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from an evening which in and of itself was so valuable.” “UNDERSTANDING THE VALUE OF YOUR NETWORK CAN HELP ALL DIFFERENT TYPES OF VENTURES ”. Tricia Russell Vohden of New York reported a positive experience out of the LWE reception, as well. Vohden reported that she has been “really proactive with all of the LWE provides a critical opportunity for women in corporate LWE steps to authority positioning and I am starting to see and entrepreneurial roles to see what other women are working a big difference,” referring directly to the Money, Power and on and to reach out to connect, support, and build on one Media event from the previous May. Vohden continued that another’s progress. The types of projects that are highlighted by “getting involved with LWE has really helped me to get out LWE touch on issues that are personal and pivotal to women, from behind the scenes, improve my self-confidence, and get both at home and in the work place. Highlighting women in myself and company out in the media.” Vohden is now Board these categories sheds additional focus on important social of Directors for the PWC in New Jersey, and is now running and community interests that benefit families, professional her own panel as part of the PWC Women of Achievement. atmospheres, and cultural breakthroughs. We are so inspired hearing the ripple effect of honorees Gale Tenen Spak, PhD, the Associate Vice President of connecting and of those who attend other LWE events. Continuing Professional Education found immediate benefits “We just had our Top 25 Intrapreneur event a few weeks ago to an LWE reception. and it was so moving to meet the affiliates of each honoree, Spak reported that meeting another attendee at the reception and hear how inspired each attendee was by hearing the stories turned out to be an “important new contact who has been able about the woman they came to cheer on and of all the honorees. to join as a needed partner to NJIT” without delay, becoming We had many bring their daughters or younger employees. It part of the work they are doing “to submit a proposal for a was empowering to hear their feedback, and we are always so major ($6 Million) grant in response to the US Department of proud to present such amazing role models and to know we are Labor’s America Promise Job Training Program.” advancing together,” This is the silver-lining of our mission at The LWE reception provided the groundwork under LWE and what we mean by creating an ongoing environment which these women were able to make progress happen, that brings leaders togethe r to showcase their success. Sometimes and within under 24 hours. What a wonderful outcome its the connections we make that can make the difference. @leadingwomenentrepreneurs @LWEUS #LWE2017 Linda Wellbrock | 1-877-593-2090 | [email protected] | LWEWORLD.COM LWE MAGAZINE 41