You Can't Spell Leadership Without IDEAS
9:00am-9:45am
Location
Board Room
Speakers
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Erin Russ
Summary
Effective leadership requires solving problems, making sound decisions, and knowing how to draw on the perspectives of others. This workshop explores inclusion as a practical leadership skill and how a broad range of experiences, viewpoints, and ideas can help leaders identify solutions, avoid blind spots, and make better decisions. Drawing on decades of leadership training and experience across a variety of settings, the discussion offers a practical perspective on leading thoughtfully and effectively.
Create Your Future
10:00am-10:45am
Location
Board Room
Summary
Looking for work? Want to build stronger interview skills? Thinking about starting a business? Come learn how the YWCA Southern Arizona and the Women's Business Center can help you take your next steps. At this session, we'll share information about the workshops, trainings, programs and other job search support we offer, along with resources available through the Women's Business center for entrepreneurs and small business owners. We're also a SNAP-CAN site, meaning SNAP recipients can come to us directly for employment and training support at no cost.
Estate Planning for Business
11:00am-11:45am
Location
Board Room
Speakers
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Jennifer Wiedle
Jennifer earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Management with a specialization in finance from Tulane University in 2004 and then earned her J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2007. After making Arizona her home, Jennifer was admitted to practice in the State of Arizona, the U.S. District Court of Arizona and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Jennifer’s legal career began with representing large corporations in civil litigation matters. After five years of working at a mid-size firm, Jennifer opened a solo practice in 2013 devoted to estate planning, small business, and family law. Jennifer assisted a variety of clients from all walks of life in making difficult decisions about their estate plans and small businesses. Giving clients a piece of mind is one of Jennifer’s top values of plan today to protect tomorrow. This thorough planning allows both estate planning clients and small business clients to rest easy knowing they have put safeguards in place to help weather tomorrow’s storms.
Outside of the office, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her wife, Shannon, and their children, visiting Disneyland, shopping, and various child-friendly activities throughout Arizona. Jennifer also loves spending time with their dogs, especially her German Shephard mix, Coco.
Aligned & Authentic: Building a Business That Feels Like You
12:00pm-12:45pm
Location
Board Room
Speakers
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Rachel Castillo
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Emilah DeToro
Summary
What if your business could look, sound, and feel more like you—not some cookie-cutter version of what a business “should” be? We’ll tap into your inner compass, uncover what makes your business uniquely yours, and turn that into a brand that feels authentic, aligned, and unapologetically you.
Built to Bend: Staying Scrappy When the Ground Keeps Shifting
1:00pm-1:45pm
Location
Board Room
Speakers
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Katherine Kincaid
Summary
Small business survival isn't about having it all figured out, it's about staying adaptable when the rules change. Drawing on her own practice's ongoing shift toward employee ownership, Kate shares practical lessons on rethinking 'business as usual' when the old models stop serving you, and how to build a business that can flex without breaking.
Business, Unscripted: Using Improv to Think, Adapt, and Connect
2:00pm-2:45pm
Location
Board Room
Speakers
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Chris Seidman - Improv Coach
Summary
Business rarely follows the script. Plans change, conversations take unexpected turns, and sometimes you have to figure out what comes next in real time.
This interactive workshop explores how the fundamentals of improv can translate into practical business skills, including active listening, adaptability, collaboration, creative problem-solving, and thinking on your feet. Participants will learn how becoming more comfortable with uncertainty and responding to what is actually happening in the moment can make them stronger communicators, collaborators, and business leaders.
Don't Let ICE Melt Your Business: Know Your Rights Before They Knock
3:00pm - 3:45pm
Location
Board Room
Speakers
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Joel Chorny
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You Can't Spell Leadership Without IDEAS
9:00am-9:45am
Location
Board Room
Speakers
-
Erin Russ
Summary
Effective leadership requires solving problems, making sound decisions, and knowing how to draw on the perspectives of others. This workshop explores inclusion as a practical leadership skill and how a broad range of experiences, viewpoints, and ideas can help leaders identify solutions, avoid blind spots, and make better decisions. Drawing on decades of leadership training and experience across a variety of settings, the discussion offers a practical perspective on leading thoughtfully and effectively.
Create Your Future
10:00am-10:45am
Location
Board Room
Summary
Looking for work? Want to build stronger interview skills? Thinking about starting a business? Come learn how the YWCA Southern Arizona and the Women's Business Center can help you take your next steps. At this session, we'll share information about the workshops, trainings, programs and other job search support we offer, along with resources available through the Women's Business center for entrepreneurs and small business owners. We're also a SNAP-CAN site, meaning SNAP recipients can come to us directly for employment and training support at no cost.
Estate Planning for Business
11:00am-11:45am
Location
Board Room
Speakers
-
Jennifer WiedleJennifer earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Management with a specialization in finance from Tulane University in 2004 and then earned her J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2007. After making Arizona her home, Jennifer was admitted to practice in the State of Arizona, the U.S. District Court of Arizona and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Jennifer’s legal career began with representing large corporations in civil litigation matters. After five years of working at a mid-size firm, Jennifer opened a solo practice in 2013 devoted to estate planning, small business, and family law. Jennifer assisted a variety of clients from all walks of life in making difficult decisions about their estate plans and small businesses. Giving clients a piece of mind is one of Jennifer’s top values of plan today to protect tomorrow. This thorough planning allows both estate planning clients and small business clients to rest easy knowing they have put safeguards in place to help weather tomorrow’s storms. Outside of the office, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her wife, Shannon, and their children, visiting Disneyland, shopping, and various child-friendly activities throughout Arizona. Jennifer also loves spending time with their dogs, especially her German Shephard mix, Coco.
Aligned & Authentic: Building a Business That Feels Like You
12:00pm-12:45pm
Location
Board Room
Speakers
-
Rachel Castillo
-
Emilah DeToro
Summary
What if your business could look, sound, and feel more like you—not some cookie-cutter version of what a business “should” be? We’ll tap into your inner compass, uncover what makes your business uniquely yours, and turn that into a brand that feels authentic, aligned, and unapologetically you.
Built to Bend: Staying Scrappy When the Ground Keeps Shifting
1:00pm-1:45pm
Location
Board Room
Speakers
-
Katherine Kincaid
Summary
Small business survival isn't about having it all figured out, it's about staying adaptable when the rules change. Drawing on her own practice's ongoing shift toward employee ownership, Kate shares practical lessons on rethinking 'business as usual' when the old models stop serving you, and how to build a business that can flex without breaking.
Business, Unscripted: Using Improv to Think, Adapt, and Connect
2:00pm-2:45pm
Location
Board Room
Speakers
-
Chris Seidman - Improv Coach
Summary
Business rarely follows the script. Plans change, conversations take unexpected turns, and sometimes you have to figure out what comes next in real time.
This interactive workshop explores how the fundamentals of improv can translate into practical business skills, including active listening, adaptability, collaboration, creative problem-solving, and thinking on your feet. Participants will learn how becoming more comfortable with uncertainty and responding to what is actually happening in the moment can make them stronger communicators, collaborators, and business leaders.
Don't Let ICE Melt Your Business: Know Your Rights Before They Knock
3:00pm - 3:45pm
Location
Board Room
Speakers
-
Joel Chorny
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