Polished Network

Polished Network Polished gathers women to navigate the workplace and explore faith together in authentic community.

Join our city-specific groups for more information:
- Polished Austin
- Polished North Dallas
- Polished Dallas
- Polished Southern Dallas
- Polished Fort Worth
- Polished Lubbock
- Polished Oklahoma City
- Polished Milwaukee
- Polished Houston
- Polished Gainesville, TX
- Polished Northwest AR

🎉 As the new year approaches, we’re reflecting on all God has done through the Polished Network. With your support, we’v...
12/31/2024

🎉 As the new year approaches, we’re reflecting on all God has done through the Polished Network. With your support, we’ve built a vibrant community of women integrating faith and work to glorify God and make a difference. 💛

✨ On January 1, 2025, we officially transition to 4word! Together, we’re combining 16 years of experience, resources, and programming to reach even more working women with leadership development, authentic community, and spiritual encouragement.

👉 Stay connected with us in this new chapter:
Follow on [Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn] and the Work, Love, Pray Podcast! Check us out at http://www.4wordwomen.org/

💡 Make your year-end gift today to help us start strong and continue this vital work.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we’re equipping women to make a Kingdom impact.

📣 Did you hear the news? 📣Polished is merging with . Or, as we’ve been saying around the (virtual) office, Polished is m...
12/30/2024

📣 Did you hear the news? 📣

Polished is merging with .

Or, as we’ve been saying around the (virtual) office, Polished is moving forward!

We truly couldn’t be more excited about this partnership.

Together, we will continue our shared mission of emboldening women in faith and work so they can reach their God-given potential with confidence.

None of this is possible without YOU.

As we come together, we need your support. The logistics of merging two organizations include a financial cost. We are raising $40,000 to carry us through to this next chapter. Will you consider giving to help us reach our goal?

In addition to the cost of merging our organizations, Polished is committed to continuing our imperative work of emboldening women in their faith and work through the end of 2024.

Your gift enables us to continue offering:

Chapters—We support 10+ local chapters across the nation. These chapters meet monthly to give women the connection they crave, the professional development they deserve, and the gospel encouragement they need!

Collaboratories—These leadership-development cohorts are designed for women who want to take their work to the next level. We currently have six groups, and several will launch in January!

FREE Resources - Our website hosts a collection of FREE resources to encourage women in their faith and work! From Bible studies to educational videos to professional development guides, our resources are accessible to all, thanks to the generosity of our donors!

Give today to help us close out the year strong!

Give today at this link: http://polishednetwork.org/give

According to McKinsey & Company’s 2023 report, women still hold only 30% of senior leadership roles globally, and only 8...
12/27/2024

According to McKinsey & Company’s 2023 report, women still hold only 30% of senior leadership roles globally, and only 8% of women in the workforce hold C-suite positions. It’s not a lack of ambition. According to an October 2023 article on http://forbes.com/ , women have just as much ambition as men. But even today, women are forced to navigate obstacles to their leadership advancement. When women struggle with being seen for our contributions, when we feel isolated or like an “only,” when we have a dream for what we want to accomplish through our work that is met with one roadblock after the other, it’s easy to wonder “do I really have what it takes?” or “can the work I do really make a difference?” or “how hard do I need to work to add value?”

This is an all-too-common experience for women that leads to negative repercussions for everyone. Diversity in leadership is proven to contribute to better business outcomes, and the lack of support for women in the workplace hinders the very diversity we need.

Keep reading full blog at PolishedNetwork.org/blog

🎁 The wrapping paper is gone, the gifts have been unwrapped, and now we find ourselves in that cozy, reflective in-betwe...
12/26/2024

🎁 The wrapping paper is gone, the gifts have been unwrapped, and now we find ourselves in that cozy, reflective in-between time before the new year.

It’s not too late to make your year-end giving donation to Polished Network!

✨ Help us reach our $40,000 goal to start a bold new chapter of emboldening women in their faith and work.

Every contribution, big or small, moves us 4word together. 💛
http://polishednetwork.org/give

“Christmas is based on an exchange of gifts, the gift of God to man – His unspeakable gift of His Son, and the gift of m...
12/25/2024

“Christmas is based on an exchange of gifts, the gift of God to man – His unspeakable gift of His Son, and the gift of man to God – when we present our bodies a living sacrifice.”
-Maya Angelou

May this day remind us all that our greatest vocation is to live emboldened into the calling of sacrifice. You are a gift. May your life be lived as one, too.

