BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Women In Consulting - ECPv6.13.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Women In Consulting X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Women In Consulting REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T133000 DTSTAMP:20250625T213117 CREATED:20250130T004525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T181627Z UID:10000134-1747913400-1747920600@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:Protecting your Assets – Beyond IP with Erin Austin DESCRIPTION:Date: May 22\, Jun 26\, Jul 24\n11:30 am – 12:00 pm PDT: Networking\n12:00 pm – 1:30 pm PDT: Series Introduction\, Speaker Presentation and Discussion \nAt Women In Consulting\, we are all about empowering women to build strong businesses–we do that through interaction and collaboration. That’s why we’re thrilled to offer our Business Health Check series—designed to give you expert guidance and peer support for 6-months. \nJanuary was our kick-off event\, and we’ll continue to meet monthly. Whether you’re looking to increase your business proficiency\, refine your approach to client relationships\, or take more confident risks\, this series will help set you up for success in 2025 and beyond. \nIn May\, we welcome special guest Erin Austin\, a strategic lawyer and consultant whose special talent is helping women meet their growth goals through the creation of IP-based revenue streams. IP is required to scale your business and when you own and control your intellectual property\, you can eliminate the earnings cap by creating new revenue streams that are independent of you and your time\, which will magnify your impact by creating and reaching new audiences. Join us to learn how to apply Erin’s work to your expertise-based business build and protect saleable assets so that the business is ready to sell when you are ready to exit. \nThe Business Health Check series—a 6-month journey that will cover:\n\nMay 22: Protecting your Assets – Beyond IP\, Erin Austin\nJune 26: Marketing\, Ginger Weeden\nJuly 24: Sales\, Diane Hayes\n\nPast sessions: \n\nJanuary: Mapping the Big Picture of your Business for 2025\nFebruary: Financial Health/Internal Processes\, Denise Grove\nMarch: Client and Market Assessment\, Deb Siegle\nApril: Leveraging Your Services to Drive Growth – Productizing Your Services\, Ellen Grace Henson\n\nWhy You Can’t Miss This Series\nThese monthly sessions discuss the core focus areas that will help your business grow and are spaced a month apart\, giving you time to reflect on each month’s lessons and make meaningful improvements to your business. If success in 2025 is your goal\, attending all of these sessions is essential. We’re offering high-level expertise and peer support at an unprecedented value—regular meeting pricing! \nNetworking Opportunity\nWe will kick off each session with a networking session from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm PDT\, giving you the chance to connect with fellow consultants and business professionals before diving into the expert-led session of the month. This will also be the time at subsequent sessions to share what actions you took over the last 30-days or ask for advice on a place where you might be stuck. Also\, help is available every month at the associated Sandbox meeting\, typically the following week on the first Wednesday monthly. \nWhy Attend?\nThis is your opportunity to get an in-depth look at the strategic\, practical tools you need to take your business to the next level. This series is all about real growth\, real improvement\, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. \nAbout the Speaker This Month\nErin Austin\, Attorney & Founder – Think Beyond IP\nA graduate of Harvard Law School\, Erin Austin is a strategic lawyer and founder of Think Beyond IP. Erin worked with large corporations\, including roles as COO and general counsel at large and small IP-driven companies\, including Warner Brothers\, Lionsgate (formerly known as Artisan)\, MGM\, Teaching Strategies\, and M3 USA Corp. \nAbout the Facilitators\nAngel Rampy is a seasoned professional who has coached executives and businesses across various industries. Her experience in Silicon Valley and global corporations equips her with a unique perspective on what drives business success and what can hold it back. Angel’s expertise will help you identify and overcome the challenges standing between you and your business goals. \nEllen Grace Henson has been helping companies productize technologies\, services\, and ideas since the mid-90s. With experience across multiple markets and company size\, she will review your consulting practice and help you explore how to turn your customized offerings into packaged services. \nWe’re excited to embark on this journey together! URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/protecting-your-assets-beyond-ip-with-erin-austin/ CATEGORIES:Expert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Glass-Globe-190440854-1600x900-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angel Rampy":MAILTO:angel.rampy@coachangel.com LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/protecting-your-assets-beyond-ip-with-erin-austin/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T133000 DTSTAMP:20250625T213117 CREATED:20250129T235047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T171008Z UID:10000133-1746099000-1746106200@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:Leveraging Your Services to Drive Growth - Productizing Your Services DESCRIPTION:Date: May 1\, May 22\, Jun 26\, Jul 24\n11:30 am – 12:00 pm PDT: Networking\n12:00 pm – 1:30 pm PDT: Series Introduction\, Speaker Presentation and Discussion \nAt Women In Consulting\, we are all about empowering women to build strong businesses–we do that through interaction and collaboration. That’s why we’re thrilled to offer our Business Health Check series—designed to give you expert guidance and peer support for 6-months. \nJanuary was our kick-off event\, and we’ll continue to meet monthly. Whether you’re looking to increase your business proficiency\, refine your approach to client relationships\, or take more confident risks\, this series will help set you up for success in 2025 and beyond. \nMay 1: Leveraging Your Services to Drive Growth – Productizing Your Services\, Ellen Grace Henson\nConsulting can be challenging — with the need to constantly find new clients\, customize proposals and invest a lot of time and effort prior to having a signed contract — all while serving current clients. How might you\, as a consultant\, deliver high value to clients without the need for the continuous high investment of your time? \nConsider ways to productize your services — “Productizing” shapes a service into products – streamlining the process of delivering value to your clients. Join this session to explore how your expertise and services might be packaged in ways that deliver the outcomes your clients need while enabling your business to scale with better regulated cash flow and an ability to predict future revenue. \nThe Business Health Check series—a 6-month journey that will cover:\n\nMay 1: Leveraging Your Services to Drive Growth – Productizing Your Services\, Ellen Grace Henson\nMay 22: Protecting your Assets – Beyond IP\, Erin Austin\nJune 26: Marketing\, Ginger Weeden\nJuly 24: Sales\, Diane Hayes\n\nPast sessions: \n\nJanuary: Mapping the Big Picture of your Business for 2025\nFebruary: Financial Health/Internal Processes\, Denise Grove\nMarch: Client and Market Assessment\, Deb Siegle\n\nWhy You Can’t Miss This Series\nThese monthly sessions discuss the core focus areas that will help your business grow and are spaced a month apart\, giving you time to reflect on each month’s lessons and make meaningful improvements to your business. If success in 2025 is your goal\, attending all of these sessions is essential. We’re offering high-level expertise and peer support at an unprecedented value—regular meeting pricing! \nNetworking Opportunity\nWe will kick off each session with a networking session from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm PDT\, giving you the chance to connect with fellow consultants and business professionals before diving into the expert-led session of the month. This will also be the time at subsequent sessions to share what actions you took over the last 30-days or ask for advice on a place where you might be stuck. Also\, help is available every month at the associated Sandbox meeting\, typically the following week on the first Wednesday monthly. \nWhy Attend?\nThis is your opportunity to get an in-depth look at the strategic\, practical tools you need to take your business to the next level. This series is all about real growth\, real improvement\, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. \nAbout the Speaker This Month\n \nEllen Grace Henson\, Founder – Marketing Mechanics\nEllen Grace Henson has been helping companies productize technologies\, services\, and ideas since the mid-90s. With experience across multiple markets and company size\, she will review your consulting practice and help you explore how to turn your customized offerings into packaged services. \n  \nAbout the Facilitator\nAngel Rampy is a seasoned professional who has coached executives and businesses across various industries. Her experience in Silicon Valley and global corporations equips her with a unique perspective on what drives business success and what can hold it back. Angel’s expertise will help you identify and overcome the challenges standing between you and your business goals. \nWe’re excited to embark on this journey together!