Nyemade currently serves as chair of the Social Action Committee, implementing programs to bring awareness of social injustice and social change for minority and underserved populations. In the past, Nyemade has served as chairs of the Political Awareness & Involvement Committee and Physical & Mental Health Committee. She is an active member of the Gwinnett Unit of the NAACP and Rainbow Push Coalition.
Nyemade is also member of the Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia (IIAG) and the National African American Insurance Association. For both her community and her clients, Nyemade strives to be a resource to help improve security and prosperity:
“The more we know, the better we can create our ideal life by leveraging the resources we have. What I do is help my customers secure protection for their families and assets, so they can be inspired to achieve what they want, without worrying as much about the future.”
Important Event Details
This is an online event. In order to attend, you will need to:
1) Register here!
2) Once you have registered, you will get access to the “event page” with the link to the meeting. For security purposes, this content will not be visible to you until a couple days before the event. You will receive an email reminder from Eventbrite with the link to this page. In addition, a couple of days before the event, look out for a Zoom meeting link in your email inbox. This will also be sent 2 hours and again 10 minutes prior to the meeting. For security reasons, we cannot post the link in the public event description. If you don’t see an email, please check your junk or other email filters. We will send the email to whatever address you registered for the event with.
3) Attend! We encourage you to join via computer for best experience, although phones work too. We recommend keeping your video turned on, to better connect with the other attendees.
Format and What to Expect
Our meeting will start with a 30-60 minute period to chat with others and ensure that your connection is working.
Next, we jump into introductions of all attendees. We keep these introductions to under 30 seconds in length so that we have time for everyone to take a turn.
Then, our presenter(s) will launch into their presentation. Depending on the presenter, you may be encouraged to ask questions part way through, or at the end, but in general, you should get plenty of opportunity to interact, so bring all of your questions!
We can’t wait to see you there!

2021 AIWN Member Holiday Party
2021-12-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Apres Diem, 931 Monroe Drive, C-212, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
2021 AIWN Member Holiday Party
Hello AIWN Members! Yes, it’s that time of year! It’s been so long since we’ve seen you, so we are excited to be able to meet again [in person]!*
Our 2021 Holiday Event will be held on Wednesday evening, the 15th of December from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, at Apres Diem (931 Monroe Dr NE, Ste C103, Atlanta, GA 30308). Please don’t forget to put this ‘not to miss’ event on your calendars!
We hope you can join us to catch up, check in and get the holidays started! This ‘members only’ event** is free of charge, but feel free to bring a guest / partner. There will be light fare, and a cash bar.
Important Event Details
This is a Member Only event. In order to attend, you will need to:
1) Register!
2) PLEASE respect the lives and rights of your other members by observing the proper COVID Protocols. Please visit the CDC Covid-19 Guidelines webpage for guidance. While we respect the rights of every individual to choose their level of medical care, this is a social event at a public venue. Other attendees may be vulnerable! If you’ve not been vaccinated or recently tested, we’d ask that you wear a mask while indoors. If you have been ill, are currently ill, or have been around anyone that is ill (or symptomatic), we respectfully ask to see you again in 2022.
3) Attend! We encourage you to join us to relax, catch up and interact. We can’t wait to see you there!
*PLEASE respect the lives and rights of your other members by observing the proper COVID Protocols
**Perfect time to join, if you’re not yet a member. Any one of our Board or Founding members will be glad to help!

First 2022 AIWN Virtual Coffee Hour
2022-01-25 09:00 - 10:00
Join us for our Virtual Coffee Hour
How do you create your goals and resolutions with the pivots we’ve all had to take? What things have you done differently? Let’s discuss and share thoughts over your favorite cup of coffee.
Join us for our first 2022 virtual coffee on Tuesday, the 25th of January! We will get the day started together at 9:00am. For your enjoyment and to keep this event engaging, seating is limited. So reserve your spot early.
This event is free of charge. Register here, and mark your calendar for Tuesday, January 25th at 9:00am. See you then!
Wishing you all a great rest of the week!

