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Gwen has over 25 years of demonstrated success in planning, directing and applying solutions (organization, process, and technology) to address business and technical needs in the United States, Europe, and Australia. Gwen Jolley has a wealth of CIO experience, both as an internal CIO and also as an IT Consultant. A life-long passion for Gwen has been the mentoring of other women to help them to achieve their personal goals…plus she is a wonderful lady!
Join us on May 17th at 11:30 a.m. until 12:15 p.m.

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Each year, successful women from many fields offer wisdom and inspiration during an after-lunch panel at the Possible Woman Conference. “This plenary session featuring top women is always a hit,” said Linda Wind, CEO of Wind Enterprises, presenter of IMAGINE! Possible Woman 2012 Thursday April 26 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.

This year’s “Women of Power and Vision” will be moderated by Maria Sutej, Regional Vice President of Sales at Avon Products Inc., and features business and political leaders telling of their struggles and achievements:

• Karstin Bodell, Vice President of General Business Marketing for IBM
• Barbara Hingst, Vice President of Business Performance Services for Southern Company
• Representative Carolyn Hugley, Georgia House of Representatives
• Amy Medendorp, Executive Vice President of Diversified Commercial Line of Business at SunTrust Banks Inc.
• Jennifer Van Buskirk, Senior Vice President of New Distribution for AT&T;

Speaking at lunch is global expert on women’s leadership Connie Glaser, columnist for Atlanta Business Chronicle and nominee for 50 Women to Watch by the Wall Street Journal. Other keynotes are Marsha Sampson Johnson, Celeste Jonson and Jeffery Tobias Halter.

The day begins at 8 a.m. with continental breakfast and goes until 5 p.m. with the Connection Reception, IMAGINE! Possible Woman 2012 is a day packed with dynamic speakers (Martha Forlines is one of them), interactive question-and-answer sessions, well-qualified panels, informative exhibits and exciting networking opportunities. To view the Tracks and Conference Speakers, go to IMAGINE! Possible Woman 2012 Conference attendees are also invited to Starry Night 2012, a Fundraising Dinner & Silent Auction for the Possible Woman Foundation held at the Ansley Golf Club April 25 with Karyn Greer of WXIA-TV as mistress of ceremonies.

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Join our Inspiring Women Teleconference next Tuesday, the 17th when Martha interviews Amy Yoder, President & CEO North America/Australasia for Arysta Life Science.

Amy is a farmer’s daughter, helping her family raise cattle along with 800-acres of corn, soybeans and wheat in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. She has held a variety of sales, marketing and executive positions throughout the agricultural and related industries. She has also worked in all aspects of these industries from basic ai research, manufacturing, distribution, generic, and even the consumer markets.

Being a working mom her whole career, listen in as she speaks to what has worked for her in maintaining that balance we all desire. Amy has worked for Monsanto, Dupont, Conagra and Spectrum Brands, to name a few of her employers. She has also served on boards of various agricultural associations and universities and was recognized as Atlanta’s “Business Woman to Watch” in 2008.

Register today for a lively and informative conversation with Amy Yoder, April 17th at 11:30 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. EST. Share this email with some of your female colleagues and friends.

Also, don’t forget to register for the 16th Annual Possible Woman Leadership Conference – “IMAGINE”, in Atlanta on April 26th. Use our discount code – WEBSI12, when you register for this day long event to educate, inspire and motivate you to significance! (P.S. – Martha will be conducting a workshop on Leadership Skills for High Employee Engagement).

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If you follow Inspiring Women on Facebook, you may have already read this very interesting article in the March 24th Time Magazine. As a contrast to our last BLOG about young girls and their self confidence…read key highlights about women and the impact of our earnings and purchasing power:

1. 4 in 10 working wives outearned their spouses in 2009;
2. Women make up 60% of U.S. college students;
3. Single, childless women ages 22 to 30 in larger U.S. metropolitan cities have a higher median income than their male peers;
4. The domestic division of labor has shifted. Dad’s have become much more hands on over the past generation and are doing a larger share of the domestic chores at home regardless of being a stay at home dad;
5. Wives make the majority of the buying decisions regardless of who earns more in the family.

The author declares within a generation, a majority of working wives will outearn their husbands. So does that mean the 81% gender wage gap goes away and the percent of women in management will increase above 38%?

REMEMBER, Marsha Sampson Johnson, former executive with Southern Company joins Martha for our complimentary Inspiring Women Teleconference tomorrow, the 28th at 11:30 a.m. EST. Register NOW to save your seat! You do not want to miss this call with Marsha!

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Yep – you read it correctly. This research was done by Roper Research and was featured in a GIRL POWER article sponsored by the Girl Scouts. GSUSA is celebrating their centennial year by launching their boldest advocacy campaign in U.S. history! This is a fitting launch for Women’s History month.

The leader of this organization, Anna Maria Chavez states the obvious, “There is a shortage of women in leadership roles and it will take a lot of resources to address it. We have to advocate on behalf of girls…We give more money to animal issues than girl issues.” 2012 has been declared as the “Year of the Girl” with ambitious plans to raise $1 billion to reach more girls through the Girl Scouts.

Here are some impressive stats to endorse the efforts of GSUSA:
69% of female U.S. senators, 67% of female U.S. House of Representatives and 80% of female business owners were Girl Scouts. So in keeping with the GSU spirit, pick a girl to advocate for this year and help support her hopes and dreams. They are our future leaders that will “change the world”.

REMEMBER…we have Marsha Sampson Johnson gracing us with her gifts on March 28th as our Inspiring Women Teleconference guest! Marsha is a writer, speaker and advocate dedicated to full inclusion of women and people of color in all work environments. She is known for her keen insights and no nonsense approach to leadership and navigating careers. Register today to hold your “seat” on our live call with Marsha!

Martha Forlines and Thad Green