Innovation Women Newsletter #200Innovation Women Newsletter #200May 24, 2019May 24, 2019

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OUR NEW WEBSITE ISOUR NEW WEBSITE ISREADY!READY!PLEASE CHECK IT OUT!PLEASE CHECK IT OUT!

Dear Innovation Women,

It's ready for you! This week we pushed livemany new features and functions on theInnovation Women website. Our onlineplatform helps connect event managers andspeakers in order to get more women onstage at conferences and events.

The new features include: allowing ourevent managers to post calls for speakersand have speakers apply to speak at theirevents. This new functionality makes yourjob easier! Speakers come to you!

You can still search the database for theperfect speaker and send an invitationthrough the platform too - we have improved our search function with more keywords!Interested in checking it out? Go to our New Features Guide (below). We have videotutorials for you, and more. If you have an account on the platform already, simply signin and take a tour. If you need to you can reset your password.

Don't yet have an account? Now is the time to join!

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WORKSHOP: GETTING STARTED IN PUBLIC SPEAKINGWORKSHOP: GETTING STARTED IN PUBLIC SPEAKING

May 30, 2019May 30, 2019Innovation Women has partnered with Staples tooffer a workshop on Getting Started withGetting Started withPublic SpeakingPublic Speaking . Join us in the new StaplesStudio in Brighton, as we share ways you can usepublic speaking as a career and business gamechanger. Meet the Innovation Women team andother Innovation Women members. Network andget to know other leading women in the local

business community. Innovation Women members can also record a video for theirInnovation Women profiles - we have heard from conference organizers over and overagain that this is key for getting booked: they want to see you speak before inviting youto speak! More info and tickets herehere .

INNOVATION WOMEN POPUP - DURHAM NH EDITIONINNOVATION WOMEN POPUP - DURHAM NH EDITION

Innovation Women and Benson Consulting arehosting another awesome Innovation Women Pop-up event - this time in Durham, NH.

Join us on June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 as we share ways youcan use public speaking as a career and businessgame changer. Meet the Innovation Women teamand other Innovation Women members. Network

and get to know other leading women in the local business community. InnovationWomen members can also record a video for their Innovation Women profiles - we haveheard from conference organizers over and over again that this is a key feature forgetting booked: they want to see you speak before inviting you to speakingengagements! More information here.More information here.

VISIBILITY AND STATUS: HOW PROFESSIONAL WOMENVISIBILITY AND STATUS: HOW PROFESSIONAL WOMEN

CAN SHINE BRIGHTERCAN SHINE BRIGHTER

June 5 2019, Boston MAJune 5 2019, Boston MAVisibility and Marketing are central to helpinganyone (a potential customer, a partner, acoworker) to understand a concept and persuadingthem to take action. in this evening event, we’retapping four leading consultants for their top tipsand advice on ways to create standing for yourselfand build trust ; how to implement a marketing (or

persuasion) strategy; and how to create great content for your target community values.understanding these strategies can help you promote your projects and programs, andyour career. More information here.More information here.

LIVEWORX IS HOSTING AN INNOVATION WOMEN POP-UP!LIVEWORX IS HOSTING AN INNOVATION WOMEN POP-UP!

Join us at LiveWorx 2019!Join us at LiveWorx 2019!LiveWorx is the definitive event for digitaltransformation and brings together 6500+technologists to learn about cutting-edgetechnology, experience hands-on demos, andengage with a powerful and extensiveprofessional network.

The Innovation Women Pop-Up onInnovation Women Pop-Up on Tuesday,Tuesday,June 11June 11 is an Innovation Women production andwill focus on topics such as leadership,communication, mentoring and hiring, with thegoal of creating diverse and inclusiveenvironments in the STEM fields. Additionally, aCoaching Corner will be available for attendees towalk in and have one-on-one discussion withexperts in diversity, Human Resources, careers inSTEM and more. RegisterRegister for the full

conference, June 10-13 to take advantage of 4 amazing days focused on digitaltransformation. Can’t make the full event? Register for a discounted one-day pass forJune 11. This pass includes the Innovation Women Pop-Up. UseUse code: ONEDAY19code: ONEDAY19

SEE OUR SPEAKERS IN ACTIONSEE OUR SPEAKERS IN ACTION

Check out what our speakers are up to! Check out what our speakers are up to! You can find more upcoming InnovationWomen talks listed on our blog!listed on our blog!

