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Join the full discussion inside the Women Of Project Management Membership. Listen to part of our conversation on the Women Of Project Management Podcast (everywhere you listen to podcast). If you're new to our community, Women Of Project Management is the only community created to support & amplify the voices of women & women of color in every specialty of the project management industry worldwide. We support women in every stage of their career, learn more at Women Of Project Management. -- About Edi:Edi Hayes, MHRM, SHRM-CP, specializes in helping women bridge the gap when translating their skills to the project management industry by revamping their resumes and maximizing their earning potential. Edi has partnered with Women Of Project Management to offer her services to the women of this community. Edi has been featured in Masterclasses inside the membership ‘Career Corner: Live Resume Workshop’ & ‘How Not To F**K Up A Project Management Interview’. In additional to coaching, Edi is part of the Human Resource Leadership Team at a Fortune 50 Company and the Founder of Her Career Café. Coaching fees apply.

Women Of Project Management is the only community created to support & amplify the voices of women & women of color in every specialty of the project management industry worldwide. Join the full discussion inside the Women Of Project Management Membership or at www.WomenOfPM.com. This Community Was Built For You To Evolve In Every Stage Of Your Career! This community creates space worldwide for women to be supported, educated, & evolve in every specialty of the project management industry worldwide. We do this together, as a community. Follow Us On Instagram!

Join the full discussion inside the Women Of Project Management Membership. Listen to part of our conversation on the Women Of Project Management Podcast (everywhere you listen to podcast). If you're new to our community, Women Of Project Management is the only community created to support & amplify the voices of women & women of color in every specialty of the project management industry worldwide. We support women in every stage of their career, learn more at Women Of Project Management. ______ About Gilmanda Gilmanda Atkinson is an IT and business strategist, Certified Project Manager, Certified Life Coach, and author who specializes in personal and professional development for corporate executives, entrepreneurs and industry leaders. She provides all-inclusive business solutions which integrate a holistic approach to project management, serving as the strategist, planner, and cheerleader for her clients. Gilmanda is highly sought for her solutions-driven methodology in time management, planning and project execution. Having consulted with top-tier corporations such as Viacom, Pfizer, NYC Health & Hospitals, Johnson & Johnson and currently consulting at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and most recent client added to her portfolio is Estee Lauder. Gilmanda cultivated her business acumen from managing teams in operations, IT, project management, SaaS(Software as a Service),technology, customer service, finance, human resources and sales. When Passion Meets Profession Currently, Gilmanda can be found working with forward thinking professionals who want to elevate their professional and personal life. In addition to her role as business strategist, Gilmanda also integrates her training as a Certified Life Coach to provide support and guidance for individuals who want to succeed in their personal lives as well. A natural leader and humanitarian, Gilmanda uses her expertise to encourage self-development and leadership with young women so that her community has access to the knowledge and support they need to thrive, in business and life. Gilmanda is also in the early planning stage of developing a STEM and media camp for disadvantaged youth in the Dominican Republic, as an initiative to improve academic achievement, curb delinquency, and reduce crime among youth. She is a Brooklyn native. She currently resides in New Jersey with her husband and daughter.

Join the full discussion inside the Women Of Project Management Membership. Listen to part of our conversation on the Women Of Project Management Podcast (everywhere you listen to podcast). If you're new to our community, Women Of Project Management is the only community created to support & amplify the voices of women & women of color in every specialty of the project management industry worldwide. We support women in every stage of their career, learn more at Women Of Project Management. ______ About Chantrice Rachelle Chantrice Rachelle is currently an IT Program Manager, overseeing multi-million dollar projects for a cybersecurity team at AT&T. She has been with AT&T for over five years and has worked with various IT teams throughout the company, serving as Program Manager, Lead Project Manager, Applications Project Manager, Business Analysis, and Defect Manager. Prior to AT&T, Chantrice worked in the education sector, simultaneously, as a Web Specialist and Project Manager in IT Services Department at her alma mater, the University of West Georgia. Chantrice is also a visual artist, a mentor, and a podcast host and producer. Background + Education She is the founder of Project SWATS, whose mission is to share wisdom and tools for success in areas known as the Five Pillars of Wisdom: Personal Wisdom, Professional Widsom, Financial Wisdom, Tech Wisdom, and College Wisdom. She earned a dual Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management Information Systems and Management from the University of West Georgia and a Master of Science in Information Technology from Southern Polytechnic State University (now Kennesaw State University). She is a certified SAFe® Agilist, along with the ITIL Foundation certification and an array of AT&T certifications.