Early Bird 2022 Membership Drive
2022-01-31 08:00 - 23:30 | Virtual Event, Zoom, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
Planning for 2022…
This 2022 membership purchase discounted rate is available until January 31, 2022 at 11:30 pm. Don’t miss out on the savings!
What do AIWN and NPR share in common?
– Both are identified by their initialism
– Both share informational and entertainment events with their members
– Both rely on members support to continue to do so
Where else can you enjoy the company, share the experiences and receive insights from professional business women, like yourself? Who else can you share and draw on the unique business challenges you face, other than with those who have experienced or are currently experiencing similar occurrences?
You can get all that and more with AIWN! Save by joining now!

Oh, wait! Don’t forget to check out the benefits of Sponsorship!

From Burnout to Joy in 5 Simple Steps
2022-02-15 18:30 - 20:30
Do you want to avoid Work Burnout?
Burnout is on the rise again, especially for women. The annual Women in the Workplace report (September 2021) found that the gap between women and men who say they are burned out has nearly doubled in the last year. Is this you or someone you know? Discover 5 simple steps to break the cycle of burnout. Beyond burnout is a joyful, sustainable lifestyle that benefits self, family, and community.
About Emma Laurence
Certified Professional Coach, Life Is Coaching You
Emma Laurence is a Certified Professional Coach who specializes in life transitions. She supports those who want to leave the debilitating cycle of burnout behind for a playful, sustainable life. Emma draws on past experience as a teacher, actor, and singer — as well as overcoming burnout herself — to empower compassionate and creative solutions.

Important Event Details
This is another online event. Still balancing risk with your protection, and hope to meet again in-person soon!
Once you have registered, you will get access to the “event page” with the link to the meeting. For security purposes, this content will not be visible to you until a couple days before the event. You will receive an email reminder from Eventbrite with the link to this page.

What to Expect
Our meeting will start with a short 15 minute period to chat with others and ensure that your connection is working.
Next, we jump into introductions of all attendees. We keep these introductions to under 30 seconds in length so that we have time for everyone to take a turn.
Then, a few words from our meeting sponsor who will introduce our presenter(s).

AIWN Spring Happy Hour at Wahoo! Grill!
2022-03-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Wahoo! Grill, 1042 W College Ave, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Spring is Almost Here!
The days are getting a bit warmer and the evenings are getting a bit longer. Let’s celebrate the coming of Spring, together and in-person at Wahoo! Grill in Decatur, GA! Enjoy conversation, laughter, appetizers and drinks!
Complimentary appetizers | Cash bar | Free parking
This event is sponsored by SBS, Small Business Services. Members attend free, guest entry is $30 (this fee offsets the cost of entry and appetizers). Drinks are available for purchase.
*COVID-19 Concerns*

Event will be held indoors. Considering CDC guidelines for gatherings, entry is limited. So reserve your tickets early.
Please keep in mind, several of our members or their family members are considered high risk. PLEASE respect the lives and rights of your other members by observing the proper COVID Protocols. Please visit the CDC Covid-19 Guidelines webpage for guidance. If you’ve not been vaccinated and boosted or very recently tested, we’d ask that you wear a mask while indoors when not eating / drinking.
While we respect the rights of every individual to choose their level of medical care, this is a social event at a public venue. Other attendees may be vulnerable! If you [your family members or circle of friends] have elected not to get vaccinated against COVID-19, we ask that please skip attending this event.
If you have been ill, are currently ill (COVID or otherwise), or have been around anyone that is ill (or symptomatic), please stay home! We will happily refund your ticket upon request.

