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Leadership, Resilience, and Ice Hockey: What You Can Learn This April

By WISE SEA Site Admin posted 30 days ago
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No matter your experience with ice hockey, Harrow wants you to know that “there is a place for you and there are a lot of people doing good work to make sure that the sport truly is for everyone.” Ice hockey is one of the sports on the rise in pop culture, from the viral TikTok video of fans singing along to Taylor Swift at a recent PWHL game to the addition of one of our annual partners, the Seattle Kraken. For Mel Harrow, our WISE Seattle 2023 Women of Inspiration winner, she first fell in love with hockey after seeing it on TV. “I just like told my parents that I want to try this and they were like all right let's find an ice rink.” She started out ...
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March Recap: WISE Seattle's 2024 Power Play Event

By WISE SEA Site Admin posted 03-22-2024
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Already buzzing with anticipation for the upcoming season, the Seattle Mariners hosted a very special WISE: Power Play event on March 12, 2024, at T-Mobile Park. We gathered to acknowledge Equal Pay Day, and participate in an evening of learning and sharing regarding pay equity, closing the wage gap, and creating opportunities for career advancement in our organizations. Led by WISE’s DEI Co-Chairs, Tara Buchan and Dani Carbary (TADA Partners), we heard from leaders in diversity, equity and inclusion, pay equity technology and sports business. Equal Pay Day symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn what men did the previous year, (this year ...
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Event Recap: 2024 Speed Networking Roundtables

By WISE SEA Site Admin posted 02-21-2024
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On February 6th, 2024, our Speed Networking Roundtable event returned with a bang at Husky Stadium. Against the backdrop of the PAC 12 Champions' home, professionals from various career stages gathered for an evening of enriching discussions on leadership, communication, culture, and personal development. The event buzzed with energy as attendees engaged in in-depth conversations with industry experts, gaining valuable insights and forging meaningful connections. Throughout the evening, attendees were treated to a wealth of wisdom from notable figures across Seattle. Special thanks to all our speed networking table leads. Melissa Robertson, with her 17 seasons ...
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January Recap: Invest in YOU Chapter Event

By WISE SEA Site Admin posted 02-16-2024
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On January 16th, 2024, WISE Seattle members gathered at the Hyatt Regency Seattle for the first chapter event of the new year. The event’s focus was on connecting with other members as well as welcoming new faces, and exchanging ideas for how we can reset for the new year. The theme was “Invest in YOU” and all attendees were treated to a complimentary headshot photo, thanks to Alabastro Photography , and learned about how to refresh their wardrobe with Armoire. The Hyatt Regency Seattle provided complimentary beverages and a delicious food spread, including Seattle favorites like Beecher’s mac and cheese and chowder. We ended the evening with a raffle ...
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WISE Seattle: A Look Back at Our 2023 Events So Far

By WISE SEA Site Admin posted 08-24-2023
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It's been an action-packed year so far for the WISE Seattle. A few highlights include: Unlearned what diet culture has taught us with Monica Van Winkle Speed-networked with industry leaders from Seattle Kraken, Swire Coca-Cola, Seattle Mariners, Seattle Storm, Open Dorse, SeattleU, Rough & Tumble, and Seattle Seahawks. Went behind the scenes with the women who helped bring the MLB All-Star game to Seattle. Cheered on the NCAA Women's Basketball Sweet 16 at Climate Pledge Arena. Celebrated women in brewing at Seattle's first place for equal play, prioritizing women's sports, Rough & Tumble. Tested our pickleball skills ...
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WISE Seattle Wraps Up Its Annual Mentorship Program: 2022 WISE Within

By WISE SEA Site Admin posted 11-29-2022
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Seattle, WA — After 4 months of 1-1 and group meetings, we've officially wrapped the 3rd edition of WISE Seattle's Mentorship Program: WISE Within. We kicked off in late June with five mentoring pairs (see below), and culminated the program with a full-day retreat on Saturday, October 8th, 2022. Throughout the 4-month long program, participants had the opportunity to get together in person for a few summer events; including a Seattle Sounders match, a hike and talk evening at Discovery Park in Seattle, an intimate Q&A session to kick off the program, and a full day of activities at Village Wines in Woodinville, WA to wrap up the curriculum. ...
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Meet the 2022 Women of Inspiration Award Winner: Theresa Haynie

