Highlighting the First Women’s Bank with Marianne Markowitz, President & CEO

Please join us online at Suite Escape for our Digital Event featuring Marianne Markowitz, President & CEO of First Women's Bank on Friday, November 15th.  

During this event, Marianne will discuss: 

• The Gender Lending Gap - For over two decades, the number of women-owned businesses has increased at twice the national average. Despite this progress, women are not scaling their businesses to their full potential due to significant barriers in accessing capital. Connecting women to capital is precisely why First Women's Bank was founded in 2021.  

• About First Women’s Bank - FWB is the only commercial bank in the country strategically built to help close the gender lending gap. Whether you’re a woman entrepreneur, business owner, or simply passionate about supporting womens’ initiatives, this is your chance to learn how First Women's Bank is changing the financial landscape.

• FWB Mission Partners & Strategic Advisors - To execute this mission, FWB recruits deposits from individuals, organizations, and corporations that share their vision. These funds are strategically deployed to finance small businesses, with a strategic focus on supporting the women’s economy.  Corporate Mission partners include companies such as BCG, Good Chaos, La-Z-Boy, United Airlines, Airbnb, Ariel Investments, TransUnion and many more who hold deposits at the bank. 

FWB was founded by an incredible group of entrepreneurial women who have built a world-class community of well-known individuals who continue to advise and support the mission. As lifelong champions and advocates for equality, their support has helped tell the story of the women’s economy to a national audience. FWB’s growing list of Strategic Advisors includes Billie Jean King, Sophia Bush, Nia Batts, Allyson Felix, and Wes Felix – all of which have been instrumental allies in their journey. 

This isn’t just about banking. It’s about fostering a community that values diversity, inclusion, and empowerment. With collaborative networks and educational resources, First Women’s Bank is more than just a financial institution—it’s a platform for growth and innovation! If you know of any women businesses looking for growth opportunities please contact First Women’s Bank.  

Marianne Markowitz is the President & CEO of First Women’s Bank. Previously, Markowitz served as the Acting Administrator and Regional Administrator for the Small Business Administration and as an interim member of President Obama’s Cabinet.

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Examine the Art of LinkedIn: A Digital Workshop with Madeline Fetterly

Join Suite Escape and Madeline Fetterly for an exclusive digital workshop where you’ll dive into proven strategies to elevate your LinkedIn Presence and unlock its full potential.  Whether you’re aiming to stand out, attract new career opportunities, or solidify your personal brand, Madeline will provide valuable insights to turn your LinkedIn profile into a powerful tool.  Learn how to optimize your profile, engage with your network, and effectively position yourself. At the end of the session, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and tactics to make LinkedIn work for you, driving real results and accelerating your personal and professional growth.

During this workshop, you will:

Examine the art of LinkedIn: Learn how to build a polished profile, create engaging content, and connect with key influencers to expand your network

Gain clarity and confidence: Banish imposter syndrome and step into your power as a thought leader in your industry.

Unlock your earning potential: Position yourself for career advancement and success by showcasing your expertise.

This event will take place via ZOOM at 11 am CST on Tuesday, October 29^th, and includes:

An interactive workshop led by Madeline Fetterly including a guided presentation, worksheets, and online Q&A

Virtual networking opportunities with other dynamic women

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Nikki Barua, The Art of the Vision Board: Charting Your Path to Success

Nikki Barua is a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, best-selling author and leading expert in helping people and organizations adapt to change. Nikki is the CEO & Co-Founder of Beyond Barriers, an AI-enabled Career Fitness platform to help professionals accelerate success with personalized guidance, proven strategies and a powerful peer community.

An immigrant from India, Nikki overcame adversity to achieve success in her corporate and entrepreneurial career. She has an inspiring story of turning barriers into breakthroughs. She believes in manifesting your vision with the right mindset and emotionally aligned goals.

“Clarity on your vision is not just identifying your desired end result but also harnessing the power to visualize the steps you need to take to get to that vision.”

Creating a vision board will help you clarify your goals, stay motivated, cultivate a positive mindset, and take intentional steps towards achieving your dreams. It serves as a powerful tool for personal growth, empowerment, and manifestation of your desired outcomes. A vision board can also serve as an accountability tool. By visually representing your goals you will be reminded of the steps you need to take towards consistent effort to achieve your aspirations.

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Annie Taube

Annie Taube is a visionary marketing leader with over two decades of experience shaping brand identities, driving consumer engagement, and delivering exceptional results across various industries. Currently serving as the Head of Marketing at LoveShackFancy, Annie oversees innovative strategies to elevate LSF’s brand presence and strengthen its market position.

Prior to LSF, Annie held key positions at Condé Nast, where she honed her expertise in consumer marketing, branding, and creative leadership. As the Consumer Marketing Brand & Creative Lead, Annie crafted and executed over 40 go-to-market strategies, ensuring the delivery of unique value propositions to customers along with a competitive advantage. While at Condé Nast, Annie contributed to the success of paid media campaigns across 11 key brands. Annie's experience also includes almost 8 years at Vogue magazine where she worked accross the categories of Events, TV, Fashion Show Production and sales while navigating the constantly-evolving media landscape including the launch of e-commerce sites, social media and affiliate networks

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Mariah Wood

Mariah Wood is a Co-Founder and the Chief Operating Officer of Tilden Cocktails, which sells a variety of non-alcoholic cocktails. Why non-alcoholic beverages? For Mariah, it’s simple. “I believe people should have options.” Drinking alcohol is a key part of many professional and social events. Tilden aims to provide options for consumers to engage in these activities without consuming alcohol. “We at Tilden are helping drive forward a cultural change towards being yourself. We support that authenticity instead of feeling like you need a mind-altering substance to achieve personal connection.”

Over Zoom, Mariah will share her story of creating and building the Tilden business, and how she has grown personally and professionally beyond her initial career in corporate consulting. With an 80% repurchase rate from over 100 restaurant, retail, and hotel customers, Tilden’s award-winning cocktails are certainly getting alot of “Buzz”.

Mariah Wood is a Harvard Business School Graduate and currently resides in Boston along with her husband and young child.

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