Join us on Wednesday, June 18 for a fun evening of networking and WXW merriment. It's that time of the year again, our favorite networking season, SUMMER. Please come join us in a new place to explore the Saline Stone Arch Arts and Events. The location will be new to us, but the WXW networking will be what you've come to expect, warm and inviting, fun and friendly. The Stone Arch is a cool …
Failure happens.
Thursday, May 15, 2014 Washtenaw Community College | Morris Lawrence Building We are all bound to fail in life, repeatedly. The old cliche, “In life, nothing is certain but death and taxes” should be altered to include “and that you will fail at something.” However, we have developed into a society that is fearful of failing, despite that it is an inevitable and even a valuable part of our …
Make more, work less
Thursday April 17, 2014 Washtenaw Community College | Morris Lawrence Building Raise your hand if you’ve ever fantasized about winning the lottery. Hey, you're not alone. We all dream of the difference it would make. But it's not really about having a pile of money in a bank account. It's about how we'd live: more freedom, more time with family, more travel, more adventure, making a …
All Year Resolutions
Thursday, March 20, 2014 Washtenaw Community College | Morris Lawrence Building Goal setting is a useful exercise, but what do you do when the New Year's thrill has worn off and you're discouraged at how life's gotten in the way? Stop focusing on goals, and start focusing on your desires. On March 20th, we're putting on a new type of goal-setting workshop. One that throws out all the …
30 Seconds to WOW
Thursday, February 20, 2014 Washtenaw Community College | Morris Lawrence Building How do you create a killer impression during the first 30 seconds of talking with someone? With your very own mini commercial! Do you struggle with how to get your message across when you first meet people? Find yourself rambling or searching for the right words? Struggle no more! WXW is hosting an …
Lifehack your way to health, wealth and happiness in 2014!
Thursday, January 16, 2014Washtenaw Community College | Morris Lawrence Building Join WXW on Thursday, January 16 when we share our best two-minute lifehacking tips. Wait a minute, what's lifehacking? Lifehacking is any trick, shortcut, skill, or novelty method to increase productivity and efficiency. Really, it's anything that solves an everyday problem of a person in a clever or …
Forum 2013
WXW Forum13: Now We're Talking Thursday, October 10, 2013 WXW's dynamic, all-day forum for women business leaders is back! Join area businesswomen for an exciting day of workshops, panel discussions and exchange sessions. General Agenda 8:00am Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:30am Welcome 8:45am–11:55am Interactive Sessions Noon–12:45pm Lunch 1:00pm–2:00pm Panel Discussion: …
The Best Advice You’ve Ever Received
One of the comments that I frequently hear about the savvy ladies who attend WXW events is that they're smart, friendly and really helpful. Women have found new jobs, changed careers and made it through major life challenges with the support of WXW friends. That's because WXWers know that sharing your own experiences and network will take us all further together. Let's take a look at a few …
Three Tactics to OWN the Room
[WXWer Kelli Gilpin will lead the September 19th workshop, "Develop Your Personal Charisma Super Powers: Present your best self – in person, on air, or online." The post below is excerpted from a profile of Kelli for ASPIRE magazine.] Oprah and Donald Trump have it. So do Lady Gaga and the Dalai Lama. Richard Branson has it in spades. Charisma. Leadership presence. The “It factor.” The ability …
WXW Unscripted
WXW Unscripted Thursday, February 16th The Home of Carrie Hensel 2430 Powell Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48104 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cost: $10 Premier Sponsor: Join us at the home of WXW Co-Founder, Carrie Hensel, for our first-ever WXW Unscripted Exchange. WXW will provide lasagna as a main dish (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options). Come with a pressing issue and a dish to pass. Go home fully …