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Women's Mentoring Network and Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County have joined forces to present:
Women Inspiring Women: A Speaker Series of Success!
This fun after-work series will feature successful women sharing their personal stories of accomplishment, light appetizers, a networking portion, and drinks! All at the beautiful Franklin Street Works Art Gallery.
The first speaker is State Representative Caroline Simmons, who represents the 144th District in Stamford, Connecticut, and serves as the House Chair of the Commerce Committee. Caroline graduated from Harvard, and worked for the Women’s Business Development Council in Stamford where she helped provide entrepreneurial, financial, and professional development training programs for women in CT. Previously, Caroline worked at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for four and a half years, and interned at the U.S. Department of State for the Middle East Partnership Initiative within the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, where she assisted with economic empowerment programs in the Middle East.
A suggested donation of $25 is requested advance or at the door. All proceeds benefit Women's Mentoring Network and Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County.
See you there!
Upcoming events
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Thrive Together 2026 - A Professional Development Conference
Synchrony Financial, 777 Long Ridge Rd, Stamford, CT, USTo join us for this event, purchase tickets at: https://thrivetogether2026.eventbrite.com
Use Code: SAVE25 for a Discount until May 27th. $150/ticket thereafterYou're Invited - If you are a professional looking to advance in your career, please join us for Women's Mentoring Network first Professional Development Conference - a day of powerful keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking focused on helping you to reach your goals.
Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Synchrony Financial, 777 Long Ridge Rd, Stamford, CT 06902Our Keynote Speakers from Band of Sisters will open the event. The Band of Sisters, a collective of women business leaders, speakers, and authors, is known for advocating for gender equity and inclusive workplace cultures.
Panel discussions include:
-Expert advice on Mentorship & Sponsorship
**-Improving your finances
- Personal branding: Developing People Relations for Personal + Professional Growth. Build connections. Elevate your influence. Turn relationships into opportunities
-Focusing on your Health & WellnessAll attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the Band of Sisters' book.
Free professional headshots.
Breakfast and lunch included.
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