Hear Dr. Janice PresserDr. Janice Presser on the Win-Win-Win @Work podcast.Win @Work podcast.

Lauren LeMunyanLauren LeMunyan will be speaking atthe 2019 Inspire Loudoun Teacher2019 Inspire Loudoun TeacherConferenceConference on June 12June 12 in LeesburgVA, and the ASID Panel DiscussionASID Panel Discussion“How to Grow Your Business”“How to Grow Your Business” JuneJune1313 in Washington DC.

Myrna GreenfieldMyrna Greenfield will be presenting anIgnite talk titled, "Customer Emotions areKey to Brand Loyalty" at the "Building a"Building aLocal, Green and Fair EconomyLocal, Green and Fair EconomyNow!" conferenceNow!" conference May 31May 31 in BostonMA.

Sarah BoisvertSarah Boisvert will be keynoting at theNew Collar Workforce SummitNew Collar Workforce Summit inSanta Fe NM June 9-11.June 9-11.

INNOVATION WOMEN SPEAK! WEBINAR SERIESINNOVATION WOMEN SPEAK! WEBINAR SERIES

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You’ve sat through boring presentations with terrible slides. Butwhat makes these slides so hard to look at? And what can bedone to fix them? Join expert presentation designer and Cheaterof Death by PowerPoint Laura Foley as she reviews some common slide designmistakes and shows you how to fix them for more impactful and powerful presentations.

Learn:The Analyze and Synthesize technique for redesigning slidesHow to create simple and easy to understand presentations

Learn more and register here.Learn more and register here.

SUBSCRIPTION SHOW 2019SUBSCRIPTION SHOW 2019

Subscription Show 2019Subscription Show 2019Focusing on the Business of Subscriptions

November 4-6, 2019 Seaport World Trade Center, Boston, MA

FINALLY. The subscription industry conference you have been waiting for. Three Days.1000+ of your subscription peers. Leading experts. Inspiring keynotes. 70+ learningworkshops. 100+ technology and services companies in the Exhibition Hall. Subscriptiontechnology demonstrations. Amazing networking. All subscriptions. In this one industryconference, attendees will be able to connect with peers, learn the latest bestsubscription-focused best practices, and talk to technology and service vendors fromacross the entire subscription ecosystem to move their subscription businesses forward.More information here.More information here.

Innovation Women members, don’t forget to use promotional code SS19INNOSS19INNO whenyou register, so you can save 10% on your tickets!

WOMEN'S IP WORLDWOMEN'S IP WORLD

Northon's Media, PR & Marketing Ltd is making anexclusive offer to all members of Innovation Women. Anew publication, Women's IP WorldWomen's IP World , will be launched atthe 2019 AIPPI World Congress2019 AIPPI World Congress in London, inSeptember. It is designed as a platform to show thatwomen play a very important role in the field of IP andinnovation. Submit a two-page article on your chosen

topic and complement it with a full-page advertisement detailing your firm or business’sservice. Includes a full-page profile detailing your accolades, experience andachievements. Click here to see the special offer for Innovation Women Members.Click here to see the special offer for Innovation Women Members.

GENDERSCAN SURVEYGENDERSCAN SURVEY

Did you know that both women AND men benefit fromgender balance at work? It actually boosts performance andwell-being in the workplace for everybody! Data from GenderScan’s 2017 report has proven it! Taking a few minutes toanswer the questionnaire is taking time to improve genderbalance at work and to enable more women and men tobenefit from it. Please be sure to check the "InnovationPlease be sure to check the "Innovation

Women" tracking box on the survey (all of your answers will remainWomen" tracking box on the survey (all of your answers will remainanonymous). anonymous). The survey is accessible online through May 31 2019 May 31 2019 ongenderscan.orggenderscan.org

SAY 'HELLO' TO SOME OF OUR NEW MEMBERSSAY 'HELLO' TO SOME OF OUR NEW MEMBERS

Here are more women who keep talking:Here are more women who keep talking:

Every week we welcome our new members in the event manager newsletter. (Well, atleast the ones who add their picture and fill out the profile right away.) Event managerscan invite these speakers, and others, to speak at their events. Just sign up for a free

account on the Innovation Women website.

The Women Who Keep Speaking section? These are the Women Who Persist. They arecommitted to the speaker role and will not be denied their voice.

ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES!ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES!

