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Inspire to Excel partners with nonprofits, associations, and educational institutions in the DC area to deliver high-impact speaking engagements and participant development programs that translate leadership theory into practical, career-advancing strategies.
Whether transitioning careers, stepping into leadership, or launching businesses, audiences gain the clarity, confidence, strategies, and skills needed to achieve meaningful career growth.
Below is a selection of recent speaking engagements, participant development programs, and community impact.
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EntrepreneurHER: Crafting Your Path to Business Success | July 2025
Co-facilitated a conference at Suited for Change, empowering emerging entrepreneurs to develop business skills, adopt growth mindsets, and launch sustainable organizations.
Participants developed:
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Business plans, mission statements, and SMART goals
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Authentic confidence to overcome imposter syndrome and step into entrepreneurial leadership
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Strategic LinkedIn presence and communication plans for business growth
Fresh Start: Transitioning from the Federal Sector with Confidence | April 2025
Senior federal executives and high-level professionals (GS-13-15 and SES) gained strategic insights for transitioning to corporate or social sector leadership roles.
Audience learned to:
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Translate federal experience to the private and nonprofit sectors
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Communicate leadership potential in language that resonates on resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and in interviews
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Navigate change while prioritizing personal wellbeing
Community Impact: Raised $420 for Suited for Change's career coaching program in Washington, DC, through registration fees and Inspire to Excel's match.
International Women's Day: Empowering Women, Sparking Change | March 2025
Participated as a panelist alongside distinguished women leaders in this live-streamed event empowering women worldwide through career growth and leadership development.
Leadership 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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"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
Participant Feedback:
"Today's event was truly inspiring and full of many golden nuggets. The authenticity and vulnerability shared by these amazing women leaders was truly inspiring."
STAR Power: Lighting Women's Career Paths through Negotiation | March 2025
Designed and delivered a transformative workshop for The George Washington University Women's Leadership Fellows Program, equipping emerging public service leaders with critical negotiation skills and leadership confidence.
The women were equipped with:
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The STAR framework to transform negotiation into compelling leadership value
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Confidence to advocate effectively in crucial career and leadership conversations
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Practice crafting personalized STAR stories based on academic and early-career leadership experiences
Participant Feedback:
"I'm inspired to ask for what I deserve as I apply for jobs! I'll be more direct in asserting my leadership and when negotiating!"
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Stepping Stones: Building Your Path to Career Success | February 2025
Designed and delivered an empowering workshop for women in DC Central Kitchen's culinary program, helping future chefs and aspiring entrepreneurs develop leadership skills and create personalized pathways to professional success.
Participants strengthened:
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Ability to identify professional assets, transferable skills, and leadership capabilities through interactive exercises
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Career milestones and strategic plans for advancement
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Professional narratives and leadership presence through peer feedback
Participant Feedback:
"I gained clarity on specific steps needed to reach my career objectives and step into leadership opportunities!"
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True Fit: Discovering Y.O.U.R. Authentic Career Path | January 2025
Empowered women ready to step into authentic leadership potential through the Y.O.U.R. Framework™: Your journey - Organizational needs - Unique solutions - Rewarding work.
Attendees gained:
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The 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 leadership potential
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Confidence to turn self-doubt into professional value and leadership presence
Participant Feedback:
"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 I'm looking forward to diving into the materials."
Community Impact: Donated $230 to House of Ruth to help women and families rebuild their lives in Washington, DC, through registration fees and Inspire to Excel's match.
Breast Cancer Career Support Initiative | October 2024
Collaborated with career coaches nationwide to support Tigerlily Foundation's ANGEL advocates during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, combining direct career coaching with fundraising and awareness.
Key Outcomes:
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Provided 19 free, one-hour career coaching sessions to help breast cancer survivors advance their careers
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Reached 7,000+ professionals through LinkedIn awareness campaign
Community Impact: Raised $645 to aid Tigerlily's patient care programs through month-long fundraising campaign and Inspire to Excel's contribution.
Participant Feedback:
"Thank you so much for coming prepared with multiple perspectives to help me trust in the pivot. I received several resources I could utilize immediately and am excited to apply the techniques as I re-enter the professional world."
Career Elevate-her: Unlock Your Success | July 2024
Helped professional women unlock the power of authentic networking while celebrating Inspire to Excel's 5th anniversary.
The women received:
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Networking training and relationship-building strategies for career advancement
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Methods to position themselves as top candidates for ideal roles
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Practical tools to accelerate career growth through professional connections
Participant Feedback:
"Very insightful! I found rejuvenation to come out of the rut and find Who I Am! I will implement the resources given in future career opportunities."
Community Impact: Contributed $230 to Suited for Change to provide work clothes for women re-entering the job market in Washington, DC, through registration fees and Inspire to Excel's match.
Diversity and Intersectionality: Elevating All Voices | May 2024
Moderated an impactful discussion reaching over 4,500 professionals at the 2024 Fairygodboss Inspiration Summit, focusing on leadership advancement and professional growth.
The session explored:
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How intersectional identities shape workplace experiences and leadership opportunities
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Practical strategies for creating inclusive environments that support emerging leaders
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Tools and techniques for effective allyship and advocacy
Participant Feedback:
"Today's summit was truly inspiring and full of many golden nuggets. This event was outstanding! I loved the diversity of perspectives, knowledge, and backgrounds of these amazing speakers and moderators."
Re-igniting Passion in Your Work | January 2024
Shared strategies to combat workplace disengagement and reignite career alignment through The Muse's online platform, addressing a challenge affecting two-thirds of American workers.
Attendees gained:
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Frameworks for assessing workplace disengagement and identifying advancement opportunities
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Practical techniques to revitalize current roles and expand professional influence
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Strategic tools for making informed career transitions and advancement decisions
You, Inc.: Personal Branding for Professional Success | November 2023
Designed and delivered a workshop for The George Washington University's Human Services Program, helping emerging leaders develop professional presence and leverage LinkedIn for career advancement.
Participants built:
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Personalized LinkedIn profiles to showcase emerging leadership potential
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Content planning for professional visibility and thought leadership development
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Meaningful networking strategies via templates and scripts
Participant Feedback:
"Learning to market your skills while remaining true to yourself was very helpful. The LinkedIn tips were extremely helpful - it was nice to have a final, trustworthy opinion on what looks professional and aligns with my values."
Yes, They Can! Empowering Clients to Empower Themselves | October 2023
Delivered keynote address and workshop at the Alliance of Career Development Nonprofits conference in Washington, DC, focusing on sustaining impactful programs while maintaining staff well-being.
The leaders discovered:
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Strategies for sustainable client care, staff wellness, and leadership development within organizations
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Tools for maintaining effective organizational boundaries while empowering emerging leaders
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Frameworks for preventing compassion fatigue and burnout
Participant Feedback:
"Continuing to empower your team is one of the most important things we can do to assist with burnout. Always remember your WHY - it will help stay motivated. The value of boundaries is not only for personal safety, but for organizational sustainability."
Personal Branding: Strategies to Help You Gain a Gooood Job | June 2023
Empowered women receiving public assistance through the DC Department of Human Services with personal branding strategies for career advancement and professional growth.
The women received:
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Practical tools for discovering personal identity, strengths, and professional value
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Strategies for career advancement and professional development
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Action steps for personal brand development and career growth
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."
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."
Access to Event Resources:
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.
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."
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
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