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Crafting a Better World with Women of the Vine & Spirits
Join us for our upcoming Women in Hospitality Leadership Webinar featuring Deborah Brenner, Founder & CEO of Women of the Vine & Spirits. In this interactive Live Chat, Deborah will discuss the importance of diversity equity & inclusion (DE&I), how it leads to business development & innovation (BD&I) and how Women of the Vine & Spirits supports the beverage alcohol industry with its unique initiatives. Through sharing her story of perseverance, social entrepreneurship and advocacy, Deborah will address the importance of overcoming self-doubt fostering both mentorship and sponsorship and leading with passion.
Key Takeaways:
Proceeds
Women of the Vine & Spirits (WOTVS) is generously hosting this webinar for Michigan WIHL in exchange for donations to the Women of the Vine & Spirits Foundation, 501 (c)3. All proceeds will be donated to the WOTVS Foundation Scholarship fund to further education and professional development of those in the hospitality and beverage alcohol industry. The WOTVS Foundation awards scholarships annually and 2022 offerings are currently open! Learn more and apply today!
Additionally, the Women of the Vine & Spirits Foundation spearheads the Foundation Assistance Program, a groundbreaking assistance program offering heath, financial and legal aid to restaurant and hospitality workers in response to COVID-19. This is open to all in the hospitality industry in need of support. Enroll today!
Join us for our upcoming Women in Hospitality Leadership Webinar featuring Deborah Brenner, Founder & CEO of Women of the Vine & Spirits. In this interactive Live Chat, Deborah will discuss the importance of diversity equity & inclusion (DE&I), how it leads to business development & innovation (BD&I) and how Women of the Vine & Spirits supports the beverage alcohol industry with its unique initiatives. Through sharing her story of perseverance, social entrepreneurship and advocacy, Deborah will address the importance of overcoming self-doubt fostering both mentorship and sponsorship and leading with passion.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn about Deborah’s unique career path and how she is cultivating change in the beverage alcohol industry
- Trusting your gut, listening & learning, and demanding a seat at the table
- How Women of the Vine & Spirits is supporting the hospitality and alcohol industry, especially with added challenges posed by the pandemic
- The importance of male allyship, hard conversations and collective changes
Proceeds
Women of the Vine & Spirits (WOTVS) is generously hosting this webinar for Michigan WIHL in exchange for donations to the Women of the Vine & Spirits Foundation, 501 (c)3. All proceeds will be donated to the WOTVS Foundation Scholarship fund to further education and professional development of those in the hospitality and beverage alcohol industry. The WOTVS Foundation awards scholarships annually and 2022 offerings are currently open! Learn more and apply today!
Additionally, the Women of the Vine & Spirits Foundation spearheads the Foundation Assistance Program, a groundbreaking assistance program offering heath, financial and legal aid to restaurant and hospitality workers in response to COVID-19. This is open to all in the hospitality industry in need of support. Enroll today!
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Pivoting in Today's World: Shifting Your Mindset From Setbacks to Setups
2020 was the year of the pivot. But the truth is we’re always pivoting, changing and evolving. The sooner we can learn how to pivot with purpose, the less scary change becomes and the more opportunity these moments can hold. How do we start to see these so-called “setbacks” as “setups” instead?
In this workshop, author, coach, and travel host Monica Ortega will provide tips and tricks to staying positive in an ever-changing world.
You’ll learn:
Even when the world may feel like it’s gone crazy, there can be a lot of opportunity in pivoting. It is possible to feel loss and fear at the same time as excitement and hope. This session will leave you feeling refreshed and ready to take on any change that may come your way.
2020 was the year of the pivot. But the truth is we’re always pivoting, changing and evolving. The sooner we can learn how to pivot with purpose, the less scary change becomes and the more opportunity these moments can hold. How do we start to see these so-called “setbacks” as “setups” instead?
In this workshop, author, coach, and travel host Monica Ortega will provide tips and tricks to staying positive in an ever-changing world.
You’ll learn:
- How facing fears and breaking out of your comfort zone can help you stay present
- How to prepare and navigate through mental health struggles that can come with along with change
- How to reevaluate your goals and progress quarterly like a business.
- How to know when it’s time to pivot
- 5 Steps to turning your vision into a reality
- Tips and tricks for staying positive through life’s pivots
Even when the world may feel like it’s gone crazy, there can be a lot of opportunity in pivoting. It is possible to feel loss and fear at the same time as excitement and hope. This session will leave you feeling refreshed and ready to take on any change that may come your way.

A Conversation with Emily Dawson
Tuesday, June 8
10:00 a.m.
Women in Hospitality Leadership invites you to the first installment of the There's Glass Everywhere Webinar Series to discuss navigating being a female business owner and leader with Emily Dawson, Owner of All Grand Events + Floral.
Emily Dawson is the Owner, Floral + Event Designer at All Grand Events + Floral in Okemos, MI. Owning a business that showcases and designing remarkable things defines who she is as both a leader and professional creative. Emily is a two time Michigan State University graduate and currently resides in East Lansing with her husband, 4 year old daughter and 3 cats. Emily enjoys spending time with her daughter, family, and friends, playing volleyball, reading, watching too much TV, traveling and supporting the Spartans! Emily has so much gratitude for everyone who’s gotten us to this point personally and professionally, and believes a combination of hard work, opportunity, and a lot of luck pays off.
Tuesday, June 8
10:00 a.m.
Women in Hospitality Leadership invites you to the first installment of the There's Glass Everywhere Webinar Series to discuss navigating being a female business owner and leader with Emily Dawson, Owner of All Grand Events + Floral.
Emily Dawson is the Owner, Floral + Event Designer at All Grand Events + Floral in Okemos, MI. Owning a business that showcases and designing remarkable things defines who she is as both a leader and professional creative. Emily is a two time Michigan State University graduate and currently resides in East Lansing with her husband, 4 year old daughter and 3 cats. Emily enjoys spending time with her daughter, family, and friends, playing volleyball, reading, watching too much TV, traveling and supporting the Spartans! Emily has so much gratitude for everyone who’s gotten us to this point personally and professionally, and believes a combination of hard work, opportunity, and a lot of luck pays off.
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