Our Most Recent Event:
Fresh Start: Transitioning from the Federal Sector with Confidence
Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 12pm ET | Zoom
Women in federal roles gained valuable insights during this specialized webinar focused on transitions to corporate and nonprofit sectors.
In this interactive session, participants learned to:
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Build transition confidence: Strategies for navigating change while prioritizing personal well-being were shared and practiced.
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Recognize federal advantage: Participants discovered how their government experience provides unique value to private or nonprofit sectors.
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Translate expertise effectively: Attendees learned to communicate their experience in language that resonates in resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and interviews.
Event Highlights:
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A supportive community emerged as participants shared experiences and encouraged each other.
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All participants received a Federal Transition Toolkit full of relevant strategies to aid their career journeys.
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Together, we raised $420 to support women's career development in the Washington, DC area.
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International Women's Day: Empowering Women, Sparking Change | March 2025
Participated as a panelist alongside distinguished women leaders in this impactful live-streamed event connecting a vibrant community to uplift and empower women worldwide.
This engaging celebration featured authentic stories and actionable insights, with powerful discussions on trusting intuition, finding your own path, and recognizing when it's time for career change.
Key Insights Shared:
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"Trust your intuition and stay alert for signs it may be time for a career change." - Dr. Erica Walls
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"Don't focus on highs or lows — stay the course" - Evelyne Del
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"Opportunities don't have to be given; find your own path" - Summa Simmons
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"Reclaim your voice and take control of your story" - Jennifer Bugajsky
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"Our bodies actually tighten under pressure, inviting us to ask what needs to change" - Diana Londoño, MD
What Attendees Said:
"Today's event was truly inspiring and full of many golden nuggets (tips, perspectives, advice, wealth of knowledge and takeaways)."
"The energy is explosive!! Love it!"
"The authenticity and vulnerability shared by these amazing women leaders was truly inspiring."
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STAR Power: Lighting Women's Career Paths through Negotiation | March 2025
Designed and delivered a transformative workshop for The George Washington University Trachtenberg School's Women's Leadership Fellows Program, equipping emerging public service leaders with critical negotiation skills and confidence.
This interactive session combined data-driven insights on the gender pay gap, research to explain why negotiation is critical for women, and practical STAR method strategies to empower master's students to effectively advocate for their worth in future career conversations.
What Workshop Attendees Gained:
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Gained deeper understanding of why negotiation is critical for women's long-term success
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Mastered the STAR framework to transform negotiation from awkward requests to compelling value demonstrations
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Developed confidence to advocate effectively in crucial career conversations
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Created personalized STAR stories based on academic and early-career experiences
What Participants are INSPIRED to do, as a result:
"... to ask for what I deserve in the coming months as I apply for jobs after graduation!"
"... to be more direct in asserting my leadership and when negotiating!"
"... to explore my importance in my job to recognize my value and aim for a position that I deserve."
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Stepping Stones: Building Your Path to Career Success | Feb 2025
Designed and delivered an empowering workshop for women in DC Central Kitchen's culinary program, helping future chefs and aspiring entrepreneurs create personalized pathways to professional success.
This interactive session created a collaborative learning environment where participants supported each other's aspirations through thoughtful suggestions and encouragement, truly embodying the principle that empowered women empower women.
Workshop Highlights:
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Interactive exercises to identify and inventory professional assets and transferable skills
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Goal-setting activities focused on creating achievable career milestones
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Strategic planning to bridge gaps between current positions and desired futures
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Peer-to-peer feedback sessions to strengthen professional narratives
Participant Outcomes:
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Increased confidence in articulating professional strengths and aspirations
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Clarity on specific steps needed to reach career objectives in the culinary field
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Enhanced ability to "think positive" and "be the best version" of themselves
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Strengthened connections with fellow participants to support continued growth
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Breast Cancer Career Support Initiative (October 2024)
Collaborated with career coaches nationwide to support Tigerlily Foundation's ANGEL advocates during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
This initiative combined direct career coaching with fundraising and broader awareness about supporting women's careers during and after cancer treatment.
