A snapshot of Wealth Building DIVA meetings and events held in 2025.
| 2025 | Details |
|---|---|
| Nov 7 | Ladies’ Business Networking Meeting: DIVA strength The session, “Resilience in Business and Life,” was led by Bonita McCarthy, who shared her journey and the lessons that emerged from navigating unexpected life challenges. Through her story, she highlighted how resilience is not just about pushing through difficulties, but about learning to reframe them, adapt, and uncover new opportunities along the way. Read more on Wealth Building DIVAs website |
| Oct 3 | Ladies’ Business Networking Meeting: Networking Brilliance The discussion was led by Jennifer Song, who introduced attendees to the concept of regulating the body before the mind even has a chance to react. Through her session, participants were guided through a new way of understanding stress—specifically how the autonomic nervous system drives responses long before conscious thought comes into play. Read more on Wealth Building DIVAs website |
| Sep 5 | Ladies’ Business Networking Meeting: Networking Synergy The discussion, “Highlighting the Entrepreneurial Spirit of Alka Bailey,” was led by Alka Bailey, an artist known for transforming unconventional surfaces into unique works of art. Through her story and perspective, attendees were introduced to a different way of looking at opportunity—one that sees potential where others might not. Read more on Wealth Building DIVAs website |
| Aug 1 | Ladies’ Business Networking Meeting: Empowered Women Open discussions. Read more on Wealth Building DIVAs website |
| Jul 4 | Women’s Business Networking | Build Connections & Grow Your Business The discussion, “Mastering the Art of Professional Networking: Proven Strategies to Build Meaningful Business Relationships,” was led by Juanita Heidebrecht. Drawing from both experience and insight, she guided the group through practical strategies that go beyond surface-level introductions and into building connections that actually lead to opportunity. Read more on Wealth Building DIVAs website |
| Jun 6 | Ladies’ Business Networking Meeting: Connection & Growth The discussion, “Five Money Questions for Women,” was led by Eugenia Phelan, who guided attendees through a series of thoughtful and practical questions designed to help identify personal financial goals and create a strategy to achieve them. Read more on Wealth Building DIVAs website |
| May 2 | Ladies’ Business Networking Meeting: Networking Brilliance The discussion, “The Psychology of Clutter,” was led by Julie Stobbe, who guided attendees through the deeper reasons behind clutter and how it can influence decision-making, stress levels, and overall effectiveness in both business and daily life. Read more on Wealth Building DIVAs website |
| Apr 4 | Ladies Networking Morning Coffee: Networking for Success Led by Caren Sexton, the discussion introduced a powerful visual: seeing yourself as the trunk of a tree, with the branches representing the people you support and care for in your daily life. As attendees reflected on who those “branches” are, the conversation quickly became personal, grounding, and deeply relatable. Read more on Wealth Building DIVAs website |
| Mar 7 | Ladies Networking Morning Coffee: Networking Success Led by Haze Schepmyer, the discussion “Practicing Supportable Habits for Personalized, Proactive Connecting” introduced a powerful framework centered around three essential circles in business: clients, colleagues, and community. Rather than approaching networking as a one-time interaction, the conversation shifted toward building sustainable, evolving relationships within each of these circles. Read more on Wealth Building DIVAs website |
| Feb 7 | Ladies Networking Morning Coffee: Elevate & Connect The featured discussion, “How to Use LinkedIn More Effectively to Grow Your Network and Increase Your Opportunities in Business,” was led by Suzanne Zandbergen. The conversation quickly moved beyond surface-level tips and into meaningful, actionable strategies that attendees could immediately apply to elevate their visibility and strengthen their professional presence. Read more on Wealth Building DIVAs website |
| Jan 3 | Ladies Networking Morning Coffee: Networking Success The featured discussion, “How to Make 2025 More Fun, Free & Fulfilling,” was led by Lorie Gelsheimer, who guided the group through a refreshing and thought-provoking conversation about recognizing life’s “treasure map clues” and using them to create a more aligned and rewarding path forward. Read more on Wealth Building DIVAs website |
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