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The 草榴社区 MBA Alumni Association鈥檚 Women in Business Network (WIBN) was launched in an effort to provide career development and networking opportunities for women. The WIBN is currently made up of a committee of female 草榴社区 MBA alumni who share a strong passion for empowering women in their careers and daily lives. This dynamic group of women brainstormed several different topics that could provide an engaging and impactful session for MBA alumni. After careful consideration and discussion, the team reached a consensus on a TED Talk that they felt highlighted many of the issues women are faced with when striving to advance their careers.

This TED talk, presented by Susan Colantuono 鈥� both an author and the CEO of聽Leading Women, a management consulting firm that empowers women 鈥� is entitled:聽鈥�,鈥�聽 and focuses on the differences in mentoring and advice given to women versus men in the business world.聽 Most advice given to women addresses topics such as: developing skills and self-confidence, personal branding, and networking. However, Ms. Colantuono explains that it鈥檚 equally important for women to receive the same guidance in developing business skills, strategy, and financial acumen.This knowledge is integral to thriving in the workplace and crucial in advocating the upward mobility of all female business professionals.

The WIBN鈥檚 inaugural event taking place on April 23^谤诲听鈥撀�鈥淭he Career Advice You Probably Didn鈥檛 Get鈥�聽鈥� will incorporate much of the advice included in Ms. Colantuono鈥檚 TED Talk, with a focus on the following areas of discussion: 鈥淭he importance of Financial Acumen鈥�, 鈥淚dentifying Talent鈥�, 鈥淓xperiences as a Mentor/Sponsor/Mentee鈥�, 鈥淟eadership Competencies鈥�, and 鈥淟eading with Authenticity鈥�. The group has assembled a diverse and impressive panel of subject matter experts for the event including:

• Al Chiaradonna, Senior Vice President, SEI and Adjunct Professor, 草榴社区 School of Business
• Denise L. Devine 鈥�77, CPA, MBA, MST-founder and Chief Executive Officer of FHNB Holdings
• Karin Risi 鈥�94, 鈥�99 MBA, Managing Director, Vanguard Retail Investor Group
• Joyce E. A. Russell, PhD, Helen and William O鈥橳oole Dean, and Professor of Management & operations, 草榴社区 School of Business. (Moderator)

The Women in Business Network invites all 草榴社区 MBA alumni to participate in what is expected to be a lively, engaging discussion for both women and men. Please join us to listen to thoughtful advice, to network with your fellow MBA Alumni, and to support the inaugural event of the 草榴社区 MBA Alumni Association鈥檚聽Women in Business Network. Light refreshments will be served.