*Tap into professional support & training you may not have been able to capture on your own!
*Participate through convenient Conference Calls | In-Person Workshops | And More!
*Gain clarity and confidence to remove obstacles standing in your way!
The Bridge Academy was birthed in 2017 from the heartbeat of the USW Kokomo Power Brunch mission! “Help educate and elevate women’s leadership potential.” The conference calls or in-person sessions, seminars, workshops will provide women a safe and ingenious platform to explore their personal Power- Purpose-Plan. The Bridge Academy connects women to real-time learning from real-world experiences, and provides individual backing when they want it. For more details about the Power Brunch, visit http://uswkokomo.com.
Our trainers are noteworthy experts ready to help women leap to the next level.
*Cross over to overcome obstacles that often stagnant your growth.
*Take one hour out of your busy day to gain real-world solutions that can be applied instantly.
*Live the successful life you envisioned for yourself!
You can’t go wrong with experts who are coming together to share their ‘secret sauce’ for success, AND…be an accountability partner, consultant, coach, trainer, teacher when you need it!!!
*Click the Presenter or session link below for more details.
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Marla Miller:
Building Relationships with the Power of Networking
Mary Sommers Carden:
Financial Infidelity–Know the Signs
The Bank of Mom & Dad
Crista Tharp:
Real Time Management Strategies that ACTUALLY Work!
Tanika Forestal:
Relationship Goal Setting–It Isn’t Sexy But it Works!
Tanya Foutch:
STEM! The New Frontier – Are Your KIDS STEM Ready?
Benita Tyler:
What’s Your Story–Become an Author!
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Benita A. Tyler is a self-published author of three books and the owner of Beloved Daffodils Inspirations publishing company.
Benita considers herself as a life coach and began building a circle of influence while still in middle school. She utilizes her motivational spirit to influence those around her. Benita A. Tyler has over fifty years of life experience in the school of hard knocks and uses the lessons she learned to help rescue fallen angles. Benita A. Tyler is a phenomenal ghost-writer who enjoys helping others share their unique life story with the world which has proven to be a prolific blessing. Her educational accolades include an Associate of Science Degree in Business, a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Management, and a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources.
Courtney Butler is an Entrepreneuress & Success Coach for women who want to launch their business and live their dreams.
Courtney is passionate about helping women turn their dream businesses into reality. She is the founder of TransformHer LLC, a graduate of Washington University, BS in Communications, concentration in Integrated Marketing, and a graduate of Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching. She also has accreditations from ICF -The International Coaching Federation. Courtney is a phenomenal network marketing GURU - built a network of 500+ business partners. She has three years of Corporate HR (recruiting) experience and is happily married to a former NFL player for ten years with four children 15, 9, 12, 3. Favorite quote: “successful people see the opportunity in everything” ~ unknown (maybe it’s me…lol).
Crista Tharp, award-winning event planner, author, & speaker, has been CEO of Blissfully Simple Events for 17 years.
Crista has been featured in the New York Times, The Associated Press, and hundreds of other blogs and publications. She has been considered a Wedding Industry Expert for the past 5 years (only given to 50 world-wide) and her unique philosophy and approach has made her one of the Midwest’s most sought after event planners.
Danille Williams is an entrepreneur and field expert.
Danille started her life, relationship, and career coaching business in the 1990s to help women, couples and executives deal with real life issues. She is the founder and proud owner of highly successful Trinity Breakthrough Coaching LLC, where she offers rigorous, loving and fun coaching to clients looking to enhance or create their ideal life. Through a wide range of coaching programs and services – from coaching and mentoring to seminars, workshops, conference panels, and keynote speeches, Danille brings humor and reverence to her work, along with the ability to connect deeply through accurate intuition and insight.
Danille received her professional coach training from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC). She enhanced the depth of her coaching skills by becoming an Energy Leadership Master Practitioner (ELI-MP). Furthermore, Danille is accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF) as a distinguished Professional Certified Coach (PCC).
Danille has been married to her husband, Chris, for 31 years, and they have two adult sons, Cody and Matthew.
Gabby is currently loving life as a Lecturer in Business/Human Resources at IU Kokomo in the AACSB accredited School of Business.
Gabby joined IU Kokomo as Director of Human Resources & Payroll in January 2015 and taught as an adjunct professor until her most recent transition to teaching full time. Prior to joining IU Kokomo, she served as the Director of Talent & Culture at an e-commerce firm in Greenwood. She worked in the field of Human Resources for 14+ years in progressive roles of responsibility and various industries, including staffing, e-commerce, and c-stores.
