Erie Women's Empowerment

✨️ Exciting News: The EWE Mentorship Program is Now Accepting Applications! ✨️ Are you a woman with big dreams and a desire to grow personally and professionally? The 2025 Erie Women’s Empowerment (EWE) Mentorship Program is here to support you on your journey—and thanks to Erie Women’s Empowerment, all program costs, including training, workshops, and mentorship, are fully covered for selected participants! 📅 Key Dates: Applications Open: January 2, 2025 Application Deadline: February 3, 2025 Participants Announced: March 7, 2025 (at the Erie Otters game) Program Dates: May 2025 – September 2025 🎓 What’s Included: Professional training sessions Interactive workshops Personalized mentorship 📌 Who Should Apply? Women 18+ who are ready to: Define and achieve their career goals Gain valuable skills and insights Connect with experienced mentors 💡 How to Apply: 1. Complete the application form. 2. Submit a 400–500 word essay. 3. Attach your resume. 4. Record a 3–5 minute video answering key questions. 📩 Send all materials to ewe.mentorship@gmail.com. This life-changing program is offered with all program costs fully covered by Erie Women’s Empowerment for selected participants. Don’t miss your chance to join a community of empowered women striving for success! For full details, visit https://lnkd.in/e7EXR6A6 #EWEMentorship #EmpowerWomen #MentorshipOpportunity #ErieWomenEmpowerment #EriePA #Erie #ErieWomen #StrongerTogether #CareerDevelopment #Nonprofit #Training #Networking #Growing #ProfessionalWomen

Recently, EWE welcomed our newest board member, Julie Kean, PHR! Julie will be serving as Erie Women's Empowerment's Treasurer. With a successful career including a demonstrated history of accounting and human resources, we are so honored to have her join our team of dynamics individuals! Welcome Julie!

🌟 Congratulations to Monacella Massage & Kinesiology, LLC! 🌟 On Saturday, December 28th, Erie Women's Empowerment proudly spotlighted Monacella Massage & Kinesiology as our Woman-Owned Business of the Month in partnership with the Erie Otters Hockey Club! During the game, dozens of fans took advantage of their $5 for 5-minute and $10 for 10-minute chair massages. Monacella’s dedication to wellness and their strong connection to our community truly shined. ✨ Exciting News from Monacella! ✨ They’ll be moving to a brand-new Bayfront Landing Studio in February 2025! Follow their page for all the updates! If you missed them on the 28th, don’t worry! Monacella Massage & Kinesiology will return on Friday, March 7th, for the Women’s Empowerment Game at the Erie Insurance Arena. This event will feature all of this season’s highlighted woman-owned businesses. We’re so proud to celebrate and support incredible women in business like Missy Hitz and her team at Monacella Massage & Kinesiology. See you at the March game! 🏒🦦💆♀️

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EWE is honored to have won for "Best Community Organization" and grateful to all who voted for us! We look forward to helping even more women in 2025! Thank you to CommunityVotes - Erie PA for this opportunity and recognition! Congratulations to all the other winners in this category with us doing amazing work too! For the full list of winners, visit: https://lnkd.in/e-rE8uaU

Recently, EWE President/Executive Director, Amy E. Conway, and EWE Board Member, Sonya Byes, enjoyed friends, inspiration and laughter at the Spotlight Holiday Luncheon at the Erie Yacht Club. This event was created by Heidi Kerner, with other keynote speakers Chef Lisa Dinner Is Served By Lisa and Rebecca A. Styn, Ph.D. We love supporting other women's organizations and truly believe through collaboration, we can do so much more! ✨️

👏 WOW! A startup, currently managed by an Erie woman and EWE volunteer, Julia Ahl, was recognized by Forbes 30 under 30. Supply Chain Gals connects women in the underrepresented industry of supply chain management through social media, networking and mentorship. One of Julia's recent videos had over 4 million views! We love collaboration with organizations making a big impact like yours! 🫶♀️💪 Congratulations to Julia, Liz and all of our friends at Supply Chain Gals! 🎉 Follow Supply Chain Gals- Instagram: https://lnkd.in/gZyZkJsJ TikTok: https://lnkd.in/gyU4AMbJ Read more on Forbes 30 under 30: https://lnkd.in/gWW-2BY7

*BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!* Erie Women’s Empowerment and the Erie Otters Hockey Club are teaming up for a Warm-Up Jersey Design Contest! This is YOUR chance to create something unforgettable and support a great cause! 💥 The Details: ✅ Submissions due: December 30th ✅ Open to female artists of all skill levels ✅ Winner(s) will receive: A custom jersey featuring YOUR design A cash prize Recognition at the Women’s Empowerment Game on March 7th 🌟 On March 7th, players will wear your winning design during warm-ups before the Women’s Empowerment Game. After the game, these jerseys will be auctioned off, with proceeds benefiting Erie Women’s Empowerment! This is more than a contest—it’s a chance to showcase your talent, build your portfolio, and make an impact! 📩 Submit your designs and find more details at https://lnkd.in/eCfwwE-E Tag a talented artist and spread the word! 🖌️💡 #ErieOtters #WomenEmpowerment #femaleartist #Hockey #Erie #EWE

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CAKE BOSS! Local woman entrepreneur, April Blum, owner of AB Creative is currently in 1st place to win The Greatest Baker contest with Buddy Valastro! If April wins, she will be featured in "Bake from Scratch" magazine, meet the Cake Boss himself and win $20,000!!! One free vote everyday! Good luck April! Vote here: https://lnkd.in/gaRyQm5N