\nClick here to RSVP URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/leveraging-your-services-to-drive-growth-productizing-your-services/ CATEGORIES:Expert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Success1600x900.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angel Rampy":MAILTO:angel.rampy@coachangel.com LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/leveraging-your-services-to-drive-growth-productizing-your-services/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250327T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250327T131500 DTSTAMP:20250625T213117 CREATED:20250129T231206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T193136Z UID:10000132-1743075000-1743081300@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:Client and Market Assessment with Deb Siegle on March 27 DESCRIPTION:Date: Mar 27\, Apr 24\, May 22\, Jun 26\, Jul 24\n11:30 am – 11:45 am PDT: Networking\n11:45 am – 1:15 pm PDT: Series Introduction\, Speaker Presentation and Discussion \nAt Women In Consulting\, we are all about empowering women to build strong businesses–we do that through interaction and collaboration. That’s why we’re thrilled to offer our Business Health Check series—designed to give you expert guidance and peer support for 6-months. \nJanuary was our kick-off event\, and we’ll continue to meet monthly. Whether you’re looking to increase your business proficiency\, refine your approach to client relationships\, or take more confident risks\, this series will help set you up for success in 2025 and beyond. \nMarch’s topic is Client & Market Assessment\, with our special guest Deb Siegle. Client & Market Assessment focuses on the information you should be gathering on a regular basis to ensure that you are aware of changing market trends\, competitive strategies\, and your customers’ viewpoint. This information is critical to ensuring that you are offering relevant products\, services\, and value to your target market\, including your current customers. Attendees will have a chance to seek input on their specific issues\, and get help to flesh out next steps on what and how they can gain assessment insights to further improve and grow their businesses. \nThe Business Health Check series—a 6-month journey that will cover:\n\nMarch 27: Client and Market Assessment\, Deb Siegle\nApril 24: Leveraging Your Services to Drive Growth – Productizing Your Services\, Ellen Grace Henson\nMay 22: Protecting your Assets – Beyond IP\, Erin Austin\nJune 26: Marketing\, Ginger Weeden\nJuly 24: Sales\, Diane Hayes\n\nPast sessions: \n\nJanuary: Mapping the Big Picture of your Business for 2025\, Angel Rampy\nFebruary: Financial Health\, Denise W. Grove\, CPA\, CGMA\n\nWhy You Can’t Miss This Series\nThese monthly sessions will build upon one another\, giving you time to reflect on each month’s lessons and make meaningful improvements to your business. If success in 2025 is your goal\, attending all of these sessions is essential. We’re offering high-level expertise and peer support at an unprecedented value—regular meeting pricing! \nNetworking Opportunity\nWe will kick off each session with a networking session from 11:30 am to 11:45 am PDT\, giving you the chance to connect with fellow consultants and business professionals before diving into the expert-led session of the month. This will also be the time at subsequent sessions to share what actions you took over the last 30-days or ask for advice on a place where you might be stuck. Help is available every month. \nWhy Attend?\nThis is your opportunity to get an in-depth look at the strategic\, practical tools you need to take your business to the next level. This series is all about real growth\, real improvement\, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. \nAbout the Speaker This Month\nDeb Siegle\, Principal\, Strategic Marketing Solutions\nDeb Siegle\, Past President of Women in Consulting and Principal of Strategic Marketing Solutions\, is an astute marketing leader\, problem solver and communicator who is an authority in market research\, strategy\, market and product development\, competitive analysis\, and customer loyalty and experience. \nAbout the Facilitators\nAngel Rampy is a seasoned professional who has coached executives and businesses across various industries. Her experience in Silicon Valley and global corporations equips her with a unique perspective on what drives business success and what can hold it back. Angel’s expertise will help you identify and overcome the challenges standing between you and your business goals. \nEllen Grace Henson has been helping companies productize technologies\, services\, and ideas since the mid-90s. With experience across multiple markets and company size\, she will review your consulting practice and help you explore how to