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SPOTLIGHT
My favorite quote about leadership is..."I wasn’t put on this earth to play small!” Unknown The best business advice I ever received was… Two things: Never let the prospecting wheel stop. When evaluating a business or opportunity, crunch the numbers, then cut it in half. If you can live with that “Go for it!” JWN is important to me because… so much of my business is conducted outside of Jacksonville. The lunch ladders keep me connected to the community, business world and powerful influential women of Jax. My proudest accomplishment is… Knowing that after I present, someone’s life was changed and they were inspired to go forward with a different perspective. People are surprised to find out that I… played women’s pro female full-tackle football. Or ... the fact that I am a middle-child preacher’s kid (Think of the movie “Footloose” and that’s me!) Katie Mitura
The best business advice I ever received was…to take the emotion out of decisions. If you have strong emotional reactions to something take the time to walk away and come back when you have a level head. Being emotional gives away your power. My proudest accomplishment is…creating the Jax Ale Trail and winning several awards for the program. When we started it didn’t seem like it would ever be a reality. Now thousands of people have traveled to Jacksonville to experience our craft beer culture. People are surprised to find out that I…played four years of college softball. I’m passionate about…Jacksonville. My job at Visit Jacksonville has made me passionate about the city we live in from the first day I started here. I love the history, the new things to do, the beauty – and I will tell anyone who will listen! My guilty pleasure is…reading sci-fi novels, I especially like anything set in space or about time travel. |
Newsletter
April 2019 Newsletter 
President's Message
Dear Ladies of Influence,
It is my hope that you have set your internal clocks to Daylight Saving Time and are working on all the fresh starts spring offers.
We are excited to announce our first members-only program of the year and on April 18 we will learn more about a very important topic (Human Trafficking) and specifically hear from an actual survivor. Please support this program by registering to attend and also hear from Dr. Lawanda Ravoira, of the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center who works on behalf of these young women. I also encourage you to continue to support our very own, JWN Member Kristin Keen, who works hard to bring attention to this issue through her organization, Rethreaded.
I look forward to seeing everyone there!
Warmest regards,
Maribel
Member News: Kudos
Kudos goes out to JWN Members Mindy Barker and Teresa Miles for being named 2019 mentors for the Jacksonville Business Journal Bizwomen Mentoring Monday.
In December, the Jacksonville Chapter of the Federal Bar Association presented JWN Member Kathy Para with the Spirit of Giving Award.
In recognition of her leadership and service, the Jacksonville Women Lawyer's Association named its annual internship scholarship the Kathy Para Student Internship, and Jacksonville Area Legal Aid named its pro bono awards the Kathy Para Outstanding Pro Bono Service Awards.
If you have news to share about yourself or another JWN member, please email Kristin Thompson, JWN Administrator at [email protected].
Next Meeting
JWN Member Robin Wahby announces Jacksonville Magazine's "Great Chefs of Jacksonville". They have chosen Angelwood as the beneficiary of their 9th annual event on April 18! Angelwood will have an opportunity to showcase their services, be part of the program, and receive a donation from event proceeds.
JWN Member Pixie Larizza and her company Pixieglas & Art You Wear will be exhibiting at the Old Town Art Show in St. Augustine, FL the weekend of April 13 -14. Located at Francis field, parking is convenient and event is free and open to the public. The Saturday hours are 9 a.m. -5 p.m. and the Sunday hours are 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
JWN Member Jennifer Holland announces her "Build Your Brand" workshop.
- Maribel Hernandez, MBA, ACG
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