Join the full discussion inside the Women Of Project Management Membership. Listen to part of our conversation on the Women Of Project Management Podcast (everywhere you listen to podcast). If you're new to our community, Women Of Project Management is the only community created to support & amplify the voices of women & women of color in every specialty of the project management industry worldwide. We support women in every stage of their career, learn more at Women Of Project Management. ______ About Imade Imade is a Strategic Advisor with expertise in, project management, change management, risk management, corporate strategy development as well as result-based monitoring and evaluation. She has over 13years' experience in delivering projects and programs for both private and public sector organizations in Nigeria. She has also served as the Abuja Outreach Lead of the Project Management Institute, Nigeria Chapter and she is currently serving with the Project Management Institute, South Africa Chapter as a student mentor at the University of Pretoria, where she guides a group of 5 first-year students to implement a project as their contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals. Imade is the founder of the LuxIbo Equip Initiative, which is targeted at supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with the knowledge, skills, and tools required to build sustainable businesses. Education + Background She is a certified project manager( PMP and PRINCE 2), certified change management practitioner (Prosci), certified risk management professional, certified management consultant, trained business strategist, result-based monitoring and evaluation practitioner and she also acquired a Master's degree in Business Administration.

Join the full discussion inside the Women Of Project Management Membership. Listen to part of our conversation on the Women Of Project Management Podcast (everywhere you listen to podcast). If you're new to our community, Women Of Project Management is the only community created to support & amplify the voices of women & women of color in every specialty of the project management industry worldwide. We support women in every stage of their career, learn more at Women Of Project Management. ______ About Monica Monica brings 15 years of experience as senior executive administration working with senior executives across multiple companies and industries. Prior to the resort’s opening, she served as Executive Assistant to General Manager and then Property President Bill Boasberg, a role she was promoted into after 7 months. In this position, she served as liaison to the resort’s Board of Directors, led property tours and managed multiple projects across the C-Suite allowing Boasberg to focus on launching and opening the newly created resort. Most recently, she served as the Senior Executive Assistant to Property President Melonie Johnson. Her attention to detail and project management experience is an added value to her role as Project Manager. Industry Work Monica Byrd serves as Senior Project Manager, a subcontractor that resides within and is solely dedicated to advancing the $1.6 billion-dollar MGM National Harbor casino resort. She oversees a collaborative of $1.0 million-dollar project portfolio that includes the resort’s Executive Offices, Osteria Costa Italian Restaurant, The Theater at MGM National Harbor, Lobby Bar and a host of retail, hotel and entertainment related projects and is responsible for project success from initiation and planning through execution and closure. Most recently, she was spotlighted for her outstanding work establishing herself as an esteemed project manager within the construction, commercial, retail, and residential sectors. As the owner of CHARCOAL BLUE Project Management and a PM at MGM Resorts International, Monica has extensive experience leading teams, working with senior executives across industries, convening designers, planners, architects, and developers - all while getting the job done well and with fresh perspective.

Join the full discussion inside the Women Of Project Management Membership. Listen to part of our conversation on the Women Of Project Management Podcast (everywhere you listen to podcast). If you're new to our community, Women Of Project Management is the only community created to support & amplify the voices of women & women of color in every specialty of the project management industry worldwide. We support women in every stage of their career, learn more at Women Of Project Management. ______ About Dr. Emile Dr. Arshley Emile has been a filmmaker, photographer, and creative director for Timberhouse Films for the past 5 years. Dr. Emile's work has been featured in Sheen Magazine, VoyageATL, and AJC news. As the founder and creative director for Timberhouse Films, Dr. Emile's focus is to help his clients visually tell their stories in an authentic and creative way. Industry Work Dr. Emile has worked with fortune 500 companies such as HomeDepot, Lincoln Electric as well as small businesses and non-profit organizations namely, Women of Project Management, TILA Studios, and the National Black Arts Festival. Dr. Emile was hired to develop concepts, which helped grow and improve their social media engagement.

