How Storytelling and Public Space can Bridge Cultural Divides

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Hailing from a traditionally non-tech background, I always encourage women from storytelling, content creation, and creative industries to incorporate technology and not dismiss it. Technology can be a powerful tool when utilized to diversify projects and develop careers even in non-tech streams. Communities like Women in Cloud are employing technology to ensure underrepresented voices are heard and women get a seat at the business table. As a CEO not only am I trying to create a moment, I want to uplift the movements of groups like Women in Cloud, Back Stage Capital, or Female Founders Fund, to ensure collaborative effort leading to tangible results. 

I am incredibly passionate about how we can increase empathy, particularly through storytelling that touches the real world. Hence, it is only natural that at the Women in Cloud Digital Summit 2021, I will be talking about how storytelling and public space have the power to bridge cultural divides. My talk will focus on utilizing creative elements in conjunction with technology; with some key takeaways on how different industries can use new interactive storytelling formats and tools to build their local economies, increase engagement in their stories, brand, or movement, and convert empathy into action for the causes they champion.

I think it is incredibly crucial to bring women into technological and non-technical conversations to increase inclusive economic impact. For that effort, I am actively collaborating with Women in Cloud and other organizations (perhaps even you?) to fund technological platforms that will activate large passion economy pools, that give women who do not want to work full-time in corporations a way to make a decent living/career while also being able to spend time with their families. If we start introducing policies and companies like that enable this, the ripple effect is inevitable. 

Stepping into 2021, we must pledge to partner on actions and not just words. Pooling our resources and building partnerships that offer physical, tangible tools that allow for inclusion beyond the social-economic situation you come from is what collective power means. It’s time to take collective action today! Remember, “You can’t wait to be picked, you have to create your own opportunities.”

Join me at the Women in Cloud Digital Summit 2021, this January and let us collectively take action to combine storytelling and technology to create an empathetic world. 

Book Your Spot today with a 15% discount, and get on board to witness the Collective Power of Women in the technology industry from around the world! 

I highly recommend the following Interactive Experiences for you to participate and expand your network: 

  1. 28 January: Learn about Tech Industry at their opening plenary with Former Prime Minister of Canada, Rt Honorable Kim Campbell and Corporate Vice President Gavriella Schuster 
  2. 28 January: Explore Cloud Jobs at #CloudJobs Fair & Recruitment Lounge
  3. 28 January: Meet Black Founders
  4. 29 January: Master your pitch at #RockYourPitch Experience
  5. 29 January: Get access to mentorship from Cloud Industry leaders
  6. 30 January: Get your kids to participate in Youth Mentorship Circle
  7. 30 January: Make New Friends at Scavenger Hunt 

Also, join WIC Digital Network to be part of the global economic access movement.

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Changing Your Narrative Changes Everything: Advocacy is the Key to Collective Growth

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“Confidence is not something you are born with. You learn it and earn it with time and practice.” – Jenna Lange

After decades in the industry as an executive communications consultant, I am acutely aware of the gender imbalance in the C-suite. In the technology industry especially, it’s hard for women to find role models and advocates to help them advance their careers. Without this network of supporters, you can feel stuck. You know you work hard, deliver results, and add value to your company, so where are the opportunities for promotion? Who’s got your back? My purpose is to help women understand the value they bring, advocate for themselves and elevate each other, seek opportunities in technology, and then have the confidence to stay in these roles.

As a proud member of the Women in Cloud community, I will be speaking at the Women in Cloud Digital Summit 2021 about new challenges women are facing at work and at home. The industry and the world have undergone a transformational shift and it’s more important than ever to lean into your gifts and talent. To be successful, organizations need women. We know that. It’s time to take charge of our narrative and spotlight our value so we can stay in the game and thrive. In this session, we will remind ourselves how we got here and that we deserve to be here.

  • “I am worthy.” Learn how to set boundaries at work and beyond.
  • “I will advocate for myself.” Learn how to build a strong narrative to showcase your value and ask for what you want and need.
  • “I will advocate for others.” Learn how to network; gain and leverage the power of building others up to elevate women across your organization.

There is strength in collective action. This years’ Summit theme, ‘Collective Power’ aligns perfectly with my passion for lifting up other women and helping them reach their professional goals. We are better together! Carrie Francey inspired me to onboard Women in Cloud in 2019. For years, she has been an ally and an advocate, inspiring me to achieve more. It’s a pleasure to share these values with the Women in Cloud community; I’m energized by the commitment and intention of this group to support other women AND keep them engaged in the technology field. 