Created by the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership(CWEL) at Babson College, the #1 school for entrepreneurship inthe world, the Women Innovating Now (WIN) LabWomen Innovating Now (WIN) Lab provideswomen entrepreneurs with an inspiring community and a rigorous,experiential process that catalyzes innovative thinking and enablesthem to successfully scale and transform businesses. Apply to theApply to theMiami accelerator hereMiami accelerator here - Applications due June 1. - Applications due June 1.

Founders Live! Boston - May 29 2019, 6:00 - 8:30 pmFounders Live! Boston - May 29 2019, 6:00 - 8:30 pmFounders Live is an unforgettable happy hour competitionsweeping the globe. Five handpicked companies take the hot seatwith only 99 seconds to pitch their company and describe theirvalue proposition in front of an eager audience. Bring your friendsand co-workers, grab some food and drink, get to know your local

entrepreneurs and vote for what you think will be the next big thing...built in Boston.More information here.More information here.

If you are a startup seeking capital and/or partnerships, submit yourplan for the opportunity to present at The 19th Annual NewThe 19th Annual NewYork Venture Summit on July 9-10York Venture Summit on July 9-10 , the premier venueconnecting emerging-growth companies with active VentureCapitalists, Corporate Investors, Angel Investors, InvestmentBankers, and Strategic Partners. Presented by youngStartupVentures, The 2019 New York Venture Summit provides anunparalleled opportunity for startups to meet, network, and

showcase their innovative investment opportunities to a leading group of investors.More information here.More information here.

Chloe CapitalChloe Capital is a seed-stage VC firm that invests in women-ledinnovation companies. In collaboration with amazing CityChampions, Chloe Capital will be holding investing workshops andpitch events across the U.S. during the Chloe Capital NationalTour. More information here.More information here.

UPCOMING EVENTSUPCOMING EVENTS

Here are the latest events and networking opportunities - more events are listed onmore events are listed onour blog!our blog!

Women Connect - May 28 2019, Cambridge MAWomen Connect - May 28 2019, Cambridge MAMass Production Coalition is thrilled to host an evening of inspiringstorytelling by women in the film and media industry about pivotalmoments and unique challenges that led them to accomplishmentsand new places in their work and careers. Through sharing thesestories, they hope to inspire connections and common groundthrough a deeper community conversation around the important roleof mentorship in the industry. More information here.More information here.

Growing Great Companies: A Workshop for Island & CapeGrowing Great Companies: A Workshop for Island & Cape

Entrepreneurs - June 8 2019, Nantucket MAEntrepreneurs - June 8 2019, Nantucket MACome to Nantucket on the morning of June 8th for a workshopfeaturing veteran entrepreneurs and investors sharing the struggles,success factors, and secrets of building great businesses in all kindsof industries. The sole focus of this event is helping entrepreneursthink through the challenges and issues related to getting theircompanies — whatever the industry — onto a growthtrajectory. More information here.More information here.

Texas Conference For Women - October 23-24 2019,Texas Conference For Women - October 23-24 2019,Austin TXAustin TXThe Texas Conference for Women provides connection, motivation,networking, inspiration and skill building for thousands of Texaswomen each year. The one-day Conference offers incredibleopportunities for business networking, professional developmentand personal growth. This non-profit, non-partisan event featuresinspirational keynote speakers, skill-building breakout sessions and

ample opportunities to develop new relationships with other women. With sessionsranging from personal finance to health and wellness to career advancement, thisunique event offers something for everyone. More information here.More information here.

MENTOR OPPORTUNITIESMENTOR OPPORTUNITIES

Ambitious Ladies In TechAmbitious Ladies In TechALT (Ambitious Ladies in Tech) is a mentor network that endeavors tohelp women in technology startups achieve their career goals throughcoaching, skills development and networking. ALT works to give extrastructure and guidance to ambitious ladies who want and deserve tobe promoted up. More information here.More information here.

Woman To Woman Mentor ingWoman To Woman Mentor ingWoman to Woman Mentoring, Inc. cultivates mentoringrelationships that provide women with guidance, support, and

community connections. They offer programs that are uniquely geared toward womenwho are seeking support during a time of growth and change. More information here.More information here.

WEEKLY READ: Girls and PhilanthropyWEEKLY READ: Girls and Philanthropy

What Do Women in TechWomen in Tech Want?More Than $1 Billion in New Capital Has Been Earmarked forWomen EntrepreneursWomen Entrepreneurs. Here's Where to Find ItHow to improve life for female entrepreneursfemale entrepreneurs and angelinvestorsAdvice For The Next Generation Of Women In STEMWomen In STEMEvents for women in techEvents for women in tech

SIGN UP AS A SPEAKER TODAY: GET MORE VISIBLESIGN UP AS A SPEAKER TODAY: GET MORE VISIBLE

Innovation Women is completely self-service for both the event managers and speakers.Just sign up for an account (everyone starts as a free event manager). Then you cantake the next steps and become a speaker if you wish.

