DAYTON, Ohio–Wright-Patt Credit Union plans to host a “Women: At the Table Talks” event on Sept. 18 it said is designed to empower women, women+, and allies from the Dayton area.
The event, which is free, will focus on crucial discussions around achieving balance, building support networks, bridging the gap of financial independence, and becoming effective advocates, according to the credit union.
Featured speakers include Renée Sattiewhite, president and CEO of the African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC); Ivy Glover, director, Community & Social Impact at Wright-Patt Credit Union; and Adriane Miller, executive director of NCCJ: Nurturing Community, Cultivating Justice, among others.
According to Wright-Patt CU, “Women: At the Table Talks” event acknowledges the challenges many women face in setting healthy boundaries, balancing life and budget, and navigating professional and personal spheres. It said the interactive session aims to provide a supportive environment for attendees to learn, share, and grow.
‘Not Only Impactful, Necessary’
“Now more than ever, creating space for community and having conversations around these topics is not only impactful, but necessary,” Glover said in a statement. “This event is something we have been planning for a while, and WPCU is excited to invite the community to join us for conversations about topics that are often on our minds, but that can sometimes be challenging to navigate. We are hopeful that this event will ‘set the table,’ so to speak, for attendees to ask questions, voice concerns, and share knowledge in a supportive and collaborative way.”
The Topics
Among the topics to be discussed: Balance in life, building support, bridging the gap of financial independence, and being an advocate.
The credit union added that registered attendees will receive a gift bag with items from women-owned businesses and be entered in a raffle to win prizes, including a spa day and a headshot photo session.
