LADIES LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Andrea Evans with Frontdoors Media Judy Pearson with A2ndAct and Robyn Carpenter Gall with Keller Williams
Andrea Tyler Evans, Principal, is the Publisher of FrontdoorsMedia.com where she is dedicated to celebrating the people and groups who give generously and work to build the future of our community. In addition to Frondoors, Andrea is Principal of Event Planning at Evans Communications – a PR, Marketing, Graphic Design and Event Planning firm she co-owns with her husband.
She launched her event consulting business in September 2003 following a successful career as a full-time event planner for two of the Valley’s largest non-profit agencies. She has served as a political fundraising expert as well, with a distinguished list of clients on the local, statewide and national level. Along with her experience with fundraising and non-profit events, Andrea has also has extensive event experience with corporate conferences, meetings and seminars. Andrea is a graduate of Valley Leadership, and volunteers with a number of non-profit and community groups. She being honored as a Business Journal Outstanding Woman in Business with April and was named as an up-and-coming Valley businesswomen in February 2004 in their “40 Under 40” publication. She is married to Tom Evans and the proud mother of two children and a 2-time cancer survivor.
web: FrontdoorsMedia.com
Facebook: Frontdoors Media
LinkedIN: Andrea Tyler Evans
Instagram: @FrontdoorsMedia
Twitter: @FrontdoorsMedia
Award-winning writer Judy Pearson has an unwavering belief in two things: one, valuable lessons can come out of all journeys, even the difficult ones. And two, we all owe a payback to humanity. For her, those beliefs were made abundantly clear after her diagnosis and treatment for Triple Negative Breast Cancer. She was astounded that neither her body nor her mind returned to their pre-cancer space. Making sense of her cancer journey, and finding its purpose in her life, became her first goal.
Judy began a search for answers to her own physical and psycho-social issues, and an amazing trend appeared. Women cancer survivors around the country were doing great things, serving the social needs that spoke to them. They were creating what Judy has come to call a “2nd Act” after cancer, using their gifts of life and experience to give back to the greater good. Pearson listened to hundreds of their stories.
Equally astonishing was the number of women who were stuck in their survivorship. Loss of jobs, financial stability, relationships and self image were causing post-cancer problems these women had never anticipated. Judy listened to their stories as well and realized they needed the kind of inspiration and motivation she had seen in those who had already structured their 2nd Acts.
Judy recognized that women cancer survivors have unique needs.And suddenly the mission became clear: the single component missing from most support groups is how to change the survivorship question from “why me?” to “what’s next?” In 2016, after three years of research and refinement, A2ndAct.org was born. The tapestry of love and hope are clearly and beautifully woven through the pages of this site.
web: a2ndact.org
Facebook: A2ndAct
LinkedIN: Judy Pearson
Instagram: @a2ndact
Twitter: @A2ndAct
Robyn Carpenter Gall understands that buying or selling a home is more than just a transaction: it’s a life-changing experience. Robyn’s goal is to find a smile behind every door.
Robyn serves home buyers and sellers throughout Arizona, specializing in residential properties. Before joining Keller Williams Realty Professional Partners, Robyn, a Military wife, was a dental hygienist and had 15 years in the Dental sales industry. Robyn is a seasoned sales professional dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized service to all her clients. She takes great pride as a Certified Military Relocation Specialist. She honors those who serve and works relentlessly on the client’s behalf to help achieve their goals.
Keller Williams Realty Professional Partners represents the best and brightest in the industry, and we’re always striving to lead the field in research, innovation, technology and consumer education.
web: robyncarpenter1.kw.com
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LinkedIN: robyncarpenter
Instagram: @robyncarpenteraz
ABOUT YOUR HOSTS
JoAnn Holland‘s experience in different business environments over the past 33 years both for profit and non-profit, including internationally, and in small, medium and fortune 500 companies in addition to her community engagement has given her a unique perspective on leadership-one that contradicts much of what is out there already on the subject-and is reflective of the kind of female leader we need in today’s, at times, unstable and unpredictable business environment, family life, community outreach and political arena. JoAnn is the curent President and CEO for Central Phoenix Women, Scottsdale Women, East Valley Women and North Valley Women – organizations for women who have established themselves professionally and demonstrated their commitment to the community. Members are individuals who wish to enhance their leadership by connecting with like-minded women to share information, ideas, contacts and opportunities. Members value relationships that enhance their business, social and community endeavors.
jchollandco@gmail.com
Linkedin.com/in/JoAnn-Holland/
For more than 25 years, Karen Nowicki has been helping organizations and the people who lead them drive their business strategies more effectively and as a result her clients move from success to significance. In 2008, she was awarded the “Mompreneur of the Year Award” for the Southwest. Karen is a published author, accomplished speaker, and trusted adviser to business owners, senior executives and educational leaders. In 2016, Karen and her partners sold $99 Social to Wired Investors, affording her the opportunity and time to become a Studio Partner for Business RadioX – serving Arizona-based businesses by increasing their visibility and helping to accelerate the right relationships.
Karen.Nowicki@BusinessRadioX.com
Linkedin.com/in/KarenNowicki/