She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in English from St. Vincent College in Pennsylvania and obtained her MBA from IU Kokomo. She is an avid student and fan-girl of the field of Human Resources Management and Organizational Behavior, with particular interests in leadership theories/effectiveness, the empowerment and equality of women in the workplace, career planning and development, and talent acquisition.
She serves as the faculty advisor for the Women in Business Student Association at IU Kokomo, leads the “You Go Girl” Book Club on campus, serves as a member of the Women’s Business Council for the Chamber, as a mentor for New Leaf Mentoring in Kokomo, and is a member of IU Kokomo’s Women of the Wellhouse. She speaks at conferences regarding equality for women at work, career development and inspiration, the power of networking, and successful engagement and retention practices for employers. She loves to read, especially books by Adam Grant, Simon Sinek, and Sheryl Sandberg (of course). Her goal is to help others achieve fulfilling careers in business and develop into confident and influential leaders.
Kalena James-PMP, CPC, ELI-MP, YOUR “Leadership Psychologist” Coach
Kalena James, is the owner of LCR Coaching. She earned her professional training as a Certified Professional Coach, Energy Leadership Institute-Master Practitioner from iPEC Institute in Chicago, IL. With over two thousand hours of PMP and coaching experience, along with twelve thousand + hours of Change Management experience, Kalena is a highly sought-after award-winning, communication and business transitions trainer, business leadership coach, host, motivational speaker, and author. With four thousand followers on Facebook has ignited an “I will Live My Power-Purpose-Plan” movement which is forging the way for women to breakthrough their inner glass ceilings.
Former Chamber Membership Manager at Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce:
I have a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona in accounting with a minor in music, and have spent most of my career in communications/marketing/sales. My family’s love of music took my husband and myself to Nashville TN where we were married and started our life together in 1997. We had our daughter, Preslie, in 2000 and have watched her grow and also carry the servants’ heart that both her father and I share for our community. I have always had a heart for connecting people through business, church and the needs in the community. Serving on many boards and volunteering in many capacities as needed in the communities that I live in. When moving to Kokomo, IN for my husband’s work at WWKI, I found that Kokomo offered many different avenues that I could fulfill my heart and my work. This led me to the Chamber of Commerce where I have been staffed for 3 years now. Nothing makes me happier than to see connections being made through business and friendships and growing our city/county to make a better place for our future generations.
Mary is the president and owner of Financial Solutions & Investments
Where she Mary manages client assets, creates financial plans, and assists clients with their financial goals. She has dedicated her career to helping others, especially other successful women, pursue financial independence and is passionate about what she does.
Mary graduated with a BSBA in Business Administration Magna Cum Laude and holds her Series 7, 63, and 66 securities licenses. When not in the office, Mary can be found traveling or volunteering for various nonprofit organizations in her community. She is a Board Member of Advantage Housing, as well as an active volunteer for many other causes such as the Jim “Moose” Carden Kids Fishing Clinic, the Family Worship Center Church, the Gilead House, the Family Hope Center, and the Chamber of Commerce, Women’s Business Council and the Financial Services Institute.
Rico, the Bodymaster Browning, is an elite natural pro body builder in fourteen organizations.
He’s a five time Mr. Natural Ohio champion and is a member of the INBA Natural Body Building Team. Rico has over 100+ natural body building titles, in shows from Maine to California to Texas and Montana. Rico serves as a Body Building Fitness Physic contest judge and is an incomparable posing entertainer (who’s never lost a best poser competition yet!)
Rico believes in treating your body like it’s a temple. To promote results, you have to live it and be a walking testament. He’s been LIVING this spectacular journey of health and fitness for over 30+ years and has been training CONSISTENTLY, eating to WIN not just live, and most definitely not just to EAT. Rico consciously seeks and desires to FUEL his temple with nutritional substances, not just FILL it with empty non-beneficial, processed or detrimental substances.
In many ways, we are what we eat! And the mirror never lies. My physic simple improves and gets stronger and better every day, and I sincerely believe that it’s my assignment here on earth to help increase the overall quality of life and increase the quantity of giving years to everyone I come in contact with. I truly would like for everyone to feel as great as I do when I am blessed to wake up in the morning. Because there is no one I’d rather be.
– Rico the Bodymaster Browning
Ryan - Director, Indianapolis Ace Academy
Captain Ryan Lynch is originally from Indianapolis, Indiana where he currently resides. He began flying at 14 years old. Ryan is a commercial airline pilot for Republic Airways db/a Delta Connection and holds a bachelors degree in Aeronautical Science with minor in Aviation Weather from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He is also pursuing his masters and doctorate degree as well.
