Women's Leadership Program - EmBe

Experiencing Nurturing Networks

Mikena VanLiere2019-09-16T17:21:43-05:00

EmBe gathered representatives of nearly a dozen workplace networks to share their insights about women supporting each other at work. These 40 women represented a range of careers, experiences and levels of leadership, ultimately answering a resounding “yes” when asked if additional meetings should be convened. Led by Erin Bosch, Executive Director of Women’s Programming at EmBe, the World Café-style conversation harvested perspectives about the benefits of women networking at work, how it works best, and how women can positively impact the region. Specific tips? 1. Suggest board opportunities to other women – and share their names. 2. Turn to other women [...]

Experiencing Nurturing NetworksMikena VanLiere2019-09-16T17:21:43-05:00

2019 Women’s Leadership Program Participants Announced

Mikena VanLiere2018-12-19T16:22:38-06:00

EmBe has accepted participants for its 17-month 2019 Women’s Leadership Program beginning January of 2019. With more than 200 past participants, the 2019 class benefits from eight years of programming experience and community involvement. The applicants for the program represent a broad range of career paths and are chosen by committee to ensure that in addition to the leadership education, the connections that are made throughout the 17-month program will also enhance all the attendee's experience. Erin Bosch, Director of Women’s Programming said, “The focus of the Women’s Leadership Program is to use the personal experiences and skills of volunteer [...]

2019 Women’s Leadership Program Participants AnnouncedMikena VanLiere2018-12-19T16:22:38-06:00

Women’s Leadership Program Has Big Impact

Mikena VanLiere2018-12-19T16:20:29-06:00

Since it’s inception in 2011, EmBe’s Women’s Leadership Program has led more than 200 women reach their greatest potential. This incredible program, facilitates the development of emerging female professionals by utilizing the experiences and skills of established community leaders; to extend a hand-up to the women who will follow. We are currently accepting applications for the 2019 class of EmBe’s Women’s Leadership Program with the deadline to apply being October 25, 2018 at 5:00 PM. Past participants of the program shared with us their insights into this well-respected and impactful program. Jenny Lockhart, 2017 Program Participant "I applied for EmBe’s [...]

Women’s Leadership Program Has Big ImpactMikena VanLiere2018-12-19T16:20:29-06:00

You Empowered Sarah

Mikena VanLiere2019-04-24T09:11:08-05:00

Sarah Rhea Werner left her full-time day job a little over a year ago to start her own business. She’s a writer. She runs two successful podcasts. She writes a column about podcasting for Forbes magazine. She does public speaking and workshops. She consults on marketing and branding. She supports herself doing things that she loves. Sarah seems to have it all figured out. But in 2014, Sarah didn’t have it all figured out. “I felt stuck in my career. I was a senior content strategist and I was frustrated because I didn’t know how to go beyond where I was. [...]

You Empowered SarahMikena VanLiere2019-04-24T09:11:08-05:00

Staff Spotlight: Erin Bosch

Mikena VanLiere2019-01-15T13:37:10-06:00

“Back then we called it bossy, now we call it good leadership skills.” Erin Bosch, Director of Women’s Leadership and Executive Director of Dress for Success Sioux Falls, laughs as she recalls the labels she faced as a strong-willed and empowered young girl. Those same traits that Erin had as a kid, mixed with her ability to take risks and always learn something from them, have set the tone for her career and have helped nurture hundreds of women through her work at EmBe. As a young professional, Erin took on small business ownership with gusto - another one of [...]

Staff Spotlight: Erin BoschMikena VanLiere2019-01-15T13:37:10-06:00

Programs foster donor growth

Mikena VanLiere2019-01-15T13:37:11-06:00

EmBe’s continued growth is rooted in programming. Whether it’s the addition of a new school site for our Girls on the Run program, the addition of our Girls’ Makers Day event to expose more girls to STEAM career fields, or the expansion of our Women’s Leadership Program to Rapid City, our programs and the people that champion them, make our growth possible. As this programming continues to grow, we also must grow our donor base both in new donors and expanded capacity of existing donors. Luckily, our quality programming continues to bring in new donor prospects because of the exceptional [...]

Programs foster donor growthMikena VanLiere2019-01-15T13:37:11-06:00