Join the full discussion inside the Women Of Project Management Membership. Listen to part of our conversation on the Women Of Project Management Podcast (everywhere you listen to podcast). If you're new to our community, Women Of Project Management is the only community created to support & amplify the voices of women & women of color in every specialty of the project management industry worldwide. We support women in every stage of their career, learn more at Women Of Project Management. ______ About Desiree Desiree Booker is the Founder & CEO of ColorVizion Lab LLC, a consulting firm providing diversity recruitment solutions to companies and career coaching for people of color. Noting the extreme lack of diversity in executive roles across industries, Desiree has dedicated much of her career to preparing multicultural leaders for career advancement opportunities. Industry Work Prior to assuming her role as CEO and Principal Consultant, Desiree worked with global brands such as NBCUniversal, MSNBC, Nickelodeon, WarnerMedia, and Gartner. Desiree also developed the Career Reset Course, an online course and members-only community that has helped over 200 black professionals earn a higher job title and salary in their careers. Her work has been featured on Forbes, Career Contessa and Zenefits. Background + Education Born and raised in West Philadelphia and now residing in Atlanta, Desiree graduated Cum Laude from Spelman College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Since then, Desiree has developed a strong background in corporate communications, recruiting, and diversity in the workplace, and puts her skills to use to develop inclusive workplace cultures.

Join the full discussion inside the Women Of Project Management Membership. Listen to part of our conversation on the Women Of Project Management Podcast (everywhere you listen to podcast). If you're new to our community, Women Of Project Management is the only community created to support & amplify the voices of women & women of color in every specialty of the project management industry worldwide. We support women in every stage of their career, learn more at Women Of Project Management. ______ About Marie. Marie’s career began in the classroom, teaching the bright faces of 5th-grade students. A few fateful classroom experiences led her to develop a new role within her organization, spurring her introduction to the discipline of project management. After earning her PMP certification, she served her debut role as a project manager as the only woman in the company. Industry Work. Today Marie supports the Department of Defense in the US Public Sector organization of Cisco. In her work, she links arms with her customers, bringing them into the Cisco family, and building top of the line solutions from start to finish in support of national interests. Background + Education. Marie currently serves on the PMI Northern Utah Chapter Board of Directors as the Vice President of Finance. In this role, she oversees the financial and fiduciary responsibilities of the chapter. Outside of those efforts, she mentors early-in-career project managers and college students, encouraging them, and elevating project management practices locally and beyond.

Join the full discussion inside the Women Of Project Management Membership. Listen to part of our conversation on the Women Of Project Management Podcast. If you're new to our community, Women Of Project Management is the only community created to support & amplify the voices of women & women of color in every specialty of the project management industry worldwide. We support women in every stage of their career, learn more at Women Of Project Management. ---- Marquise Vilsaint, MBA, PMP® is known for partnering with organizations to help them find clarity in the midst of chaos. As a Program Development Strategist, Marquise leads project teams in transforming conceptual ideas into tangible enterprise-wide solutions.  In over a decade working in various industries, such as travel and tourism, local government, and staffing Marquise knows what truly drives development, getting “unstuck”, and results. Marquise is an advocate and believer that projects have the best outcome when the project team is harmonious. With this methodology, Marquise has successfully deployed several complex and involved enterprise initiatives across the nation.  Marquise holds her Masters of Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University, her Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification, and a Bachelors  in Legal Studies from Nova Southeastern University.

Join the full discussion inside the Women Of Project Management Membership. Listen to part of our conversation on the Women Of Project Management Podcast. If you're new to our community, Women Of Project Management is the only community created to support & amplify the voices of women & women of color in every specialty of the project management industry worldwide. We support women in every stage of their career, learn more at Women Of Project Management. ---------- Take A Sneak Peek Into Our Conversation. Mahjooba Bianchi is the CEO of Three T Institute Inc., an innovative professional development training company that focuses on providing an e-learning and classroom experience that is personable, hands-on, and effective. The “3T System” The "3T System" approach enables busy professionals to understand, retain, and recall learned information to pass the certification exams on the first try. Background + Education Mahjooba Bianchi has over 15 years of Project Management Experience, and an MBA in IT Project Management, with an undergraduate degree from George Mason University in Government and International Relations. Her passion in life is to drive motivation and enable individuals to reach their career heights through education. Watch her new Masterclass inside the membership & earn 1 PDU!

