UWCO Women's Leadership Council

06/25/2022

Save the date!

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/bdcvf9k7

06/24/2022

This should be both a grounds rule and personal goal for every meeting, conversation and activity.

06/23/2022

More from E3 Cohort 23 Graduation

Meet the E3 Cohort 23 Class Representatives: Permin Abbott (lower photo) and Tenelle McGrew (top photo). These two ladies were selected by the Cohort to represent and speak for the group.

06/21/2022

What magic do you possess? We all have unique talents and attributes that give us the ability to inspire ourselves and others. As E3 Cohort 23 moves from the classroom portion of the program into the implementation phase of their action plan, Women United members use this magic to mentor and support the women as their individual journey begins.

If you’re not mentoring an E3 participants now – is there someone else who needs you in their life? Don’t let that magic go unused!

06/20/2022

We're excited to share the highlights of the E3 Cohort 23 Graduation which took place last week. This very special evening started with a Keynote Address from Marketta Franklin-Thomas, Director of Learning & Development at AEP! Thank you, Marketta, for such an inspirational message!

06/19/2022

Self-Care Sunday

It's long but so worth the time to read!

Load the Dishwasher Twice by Kate Scott

When I was at one of my lowest points in life, I couldn’t get out of bed on some days. I had no energy or motivation and was barely getting by.

Even therapy seemed like too much effort. I had been going every week, and on one particular day, I didn’t have much to “bring” to the session.

My therapist asked how my week was going, and I really had nothing to say.

“What are you struggling with?” he asked.

I gestured around me and said, “I dunno, man. Life.”

Not satisfied with my answer, he said, “No, what exactly are you worried about right now? What feels overwhelming? When you go home today, what issue will be staring at you?”

I wanted to give him an answer that was substantial, something that seemed worthy of struggle. But instead, I told him the truth.

“Honestly?” I said. “The dishes. It’s stupid, I know, but the more I look at them, the more I can’t do them because I’ll have to scrub them before I put them in the dishwasher, because my dishwasher sucks, and I just can’t stand to scrub the dishes.”

I felt like an idiot just saying it out loud. What kind of grown-ass adult is undone by a stack of dishes? There are people out there with actual problems, and I’m whining to my therapist about a basic household chore?

And yet my therapist nodded in understanding. And then he shared his advice: “Run the dishwasher twice.”

Huh? I began to tell him you’re not supposed to do that, but he immediately stopped me.

“Why the hell aren’t you supposed to? If you don’t want to scrub the dishes and your dishwasher sucks, run it twice. Run it three times, who cares?! Rules do not exist.”

His words blew my mind in a way that I don’t think I can properly express.

That day, I went home and tossed my smelly dishes haphazardly into the dishwasher and ran it three times. I felt like I had conquered a dragon.

The next day, I took a shower lying down.

A few days later, I folded my laundry and put my clothes wherever the f**k they fit. As I reveled in my newfound freedom, I stopped seeing each day as a series of arbitrary rules to follow. Eventually, I felt free enough to set goals again, on my own terms.

Now that I’m in a much healthier place, I rinse off my dishes and place them in the dishwasher properly.

I shower standing up. I sort my laundry.

But at a time when living was a struggle instead of a blessing, I learned an incredibly important lesson:

There are no rules.

Run the dishwasher twice.

06/17/2022

Despite knowing the E3 Program holds promise of a better future, we suspect many of the women feel butterflies before attending the first class. If you feel butterflies when you get nervous, always remember that if you have butterflies – it’s a good thing. That means you’re ready to take action and succeed!

It’s ok to be nervous. Being nervous is a sign of care and passion. So the next time the butterflies set in for you, acknowledge them and let them carry you forward. Take a deep breath in, and give yourself the credit you deserve. Tell yourself positive affirmations — and go crush whatever you’re about to do.

06/15/2022

Don't forget to register for this very important upcoming Learn United session: Understanding the Impact of House Bill 616.

https://tinyurl.com/2p9b6efc

06/14/2022

Don't miss it!

Achieve your academic & professional goals with the Grads to Work program! Join the workshop to learn more about how to get on-the-job experience & a degree at no cost to you.

FREE, Virtual

Register NOW: https://bit.ly/394QWYn

06/13/2022

TODAY IS THE DAY! E3 Graduation Day!

We're celebrating the outstanding achievements of Cohort 23.

The keynote speaker is Marketta Franklin, Director of Learning & Employee Development at American Electric Power. Marketta believes her mission is to serve. She mentors and supports various community and equity-based initiatives and is on the Board of Trustees for IMPACT Community Action Agency, Zane State College, TedxKLB and the Lincoln Theatre Columbus.

Marketta is a recipient of the Robert S. Crane Jr. Young Philanthropist Award. She served as chair of the Ohio United Way Young Leadership Group. She is also a past “Wish Woman” for the Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, “Make A Wish” organization.

CONGRATULATIONS E3 GRADUATES!

06/12/2022

Self-Care Sunday!

Today let's focus on supporting our mental health. Here are some suggestions if you don't know where to begin.

Drew Ramsey, M.D. shares four actions and mindsets to mark Mental Health Awareness Month. Learn more from the author of 'Eat to Beat Depression' about the positive ways you can impact your own mental health, as well as those around you this month.

06/11/2022

If we did all the things we were capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.” —Thomas Edison

Finish the week with a resounding sense of confidence. Use your words and thoughts to catapult yourself to where you want to be. Remember, you will achieve what you believe you can achieve. So replace I won’t and I can’t with I’ll try, I can and I will. You are capable of anything you set your mind to.

Yes, you can.