Go to Innovation WomenInnovation Women - sign up today.Verify your email (just click on the link in the email we send you). Once weapprove you, you can search for speakers. Are you a speaker? Click on the "become a speaker" button on the top right.

Have a partner code or special offer code to use? Enter the code and press"apply". Look for the right price to make sure your coupon is accepted. Ourregular membership fee is just $100.Enter your credit card info (our subscriptions are securely managed by Stripe). Build your profile.

Still wondering whether to become an IW speaker? This week's SPEAKERSPEAKER newsletterhas lots of calls for speakers JUST LIKE THESEJUST LIKE THESE:

1. Seattle API City Conference 2019Seattle API City Conference 2019 September 05, 2019 Seattle, WADeadline May 31 2019 - TechDeadline May 31 2019 - Tech

2. Skytalks XII at DEF CON 27Skytalks XII at DEF CON 27 August 8-11 2019 Las Vegas NV Deadline MayDeadline May31 2019 - Tech31 2019 - Tech

3. Chaos Conf 2019Chaos Conf 2019 September 26 2019 San Francisco CA Deadline May 31Deadline May 312019 - Tech2019 - Tech

4. OggCamp 2019OggCamp 2019 October 19-20 2019 Manchester, UK Deadline June 2 2019Deadline June 2 2019- Tech- Tech

5. LambdAle 2019LambdAle 2019 September 21 2019 London UK Deadline June 2 2019 -Deadline June 2 2019 -TechTech

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Our local ambassadors help us spread the word about Innovation Women's mission. Ifyou're in any of these locations, feel free to reach out to them to learn more!

Kathryn RoseKathryn Rose MA, Michelle T illis LedermanMichelle T illis Lederman NJ, Nancy ShenkerNancy Shenker AZ, LaraineLaraineMcKinnonMcKinnon CA, Emerald GreenForestEmerald GreenForest MA, Catalina ValenzuelaCatalina Valenzuela FL, Adr ienneAdrienneGarlandGarland NY, Lor i RichardsonLori Richardson MA, T ina AdolfssonTina Adolfsson MA, Miracle OlatunjiMiracle Olatunji MA,

Sarah LaLiberteSarah LaLiberte NH, Phylecia JonesPhylecia Jones CO, Pear lie OniPearlie Oni - DC, Amanda NielsenAmanda Nielsen -VT, Julia GeismanJulia Geisman - MA

We work with a wide variety of membership and professional organizations. We offergroup pricing and discounts, and special programming. We promote your events too.Talk to us.Talk to us.

Empower other women to find their voice and speak! Become aleader of a Speaker Sisterhood club and join a growing,nationwide network of public speaking clubs for women. MoreMoreinformation here.information here.

SPEAKING SCHOOL FOR WOMENSPEAKING SCHOOL FOR WOMEN

Do you want to be a CEO, entrepreneur or worldleader, but think it’s not possible? Do you believethat these roles are reserved for others who aremore confident, more creative, and moremotivated?

Wherever you are in your journey, Speaking School for Women Speaking School for Women from InnovationWoman Angela LussierAngela Lussier gives you the step-by-step plan to building a public speakingbusiness the right way. That speaking business can lead to a bigger vision and a wholenew career path for you.

Do you want to learn how to:become an in-demand speaker?

book paid speaking gigs?position yourself as an expert?understand what your work is worth?deliver memorable talks every time?create another revenue stream for your business?

Speaking School for Women maps out everything you need to know about: Building a brand that gets you noticedCreating a speaking plan that puts you in front of the right audiencesMarketing yourself correctly and with impactBuilding a signature talk that connects and inspiresPricing yourself so you win the gig without undervaluing or overpricing yourselfPitching yourself so you stand out and win more engagements

Get more information and register here.Get more information and register here.

The Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is a unique,members-only association that offers enterprise-level women inthe retail industry a place to learn, connect and grow. Focusedon both personal and business development, WIRLC offersmembers the opportunity to share best practices, discussindustry issues and find inspiration on how to conquerchallenges in their professional lives. More information here.More information here.

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