Join the full discussion inside the Women Of Project Management Membership. Listen to part of our conversation on the Women Of Project Management Podcast. We discuss: How To Get Started As An IT Project Manager? What Does An Aerospace IT Project Manager Do? Why Is Certification So Critical In A Project Manager's Career Progression? How to Make Project Management Simple? How To Avoid Being Intimidated By A Project How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome In Project Management Connect With Alexis Allen At Project Management Made Simple Bonus Content. Is the PMP Worth It? | Project Mgmt Made Simple Do You Have to Know How To Code to Be An IT Project Manager? | Project Mgmt Made Simple What is the Purpose of a Project Kickoff Meeting? | Project Mgmt Made Simple What is the Purpose of a Project Kickoff Meeting? | Project Mgmt Made Simple How to Bring a Project Back on Track | Project Mgmt Made Simple How to Establish and Manage Client Expectations | Project Mgmt Made Simple What Are the Differences Between Waterfall and Agile Projects? | Project Mgmt Made Simple Project Management Background. Alexis Allen is an IT Project Manager and Scrum Master with over 8 years’ experience leading IT Infrastructure, Web Application, and New Software Implementation projects within the Aerospace IT, Enterprise Content Management, & Entertainment industries. Education + Certification. Alexis earned her Bachelor's of Science in Business Information Management from the University of California, Irvine. She has also acquired the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and she is a Certified Agile Practitioner (PMI-ACP), both offered through the Project Management Institute. Project Management Corporate Life. Alexis leads with a passion for project management, a strong inclination for organization and results-oriented processes. She believes in empowering her teams to do their best work by coaching on Scrum best practices and continuous improvements. Project Management Boss Life. Alexis is the creator of Project Mgmt Made Simple, a platform for simplifying the concepts of Project Management to be applied to any industry. Watch her new Masterclass inside the membership & earn 1 PDU!

Women Of Project Management. I don't know about you, but I'm not letting the craziness of last week set the tone for my year, instead, we're taking the support of the Women Of Project Management Membership up a level for 2021 to make sure we're supporting one another! This year, we're adding more live Q&A's inside the membership and brand new Masterclasses from amazing women in every specialty of the project management industry from ATL to South Africa every month! We're kicking off the year with helping you find your creative project management flow for 2021 with Rachel Rai Henry of Creative Flow Alchemy. Watch her new Masterclass inside the membership (& earn 1 PDU)! How are you finding your project management flow in 2021? Rachel Rai Henry of Creative Flow Alchemy is teaching us how to do just that inside the Women Of Project Management community. Rachel is a member of Women Of Project Management. She is both a Creative Project Manager and an amazing definition of an Entrepreneur/Creative Project Manager. She is the founder and CEO of Live Rich Be Well Co., a lifestyle brand celebrating connection, creativity + culture for fellow Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) millennials. Project Management Consultant. Rachel started in the online world as a project management consultant for creative agencies, brands, and entrepreneurs. This experience helped her connect people and processes together which lead Rachel to her superpower which is Creative Flow Alchemy coaching. Her signature ethos with her work is sparking the “Millennial Magic” in her clients. “My clients come to me with their rich, raw identities, and I partner with them by providing a spirit-centered framework for creating transformative, intentional, and reciprocal FLOW —Functional Living For Optimal Wellness. Join. Join the full discussion inside the Women Of Project Management Membership. If you're new to our community, Women Of Project Management is the only community created to support & amplify the voices of women & women of color in every specialty of the project management industry worldwide. We support women in every stage of their career, learn more at Women Of Project Management.

Join the Women Of Project Management Community Today at www.WomenOfPM.com. Women Of Project Management is the only community created to support & amplify the voices of women & women of color in every specialty of the project management industry worldwide. This Community Was Built For You To Evolve In Every Stage Of Your Career! This community creates space worldwide for women to be supported, educated, & evolve in every specialty of the project management industry worldwide. We do this together, as a community. Join the Women Of Project Management Community Today at www.WomenOfPM.com