AIWN April Coffee Hour at PERC Atlanta, East Lake
2022-04-19 09:30 - 11:00 | PERC Atlanta, East Lake, 2380 Hosea L Williams Drive NE, Atlanta, GA, 30317, United States
Folks, We’re Going Live!
We are all set for the next Coffee Hour. We were conflicted, just as many of you may still be. However, we are going live!
We discussed the “New Normal” at our last virtual coffee hour. And, even though we’re not completely back to the old days, Covid numbers are down. States, counties and cities are relaxing restrictions.
It’s time to get those bottom halves out of the closet, grab a pair of shoes and get dressed! We hope to see you at PERC!

COVID-19 Concerns:
We will be meeting in person. And even though Covid numbers are down, the threat has not passed (and a new surge is expected). Please be mindful of event guidelines:

While we respect the rights of every individual to choose their level of medical care, this is a social event at a public venue. Other attendees may be vulnerable! If you [your family members or circle of friends] have elected not to get vaccinated against COVID-19, we ask that please skip attending this event.
Event will be held indoors. Considering CDC guidelines for gatherings, entry is limited. So reserve your tickets early.
Please keep in mind, several of our members or their family members are considered high risk. PLEASE respect the lives, rights and decisions of your other members. If you’ve not been vaccinated and boosted, still consider wearing a mask while indoors when not eating / drinking.
If you have been vaccinated and boosted, and prefer not to mask, remember others might not be as comfortable shaking hands or embracing. Please respect each other’s private space.
If you have recently been ill, are currently ill (COVID or otherwise), or have been around anyone that is ill (or symptomatic), please stay home! We will happily refund your ticket upon request.

Mastering your Blind Spots. Be a Better You.
2022-05-17 18:30 - 21:00 | This is a Virtual Event
You know you better than anyone else in the world. HOWEVER, we each have blind spots that affect how we show up. The old adage “you don’t know what you don’t know” also applies to knowledge of self. Blind spots influence our personality, behavior and leadership. What if you could:

Grow eyes in the back of your head and see a blind spot sneaking up on you?
Neutralize stress and unforeseen factors that affect how successfully you connect with others?

Versonya DuPont will empower you to master your blind spots and be a better you! You will be empowered to walk away with at least one action you can take to change your world.
Versonya DuPont is certified Leadership Coach, Behavior Analyst and Public Speaker and serves as an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Leadership Team. She has over 20 years experience casting vision, pivoting and driving execution as an Executive for both start-up and million-dollar businesses. She has also successfully led organizations through a global pandemic as an Executive as well as Small Business Owner. These experiences uniquely position Versonya to infuse her high energy speaking style with inspiring stories and strategies for maximizing opportunities during challenges.

AIWN Open House at Ready Trading
2022-05-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Ready Trading, 2925 North Druid Hills Road, Atlanta, GA, 30329, United States
Although our May meeting is virtual, our networking opportunity doesn’t need to be. Our AIWN May Sponsor would like to extend an invitation to you. Join us at Ready Trading for an AIWN Open House!
Join us for wine, light refreshments and creative conversation! Connect with accomplished and inspiring professional women, like yourself!

AIWN Summer Happy Hour
2022-06-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Wahoo! Grill, 1042 W College Ave, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Summer is Right Around the Corner!
It’s here, just knocking at the door! Let’s bring in the summer together, at Wahoo! Grill in Decatur, GA! Enjoy conversation, laughter, appetizers and drinks!
Complimentary appetizers | Cash bar | Free parking
Members attend free, guest entry is $30 (this fee offsets the cost of entry and appetizers). Drinks are available for purchase.
*Please note event COVID-19 Concerns listed on invitation.

AIWN July Coffee Hour
2022-07-19 09:30 - 11:00 | PERC Atlanta, East Lake, 2380 Hosea L Williams Drive NE, Atlanta, GA, 30317, United States
Let’s get the day started!
We are all set for the next Coffee Hour, and can’t wait to meet with you again! We are so very excited to be able to get out of the office and meet for the next AIWN Coffee Hour at PERC East Lake!
Our last coffee hour was so much fun. It was well attended and successful. Let’s do it again!
Let’s spend a couple of hours together 1st thing in the morning and jump-start the day! We hope to see you at PERC the morning of the 19th!
Members attend free, guest entry is $10 (or become a member. You can join online, or at the door). The coffee is on us!