A new California law mandates at least one woman reside on every corporate board. How close are we to requiring at least 50% female representation on these boards? In working with Women in Cloud, my goal is to help grow the number of women in leadership roles at technology companies. With this session and my continued alliance with Women in Cloud, I hope to create a long-lasting impact in the industry. 

Join me at the Women in Cloud Digital Summit 2021 and let’s discover opportunities and possibilities, and advocate for women in the technology industry. 

Book Your Spot today with a 15% discount, and get on board to witness the Collective Power of Women in the technology industry from around the world! 

I highly recommend the following Interactive Experiences for you to participate in and expand your network: 

  1. 28 January: Learn about Tech Industry at their opening plenary with Former Prime Minister of Canada, Rt Honorable Kim Campbell and Corporate Vice President Gavriella Schuster 
  2. 28 January: Explore Cloud Jobs at #CloudJobs Fair & Recruitment Lounge
  3. 28 January: Meet Black Founders
  4. 29 January: Master your pitch at #RockYourPitch Experience
  5. 29 January: Get access to mentorship from Cloud Industry leaders
  6. 30 January: Get your kids to participate in Youth Mentorship Circle
  7. 30 January: Make New Friends at Scavenger Hunt 

Also, join WIC Digital Network to be part of the global economic access movement.

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Executive Mentorship Made Accessible at WIC Digital Summit 2021: Now is Your Chance to Access and Expand Your Network Connections

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We are witnessing a transcending transformation in the world of technology. The landscape is dynamic and complex, hence, steering through the change can be complex. 

A mentor is an essential asset to navigate, learn, and accomplish in today’s society. 

At the Women in Cloud, executive mentorship is one of the most popular and requested experiences.

The advantages of having a mentor are commonly known and very often cited. As a mentee, you will witness the fine minds of the industry sharing their experiences and learnings helping you develop leadership qualities and apply them in an organizational setup. The relationship of a mentor and mentee is symbiotic in nature, where insights from discussions ought to benefit both parties to grow. 

It is with great enthusiasm that we at Women in Cloud invite you to join us for the Executive Mentorship Experience to Unlock Leadership and Executive Power at the upcoming Women in Cloud Digital Summit 2021, between January 28 – 30, 2021! You will have the opportunity to interact with our experienced mentors at the Digital Summit 2021. 

Why Would You Want Access to Our Executive Mentorship?

As a mentee, these two-hours will be an interactive experience where you will have exclusive access to mentors like Gavriella Schuster, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft; Kim Smith, Global Vice President, Cloud Innovation Services, IBM; Gina Fratarcangeli, Managing Director, Market Unit Sales Leader, Accenture; Suchi Srinivasan, Vice President, Dell Corporation; Sherleander Lani-Phillips, Vice President, Microsoft and many more industry rainmakers who will inspire and help women-tech founders succeed.

Top Five Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Miss the Executive Mentorship Experience?

  1. Executive Mentorship Access: At the Digital Summit 2021, we handpick industry experts with vast experiences to guide, educate, and help you in your journey to help you realize your ‘North Star’ goal. Through this experience, you will be able to unlock new opportunities for yourself, your company, and embrace different perceptions resulting in long-term benefits. 
  2. Expanded Network: It is a fine opportunity to expand your existing network from the comfort of your home. Meet industry leaders, policy-makers, and business owners and form new connections. 
  3. Real-time Insight into Industry Trends: As our mentors are existing industry change-makers, you are presented with a unique opportunity to access industry trends and patterns that will help you plan for a better tomorrow. You will be able to identify and bridge gaps in generic skills and knowledge through this experience. 
  4. Empowerment & Confidence: The Women in Cloud mentors bring high EQ to the table along with their industry knowledge, helping to boost your confidence and personality for overall growth as a person, leader, and business owner. 
  5. Broad Career Opportunities: This experience will leave you with greater knowledge and unlock broader career growth opportunities in the industry. 

The Women in Cloud Digital Summit 2021 will be a virtual experience and our digital interaction will be hosted on Remo networking lounges. We are also providing a Digital Workbook for all attendees to capture the summit experience, an idea, or revolutionary thought. The live interactive session with your mentor will be accessible with a click of a button with Remo! Here is a glimpse of what the platform will look like;

The digital summit gives you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to access executive and industry leaders from around the world from your homes. It is the best of both worlds! So, sign up today and block your seat to be mentored by the leading women of the technology industry. 

Book My Spot!

We are also excited to announce the annual Summit hosted by the Women in Cloud themed “Collective Power.” For more information on the Women in Cloud Digital Summit 2021, and to register for the Summit, click here.