Join the full discussion inside the Women Of Project Management Membership. Listen to part of our conversation on the Women Of Project Management Podcast. If you're new to our community, Women Of Project Management is the only community created to support & amplify the voices of women & women of color in every specialty of the project management industry worldwide. We support women in every stage of their career, learn more at Women Of Project Management. Are You Prepared For Your PMP® Exam Day? Many of us to study for the exam, but the PMP® Exam day is a totally different scenario. Preparing for everything the PMP® Exam day holds is critical. This week, I’m highlighting Wausheen Mayes of The Mays Consulting Group and his on-demand course inside the Women Of Project Management Membership, ‘PMP® Exam Day: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly. Wausheen teaches you what to expect on exam day and how to mentally prepare to make sure you pass the exam before it changes on 01/02/2021! About Wausheen. Wausheen Mayes is a (PMP) Project Management Professional from Dallas, Texas who is passionate about preparing professionals to pass the PMP Exam on their 1st try with his boutique style bootcamp offering both individuals and corporations special access to Exam Coaching & Training. Wausheen’s professional career has spanned Academia, Government Services, AND the Private Sector. PMP® Coaching Wausheen brings a wealth of technical knowledge into the project management environment; both from an operational and consulting perspective.  As a PMP coach & trainer, he is passionate about providing tools and guidance to others who are pursuing their PMP certification. Wausheen believes that knowledge sharing is the best way to move the profession forward. Background. Wausheen is a proud member of the National Black MBA Association, the Project Management Institute, & the Scrum Alliance. We Discuss… – Who Is Wausheen Mayes? – Wausheen’s Project Management Journey – Being A Black Man In The Project Management Industry – Representation Matters In The Project Management Industry – What’s Your ‘Why’ For Wanting The PMP Certification – Exam Day: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly – PMP Exam Day: Tips & Tricks: Everything You Need To Know – PMP Exam Day: Be Mentally Prepared – PMP Exam Day: What’s Your Exam Day Game Plan – Get Your PMP Certification! – Connect With Wausheen

Join the full discussion inside the Women Of Project Management Membership. Listen to part of our conversation on the Women Of Project Management Podcast. If you're new to our community, Women Of Project Management is the only community created to support & amplify the voices of women & women of color in every specialty of the project management industry worldwide. We support women in every stage of their career, learn more at Women Of Project Management. Ladies, I have news for you! We can’t do it all. Yes, we wear many hats, but we can’t execute 100 different task at the same time with quality. There comes a time in every project manager's life when we need help with a project or building that business, and that’s what Melanie is helping you understand this week. This week, I’m highlighting Melanie Williams or MCWriting & Consulting and her on-demand course inside the Women Of Project Management Membership, When Project Managers Need Project Managers’. About Melanie. Melanie’s career spans over 6 years as a go-to project management professional in the healthcare industry working with world-renowned healthcare organizations like Emory AND Piedmont Healthcare. Recently, she has utilized her corporate project management skills to help everyday entrepreneurs launch their business projects! Consulting. Melanie is the Founder & Creator of MCWriting & Consulting —a firm that was created to support 9-5preneurs with their writing and project management needs in their respective careers and businesses. This firm intentionally empowers professionals to leverage their stories & skills to launch their dream businesses believing that we truly redefine history with our everyday projects and stories! And Melanie is located in Georgia like I am. Background. Melanie earned her Masters of Business Administration from Brenau University with a concentration in Project Management, her CAPM® (Certified Associate of Project Management) global certification from the Project Management Institute, her LEAN Six Sigma Certification from Brenau University, and her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences from Auburn University. We Discuss… – Who Is Melanie Williams? – Why Would Project Managers Need Project Managers? – Melanie’s Project Management Journey – Connecting The Dots In The Project Management Industry – A Day In The Life Of A Healthcare Project Manager – Project Manager By Day, Boss By Night – Faith, Career, & Business: How They All Connect. – Connect With Melanie Listen Up! Listen to part of our conversation at Women Of Project Management Podcast everywhere you listen to podcast. Join. Join the full discussion inside the Women Of Project Management Membership.

