What you can do now to “be the change you what to see in the world” (Mahatma Gandhi)

Today more than ever the words of Gandhi inspire us to be all that we can be. To reach out and Motivate others to be the best they can be.  To be Empowered to change the world for the better.  And to Activate that leadership spark to step up and make a difference.

On Friday, Aug. 13, you have a special opportunity to Motivate, Empower and Activate your passion for your business, your career, your life at the first ever Illinois Women’s Leadership Symposium! (Click here for Special Pricing)

This full day multi-faceted event led by powerful women leaders in keynote and hands-on workshop presentations includes interactive networking and an Expo/Marketplace for more than 250 women from across Illinois.

Limited Offer Pricing: $129 per person when you reserve your seat by July 30 (a $30 savings). Now IS the time to register!

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You will enjoy a specially prepared continental breakfast, a plated lunch, fun snacks, interactive networking, and shopping at the Marketplace.

Motivate.  Empower.  Activate.

Special guest facilitators!!!

Seattle Sutton, RN, BSN, Founder and President of Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating (SSHE).

SSHE, a family-owned, Illinois-based healthy meal replacement company that offers a no-gimmick approach to convenient, healthy eating. SSHE prepares thousands of fresh meals weekly and its innovative approach has helped thousands of people achieve and maintain weight loss without the planning, shopping or cooking for themselves.

Diana Martinez, Chief Operating and Marketing Officer for Second City International.

Second City is the world’s premier comedy theatre and school of improvisation – specializing in sketch comedy and improvisation in Chicago, Toronto, and Hollywood. Ms. Martinez’s awards include the “Influential Women in Business” Award in 2002, and “The Award for Business Excellence” in 2003, she was named “Today’s Young Executive in 2003″ by the Business Ledger, and awarded “The Hispanic Hero Award” in 2002 by the Chicago Fire.

Lourdes Duarte, co-anchor WGN Evening News and host of “Adelante Chicago”

Ms. Duarte has won several awards including an Emmy Award for her work on “Hoy en Dia” and Society of Professional Journalists Awards for Minority Issues Reporting. Most recently, she won an Emmy Award for her story titled “Unlicensed and Serving.”

Cheryle R. Jackson, Vice President, Government Affairs and Corporate Development for AAR CORP.

A leading provider of products and services to the commercial aerospace and defense industries. Ms. Jackson was appointed the first female president and CEO of the Chicago Urban League. In that capacity, she led one of the most transformational periods of growth at the venerable civil rights organization, shifting its focus from social services to economic development.

Darlene M. Ziebell, President and Founder of Center for Women Business Owners

A mentoring firm providing forward thinking women business owners with ideas, real life experiences, and training to make their business dream a reality. Ms. Ziebell is a Business Management Consultant with over 30 years of practical business experience. In various executive roles and entrepreneurial endeavors, she has personally managed all levels of business from start-up to corporate maturity.

Limited Offer Pricing: $129 per person when you reserve your seat by July 31 (a $30 savings). Now IS the time to register!

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