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How a message is delivered can be just as important as the message itself.In part two of Executive-Level Communication f...
06/18/2026

How a message is delivered can be just as important as the message itself.

In part two of Executive-Level Communication for Women Ready to Level Up, Sydney Parriott, founder of Speak Like a Professional, led a conversation on how cultural and social expectations can affect communication in the workplace.

Together, we explored the "double bind" many women face, along with strategies for responding to bias, setting boundaries, and ensuring credit is given where it is due. We also practiced techniques for strengthening delivery through vocal variety, intentional tone, and body language.

Thank you to Sydney for another engaging session and to everyone who joined us. We look forward to seeing you for the final session of the series in July! ✨

Meet CX member Sara Swearingen! 🎉 For almost five years, Sara has been part of the Central Exchange community, enjoying ...
06/11/2026

Meet CX member Sara Swearingen! 🎉

For almost five years, Sara has been part of the Central Exchange community, enjoying the variety of programs and the opportunity to connect with inspiring professionals along the way. She's built meaningful relationships, made great friends, and found a network that continues to support her both personally and professionally.

By day, Sara has spent the past seven years as Volunteer Manager at Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City, where she recruits thousands of volunteers each year to help prepare students for bright futures. Her favorite part of the job? Meeting incredible people who are eager to give back and make a difference.

Swipe to view Sara's full spotlight!

At this month’s CEO Series, we heard from Natasha Herdman, CEO of Pawsperity, about her journey from volunteer work to l...
06/10/2026

At this month’s CEO Series, we heard from Natasha Herdman, CEO of Pawsperity, about her journey from volunteer work to leading an organization dedicated to supporting women experiencing homelessness in Kansas City through workforce development and wraparound support.

Natasha reflected on how both she and Pawsperity have evolved over time, sharing insights on mentorship, staying focused on outcomes, and adapting to meet changing needs.

Thank you to Natasha for sharing her leadership journey, to Tracey DeMarea for moderating, and to everyone who joined us. ✨

Another successful Connect & Converse is in the books! ✨Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for conversatio...
06/04/2026

Another successful Connect & Converse is in the books! ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for conversation, connection, and new introductions. Missed this one? There are plenty more opportunities to join us! Check out the Central Exchange program calendar and come pull up a chair. 💛

What happens when Emerging Leaders from past, present, and future cohorts come together? Great conversations, new connec...
06/03/2026

What happens when Emerging Leaders from past, present, and future cohorts come together? Great conversations, new connections, and plenty of career inspiration.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special networking event and to HR leaders Paula Infranca, Brandy Johnson, and Lara Blackert for sharing their insights on navigating today's workplace with intention, adaptability, and confidence.

Applications for the Emerging Leaders Class of 2027 are now open! Know someone ready to take the next step in their leadership journey? Send them our way: https://form.jotform.com/Central_Exchange/EL2027Application

This Pride Month, we’re proud to highlight women leaders in the LGBTQ+ community who expanded leadership across sport, s...
06/02/2026

This Pride Month, we’re proud to highlight women leaders in the LGBTQ+ community who expanded leadership across sport, science, media, and literature. 💫

Billie Jean King brought advocacy into the world of sport.
Sally Ride opened doors in science and space for generations of girls who followed.
Janet Mock uses storytelling to center truth, visibility, and lived experience.
Audre Lorde wrote with clarity and courage, naming what others tried to ignore.

From them, we learn to push boundaries, challenge expectations, and do what we can to make it easier for the next woman to step forward. 💪

04/21/2026

What does courage mean to you?

The You Were Never Meant to Shrink series kicked off with a reflection many women know well: we’re not lacking skill, we...
04/17/2026

The You Were Never Meant to Shrink series kicked off with a reflection many women know well: we’re not lacking skill, we’re navigating expectations we didn’t choose for ourselves.

Led by Brandee Collins, Director of Prevention at MOCSA, the session explored how early messaging around being agreeable can carry into professional spaces, impacting our visibility and advancement.

Inspired by the song “Lady Lady" by Olivia Dean, we reflected on when we first learned to soften our voices and where we might be prioritizing being liked over being heard.

Thank you to everyone who joined part one and made space for such thoughtful conversation! Sign up for part two on 4/29 at centralexchange.org.

Joan Dillon helped preserve the Kansas City we know today.Through her leadership in historic preservation, she protected...
03/26/2026

Joan Dillon helped preserve the Kansas City we know today.

Through her leadership in historic preservation, she protected and restored important sites, including the Folly Theater.

As an originating member of Central Exchange, Joan was part of a group of women who believed in the importance of civic engagement and community stewardship.

We’re proud to honor her legacy this Women's History Month! ✨

03/22/2023

Were you able to watch Mimsy Tallent from Central Exchange and Teresa Cain from TreviPay on KCSpotlight yesterday morning?

In case you missed it, watch the recorded version of it below, and learn a little more about CX, why we chose the theme, Culture Starts With You for this year's Midwest Leadership Summit, and more about what our keynotes will be discussing.

Plus, learn how you can save $20 off your ticket just for watching the KC Spotlight!

Learn more about the Midwest Leadership Summit at http://midwestleadershipsummit.com



Meet the thought leaders:
Dr. Nicole Price, Dr. Simone Ahuja, Rae Daniel, Teresa Cain, Lesley Elwell, Pete Burney, NACD.DC, Kelly Byrnes, Britt Frank, LSCSW, SEP, Melea McRae, Mary Messner, W***y Pegues IV, Jane Walton

Thank you to our sponsors:
Evergy, Burns & McDonnell, Hallmark Cards, Kansas City National Security Campus, National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), National Insurance Producer Registry, H&R Block, TreviPay, Black & Veatch, Compass Minerals

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