T'was the night before Christmas,when all through the house, not a creature was stirring,not even a mouse.We hope this d...
12/24/2024

T'was the night before Christmas,
when all through the house,
not a creature was stirring,
not even a mouse.

We hope this day lends itself to quiet reflection and rest — where not even the sound of the click of a mouse is found.

Merry Christmas Eve!

12/23/2024

🎙️ The Tension of Joy

Authentic joy isn’t about pretending everything is perfect. It’s not “sticky sweet” or superficial. Real joy lives in the tension of our lived experiences—it honors both the beauty and the struggle. 🌿✨
In this week’s episode of The Polished Podcast, Catrina Ballard dives deep into the meaning of real, authentic joy and how it comes from within, no matter the circumstances around us.

💬 What does authentic joy mean to you? Share your thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear your perspective!

✨ As we transition to 4word, we invite you to continue the journey with us on the Work Love Pray Podcast, where we’ll keep amplifying stories of women who are leading with faith and purpose.

🎧 Listen to the full episode now at the link in our comments.

"Perfection is a myth, and yet perfectionism – and the pressure to be perfect in every aspect of our lives – is rampant....
12/20/2024

"Perfection is a myth, and yet perfectionism – and the pressure to be perfect in every aspect of our lives – is rampant.

If you are the only woman on the leadership team at work, perfection is a strategy to ensure that no one has reason to question your presence at the table. At the same time, you’re supposed to show up as the dutiful wife, the loving mother, the caring neighbor – and bring homemade cookies to the school fundraiser as well. After all, that’s what influencers on Instagram seem to be able to do.

Our inability to live up to an impossible standard contributes to greater self-doubt, thinking that everyone else can do it but you, and constantly feeling like you’re a failure.

But expecting perfection has another cost – we’re less likely to seek out what really matters to us. We may hesitate to make the comment in the meeting, take on a stretch assignment, or step into a new role. Perfectionism inhibits action."

Keep reading full blog at the link in the comments...

12/19/2024

🌟 "Isaiah 40 ,verses 3 through 8...the voice of one crying in the wilderness, the wilderness being the workplace for me. Prepare the way of the Lord...." – Kelley Johnson 💬

At Polished Network, we believe that faith and work belong together. By creating spaces where women can grow spiritually and professionally, we’re paving the way for bold, faithful leadership in every workplace.

🎯 Help us reach our $40,000 End of Year Giving goal so we can continue empowering women to lead boldly and live wisely.

👉 Give today: http://polishednetwork.org/give

12/18/2024

✨ "Even when life feels overwhelming, joy is still possible." ✨

In this week’s episode of The Polished Podcast, Debora Grandison shares an uplifting message about finding joy in God’s unchanging promises. Her encouragement is the reminder we all need to keep choosing joy, even when life feels challenging.

💛 Ready to be inspired? Click the link to tune in and let Debora’s joyful spirit brighten your day!

🎙 What brings you joy when life gets tough? Share your thoughts in the comments below. Let’s build each other up with stories of joy and faith!

12/17/2024

✨ Together, we can end this chapter strong! ✨

Polished Network has created a space where working women can grow in faith, community, and purpose. As we merge with 4word, we remain committed to emboldening women in their faith and work.

🎯 Our goal? Raise $40,000 by the end of the year. Less than 2% of charitable giving in the U.S. goes to organizations supporting women —that’s why your support matters.

🤝 Will you partner with us today? Give now to support our mission and ensure this impactful community continues to flourish.

💬 We’d love to hear from you! Share in the comments how Polished Network has impacted your life.

👉 Click the link in the comments to give today

Women with supportive professional networks are 26% more likely to advance in their careers.Do you have a network of wom...
12/16/2024

Women with supportive professional networks are 26% more likely to advance in their careers.

Do you have a network of women committed to helping you grow professionally in 2025?

Ambitious, Christ-centered women need a place to navigate obstacles, troubleshoot sticking points, and get grounded feedback to grow and reach their goals.

That’s why we created Polished Collaboratories.

➡️ For women who are committed to their faith and ambitious in their work.
➡️ For women who know collaboration is the key to propelling leadership and professional development.
➡️ For Jesus-loving women ready to level up and tired of going at it alone.

We have FIVE Collaboratories launching in January! Now is the time to join, friend!

Go to http://polishednetwork.org/collaboratories to learn more!

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