Impact Highlights:
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10 career coaches provided free coaching sessions to ANGEL advocates
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Exceeded $500 fundraising goal with $645 donated
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Reached 7,000+ professionals through awareness campaign
What Participants Said:
"Thank you so much for coming prepared with multiple perspectives to help me trust in the pivot."
"It was a true pleasure to work with the coach. She provided me with several resources that I could utilize immediately."
"I truly enjoyed our conversation. I am excited to apply the techniques and suggestions as I re-enter the professional world."
True Fit: Discovering Y.O.U.R. Authentic Career Path | Jan. 2025
Our January 2025 webinar empowered professional women to unlock career success by leveraging their unique journeys through the Y.O.U.R. framework:
Your journey - Organizational needs - Unique solutions - Rewarding work.
And, together we raised $230 for House of Ruth to help women and families rebuild their lives!
What Workshop Attendees Gained:
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The powerful Y.O.U.R. framework for leveraging unique journeys into authentic career success
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Practical tools to align career choices with personal strengths and find truly rewarding work
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Confidence to turn self-doubt into professional value
What Participants Said:
"Thank you for your commitment to helping women find the courage needed to live a life of meaning and purpose."
"The session was quite informative and very helpful!"
"It was a great session and I'm looking forward to diving into the materials."
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Breast Cancer Career Support Initiative | Oct. 2024
Collaborated with career coaches nationwide to support Tigerlily Foundation's ANGEL advocates during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
This initiative combined direct career coaching with fundraising and awareness about supporting women's careers during and after cancer treatment.
Impact Highlights:
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10 career coaches provided free coaching sessions to ANGEL advocates
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Exceeded $500 fundraising goal with $645 donated
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Reached 7,000+ professionals through awareness campaign
What Participants Said:
"Thank you so much for coming prepared with multiple perspectives to help me trust in the pivot."
"It was a true pleasure to work with the coach. She provided me with several resources that I could utilize immediately."
"I truly enjoyed our conversation. I am excited to apply the techniques and suggestions as I re-enter the professional world."
Career Elevate-her: Unlock Your Success | July 2024
Our July 2024 workshop celebrated Inspire to Excel's 5th birthday while helping mid-career women unlock the power of professional relationships!
Together, we contributed $230 to Suited for Change to provide new work clothes to women re-entering the job market.
What Workshop Attendees Gained:
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Networking training; #1 secret that transforms job seekers into job getters
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Practical, game-changing strategies to skyrocket careers
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Methods to unlock potential as top candidates for dream jobs
What Participants Said:
"I found rejuvenation to come out of the rut and find Who I Am!!!!"
"Very insightful. Thank you so much for this webinar Dr. Walls. This was awesome! I really appreciate all the insight, advice, encouragement, and resources."
"Thank you for the insightful education Erica. I will be sure to implement the resources given in future career opportunities!"
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Diversity and Intersectionality: Elevating All Voices
Moderated an impactful discussion reaching over 4,500 professionals at the Fairygodboss Inspiration Summit.
This premier women’s career development conference focused on job search strategies, negotiation, effective communication, and more.
Participant Outcomes
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Deep understanding of how intersectional identities shape workplace experiences
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Practical strategies for creating more inclusive environments
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Tools and techniques for effective allyship and advocacy
What Attendees Said:
"Today's summit was truly inspiring and full of many golden nuggets (tips, perspectives, advice, wealth of knowledge and takeaways)."
"This event was outstanding! I learned a great deal of invaluable information today."
"Can I please point out how much I have LOVED the diversity of perspectives, knowledge, and backgrounds of these amazing speakers and moderators."
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Diversity and Intersectionality: Elevating All Voices | May 2024
Moderated an impactful discussion reaching over 4,500 professionals at the Fairygodboss Inspiration Summit.
This premier women's career development conference focused on job search strategies, negotiation, effective communication, and more.
Participant Outcomes:
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Deep understanding of how intersectional identities shape workplace experiences
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Practical strategies for creating more inclusive environments
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Tools and techniques for effective allyship and advocacy
What Attendees Said:
"Today's summit was truly inspiring and full of many golden nuggets (tips, perspectives, advice, wealth of knowledge and takeaways)."
