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Elevate Your Impact: A Philanthropy Discussion with Julie Hoffmann
Julie Hoffmann, JH Philanthropy
Join us for an interactive lunch, where we will explore how to amplify your impact through the creation and implementation of meaningful strategies tailored to your philanthropic goals. Whether you're a seasoned donor or just starting out, Julie will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to make a lasting difference.
Julie Hoffmann will guide you through the intricacies and complexities of charitable contributions, empowering you to drive meaningful change in the causes that resonate with your values.
Discover how to best support your passions—whether it's education, healthcare, the environment, or social justice—and learn how to deliver the greatest results for the issues that matter most to you.
Julie will discuss:
· Thoughtful Giving: Learn how to create a personalized approach that enhances your philanthropic impact while showcasing your unique vision.
· Cultivating Joy and Purpose in Family Philanthropy: Explore how to engage the next generation in meaningful ways, empowering them to participate in giving and decision-making.
Julie Hoffmann is a passionate advocate for strategic giving with over 20 years of experience helping families maximize their philanthropic impact. She's a trusted advisor known for her personalized approach, guiding families to align their charitable efforts with their values and achieve their goals. Before founding JH Philanthropy, she served as CEO of the New Coast Foundation and held leadership roles at A Better Chicago, America Needs You, and Cara Chicago. Her expertise has been instrumental in transforming the way families approach charitable giving to create impacting legacies.
Highlighting the First Women’s Bank with Marianne Markowitz, President & CEO
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.
Examine the Art of LinkedIn: A Digital Workshop with Madeline Fetterly
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 29th, 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
Designing Your Life: Redefine Your Routine to Realize New Ventures
rish Thomas
Join serial entrepreneur and four-time founder Trish Thomas for an inspiring lunch at Suite Escape. Trish will discuss how she built companies from scratch and scaled global brands, all while raising a family. Trish's journey, from selling her first company right out of college to teaching entrepreneurship at Northwestern, exemplifies the power of redesigning your life as you go and always saying the "yes" to the next challenge.
Trish will share her insights from the boardroom, the classroom and the home front. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and maybe even a little hungry for your next adventure.
Trish is the Founder and CEO (“Chief Eating Officer”) at Every Body Eat®. Trish also teaches classes in Entrepreneurship at Northwestern University’s Farley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. A Mom to two sons, four stepsons, 2.75 grandsons (next one due in October) and multiple dogs - Trish is an expert on feeding people! She currently resides on Chicago’s North Shore with her husband and family.
Every Body Eat® was created to bring people together over a shared love of delicious food, regardless of dietary restrictions or preferences. Every Body Eat® are clean and craveable snack thins, crispbread crackers and small batch cookies that are free of the top 14 allergens so that everyone can enjoy delicious snacks. These products can be found locally at Foodstuffs, Sunset Foods, Mariano’s, The Winnetka Grand Food Mart, as well as nationally at Sprouts Markets and Whole Foods.
Restaurant to Retail: A Platform for Culinary Creators
Disha Gulati
Disha Gulati is the founder and CEO of Here Here Market, a technology startup curating the largest community of chef-driven and independent food brands. Prior to this, she was the head of global analytics for Mondelez International, a fortune 100 CPG company. Over lunch, Disha will share how her personal and professional experiences provided the framework for Here Here Market— a platform created by Gulati to honor and amplify the diverse talent in the culinary world.
The Five Principles of Parenting
Dr. Aliza Pressman
Over lunch, Dr. Pressman will share her five, science-backed parenting principles, explore how they cultivate resilience, and demonstrate how they can be applied to any common parenting scenario -- from tantrums to managing screen time, supporting child autonomy, discipline, and more.
Connection
Unite with women who believe in the power of supporting one another.
Community
Experience the meaningful synergy of women celebrating achievements and navigating challenges.
Education
Make learning a priority through curated content and dynamic events created to educate and motivate members.
Inspiration
Cultivate your passions and enrich your purpose to be a positive force in the world.
Tomorrow Starts Today.
“Suite Escape is a wonderful addition to the North Shore community. I have thoroughly enjoyed the speaker luncheon series and have found the events to be tremendous networking platforms. On several occasions, I have met the most amazing women and have even run into old friends who have become new again.”
-DUSTIN
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