Check out other interactive Experiences at WIC Digital Summit 2021

Join the Women in Cloud Digital Network to get connected with us.

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Underwrite Your Employees Through WiC Corporate Pass, 30% Discount!

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Women in Cloud is on a mission to change the pace and create access for female-owned tech companies, by committing to generate $1 Billion in new, global economic access for women-owned businesses in partnership with corporate companies.

Today, female-owned tech companies are awarded only 1% of $457 billion in the enterprise cloud market. If it was 50%, the world’s GDP could increase up to $5 trillion.

You have an opportunity to get involved now, and help play a part in rapidly creating gender equity across the globe.

This year’s Women In Cloud Digital Summit is taking place on January 28-30, 2021 which celebrates the collective achievements and actions towards creating $1B in economic access.

We invite you and your company to become one of the top 200 companies championing economic access and equity for women in the technology industry. Hence, we have developed a special corporate pass for you to create infinite access for your employees, partners, and customers to exclusive learning and networking opportunities at the summit.

Read the Press Release

Take Action: Purchase Women in Cloud Corporate Pass Package for $871.50 (30% discount) today and surprise 5 of your employees with infinite access.

Secure Your Corporate Pass Today!

Take advantage of this year’s Corporate Pass at a 30% discount ! This offer includes 5 premium passes, all year access to content, branding placement, and an opportunity to host a mentorship session as an executive mentor.

Through this partnership we hope to strengthen our global power as women in technology and spread awareness of your company’s brand and mission. We look forward to seeing you in January for the 2021 Women in Cloud Digital Summit and will be reaching out soon to talk in more detail about the advantages of becoming a corporate sponsor!

How will I receive my comp code to distribute to my team?

Within 48 hour of your purchase, you will receive email instructions with the comp code to access your 5 Premium Access tickets.

Please contact erinn@womenincloud.com if you have any questions.

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Launching WiC Digital Skilling Program to Empower Volunteers to Become WIC Brand Ambassadors. Apply now!

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Experiences are changing in every aspect of community engagement and event execution with the current landscape. The upcoming Women in Cloud Digital Summit 2021, themed “Collective Power” to be held on an interactive virtual platform, is designed with a core intention to create infinite access to people, programs, and organizations to fuel economic development and diversity. 

The event intends to spark ideas through thought-leadership sessions, workshops, and demos to help attendees increase their personal and professional power, and offers unique opportunities to take part in leadership-based growth experiences and activations. The Summit sets the stage for corporations, organizations, and legislatures to meet with founders and leaders in the tech industry to drive policy changes and unlock economic opportunities.

Throughout the three days, Digital Summit attendees will hear from inspirational speakers, connect and communicate with industry leaders and experts, and network with other community members and entrepreneurs. 

This year our volunteer program has evolved into an immersive learning experience to unlock “Collective Power” for those involved. Our volunteers will be highlighted as #WiCAmbassadors and receive the following benefits:

  • Become part of the inner circle of WiC Community & be recognized as a #WiCAmbassador
  • Learn transferable digital skills for community engagement
  • Access job opportunities, mentors, executives, and influencers
  • Gain real-time digital skilling to increase your market value through the WiC Volunteer Course Completion
  • Gain access to a free course & free goodies
  • Take part in a structured way of contributing your time and talent
  • Receive a certificate of completion and engage closely with planning team, speakers, sponsors and attendees
  • One (1) Complimentary Premium Access Ticket (January 27 – 30, 2021)
  • 15% Discount Code for your network

The intention of the utilizing this structured way of contribution of time and talent is not only to have our #WiCAmbassadors show up well in the virtual event experience, but also to gain transferable digital skills for community and event engagement. 

Approved volunteer applicants will undergo an online course and training session. Outcomes include:

  • Be empowered with the knowledge you need to successfully explain WiC’s mission and the Summit theme 
  • Understand how to use the virtual event platforms that will be featured at the 2021 Digital Summit
  • Know how to confidently provide support and show up well as an ambassador of Women in Cloud

Roles include:

  • Concierge Desk 
  • Digital Network Engagement (January 2021)
  • Virtual Photographer 
  • Chat Moderator 
  • Digital Network Engagement
  • Social Media Support

*All roles above are for Summit days (January 27 – 30, 2021)

Who can apply: 

  • College students
  • Women ready to enter tech industry
  • Women who want to expand their network

Interested in taking part in this unique experience and gain bragging rights as a #WiCAmbassador? 

Our Collective Power begins now.

Click here to apply today! Act Now – Deadline to apply is December 15, 2020. 

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