Performing Arts, Non Profits and Whisky

On August 1 Erica Sutherlin joined us as our prese...

Dr. Sandra Braham is President and CEO of Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services

Our July meeting welcomed Dr. Sandra Braham, the P...

Nikki Gaskin-Capehart – First President/CEO of the Pinellas County Urban League

On Thursday, April 4, 2024 we welcomed Nikki Gaski...

Delquand Turner of Inclusivity LLC – A path to a more inclusive future by understanding who we are

Our March speaker was Delquanda Turner Smith,  re...

Kourey Hendryx-Bell, J.D, Manager of the City of St. Petersburg’s Office of Supplier Diversity

January 4th  we were  joined by Kourey Hendryx-B...

The St. Pete Youth Farm and Carla Bristol are helping the community grow their own food

On October 5th the amazing Carla Bristol returnsed...

A Visit from St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway

On September 7th we hosted the distinguished St. P...

The Girl Scouts, where many BPW members got their start, are thriving.

On August 3rd we welcomed Mary Pat King, the estee...

Nicole Berman, Executive Director of St. Pete Pride

Join us for an extraordinary event at the BPW/St. ...

Dress for Success

We look forward to welcoming Katie McGill, Executi...

Keys to Thriving in Career Transitions

We hope you will join us on Thursday, September 1 ...

Gender and Racial Justice in Housing

Thursday, July 7, 2022 as we welcomed Michael Lund...

Jim Nixon – “Turning Points”  a History of LGBTQ+ Issues, Progress and Work Still to Be Done

June is PRIDE month in St. Petersburg and to kick ...

A Discussion on the Use of Equity Driven Health and Wellness Practices to Bolster Individual and Collective Resilience in Business and Professional Spaces with Dr. LaDonna Butler

Our September 2nd meeting will feature a discussio...

Conserving Florida’s Fisheries and Supporting Women in Science

Join us on July 15 when BPW welcomes Kerry Flahert...

Women and Politics Here and There: A Quick World Tour

Join us Thursday, March 4 when we welcome Mary K. ...

Voices of Florida Women

Kelly Sciba will be visiting our local BPW luncheo...

November 7: Gender Pay Equity–An Economic Issue

Lorrie Lykins, Vice President of Research at the S...

June 6: Margie Manning speaks on the Media’s Portrayal of Women

BPW is delighted to welcome back renowned journali...

February 7: Learning From History

What can we learn from history about today’s iss...

Embracing Diversity and Inclusivity: Crafting Office Spaces for All

As a seasoned interior designer and now the Chair of the Diversity, Inclusivity, and Equality committee, I’ve spent years marinating in the nuances of space and how it can significantly affect the individuals inhabiting it. Every detail matters, from the shape of a room to......

Benefits of DEI

DEI stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. A DEI Committee in the workplace is typically responsible for promoting and managing these three aspects within an organization. Here are some of the potential benefits of having a DEI Committee in the workplace: Remember that the effectiveness......

DEI Committee Update 1-5-2023

Ageism refers to the stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel) and discrimination (how we act) towards others or oneself based on age. Ageism affects everyone. Children as young as 4 years old become aware of their culture’s age stereotypes. From that age onwards......

DEI Committee Update 11-3-22

When it comes to the holiday season, there are many similar traditions around the world. Not all traditions are the same, though. Not all countries observe the same holidays or even observe the same holidays in the same way....

DEI Committee Update 9-1-22

Each year, on September 15th the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month: A national celebration to honor the history, culture and influence of past generations who came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. U.S. & World....

DEI Committee Update 7-7-22

On June 30, 2022, Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in to the Supreme Court, shattering a glass ceiling as the first Black woman on the nation’s highest court. Jackson, 51, is the court’s 116th justice. Jackson, a federal judge since 2013, is joining three other......

DEI Committee Update 4-1-22

The Diversity Committee renamed itself the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee as we believe it more accurately represents the goals of the committee. One of our first actions was to define what equity (as in our mission of “achieving equity for all women in......

DEI Committee Update 1-18-22

What can the 2020 Census tell us about the diversity in Pinellas County, which has a population of 959,107.  We are: 52% female 74% white (not Hispanic), 11% black, 10% Hispanic (may be included in other categories), 4% Asian, .4% other, 2% two or more......

DEI Committee Update 12-21-21

” ‘Tis the season” and diversity chair, Cory Adler shared this great post from an organization called Safe Conversations to offer some perspective as we head into gatherings of all sorts: At Safe Conversations, one of our guiding principles is “connecting beyond our differen...

October 19 – Diversity And Inclusion

America’s First Female Ression By Anneliese Lederer and Karen Kali / March 22, 2021 Over the past few decades, women of color have made substantial gains in the overall economy, in addition to playing a significant caregiving role to their families and in their communities. Pre-pand...

PROMOTING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION THROUGH CONVERSATION

2020 added momentum to the Diversity and Inclusion movement and increased the need for safe spaces where team members can develop authentic connections and share what they are experiencing both in their work and personal lives. By now many organizations have had their diversity and......

Introduction to a New Approach

 2020 added momentum to the Diversity and Inclusion movement and increased the need for safe spaces where individuals and groups can develop authentic connections and share what they are experiencing both in their work and personal lives.  While many organizations are investing in Diversit...