Ryan is the founder and director of Indianapolis ACE Academy. He also is founding president of Indianapolis Chapter of Women In Aviation (WAI) and serves on Board Of Directors for The Mind Program Corporation, and Voice Of The Victim Organization. Ryan also devotes his time as a member of Indianapolis Chapter Pilot For Kids, Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) Program, and Organization Black Aerospace Professional (OBAP).
Ryan is a recipient of various community and outstanding service awards. He is passionate speaker to youth and other community organizations.
Sherry Rahl - Executive Director of Project Access Howard County, Inc.
Sherry is the executive director of Project Access Howard County, Inc. for the last 5 years. This is a nonprofit that gives support, education, & access to healthcare. She is currently a licensed health navigator. She is married to the love of her life Bill Rahl for 30 years. Her daughter and two grandchildren bring me joy every day. She has 20 years in the financial & insurance industry. She has received many awards in the banking and insurance arena. Some of her other accomplishments are:
• 2014 Graduate of Leadership Kokomo
• 2015 Greater Kokomo Chamber Ambassador of the year
• 2016 Women of Excellence Award
Serves currently on boards:
• Historical Society
• Minority Health Alliance
• Leadership Kokomo
• Leadership Kokomo Alumni
Member of:
• Rotary Noon Club
• Kokomo Noon Kiwanis
• Woodland Church of God
Sherry is very passionate about her community.
Tanya Foutch is a Resident Engineering Manager for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Tanya has been employed for over twenty years and in the beginning, she was the only black female engineer in the Kokomo plants. Working in a male-dominated field fostered the grit needed for success, she is now considered as a dedicated, determined, and highly respected engineer in the organization. Even then, she saw the lack of women and minorities at the table of leadership and in STEM careers. She graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago IL with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. She also attended Anderson University where she received her Master’s in Business Administration.
Currently, she supervises and manages a team of Resident Engineers that are responsible for engineering changes, pilot builds assembly quality concerns and warranty resolutions.
Nominated by Fiat Chrysler, she was a recipient of the 2016 Woman of Excellence Award from the Greater Kokomo Women in Business Council, and a nominee for the BEYA (Black Engineer of the Year Award) and, she is Shainin Blackbelt in problems solving methods.
Giving back to the community!
Currently serves on the Fiat Chrysler Transmission and Casting Women’s Forum leadership team. Which focuses on four pillars: Career Development, Sustainability, Education Outreach, and Community Service. Under the Career Development pillar in 2017, Tanya helped establish a mentoring program, and hosted four Lunch & Learn sessions such as Work-life Balance, Stress Management, FCA Careers, and a book review on ‘For Women Only in the Workplace’. Through the Community Service pillar, Tanya has volunteered at the Mental Health America Community Garden, Open Arms, and Domestic Violence Shelter.
In addition, as a member of Family Worship Center Church, she previously co-served as the Outreach Coordinator for ten years. The outreach included: Howard County Jail Ministry, Kinsey Youth Center, Open Arms, Retirement Outreach, and the Transportation Ministry, Tanya currently serves on the Women-2-Women Ministry team and continues to be an advocate for empowering women by encouraging inward introspection to develop a personal relationship with Christ through Bible study, prayer, and devotion. Tanya leads the ladies in a bible study at Open Arms in Kokomo, Indiana which provides shelter to homeless women and their children.
Tanya’s ambition is to encourage and support women in their God-given gifts and talents, to help shape a better tomorrow for a brighter future.
Tanika Forestal, MA, LMFT
For almost 15 years Tanika Forestal has devoted her life’s work to assisting couples with creating a more fulfilling relationship. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Tanika Forestal has had the opportunity to impact marriages across the U.S. and internationally with her private marriage intensives as well as in private practice at Family Piece, LLC in Kokomo, IN.
Tanika earned her Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Michigan State University and her Master of Arts degree in marriage and family therapy from Christian Theological Seminary. Currently, she is pursuing her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Leadership, and she trains aspiring therapists as an adjunct faculty member at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, IN. Tanika is passionate about her community and serves as a Region 1 representative for the Indiana Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, the President of the board for Authentic Center, LLC, a member of the board for Carver Community Center, and a member of the Board of Psychology at Indiana University Kokomo.
Tanika Forestal’s expertise has been noted in Ebony and Essence Magazine for her innovative ways of reaching African Americans and debunking myths concerning therapy and the black community. She has been fortunate to coach and successfully impact the marriages of well- known celebrities, professional athletes and anyone wanting to take their relationship to the next level.
www.relationshiprescueacademy.com
www.betterblackmarriages.com
www.familypiece.com
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When sessions are labeled "In-Person" unless informed otherwise, the class will be held at Inventrek Park in Kokomo IN. See address below.
Inventrek Park, 700 E Firmin Street, Kokomo IN, 46902
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