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Managerial productivity has been shown to increase by 88% when mentoring is involved, per the Association for Talent Development.
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Meet Global Executive Sales Leader!
This week, get to know Mentor Angie Rieger, Senior Vice President of Planning and Head of International + Wholesale at Land’s End, Inc. Angie sits on the Board of Directors
Meet STEM Non-Profit Visionary!
If you haven’t had a chance to meet any of the incredible women volunteering their time to be Building Brave Mentors, don’t miss out on our feature: In-app Q&As! This
Welcome Executive Director Laurie Benson!
We’re pleased to welcome Laurie Benson to the Building Brave app! As Executive Director of Nurses On Boards Coalition, Laurie is a notable figure in healthcare and non-profit leadership. She
New CSC: Social Distancing Attitudes
New stressors have become a part of our daily lives during this pandemic, including the discomforting & frustrating social situations that arise when our safe distancing decisions conflict with someone
New Feature: In-App Mentor Q&As!
If you haven’t had a chance to meet any of the outstanding women volunteering their time to be Building Brave Mentors, don’t miss out on our brand new feature: In-app
Welcome to Crowd-Solving Workplace Inclusion!
At Building Brave, we recognize that there are issues that are tough to tackle on our own. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce our new in-app feature, Crowd-Solving Conversations! (more…)
Welcome to Our Month of Well-Being!
This month in the app, we are offering guidance, solutions, and constructive conversation around how to support and promote Well-Being in both our personal & professional lives. We welcome back
Welcome Author & Couples Expert Alicia Muñoz!
This week we welcome Author + Couple’s Expert Alicia Muñoz for our May Month of Healthy Relationships! (more…)
Welcome Fmr. Dean of Education Julie Underwood!
We’re pleased to welcome Featured Mentor Julie Underwood to the Building Brave app! Julie is an accomplished educator, academic, and former Dean of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She
Welcome Expert Alexis Haselberger!
Building Brave continues our month of Time Management with Featured Expert Alexis Haselberger! Alexis is a Time Management and Productivity Expert who uses coaching, workshops and online courses to help
Welcome Expert Judy Dang!
Building Brave kicks off our Month of Time Management with Expert Judy Dang! As the creator and founder of Avid at Work, Judy is a time management and productivity genius
Listen to Each Other. Care for One Another.
Right now—due to the killing of George Floyd and as a result of the culmination of racial injustice—our country finds itself deep in action and turmoil. As our country reels, we
Welcome Mentor Jennifer Schmeiser!
Building Brave is excited to welcome Executive Coach and HR Expert Jennifer Schmeiser to the app! As Founder of HR 4D Consulting, Jennifer offers strategic coaching as well as 20
Welcome Expert Lisa Merlo-Booth!
This month we welcome Expert Lisa Merlo-Booth for our May Month of Healthy Relationships! (more…)
Welcome Parenting Expert Elisabeth Stitt
This week we welcome Author + Parenting Expert Elisabeth Stitt to wrap up our May Month of Healthy Relationships! (more…)
Welcome Publisher & President Kira Lafond!
Building Brave is excited to welcome Featured Mentor Kira Lafond to the app! As the Market President and Publisher of Milwaukee Business Journal, Kira brings an extraordinary and unmatched degree
Welcome Mentor Beth Bovis!
Building Brave is excited to welcome Featured Mentor Beth Bovis, Vice President, Partner, and Global Leader at A.T. Kearney Strategic Services. Beth brings an extraordinary amount of expertise and experience
Welcome Dr. Cicely Horsham-Brathwaite!
This month we welcome Expert Dr. Cicely Horsham-Brathwaite to kickstart our May Month of Healthy Relationships! We recognize that, for many in the Building Brave Community, the health and well-being
Welcome Mentor Suma Elwell!
This week in the app, we welcome Featured Mentor Suma Elwell! As the Vice President for Organizational Development and Strategic Planning at Wisconsin Reinsurance Corporation, Suma thrives in the role
Welcome Tech Entrepreneur Kelly Fitzsimmons!
Building Brave welcomes tech entrepreneur and author Kelly Fitzsimmons as a Featured Mentor in the app. Kelly shares some tried-and-true strategies for dealing with sudden transitions and life disruption. (more…)
Welcome Mentor Cathy Schulz!
Building Brave is pleased to welcome Featured Mentor Cathy Schulz to the app! As AVP of Infrastructure and Computing Services, Cathy Schulz is a lead force behind innovative technological and
Welcome Expert L. Michelle Smith!
For Building Brave’s Month of Virtual Presence, we welcome Coach L. Michelle Smith as a Featured Expert! As a certified Business & Executive Coach, L. Michelle develops “rockstar leaders and
Welcome Featured Presence Expert Eleni Kelakos!
Building Brave kicks off a Month of Virtual Presence by welcoming Presence + Presentation Expert Eleni Kelakos to the Building Brave app. As a former Screen actress and singer-songwriter, Eleni
Welcome Mentor Jean McKenzie!
Building Brave welcomes Featured Mentor Jean McKenzie to the app. Former President of American Girl and Executive VP of Mattel, Jean shares with us veteran tips from a blockbuster career
Welcome Mentor Kathy Park
On March 16th, national non-profit leader Kathy Park comes to the Building Brave community to share her journey from first-generation Korean-American to national non-profit leader with Building Brave users. (more…)
Welcome Expert Dr. Shainna Ali
Building Brave welcomes Self-Love expert, Dr. Shainna Ali to the Building Brave app. As a mental health counselor, educator, and author, Shainna advocates for self-love not just as another social
A Warm Welcome to American Family & Affiliates
Building Brave is elated to welcome the women of American Family & Affiliates to our growing list of partner organizations. American Family Insurance is dedicated to the equitable treatment and
Connecting You to Support Today + Every Day
We created Building Brave knowing how vital connection, support, and community are for women’s lives—even and especially when we face challenges. Trying times reveal both our vulnerability and our strength.
Welcome Expert Dr. Terri Young
Building Brave is pleased to welcome highly distinguished scientist and academic leader Dr. Terri Young to the app. As the Departmental Chair of the School of Ophthalmology (more…)
Welcome Expert Megan MacCutcheon
Building Brave welcomes Megan MacCutcheon, experienced professional counselor and author, to share her top tips for tackling all the ways we block ourselves from success. (more…)
Welcome to The Chicago Network
Building Brave is pleased to welcome The Chicago Network, an organization dedicated to the equitable treatment and advancement of professional women, has chosen the Building Brave platform to create their
Welcome Alex Lindenmeyer
Building Brave is excited to welcome successful entrepreneur and co-founder of award-winning Short Stack Eatery, Alex Lindenmeyer as Featured Mentor for the week of February 24th. (more…)
Welcome Tama Kieves
Building Brave welcomes Tama Kieves, best-selling author and success coach to share her steps and personalized advice on how to find success and joy in even the most difficult situations.
Celebrating an Incredible Year
One year ago, Building Brave launched its new virtual community, made by women for women! Since that day every engagement—large or small—and every new member (more…)
