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Last week, we had the pleasure of presenting to Cedar Valley Women Connect on creating, achieving, and maintaining balance in our lives. If this is something you struggle with, we invite you to do this exercise: Make a list of your values. (These values are the guiding principles with which we strive to live our lives.) Then, after you list out your values, reflect back on the last week. Where have you said yes to something outside of your values? Being aware of our "yes's" and if they are in alignment with our values or not will give us a clearer picture of where we could be out of balance. The question then becomes - Why am I saying yes to something that doesn't align with my values? And that is where we can grow and learn a lot as leaders and as important members of our families to create a better trajectory forward. - Nick Kuhle & Kayla Becker

The CWB Association had the privilege to attend the Association of Women in the Metal Industries Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Join us as we bring you special episodes recorded in person to advocate for a more equitable future in metal industries, where everyone can thrive. What does it take for women to succeed in the traditionally male-dominated world of metal industries? Becky Dolan, the International Membership Chair for the Association of Women in the Metal Industries (AWMI), shares her extraordinary journey from receptionist to leader in her field. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/de5u_w2

Women’s month is a wonderful opportunity for us to celebrate women in our lives. But we could do so much more… the real conversations need to start in our own homes and our workplaces. In what ways are we daily advocating for women? In what ways are making room for them to be heard and celebrated? In what ways do we intentionally set women up for wins? Women should not have to wait for August to feel celebrated. Our campaigns and events about protecting, standing up for and standing with women should not be a facade to please or impress the crowd, this should be a genuine desire to see women win at home and at the workplace. Women are role models, prayer warriors, and leaders to many people in their communities and circles. Personally, women have had the greatest impact on my life— their resilience to keep dreaming even though the odds are against them, the tenacity to keep going when it could be easy to quit, the audacity to serve even when not appreciated, the miracle of carrying life and raising children, the power to love, to work, and to enjoy life. The drive to honor and vouch for women should not stop when the month of August ends. It should be an ongoing pursuit… 💛

Our goals as a business are simple, and we apply organizing principles to achieve them. 1. Make sure your strategy (the words) drives action. 2. Make sure your operations (the workflows) make those actions easier. 3. Make sure your workforce (the community) is organized to achieve together. So when Erin Gallagher said she and her team needed support - we jumped at the chance to organize a group of people around an action, drive that action, and make it easier for more to join in. The Hush Collaborative refuses to follow the business-as-usual line that political neutrality is the default policy. Simply by existing, we are political. We support and will continue to support Hype Women and #hypewomenforharris because we deeply believe in women's collective power to create change within and outside systems. We believe in the power of HYPE and storytelling to bring us together, connect us, and propel us all forward. We share values, including being #honestforgood, telling it like it is, and centering truth over comfort. But most of all, we are biased towards action, in our business and in our personal lives. Doing something – anything is the fastest way to learn, grow, and create more action. If you haven't heard, Hype Women will continue the momentum of this incredible kick-off call with SEVEN MORE! Follow us. Join us. Take action.

There is so much power in marching and protesting. And hail to all the women and people still protesting for women's rights. I've had alot of conversations with friends and colleagues over the past few months particularly, questioning the value and purpose of protests. I've engaged in countless protests in my years, for women's rights in particular abortion rights; against violence against women; for Indigenous rights and reconciliation; for refugees and asylum seekers; for Palestine even back when it wasn't being decimated; against the wars in Darfur, Sudan, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria and Ukraine; for LGBTIQ+ rights and marriage equality; for racial equality; against Islamophobia; and many more. Here's what I think about protests: 1. Protesting is a fundamental human right. And exercising that right should be promoted, protected, celebrated. 2. It is loud. It disrupts. And as it should. Change only comes from challenging the status quo and shaking is out of the comfort of everyday life. 3. It questions authority, power, and control - who has control, over whom, and for what purpose and end. 4. It keeps an issue on the agenda, it keeps people talking, it keeps it in sight and not out of mind. 5. It gives a sense of control in a world where the average person can feel helpless about what to do to impact social change. 6. It is solidarity in action. One voice, one protester may be ignored. But when it is in the millions, it can show those oppressed that they are not alone, that there are millions of people thinking about them, and lending their voice, and feet, to call for action. And it can show the oppressor/s that they do not represent. 7. And in a year where there are the most elections occurring globally, protests and protesting will count more than ever. Hail to all the feminists protesting. Hail to the women demanding equal rights, the right to abortions, and an end to violence against women. Hail to all the people protesting the wars in Gaza, Ukraine, Syria, Yemen, Sudan, DRC. Often the same people because there is no peace without women. #womensrightsarehumanrights #CeasefireNowInGaza #ceasefirenow #freepalestine #keepeyesonsudan #iwd2024 Human Rights Watch Amnesty International NGO Committee on the Status of Women (NGO CSW/NY) FEMNET - African Women's Development and Communication Network Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) IfNotNow

Let's have a conversation about #WomeninPhilanthropy No matter what stage of life you are in, strategic giving and community building is for everyone. If you ever wondered what philanthropy can look like for you, please JOIN US next week for a fantastic session featuring my dear friend Badia Weeks! Registration information below!

We're saying "yes!" to this interview with SAS channel leader Jenifer H.. Check out the sneak peek below, and watch the full interview to hear more about Jenifer's channel journey and experience. 🎥: Women of the Channel

A huge thank you again to our speakers for their practical advice on exit strategies, wealth protection and future planning. I found this discussion particularly helpful! Please follow the link below for more information about this event and to register your interest for future WiL events. #womeninleadership #wealthmanagement #taxplanning

This is such a powerful reminder! As we reflect on the 16 Days of Activism, it’s clear that #GBV transcends generations and affects entire communities. It’s not just a women’s issue—it’s everyone’s fight. Men and boys play a critical role in this journey by challenging harmful norms, promoting equality, and standing as allies alongside women. Ending GBV requires all of us—young and old, men and women—to work together with a shared commitment to build a safer, more equitable future. Let’s continue the momentum beyond these 16 days and make this a lifelong mission for change.