Women's Impact, Inc.

08/23/2026

We are SO excited to announce that our next read is The Correspondent by Virginia Evans — and Ann Patchett herself calls it "a cause for celebration!" 🎉

The Correspondent is a beautifully crafted novel that explores the profound power of human connection through the written word. When two unlikely people begin exchanging letters, what starts as a simple correspondence blossoms into something far deeper — a relationship that challenges both of them to examine their lives, their choices, and who they truly are. With lyrical prose and richly drawn characters, Evans weaves a story about vulnerability, courage, and the quiet but transformative impact we can have on one another's lives.

This is exactly the kind of book that sparks the conversations we love — about relationships, identity, resilience, and what it means to truly see someone.

The next Book Club is September 14 at 6:30pm...location to come. FREE and open to all!

08/21/2026

Women’s Impact members, Kay Feagles, Sarah Hayden, Jolene Colant, and Karen Brenneman support Aultman Hospital during their golf outing! ⛳️

08/21/2026

If you've ever thought about betting on yourself but weren't quite sure how to take that leap — we have the PERFECT session for you at Women's Impact Empowerment Day!

Say hello to Dayna Yurkovich! She's bringing her session "One Way Ticket": Betting on Yourself and Never Looking Back to our breakout session lineup and trust us… you're going to want a seat in that room!

Dayna is the owner of Yurkovich Marketing Group and Event Day Marketing, a North Canton-based full-service marketing agency with 20+ years of experience in advertising, PR, media planning, and consumer trade shows. Since purchasing an established event company in 2015, she's grown it into a thriving agency serving clients throughout Stark County.

She and her husband Brad also own Game Day Feels AND are opening a LEGO-themed franchise, Bricks & Minifigs, later this year. She's doing ALL of this while raising three children (including 2-year-old twins) and two Golden Retrievers! 🐾

Dayna's story is proof that when you bet on yourself, amazing things happen and she's ready to share exactly how she did it.

📅 October 22 | Embassy Suites | Green, OH
🎟️ Grab your tickets before they're gone! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/empowerment-day--2026-2

08/19/2026

🌟 Can you FEEL the energy?! 🌟

Just a glimpse of the incredible speakers and attendees who will be joining us at Empowerment Day, and trust us, you do NOT want to miss this!

The inspiration, the connections, the breakthroughs...it all happens HERE.

Tickets are on sale NOW — grab yours before they're gone!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/empowerment-day--2026-2

08/18/2026

✨ Mid-Month Mingle + Empowerment Speaker ✨

Join us at Walther’s Café in North Canton for an evening of learning, connection, and conversation!

🎤 Empowerment Speaker: Presentation Skills 5:00–6:00 PM
Our featured speaker, Meg Adams, will share practical ways to communicate with clarity, confidence, and authenticity. You’ll learn how to use storytelling, connect with your audience, and show up with greater presence—in presentations, meetings, and everyday conversations.

🤝 Mid-Month Mingle 6:00–7:30 PM
Stay afterward to continue the conversation, make new connections, and enjoy time with fellow Women’s Impact members in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

Register here:

Empowerment Speaker | Presentation Skills | 5:00 – 6:00 pm Mingle | 6:00 – 7:30 pm Join us on for an engaging Empowerment Panel focused on one of the most […]

08/15/2026

Empowerment Day 2026 is coming—get your tickets today!

Join Women’s Impact Inc. for Embracing Your Journey: Navigating Leadership at Every Stage, a powerful morning designed to inspire, challenge, and equip women wherever they are in their leadership journey.

Through engaging conversations and real-world insights, you’ll gain greater clarity and confidence to move forward on your own path.

October 22, 2026 - Embassy Suites by Hilton Akron Canton Airport
General Admission
• Members: $100
• Non-members: $120
• VIP Founders Event add-on: $25

We’re deeply grateful to the sponsors helping make Empowerment Day possible:
✨ Platinum Sponsor: Desidara
✨ Premier Sponsor: Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc.
✨ Lunch Sponsor: Dr. Carrilyn Stevens Long, ACSW
✨ Additional Sponsors: The Pregnancy and Parenting Center, Stifel, Lung Accounting Services, Paula Mastroianni, and Akron-Canton Airport (CAK)
Thank you for investing in women and leadership in our community!

👉 Purchase your tickets today at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/empowerment-day--2026-2

08/13/2026

They say great things come in small packages and this is so true when it comes to our own Toni Cotopolis. At 79 years young, Toni rocked the recent National Senior Olympics she breast stroked her way to three first places!
On top of it she had her own cheering section of WI ladies of course! 💜

08/12/2026

Ladies, we are SO excited to introduce the woman who is going to set the tone for the entire day at Women's Impact Empowerment Day! Meet your keynote speaker, Kelly Piero! 👏👏👏

Kelly will be taking the stage with her keynote "Eyes on Your Own Map": Stop Comparing, Start Filling Your Cup & Focusing on Your Journey - and we all need to hear this message.
Kelly is going to remind us to stay in our OWN lane, fill our OWN cup, and embrace every beautiful, messy, wonderful part of OUR journey.

Kelly is a marketing strategist and communications powerhouse with experience spanning business, higher education, economic development, and nonprofit organizations. She currently serves as Manager of Marketing Strategy & Key Initiatives at SOPREMA U.S., where she works at the intersection of strategy, communications, and business development.

She holds a Master's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Kent State University AND actively volunteers on boards and committees supporting healthcare, education, workforce development, and mental health.

October 22nd, Embassy Suites | Green, OH
🎟️ Snag your tickets before they sell out! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/empowerment-day--2026-2

Come ready to laugh, reflect, and leave feeling like the absolute BOSS you are.

08/11/2026

📖 Book Club Announcement — September! 📖

Next month, we'll be diving into The Correspondent by Virginia Evans — and we can't wait to discuss it together!

Whether you're a longtime member or have been thinking about joining, now is the perfect time to grab your copy and get reading.

As you read, here are a few questions to keep in mind:

🔍 What does it really mean to tell someone else's story — and who gets to decide what the truth is?
✉️ How far would you go to uncover a secret that was never meant to be found?
🌍 When loyalty and honesty collide, which one wins?

We'd love to hear your thoughts at our upcoming book club...there's so much to unpack in this one!

Drop a 📖 in the comments if you're in, and tag a friend who loves a great read!