Join the full discussion inside the Women Of Project Management Membership. Listen to part of our conversation on the Women Of Project Management Podcast. If you're new to our community, Women Of Project Management is the only community created to support & amplify the voices of women & women of color in every specialty of the project management industry worldwide. We support women in every stage of their career, learn more at Women Of Project Management. Good News. Bad News. As my 6 year old likes to start every conversation these days, “I have some good news, and I have some bad news, which one do you want first?” Well, the bad news is that 2020 birthed a global pandemic in the midst of you navigating your project management career (not to mention the rest of you life). But, the good news is that there are practical skills to pivot & still thrive in the midst of it all! This week, I’m highlighting Katrena Mayes and her on-demand course inside the Women Of Project Management Membership, ‘Life & Career Transitions: Pivoting In A Pandemic’.  Katrena is here to teach you how to navigate career transitions and guide those who are faced with voluntary or, involuntary changes in the workforce. About Katrena. Katrena Mayes is a Human Resources professional with over 20 years of experience with expertise in employee relations, facilitation, career development, organizational change, and talent management. She has worked as an Area Vice President, in Human Resources for TD Auto Finance, she has also sown into other professionals as an Adjunct Professor of Human Resources Management for DeVry University, & most recently she has served as the Market Human Resource Manager for retail giant Walmart. 2nd Half Of Her Career. In this second half of her career journey, Katrena has returned to her first love of mental wellness with a focus on grief.  Katrena is an Advanced Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, coach, author, & international speaker from Dallas, Texas.  Her educational background includes a Master of Business Administration with a Human Resource focus and a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology. Supporting You. Katrena offers coaching and grief support which includes life and career transition guidance to individuals & businesses who are faced with voluntary or, involuntary changes in the workforce.  Additionally, with her expertise in grief work, she helps organizations create or modify bereavement policies to ensure a successful re-entry after experiencing a loss. We Discuss… – Who Is Katrena Mayes? – Katrena’s Career Journey – The Human Side Of Human Resources – Pivoting In The Midst Of Grief – What Happens When You Are Faced With Voluntary Workforce Changes? – What Happens When You Are Faced With Involuntary Workforce Changes? – How You Can Pivot In Your Career – What Happens When You Outgrow Your Role? – The Best Advice Katrena Has For You – Connect With Katrena Listen Up! Listen to part of our conversation at Women Of Project Management Podcast everywhere you listen to podcast. Join. Join the full discussion inside the Women Of Project Management Membership.

Join the full discussion inside the Women Of Project Management Membership. Listen to part of our conversation on the Women Of Project Management Podcast. If you're new to our community, Women Of Project Management is the only community created to support & amplify the voices of women & women of color in every specialty of the project management industry worldwide. We support women in every stage of their career, learn more at Women Of Project Management. This week I get the pleasure of featuring Ordonna Sargeant. Ordonna has a knack for cultivating new project managers and she has mentored & coached many women inside our membership. This week, I’m highlighting her on-demand course inside the    Women Of Project Management Membership, ‘The Art Of Cultivating New Project Managers’. About Donna. Donna’s passion for technical project management has led to multiple successfully delivered projects. Donna has led software, infrastructure, and network projects ranging from SharePoint upgrades, disaster recovery, migration initiatives, and data governance for both the public and private sectors. Background. Ordonna's career in project management spans over 10 years supporting clients such as Credit Suisse, Viacom, NBCU, Goldman Sachs, Volkswagen, and General Motors.  She obtained her undergraduate degree in Business Management from the illustrious HBCU, Hampton University. Donna earned her MPA degree in Public Administration and Affairs program at Metropolitan College of New York. She also completed a Business Analytics program with Wharton University. In addition to her passion for projects, she is also passionate about ensuring women like herself, do not let fear stop or hold them down from becoming who they desire to be. Certified! Donna understands the importance of continuous education and has multiple certifications as a PMP® (Project Management Professional), Certified Scrum Master, and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. She recently launched Ordonnasgt.com and @ABlackPMP to mentor/coach new aspiring Project managers. We Discuss… – Who Is Ordonna Sargeant? – What Does A Digital Program Manager Do? – What Is Digital Marketing? – SEO, Say What? – Creating Your Digital Imprint – How To Promote Yourself As A Professional Online – What Does Success Look Like For You – Donna’s Advice For New Project Managers – Donna On Being #ABlackPM – Connect With Donna Listen Up! Listen to part of our conversation at Women Of Project Management Podcast everywhere you listen to podcast. Join. Join the full discussion inside the Women Of Project Management Membership.

