BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20251009T213000Z DTEND:20251010T000000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Evening of Empowerment 2025 DESCRIPTION:Evening of Empowerment - SOLD OUT\n\nwith Keynote Speaker Katie Sandoe\n\n\n\nJoin us for a celebration of empowerment and inspiration! The Evening of Empowerment brings together 200+ and always offers a takeaway to immediately help you develop professionally and personally. Join us to meet Katie Sandoe\, who will share a story of empowerment and inspiration like you've never heard before. \n\n\n\nDo No Harm\, Take No Crap\, Own Your Power\n\nIt?s time to redefine and reclaim our power as women in the workplace\, as leaders in all spaces\, and as human beings in this world. In this bold and energizing session\, we reimagine what it truly means to own our power as women. Together\, we blow the lid off of disempowering ways we communicate and uncover a liberating way to show up with warmth and strength. Audiences will walk away with a transformational mantra and actionable tools to unapologetically express their full and authentic selves.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n Identify and unpack the false binary that fuels the ?double bind? many women face\, and explore how this dynamic limits authentic expression and leadership. \n Challenge the ?too much? stereotype by reframing traits like compassion\, assertiveness\, and empathy as powerful assets rather than liabilities. \n Critically examine traditional definitions of power rooted in dominance and control\, and explore a redefined\, liberatory framework of power called P .\n Learn and apply an adapted ancient mantra as a practical\, empowering tool to reclaim your voice\, stand your ground\, and embody your full power with courage and compassion.\n\n\n\nKatie Sandoe\, D.Ed.\n\nDr. Katie Sandoe is The Sparkologist?! She believes that we're all created fora purpose and hers is to help people find deeper joy and fulfillment in their life and work\, along with championing women and girls. She?s a keynote speaker\, leadership and well being expert\, podcast host\, and taco lover.\n\n\n\nOriginally hailing from Kansas City (go Chiefs!)\, Katie moved to the EastCoast as a young adult where she built a career in strategic communications and spent almost 20 years in various executive leadership roles.\n\n\n\nIn 2021\, Katie founded Light Echo Co. to help leaders create high-performing teams and thriving organizations through the power of purpose and courageous leadership. She offers consulting\, training\, and coaching services\, along with powerful keynotes and workshops. She?s also the host ofthe change-making podcast\, Spark Something New.\n\n\n\nKatie's visionary work has been recognized in several professional and academic spaces\, including awards that honored her ground-breaking research and impact to society\, community\, and profession.\n\n\n\nShe holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Millersville University\, a Master of Arts in Communications and a Doctor of Education in Adult Education both from The Pennsylvania State University.\n\n\n\nKatie is certified in Speech & Stage Performance Mastery\, offering audiences a transformative learning experience. She?s also a Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner\, helping people unlock the power of EQ in their lives and workplaces\; a Certified Sparketype Advisor\, helping people discover the work they were meant to do\; and a Certified Ikigai Coach & Advisor\, the Japanese philosophy on how to create a life worth living.\n\n\n\nKatie loves her community and currently serves on several governance and advisory boards. She lives life to its fullest and enjoys running while listening to audio books and podcasts\, hiking in adventurous places\, chasing after the best tacos in town\, and watching football with her best friend (hubby) and their adorable woofer\, Zander.\n\n______________\n\n\n\n Women2Women is proud to support Hannah's Hope Ministries! \n\n\n\nWe'll be collecting donations during the event to directly benefit this important cause. \n\n\n\nBaby Wipes\, Size 4 and up diapers\, Shampoo\, Conditioner\, Conditioner Spray\, Children's all in one body wash\, Pads\, Body wash\, Cotton balls\, Nail Polish Remover\, 4 Gal Trash bags\, 13-Gal Trash bags\, Large Black Trash bags\, SoS pads\, Dish Sponges\, Dish Towels\, Dish Clothes\, Dish Detergent\, Finish Dishwasher Tablet\, Finish Dish rinse\, All-purpose Cleaner\, Floor Cleaner\, Wood cleaner\, Toilet Bowl Cleaner\, Granite Cleaner\, Stainless Steel Cleaner\, Metal Spoons\, Paper Plates\, Paper cups\, Plastic ware\, Paper Towels\, Napkins\, Tin Foil\, Plastic Wrap\, Parchment Paper\, Ziplock baggies (all sizes)\, Food Storage Containers\, Children's Tylenol/Motrin\, Band-Aids all sizes\, Ace bandage\, Children's Tylenol cold\, Tylenol\, Motrin\, Cold Medicine\, Pedialyte\, Hairbrushes\, Razors\, Deodorant\, Tissues\, Disinfectant spray\, Air freshener spray\, Laundry Detergent\, Fabric Softener\, Bleach\, Cleaning Vinegar\, K-Cups\, Sugar\, Salt n Pepper\, Ketchup\, Mustard\, Mayonnaise\, BBQ Sauce\, Drink Mix\, Sunscreen\, Beach Towels\, Cleaning Clothes\, and Baking Soda. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we can make an impact\, not just by empowering one another\, but by lifting up our greater community too. \n\n\n\nWomen2Women (W2W) is Greater Reading Chamber Alliance's catalyst for developing women leaders and connecting women from diverse backgrounds to learn\, share ideas\, and mentor each other by offering a forum for women to create connections\, gain knowledge\, and build strategic alliances to foster their personal potential and career advancement. Joining the network is open to all who support women.\n\n\n\nThe Greater Reading Chamber Alliance with the mission to be Berks County's leading resource for building a healthy\, competitive business community.\n\n\n\n***Photos from 2024 courtesy of Susan Angstadt X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Evening of Empowerment - SOLD OUT
\nwith Keynote Speaker Katie Sandoe
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\nJoin us for a celebration of empowerment and inspiration! The Evening of Empowerment brings together 200+ and always offers a takeaway to immediately help you develop professionally and personally. Join us to meet Katie Sandoe\, who will share a story of empowerment and inspiration like you'\;ve never heard before. \; \;
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\nDo No Harm\, Take No Crap\, Own Your Power
\nIt?s time to redefine and reclaim our power as women in the workplace\, as leaders in all spaces\, and as human beings in this world. In this bold and energizing session\, we reimagine what it truly means to own our power as women. Together\, we blow the lid off of disempowering ways we communicate and uncover a liberating way to show up with warmth and strength. Audiences will walk away with a transformational mantra and actionable tools to unapologetically express their full and authentic selves.