What is Intuition? How can it Help you Build your Business?
2022-08-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Apres Diem, 931 Monroe Drive, C-212, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
Intuition
Beyond Meyers-Briggs and DISC-typologies, far beyond body language and NLP, there is a world that is much maligned and inordinately fascinating—the world of intuition.
Have you struggled with understanding who your prospects, clients, hires, and partners really are and what they want?
Have you made costly mistakes by hiring the wrong person, contracting with the wrong company, or trusting the wrong partner?
We will examine some simple concepts to help you understand what your colleagues and clients are silently shouting at you.
This is not about hacks, manipulation, or sales training. This is about learning to trust what you already know.

Jan Levie
CEO | Creative Director
With more than 25 years experience in events, Jan Levie is a highly-regarded event producer and entertainer who uses her experience as an intercultural educator and creator to build inclusion as a legitimate component of the industry.

This is the first live, in-person 2022 presentation! Please attend and support our speaker!

AIWN Autumn Happy Hour at Wahoo! Grill!
2022-09-20 18:00 - 21:30 | Wahoo! Grill, 1042 W College Ave, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Autumn is on the Way!
The days are getting shorter, the sleeves are getting longer, summer vacations are ending and school projects are beginning. Let’s take an evening to relax and network at Wahoo! Grill in Decatur, GA! Enjoy conversation, laughter, appetizers and drinks!
Complimentary appetizers | Cash bar | Free parking
Members attend free, guest entry is $30 (this fee offsets the cost of entry and appetizers). Drinks are available for purchase.
*Please see event details for COVID-19 Concerns

AIWN 2022 4th Quarter Coffee Hour, at PERC Atlanta, East Lake
2022-10-18 10:00 - 11:30 | PERC Atlanta, East Lake, 2380 Hosea L Williams Drive NE, Atlanta, GA, 30317, United States
Don’t Miss the Last Coffee Hour of 2022!
Wow, time flies! We are coming into the end of the year. With that, comes the last AIWN Coffee Hour of 2022. We are so very excited to get together, reflect on the 2022 challenges, and discuss our 2023 plans! Join us for the next AIWN Coffee Hour at PERC, Atlanta!
Our coffee hour has been the most attended event since we’ve been able to start meeting again in-person. Don’t miss the chance to close out the year with us!
This is a great way to jump-start the day, 1st thing! We look forward to seeing you at PERC the morning of the 18th of October!
*COVID-19 Concerns:
We will be meeting, in person. And since the Covid threat has not yet passed, we ask that you please be mindful of member concerns:

Please keep in mind, several of our members or their family members are still considered high risk. We encourage you to respect their request for social distancing, or their wearing of masks when not eating / drinking.
Although we respect everyone’s medical treatment choices, if you have elected not to get vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19, we ask that please skip attending this event.
If you have any illness symptoms, COVID or otherwise, please stay home! We will happily refund your ticket upon request.

AIWN Joins the Wahoo! Thanksgiving Pre-Game Wine Tasting
2022-11-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Wahoo! Grill, 1042 W College Ave, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
We are going to join the Wahoo! Thanksgiving Pre-Game Wine Tasting with members and guests. This community event will be a fun way to sample new holiday wines while networking with fellow AIWN members.

Join Wahoo! guests “for an evening of curated Thanksgiving pairings in the Wahoo! Grill Private Garden. Taste through 4 to 5 wines at 4 pouring stations. Make sure to grab a reservation for dinner at Wahoo! Grill after the tasting as seating is limited and reservations are required.”

This event is Free for AIWN Members, $25 for guests.