By WISE SEA Site Admin posted 10-26-2022
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On Friday, October 14th in the ballroom of the Sheraton Grand Seattle, WISE Seattle announced the winner of the 2022 Women of Inspiration award. In it's inaugural year, the award recognizes a woman in our community who shares in WISE Seattle’s desire to leave a lasting impact on future generations of women in the sports and events industries. The Women of Inspiration (WOI) Winner will encourage an inclusive community that promotes diversity and equity, and empower personal and professional growth of those in the sports and events industry while evolving the industry so it continues to thrive in years to come. After weeks of public voting, we're proud to ...
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Women In Sports and Events (WISE) Seattle to Announce Women of Inspiration Award Winner

By WISE SEA Site Admin posted 10-13-2022
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WISE Seattle partners with Tagboard and the Seattle Sports Commission to honor the first Women of Inspiration Award Winner Seattle, WA. - (October 10, 2022) - With the launch of their new award, the Seattle Women in Sports and Events (WISE) Chapter will recognize a woman in our community who shares in WISE Seattle’s desire to leave a lasting impact on future generations of women in the sports and events industries. The Women of Inspiration (WOI) Winner will encourage an inclusive community that promotes diversity and equity, and empower personal and professional growth of those in the sports and events industry while evolving the industry so it continues ...
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Meet the Speakers for WISE Seattle's Mighty are the Women - A Celebration of Title IX

By WISE SEA Site Admin posted 10-06-2022
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On Tuesday, October 11th, WISE Seattle will be hosting 'Mighty are the Women - A Celebration of Title IX' at the Husky Club at the University of Washington. In Celebration of Title IX, our panel will break down equal pay and rights in sports, the future of Women in sports and how we go about continuing to celebrate women's sports in society. The event is hosted at the Husky Club at Husky Stadium from 6:00-8:00PM. It is free for WISE members and UW students to attend and $15 for non-members. REGISTER TODAY Let's meet the speakers: Sheridan Blanford Associate Athletics Director for DEI, University of Washington Sheridan Blanford ...
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2022 WISE Within Program Highlights with Ten Exceptional Participants

By WISE SEA Site Admin posted 08-19-2022
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Seattle, WA — This year's WISE Seattle's Mentorship Program, a 4-month long one-to-one guided mentorship experience, kicked off in late June with five mentoring pairs. The 2022 Mentors include: Beth Sylves, Geekwire Melanie Kermin, Seattle Seahawks Kiley Strong, UW Athletics Gina Lambert, Swire Coca-Cola Dawn Wheeler, Allied Universal The 2022 Mentees include: Libby Fender, Independent Consultant Caitlin Rogers, Swire Coca-Cola Tiffany Hollins, Seattle Sounders Bianca Mouton, Seattle Mariners Jessica Modrak, Oak View Group So far, the cohort has had an opportunity to gather in person for a few summer activities including ...
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Join our August Event: Evolve Your Wellness with Monica Van Winkle, MS, RD

By WISE SEA Site Admin posted 07-25-2022
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In August 2022, we're excited to feature a workshop all about looking at your wellness and life in a different light. Speaker Monica Van Winkle MS, RD will help us unlearn what diet culture has taught us about our bodies and how we treat them, while also talking about building a healthy lifestyle. The August 2022 event takes place on Tuesday, August 9th from 6-8:00pm PST at Shelter in Ballard. Tickets include two drinks and appetizers and take advantage of our special Buddy Pass promo. Register now to save your space! This workshop is for you if you want to learn how performance nutrition and intuitive eating help support the life you want to live. After ...
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WISE Seattle Launches Annual Women of Inspiration Awards

By WISE SEA Site Admin posted 07-25-2022
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In the inaugural year of the program WISE Seattle partners with Seattle Sports as an exclusive media partner to shine light on local women Seattle, WA. - (May 12, 2022) - The Seattle Chapter of WISE which stands for women in sports and events, is looking to recognize a woman in our community with the launch of the Women of Inspiration Award. The Women of Inspiration (WOI) program will speak to WISE Seattle’s desire to leave a lasting impact on future generations. The focus of this yearly accolade is to honor and recognize a woman in our community that is doing something notable to support young women while aligning with our chapter’s vision and core pillars. ...
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That's A Wrap On Our 2021 WISE Within Seattle Mentorship Program!

