Embracing Career Change, Coming Up in April, VEST Moves and more

In our latest VEST Session and podcast episode we talk about how VEST Members have navigated career transitions and setbacks. We also discuss the importance of asking for help, leveraging peer networks, advocating for ourselves and more.

During the conversation, we covered:

0:03 Women's Career Transitions and Empowerment

11:52 Building Authentic Relationships vs. Networking

21:27 Navigating Career Transitions and Self-Doubt

30:42 Building and Maintaining Mentor Relationships

39:49 Navigating Self-Promotion

49:03 Achieving Work-Life Balance

54:25 Navigating Career Changes with Supportive Relationships

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Coming Up in April

VEST Members and Portfolio Founders will meet Oklahoma Senator Julia Kirt and Representative Melissa Provenzano to talk about the importance of engaging with local elected officials and discuss policies affecting women, our economy and labor force.

VEST Moves

• VEST Founding Member Kathy Taylor , member of the Tulsa World Media Company Advisory Board, wrote an editorial outlining how VEST is supporting women professionals and how we can sponsor women year-round, not just during Women's History Month. Learn more on our LinkedIn Page.
• VEST Portfolio Company Byrdhouse AI released its AI Google Chrome Extension, enabling users to seamlessly translate and transcribe Google Meet meetings, videos, live streams, and podcasts in 100+ languages! Learn more on our LinkedIn Page.
• VEST Member Jennifer Loren was one of the speakers at this year's Athena Film Festival where she delved into the demand for authentic Indigenous stories with Native Filmmakers Erica Tremblay and Razelle Benally. Learn more on our LinkedIn Page.
• VEST Founding Member Sue Ann Arnall , Founder and President of the Arnall Family Foundation is recognized as a USA TODAY Woman of the Year Honoree. Learn more on our LinkedIn Page.
• VEST Portfolio Company Maro takes the grand prize of $25,000 at the VIVE Startup Pitch Competition. Learn more on our LinkedIn Page.
• VEST Member Elian Hurtado Jarve started an annual conference to support Latina Leaders in Tulsa. For the second year in a row the conference sold out. Learn more on our LinkedIn Page.

VEST is an investment fund and peer network for women.

We invest in women-led companies building AI and tech- based solutions for women, working families and inclusive employers. The companies we back today enable women's (and working families) labor participation, financial independence and increased lifetime earnings. We also connect and provide executive coaching to women professionals across industries, regions and career levels so that together we can build the future of inclusive workspaces.

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