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Virtual Job Fair Day 2

Empower Her: Advancing Women in the Workplace and Beyond

A groundbreaking virtual job fair designed to champion women's professional growth and success in diverse industries. This event is more than just a job fair; it's a dynamic platform that fosters empowerment, networking, and collaboration. Explore job openings from progressive organizations committed to diversity and inclusion. Discover companies that prioritize the advancement of women in the workplace and explore career opportunities that align with your aspirations.

Activities

Virtual Job Fair Day 1

Empower Her: Advancing Women in the Workplace and Beyond

A groundbreaking virtual job fair designed to champion women's professional growth and success in diverse industries. This event is more than just a job fair; it's a dynamic platform that fosters empowerment, networking, and collaboration. Explore job openings from progressive organizations committed to diversity and inclusion. Discover companies that prioritize the advancement of women in the workplace and explore career opportunities that align with your aspirations.

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Breaking Barriers: Building Scalable Solutions for Niche Markets

Empower Her: Advancing Women in the Workplace and Beyond

Join Billie Simmons, repeat founder and former COO of Daylight (a neobank building financial tools for the LGBTQ+ community), for an insightful fireside chat on building innovative products for underserved communities and driving venture-scale success. Billie will share her experience raising $20M for Daylight, navigating highly regulated industries like banking and healthcare, and rapidly iterating to reach product-market fit. Plus, Billie will share her exciting newly announced venture that is destined to uplift new communities and markets. Discover how to frame your thinking to develop quick solutions, secure buy-in from industry incumbents, and disrupt legacy systems - all in 30 minutes.

Billie Simmons

illie Simmons is a repeat founder, currently working on a soon-to-be-announced startup in the fertility space. Previously, she was founder and COO of Daylight - a neobank building financial tools for the LGBTQ+ community, raising $20M and then exiting to Atlas in 2023.

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Breaking Barriers: Entrepreneurship, Inclusive Healthcare, and the Journey of Fluid Health

Empower Her: Advancing Women in the Workplace and Beyond

Building a business is challenging—building one that redefines healthcare is even more so. In this fireside chat, Dr. Varuna Srinivasan, founder of Fluid Health, shares her journey of entrepreneurship, innovation, and advocacy for gender-inclusive healthcare. From addressing the gaps in reproductive mental health to creating a platform that empowers individuals experiencing pelvic pain, Dr. Srinivasan will discuss the challenges and triumphs of building a mission-driven company. She’ll also dive into the intersection of healthcare, technology, and inclusivity, offering insights for entrepreneurs and changemakers looking to make an impact.

Dr. Varuna Srinivasan

Dr. Varuna Srinivasan is a healthcare innovator and the founder of Fluid Health, a gender-inclusive platform dedicated to connecting individuals experiencing pelvic pain with sex therapists and providing personalized reproductive mental health care. With a background in sexual health and a passion for public health, Dr. Srinivasan is committed to creating accessible, compassionate healthcare solutions for diverse communities. She strives to empower women and queer individuals to take control of their health while navigating the often fragmented healthcare system.

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Finding Your Voice: Public Speaking with Confidence (Even as an Introvert)

Empower Her: Advancing Women in the Workplace and Beyond

Public speaking doesn’t have to feel like a nightmare—yes, even for introverts! In this fun workshop, PowerToFly event hosts Meg Alexander and Hunter Lee Canning are joined by PowerToFly’s Rob Ribar as they break down the secrets to speaking with confidence while staying true to yourself. Learn how to calm those nerves, craft compelling messages, and engage any audience without feeling like you have to put on a performance. Meg and Hunter will share real-world tips, personal stories, and easy-to-apply strategies to help you shine in meetings, presentations, and beyond.

Meg Alexander

Meg Alexander joined the PowerToFly community as a job-seeker in 2014, eventually landing her first remote role working for PowerToFly's Delivery Team. Her professional experience includes roles as a Talent Advocate, Head of Purchasing for a window factory, audiobook publishing, & more than 5 years as a paralegal. She has a bachelor's degree in Art History from Indiana University (mint condition, never been used!), where she also earned a varsity letter for Women's Rowing. She loves DIY projects and will never say no to french fries. She lives in Toledo, OH with her husband Aaron, an engineering technician, and their dogs, Radar & Cake.

Hunter Canning (He/They)

Hunter Canning is a New York based performer, public speaker and events moderator. They are also the founders of Quill Life, an AI-powered storytelling strategy platform. A conscience citizen of the world, their ethos is bringing people together through all the facets of life. Be it producing live performance or creating corporate recruitment content; Hunter has a passion for bringing people together to foster growth, kindness and a true understanding of each other.