"This event was outstanding! I learned a great deal of invaluable information today."
"Can I please point out how much I have LOVED the diversity of perspectives, knowledge, and backgrounds of these amazing speakers and moderators."
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Re-igniting Passion in Your Work (January 2024)
Shared strategies to combat workplace boredom through The Muse's online platform.
As workplace disengagement affects up to two-thirds of American workers, this timely discussion provided practical solutions for career rejuvenation in the new year.
Re-igniting Passion in Your Work | Jan. 2024
Shared strategies to combat workplace boredom through The Muse's online platform.
As workplace disengagement affects up to two-thirds of American workers, this timely discussion provided practical solutions for career rejuvenation in the new year.
You, Inc.: Personal Branding for Professional Success (November 2023)
Conducted a workshop for George Washington University students on leveraging LinkedIn for career success.
The session provided practical strategies for creating an authentic professional presence online that aligns with students' career aspirations.
Skills & Strategies Developed
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Personalized LinkedIn profile optimization strategies
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Content planning framework for professional visibility
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Meaningful networking outreach via templates and scripts
What Students Found Most Valuable
"Learning to market your skills while remaining true to yourself from someone with much experience was very helpful, as job hunting can be stressful immediately after undergraduate."
"LinkedIn tips such as posting weekly, how to make a good headline, where to put different experiences etc. were extremely helpful as this insight isn't always cohesive across internet sources, so it was nice to have a final, trustworthy opinion on what looks the most professional."
"The most valuable part of the career workshop was making sure the image I portray of myself on LinkedIn is accurate and aligns with my values."
You, Inc.: Personal Branding for Professional Success | Nov. 2023
Conducted a workshop for George Washington University students on leveraging LinkedIn for career success.
The session provided practical strategies for creating an authentic online presence that aligns with students' career aspirations.
Skills & Strategies Developed:
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Personalized LinkedIn profile optimization strategies
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Content planning framework for professional visibility
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Meaningful networking outreach via templates and scripts
What Students Found Most Valuable:
"Learning to market your skills while remaining true to yourself from someone with much experience was very helpful, as job hunting can be stressful immediately after undergraduate."
"LinkedIn tips such as posting weekly, how to make a good headline, where to put different experiences etc. were extremely helpful as this insight isn't always cohesive across internet sources, so it was nice to have a final, trustworthy opinion on what looks the most professional."
"The most valuable part of the career workshop was making sure the image I portray of myself on LinkedIn is accurate and aligns with my values."
Yes, They Can! Empowering Clients to Empower Themselves | Oct. 2023
Delivered keynote address and workshop at the Alliance of Career Development Nonprofits conference in Washington, DC.
This powerful gathering of nonprofit leaders focused on sustaining impactful women's career development programs while maintaining staff well-being.
What Participants Discovered:
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Strategies for sustainable client care and staff wellness
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Tools for maintaining effective organizational boundaries
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Frameworks for preventing compassion fatigue and burnout
Leaders' Key Take-aways:
"Continuing to empower your team is one of the most important things we can do to assist with burnout."
"Always remember my WHY; it will help me stay motivated and prevent compassion fatigue."
"The value of boundaries and upholding them not only for your personal safety, but for the sustainability of the organization."
Personal Branding: Strategies to Help You Gain a Gooood Job (June 2023)
Empowered 20+ women receiving public assistance through the DC Department of Human Services with personal branding strategies.
This premier women’s career development conference focused on job search strategies, negotiation, effective communication, and more.
What Workshop Attendees Gained
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Practical tools for discovering personal identity and strengths
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Strategies for professional growth and development
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Action steps for personal brand development
Personal Branding: Strategies to Help You Gain a Gooood Job | June 2023
Empowered 20+ women receiving public assistance through the DC Department of Human Services with personal branding strategies.
This community impact event focused on professional presence in-person and online.
What Workshop Attendees Gained:
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Practical tools for discovering personal identity and strengths
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Strategies for professional growth and development
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Action steps for personal brand development
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