WIA: Meet-Ups Archive
Virtual Meet-up Topics and Links
AHTD's WIA meets online regularly to Empower, Inspire, Educate, and Advocate. For reference, below are the topics and resource links from past Virtual Meet-ups.
2026
January Discussion
Impact & Influence: How Mentorship Sparks Growth and Inspires Leadership
In our first meet-up of 2026, we set the stage by discussing how women can access the career advice that moves us from places of influence to positions of power. We worked to reshape perceptions and address systemic barriers by focusing on personal growth, networking, and building the strategic, financial, and business acumen needed to be considered for senior leadership. We examined the impact of choosing ourselves to lead, explored how to courageously navigate the workplace, and discussed ways to avoid the negative consequences often tied to pursuing positions of power – all with the goal of helping us rise to the next level.
Topics Covered
- Mentoring: Beyond Traditional Advice
- Qualities of Leadership: Cultivating Courage, Authenticity, and Strategic Vision
- Career advice: Crafting an Authentic and Commanding Leadership Presence
Resources for Inspiration
- The Career Advice You Probably Didn’t Get – video with Susan Colantuono
- Acts of Rebellion and Courage: Moving Women from Influence to Power – video with Laura Fink
- The Most Underrated Career Advice for Women – article by Willem Daniels on BusinessWomen.com
Change and growth aren’t JUST about ambition - they’re about embracing what lies beneath and fulfilling our potential. Let’s move through 2025 with courage and clarity and take the steps necessary to transform our lives so we may all become our best selves! By taking part in this year’s thought-provoking conversations on personal growth, self-improvement, goal setting, and interpersonal connection, we can all learn how to “catch happiness” and make 2025 the year we show up for ourselves - and each other!
November Discussion
Diversification of a Different Portfolio: Strengthening Relationships, by the Numbers
Want to get unstuck, unleash your full potential, and enjoy life’s greatest moments? Our fall focus is on building the meaningful connections that will help us all move from “good” to “great”! Join us for Part Three in our Empowerment Series - Diversification of a Different Portfolio: Strengthening Relationships, by the Numbers. Together, we’ll dive into:
- Building a Stronger Network and nurturing professional connections
- Finding Your Coach and Cheerleader to support your journey
- Recognizing and Distancing from unhealthy relationships
- Strengthening Relationships and making time for loved ones
Let’s finish this series by developing stronger bonds, deeper connections, and authentic support. To inspire reflection and fuel our conversation, here are some moving videos and readings to get us all thinking about the power of connection and how to cultivate relationships that truly uplift you.
- 8 Ways to Building Strong Relationships in the Workplace – an article by Jennifer Herrity
- 8 Pillars of Trust – a video by David Horsager
- The 5 People You Need to be Happy – video by Stacey Flowers
- Make Your Love Last – a video by Tony Robbins (3 Things You Need to Build Lasting Love in Your Relationship)
Reserve your spot now and join us for this powerful discussion!
#WIA #StrengtheningRelationships #WomenEmpowerment #ConnectionMatters
May Discussion
Mastery in Bloom: Mindset, Motivation, and Momentum!
- How to Keep Working When You’re Just Not Feeling It! - an article by Ayelet Fishbach
- 5 Second Rule – video featuring Mel Robbins
- How to Overcome Self Doubt and Drop Those Limiting Beliefs - a video by Lauren Golden introducing the 3N3C Framework
- The One Sentence You Need Each Day to Set Your Intention - video by Joshua Becker
- Doubt, Negative Self-Talk, and Limiting Beliefs and Overcoming the All - a video featuring Brendon Burchar
January Discussion
PART 1 - New Year, New YOU! Goal Setting & Creating Your Personal Brand
- The #1 Reason You Should Set Unrealistic Goals– a short and inspiring video by Felecia Hatcher.
- Why You Should Stop Setting Goals - a Ted Talk video with Emmanual Acho
- Living Intentionally and Purposefully by Setting Goals for the New Year (and staying motivated/accountable) – a video by Ruzanna Hernandez
- Keep the Brand in YOUR Hands – video by Marcos Salazar
2024
November Discussion
Resilience
- Check out this powerful video in which Lucy Hone discusses her insights as a psychologist and survivor in the 3 secrets of resilient people.
- We have also found this quick article giving some perspective on why our children are increasingly less able to handle the routine hardships of life: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/inviting-monkey-tea/202209/whats-happened-emotional-resilience
- And here is one other article that talks about how resiliency skills affect our office dynamics: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/inclusion-diversity/the-least-resilient-demographic-alive
June Discussion
- Kristen Bell - USC School of Dramatic Arts Undergraduate Commencement Address 2019
- Tom Hanks - Harvard Commencement Address 2023
- Taylor Swift - NYU's Commencement Address 2022
February Discussion
- Women in STEM: Barriers and How to Foster Success
- Women in STEM Careers More Than Twice as Likely to Leave Workforce
- Is it Really Just Sexism?