By WISE SEA Site Admin posted 11-03-2021
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The 2021 WISE Within Seattle Mentorship program has officially come to an end and we cannot be more proud of what these women have accomplished. On October 10th, 2021, our WISE Within Mentorship program cohort gathered at a day-long 'retreat' to wrap up the 6-month-long journey they had embarked on earlier this year. Programming for the day included a meditation session, an in-depth discussion about change in our industry, a speed-mentoring session where mentors and mentees got to connect 1-1 with other mentors and mentees in the program, a variety of team building activities, and lots more. Present at the event were mentors Paula Beadle, Beth Sylves, and ...
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WISE Seattle's 2021 WISE Within Mentorship Cohort Goes Wine Tasting

By WISE SEA Site Admin posted 09-24-2021
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Ahead of our monthly chapter event on September 14th, our 2021 WISE Within Mentorship program cohort gathered together at Browne Family Vineyards Tasting Room for an evening of networking and connection, including a flight of wine. Present at the event was Mentor Gina Lambert; Mentees Jenna Sanders, Kendra Zapata, Sara Shaker, and Bridget Sweeney; and Committee Members Mel White and Pili Langman. WISE Within is a 6-month Mentorship Program designed to connect women at various stages in their careers and facilitate professional development opportunities. This year's program kicked off back in March on a virtual setting, and after a slow transition ...
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New Look, New Site, Big Changes

By WISE National posted 11-24-2020
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When it comes to professional success, you always have to be maintaining your relevance and increasing your value. It’s something women in the business of sports understand and relentlessly pursue. To match that drive and live up to our mission of empowering women, WISE is evolving, too. We’re excited to announce some big changes, starting with a refresh of the WISE brand. WISE women are multidimensional. They’re strong leaders displaying professionalism and integrity while reflecting the industry in which they work — spirited, fun and dynamic. When they come together, they channel an energy that is nothing short of magic. Thanks to the dedication and storytelling ...
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Mentors, Leadership, and Dream Jobs: Insights from Power Play

By WISE SEA Site Admin posted 11-19-2020
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It can feel daunting to tackle the hard questions about your career: what it takes to be an effective leader, how to advocate for yourself at work, and finding the right mentors. This year’s “Power Play: Up Close and Personal with Business Leaders” virtual event tackled that and more, featuring executives from Swire Coca-Cola, one of our founding partners. A WISE national signature event, Power Play brings together senior to executive-level leaders from the same organization or sector of sports business for honest conversations about finding success in the industry. Journalist and author Jen Mueller led the conversation with Heather Curtis and Ginny Sorenson. ...
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What One Seattle Mariners Coach Can Teach You About Mindfulness

By WISE SEA Site Admin posted 11-19-2020
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Adam Bernero, Seattle Mariners’ mental performance coach Have you felt anxious or overwhelmed recently? Finding it hard to focus? Nowadays, our mental health has never felt more important. Former MLB pitcher and current Seattle Mariners’ mental performance coach, Adam Bernero knows about the importance of having a strong mental game. Bernero first learned about the connection between our mindset and performance when he was playing professional baseball. “Baseball and sports, in general, teach us so much about ourselves if we are open to the lessons,” said Bernero. “The mental game is the gateway to our physical abilities. Meaning, it's harder to access your ...
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Learn the New Work-Life Balance from a Seattle Business Owner

By WISE SEA Site Admin posted 11-19-2020
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As the world adapts to the new normal of working remotely, we’ve found ourselves facing two contradicting challenges. How do we transition our work life and business online? And how do we unplug and find moments of relaxation at home? We asked Karen Terrado, the owner of THE SIX , a hip-hop fitness studio in Seattle, to help us tackle the two contradicting challenges. Like many industries, gym owners and fitness trainers across the country have had to learn to adapt their in-person classes into the virtual space. They’re also devoted to helping people lead healthy lives, both physically and mentally. Karen shares how she’s made the transition online as ...
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