Aug 10, 2020
Date: August 25, 2020
Time: 12pm – 1pm OR 4pm – 5pm PT
Cost: Free
RSVP: “Register Now” button below. Zoom Meeting links for the 12p and 4p sessions will be provided the day before to all who plan to attend either session.
Please join WRISE San Diego in welcoming Ashley Russo from Northwestern Mutual back to WRISE for an interactive discussion on how to create peace of mind and opportunities with your investment portfolio during these volatile times.
Virtual session to anyone who wants to join for “Current State of the Market” download. We will cut through all of the noise we are hearing on the 24-hour news cycle, get clear on what’s happening, what we can expect, and what to plan for during the downturn and recovery.
Topics that will be covered include:
- How to position your portfolio for the second half of 2020
- What should I do with my money right now?
- How to set your portfolio up for success and reduce financial stress
- Understanding how decisions made today effect your future
- When will this volatility end and how to plan ahead
Please note:
- Be video ready! Seeing everyone’s faces in this interactive sessions will make us feel more connected in the same virtual room
- Ashley is licensed financial representative in the US so the info shared will be US-centric
- Unfortunately due to Northwestern Mutual’s legal constraints, we cannot record this session
- Zoom link will be provided the day before to those who RSVP in the “Register Now” link below
Jul 17, 2020
Date: July 23, 2020
Time: 6pm – 7pm PT – Sign-up at the “Register Now” link below. A Zoom Meeting link will be provided to those who RSVP prior to the event.
First event of a 3-part Summer Series empowering you to reach your fullest potential!
Looking for a moment of pause?
For those of you looking for a moment of pause to stimulate your creative juices, WRISE San Diego, in conjunction with the San Diego Museum of Art, has organized a virtual performance piece by renowned artist, Judit Hersko, who spent six weeks in Antarctica studying climate change with the National Science Foundation. Her art focuses on the intersection of climate change and women’s empowerment. For our moment of pause, Judit will present a short performance piece followed by a Q&A about her work and career.
Jul 16, 2020
Date: August 12, 2020
Time: 6pm – 7pm PT
Cost: Free
Please join WRISE San Diego for our second book club discussion of 2020!
We’re continuing our journey of exploring the experiences of powerful women in male-dominated industries by reading Maria Konnikova’s The Biggest Bluff. This book follows the author in her quest from novice to expert in the world of professional poker. If you are interested in exploring the topics of luck vs. skill and the basics of rational decision-making, this book is for you. This is a great opportunity to connect with the local WRISE community through thought provoking conversation around careers and personal and professional development.
You can purchase the book here.
Audiobook length: ~11 hrs
Apr 12, 2020
Date: April 23rd
Time: 2pm – 3pm ET
Dealing with Burnout and Mental Health in the Workplace
Speaker: Kamaj Bailey, Senior Organization Development Consultant, Con Edison
If you feel like sometimes life is moving at hyper-speed and you aren’t always able to keep up – you are not alone. Now more than ever, we each need to unlock our capacity to remain resilient and flourish in the face of uncertainty and great challenge. Join us for an interactive discussion on understanding the impact of climate change on mental health, recognizing the signs of burnout, and cultivating resilience. In these uncertain times, learn ways to build your personal resiliency by fostering a positive attitude, practicing healthy habits and using self-care to stay mindful.
Apr 2, 2020
Date: Wednesday, April 22nd
Time: 5:30pm PT
RSVP: Click here to respond via Eventbrite. A Zoom link will be sent the day-of to those who RSVP through Eventbrite.
Join us for a virtual discussion on the work of Brené Brown!
The value of coming together to bond and connect is becoming more apparent by the day. WRISE San Diego believes it is important to continue offering opportunities for our members to connect during this time of physical social distancing. This will be our second virtual gathering of the year. Our first 2020 Book Club event “Own It: The Power of Women at Work” was a success, and in this event we will dive deeper into leading teams and building networks in uncertain times by discussing Brené Brown’s research.
This is a great opportunity to interact with the WRISE community through thought provoking conversation around personal and professional development.
You can purchase Brené’s latest book “Dare to Lead” free on Audio Book here, watch her Ted Talks “The Power of Vulnerability” and “Listening to Shame” and watch her interview on 60 Minutes, as well as her podcast “Unlocking Us”.
Feb 27, 2020
Our first book this year is “Own It: The Power of Women at Work” by Sallie Krawcheck. This is a great opportunity to connect with the local WRISE community through thought provoking conversation around careers and personal and professional development.
You can purchase the book on Amazon here.
Event Details: WRISE SD Chapter book club
Date: March 30, 2020
Time: 5:30pm: refreshments and introductions
6:00pm: book club discussion
Cost: Free
Venue:
Moniker Commons in Liberty Station
2869 Historic Decatur Rd
San Diego, CA 92106
United States
Please keep an eye out on our WRISE SD Facebook Club for book club discussions leading up to the March 30 meeting. We’re looking for venues to host future book club events. If you have any suggestions, please let us know! Please contact tkhiatani@gmail.com with any dietary restrictions and/or suggestions for future event spaces.