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\nLearning Objectives\n\n
\nKatie Sandoe\, D.Ed.
\nDr. Katie Sandoe is The Sparkologist?! She believes that we'\;re all created fora purpose and hers is to help people find deeper joy and fulfillment in their life and work\, along with championing women and girls. She?s a keynote speaker\, leadership and well being expert\, podcast host\, and taco lover.
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\nOriginally hailing from Kansas City (go Chiefs!)\, Katie moved to the EastCoast as a young adult where she built a career in strategic communications and spent almost 20 years in various executive leadership roles.
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\nIn 2021\, Katie founded Light Echo Co. to help leaders create high-performing teams and thriving organizations through the power of purpose and courageous leadership. She offers consulting\, training\, and coaching services\, along with powerful keynotes and workshops. She?s also the host ofthe change-making podcast\, Spark Something New.
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\nKatie'\;s visionary work has been recognized in several professional and academic spaces\, including awards that honored her ground-breaking research and impact to society\, community\, and profession.
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\nShe holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Millersville University\, a Master of Arts in Communications and a Doctor of Education in Adult Education both from The Pennsylvania State University.
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\nKatie is certified in Speech &\; Stage Performance Mastery\, offering audiences a transformative learning experience. She?s also a Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner\, helping people unlock the power of EQ in their lives and workplaces\; a Certified Sparketype®\; Advisor\, helping people discover the work they were meant to do\; and a Certified Ikigai Coach &\; Advisor\, the Japanese philosophy on how to create a life worth living.
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\nKatie loves her community and currently serves on several governance and advisory boards. She lives life to its fullest and enjoys running while listening to audio books and podcasts\, hiking in adventurous places\, chasing after the best tacos in town\, and watching football with her best friend (hubby) and their adorable woofer\, Zander.
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\n💜\; \;Women2Women is proud to support Hannah'\;s Hope Ministries! \;💜\;
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\nWe&rsquo\;ll be collecting donations during the event to directly benefit this important cause. \;
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\nBaby Wipes\, Size 4 and up diapers\, Shampoo\, Conditioner\, Conditioner Spray\, Children&rsquo\;s all in one body wash\, Pads\, Body wash\, Cotton balls\, Nail Polish Remover\, 4 &ndash\; Gal Trash bags\, 13-Gal Trash bags\, Large Black Trash bags\, SoS pads\, Dish Sponges\, Dish Towels\, Dish Clothes\, Dish Detergent\, Finish Dishwasher Tablet\, Finish Dish rinse\, All-purpose Cleaner\, Floor Cleaner\, Wood cleaner\, Toilet Bowl Cleaner\, \; Granite Cleaner\, Stainless Steel Cleaner\, Metal Spoons\, Paper Plates\, Paper cups\, Plastic ware\, Paper Towels\, Napkins\, Tin Foil\, Plastic Wrap\, Parchment Paper\, Ziplock baggies (all sizes)\, Food Storage Containers\, Children&rsquo\;s Tylenol/Motrin\, Band-Aids all sizes\, Ace bandage\, Children&rsquo\;s Tylenol cold\, Tylenol\, Motrin\, Cold Medicine\, Pedialyte\, Hairbrushes\, Razors\, Deodorant\, Tissues\, Disinfectant spray\, Air freshener spray\, Laundry Detergent\, Fabric Softener\, Bleach\, Cleaning Vinegar\, K-Cups\, Sugar\, Salt n Pepper\, Ketchup\, Mustard\, Mayonnaise\, BBQ Sauce\, Drink Mix\, Sunscreen\, Beach Towels\, Cleaning Clothes\, and Baking Soda. \;
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\nTogether\, we can make an impact\, not just by empowering one another\, but by lifting up our greater community too. \;
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\nWomen2Women (W2W) is Greater Reading Chamber Alliance'\;s catalyst for developing women leaders and connecting women from diverse backgrounds to learn\, share ideas\, and mentor each other by \;offering a forum for women to create connections\, gain knowledge\, and build strategic alliances to foster their personal potential and career advancement. Joining the network is open to all who support women.
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\nThe Greater Reading Chamber Alliance with the mission to be Berks County'\;s leading resource for building a healthy\, competitive business community.
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\n***Photos from 2024 courtesy of \;Susan Angstadt LOCATION:Redner's Event Center 2024 Centre Ave\, Reading UID:e.1980.11906 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260529T210650Z URL:https://business.greaterreading.org/events/details/evening-of-empowerment-2025-11906 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR