This morning reminded me why showing up matters. When you put smart, curious businesswomen in a room together — learning happens, connections grow, and ideas spark. Dyan Haugen kicked things off by busting one of the biggest myths in travel: that using a travel agent costs you money. It doesn’t!… Read More »Why Showing Up Matters
Chocolate, Wine, and Wonderful Women — what could be better? I was truly honored — along with nine other incredible women — to be invited by Susana Crane for a Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Fairytale Brownies, paired with an elegant wine tasting led by Eileen Joy Spitalny, Co-Founder of Fairytale Brownies, and Mark Tarbell, showcasing his very own… Read More »Sweet Success
When powerhouse women come together — amazing things happen!Such a fantastic WATT meeting filled with inspiration, learning, and connection. Ardra Hansen shared her journey from marrying her high school sweetheart to becoming one of the top REALTORS® in the valley — her dedication to mentoring and helping families truly shines. Laura Piel led… Read More »Business Brilliance
Delighted to attend the Columbia Bank Mesa FinancialHub Grand Opening Celebration! Jesse Juarez and the team truly outdid themselves — what a fantastic event! Always love catching up with familiar faces, meeting new ones, and finding ways to support and collaborate with one another. Congrats to Noemi Barraza (TraverseHR) on your amazing… Read More »Columbian Bank Grand Opening!
Grateful to have attended The Economic Forum, presented by Western Alliance Bank — always an event worth attending! Dr. Christopher Thornberg (Beacon Economics) opened with an eye-opening take on Social Narratives vs. Economic Realities — reminding us that despite constant negativity, many macro indicators remain strong (though yes, a few cautionary notes too!).… Read More »Economic Outlook
One of the best parts of being part of #WATT is getting to truly know the amazing women in our community. Today we welcomed Kelly Ward Whiteley as our newest member! Our President, Ginger Clayton, shared the exciting opportunities her company offers — along with some incredible photos from past… Read More »Amazing Women in our Community
What an inspiring WATT morning! Wendy opened with a heartfelt journey through her life — from her beginnings to her son’s wedding — reminding us how powerful authentic storytelling can be in building connection and trust. Marcy followed with a thought-provoking talk on Ethics — Why It Matters. The data was eye-opening: the average… Read More »Powerful Connections
What a fabulous way to start the morning with my WATT sisters! Even with a little detour coming in from the South, the time together was well worth it. Highlights from our morning gathering: Afterward, conversations flowed — from official plans to casual catch-ups. The energy of these women is… Read More »WATT – What a Wonderful Week!
What a wonderful morning! We started with heartfelt updates from members sharing family health news, reminding us how important it is to support one another. Marcia Ritter then took us on her inspiring journey—from Jamaica to building her amazing company—while honoring her incredible mom. Karianne Munstedt showed us how to… Read More »Inspiring Insights
What a night at the Hope Women’s Center Black & White Gala! Huge thanks to Cathy French for inviting me—loved cheering her on in the Heads/Tails challenge (she almost snagged that Mission Beach trip thanks to the incredible streak from Libby Banks!). One of the most moving moments? A Discount… Read More »Hope in Action