MichBusiness annually honors Women Workplace Leaders who make significant contributions to their fields and the community. Established in 1996, the awards are bestowed in three categories: Shooting Stars – honoring young women on the move; Distinguished Leadership – honoring women who are change-makers and thought leaders in the workplace today; and The MichBusiness Women Leaders Hall of Fame – honoring women whose careers have reached exceptional levels of success and have elevated and encouraged women in the workplace. Advised by a distinguished board of businesswomen and community leaders, The MichBusiness Virtual Women Thrive Conference offers a week of celebration, informative workshops, and a keynote presentation with a focus on sharing knowledge. For more information about registering for the virtual event, contact Amanda Sweet at asweet@michbusiness.com. For more information about sponsoring this virtual event, contact Katie Sullivan at ksullivan@michbusiness.com.
Agenda
Smashing the Myths of Women in Business!
Thriving in these fast-changing times requires new skills and better tools to “see, feel and think” in new ways. To make “change our friend,” we will have to smash the myths holding us and other women back from becoming the best that we can be. It is our time to “rethink” who we are and where we are going so we can grow further, faster, and better together. In my talk, we are going to do just that, help you see yourself through a fresh lens and help you begin to embrace change as your friend.
Speaker:
Andi Simon – Founder and CEO of Simon Associates Management Consultants
Women Moving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Forward
This Town Hall will uncover best practices for Women in the workplace to move Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion forward cross-culturally, cross-generationally, and across corporate titles. Join our panel of experts as they discuss how women business leaders can navigate in their corporate and community landscapes.
Moderator:
Michelle Richards – Founding Executive Director of Great Lakes Women’s Business Council
Panelists:
Duc Nguyen Abrahamson
Executive Director
Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce
Mary Cooney, Ph.D.
Founder
Creativa
Charity Dean
Owner
Dean Law and Consulting
Dr. Hei-Ock Kim
Founder and Executive Director
Kim Center for Social Balance
Strategies for Women with Aging Parents
Join this panel discussion will uncover questions on supporting yourself and the new challenges that come with supporting your aging parents. Navigate legal, health, and work-life balance questions to help you navigate the changing relationship in your life.
Speakers:
Jill McNamara
Director of Senior Care
Care.com
Farrah C. Ramdayal
Attorney and Partner
SSR Law Office, Elder Law and Estate Planning
Workshop for Mothers in the Workplace
This panel discussion focuses on intrapersonal and interpersonal workplace and life balance, relationship challenges, emotional regulation, and intelligence families face working from home with young children. Learn best practices from our panel of experts as we explore the nature of conflict and provide strategies for HR professionals to effectively assist their organizations to create a culture of collaboration, employee engagement, and increased performance.
Moderator:
Maria Fracassa Dwyer – Member-In-Charge at Detroit, Clark Hill PLC
Panelists:
Kimberly Dudley
Human Resources Specialist
Greenleaf Trust
Becka Klauber Ritcher
President
Helpr
Duncan So
Co-Founder, Executive Director
The Burnout Clinic
Women Thrive Awards and Induction Ceremony
MichBusiness annually honors Women Workplace Leaders who make significant contributions to their fields and the community. Established in 1996, the awards are bestowed in three categories: Shooting Stars – honoring young women on the move; Distinguished Leadership – honoring women who are changemakers and thought leaders in the workplace today; and The MichBusiness Women Leaders Hall of Fame – honoring women whose careers have reached exceptional levels of success and have elevated and encouraged women in the workplace.