Join the full discussion inside the Women Of Project Management Membership. Listen to part of our conversation on the Women Of Project Management Podcast. If you're new to our community, Women Of Project Management is the only community created to support & amplify the voices of women & women of color in every specialty of the project management industry worldwide. We support women in every stage of their career, learn more at Women Of Project Management. This Week (& Every Week) I’m Thankful For Brilliant Women Of Project Management And Stella Ihenacho is certainly one of them! Stella is teaching you about what it means to be a SCRUM Master, getting certified, and the limitless opportunities inside the  Women Of Project Management Membership. About Stella. Stella Ihenacho is the Cofounder and Scrum Master Faculty lead at NSTAR Technologies where she leads the Scrum Master Comprehensive program providing career coaching and opportunities for anyone who is interested in becoming a successful scrum master. Background. Her professional background includes overseeing complex programs/projects in varied industries including finance, education, and technology. In addition to her passion for projects, she is also passionate about ensuring women like herself, do not let fear stop or hold them down from becoming who they desire to be. Women Doing It Afraid. Having understood and still understanding how fear can cripple dreams and purpose, she started Women Doing It Afraid which is a community of and for women who are tired of their fears holding them down. This community is catered to helping women break through their fears by providing them with tools, workshops, and coaching to guarantee personal success. “Jack” Of All Trades. Stella is currently a Project Manager at PTC where she manages projects for manufacturing companies that are moving towards implementing smart technology with a foundation in augmented reality and Industrial Internet of things. She has an MBA from the University of Wales, her CSM (Certified Scrum master) from Scrum Alliance, and her PSM11 (Professional Scrum Master 11) from Scrum.org. We Discuss… – Who Is Stella Ihenacho – What Is Smart Technology? – How Does One Become A SCRUM Master? – Women Doing It Afraid? How Do We Get Over Our Fears? – The Best Advice Stella Has For You If You Want To Become A SCRUM Master – Salaries Make A Great Income – How To Get To The Next Level While Afraid – Connect With Stella Ihenacho Listen Up! Listen to part of our conversation at Women Of Project Management Podcast everywhere you listen to podcast. Join. Join the full discussion inside the Women Of Project Management Membership.

Join the full discussion inside the Women Of Project Management Membership. Listen to part of our conversation on the Women Of Project Management Podcast. If you're new to our community, Women Of Project Management is the only community created to support & amplify the voices of women & women of color in every specialty of the project management industry worldwide. We support women in every stage of their career, learn more at Women Of Project Management. Friends Don’t Let Friends Use Legal Zoom! And that’s straight from my lawyer here at Women Of Project Management. Confession: I’m not a big fan of lawyers! In social settings, lawyers typically annoy me for some strange reason…maybe it’s just those sleazy lawyers. So when it was time to get a lawyer for Women Of Project Management, Chandler Holsapple of Chandler J Law came highly recommended, and I haven’t looked back! You can probably tell by her masterclass inside the membership, “How Not To F**k Up The Legal Side Of Your Business” that she’s not your average lawyer. Chandler is here to get straight down to business and teach you how to protect your business legally as well as scale your business! Chandler gives out so many legal tips that we literally had to start this course with a legal disclaimer (…of course we did!). About Chandler. Chandler earned her Juris Doctorate from Drake Law University while working at a Civil Rights law firm in Iowa. Upon moving to Arizona, she opened her own law firm to serve entrepreneurs and creatives, ----------especially in the online industry. Like A Boss. Chandler is the Founder of Chandler J. Law—the boutique law firm committed to serving women in business. She is also the Creator of Law Boss Collective – a premiere legal membership providing business owners an affordable and accessible way to level up their legal. Chandler is the go-to lawyer for entrepreneur’s looking to build and scale their business while implementing a solid legal foundation. She works to educate women about the importance of protecting their business & brand ---especially in today’s competitive market. We Discuss… – Who is Chandler Holsapple? – Lessons Learned & Being The Lawyer for Women Of Project Management, LLC. – How Not To F**k Up The Legal Side Of Your Business – How Not To F**k Up Protecting Your Business – How Not To F**k Up Filing Your Business With The State – How Not To F**k Up Copyrights, Patents, & Trademarks – How Not To F**k Up Enforcement Of Your Copyright – How Not To F**k Up Scaling Your Business – How Not To F**k Up Licensing Your Business – How Not To F**k Up Partnership Agreements – Connect With Chandler Holsapple Listen Up! Listen to part of our conversation at Women Of Project Management Podcast everywhere you listen to podcast. Join. Join the full discussion inside the Women Of Project Management Membership.