turn your customized offerings into packaged services. \nWe’re excited to embark on this journey together! URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/client-and-market-assessment-with-deb-siegle/ CATEGORIES:Expert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Customer-satisfaction-131527150-1600x900-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angel Rampy":MAILTO:angel.rampy@coachangel.com LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/client-and-market-assessment-with-deb-siegle/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T133000 DTSTAMP:20250625T213117 CREATED:20250129T211505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T043754Z UID:10000131-1740655800-1740663000@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:Financial Health with Denise W. Grove\, CPA\, CGMA\, on February 27 DESCRIPTION:Date: Feb 27\, Mar 27\, Apr 24\, May 22\, Jun 26\, Jul 24\n11:30 am – 12:00 pm PDT: Networking\n12:00 pm – 1:30 pm PDT: Series Introduction\, Speaker Presentation and Discussion \nAt Women In Consulting\, we are all about empowering women to build strong businesses–we do that through interaction and collaboration. That’s why we’re thrilled to offer our Business Health Check series—designed to give you expert guidance and peer support for 6-months. \nJanuary was our kick-off event\, and we’ll continue to meet monthly. Whether you’re looking to increase your business proficiency\, refine your approach to client relationships\, or take more confident risks\, this series will help set you up for success in 2025 and beyond. \nIn February\, we’ll hear from Denise W. Grove\, CPA\, CGMA\, who is an expert in improving financial health and cash flow for small businesses. Solid accounting and financial “practices” are what small businesses must learn and implement in order for them to successfully expand and evolve. These practices run the gamut from corporate structure to accounting principles to setting up an efficient function. The result can be greater profits or simply getting the most from one’s hard-earned dollars—in short\, getting on the path to achieving optimum financial health. \nThe Business Health Check series—a 6-month journey that will cover:\n\nFebruary 27: Financial Health/Internal Processes\, Denise W. Grove\, CPA\, CGMA\nMarch 27: Client and Market Assessment\, Deb Siegle\nApril 24: Leveraging Your Services to Drive Growth – Productizing Your Services\, Ellen Grace Henson\nMay 22: Protecting your Assets – Beyond IP\, Erin Austin\nJune 26: Marketing\, Ginger Weeden\nJuly 24: Sales\, Diane Hayes\n\nPast sessions \n\nJanuary:Mapping the Big Picture of your Business for 2025\n\nWhy You Can’t Miss This Series\nThese monthly sessions will build upon one another\, giving you time to reflect on each month’s lessons and make meaningful improvements to your business. If success in 2025 is your goal\, attending all of these sessions is essential. We’re offering high-level expertise and peer support at an unprecedented value—regular meeting pricing! \nNetworking Opportunity\nWe will kick off each session with a networking session from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm PDT\, giving you the chance to connect with fellow consultants and business professionals before diving into the expert-led session of the month. This will also be the time at subsequent sessions to share what actions you took over the last 30-days or ask for advice on a place where you might be stuck. Help is available every month. \nWhy Attend?\nThis is your opportunity to get an in-depth look at the strategic\, practical tools you need to take your business to the next level. This series is all about real growth\, real improvement\, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. \nAbout the Speaker This Month\nDenise W. Grove\, CPA\, CGMA\, Grove Solutions – CFO Support\, Inc\nDenise guides business owners toward a clear understanding of their money for greater financial success to care for their families\, employees & communities. An Advance Certified Profit First Professional\, she leverages her knowledge & experience to nurture clients towards improved cash flow & financial stability. \nAbout the Facilitators\nAngel Rampy is a seasoned professional who has coached executives and businesses across various industries. Her experience in Silicon Valley and global corporations equips her with a unique perspective on what drives business success and what can hold it back. Angel’s expertise will help you identify and overcome the challenges standing between you and your business goals. \nEllen Grace Henson has been helping companies productize technologies\, services\, and ideas since the mid-90s. With experience across multiple markets and company size\, she will review your consulting practice and help you explore how to turn your customized offerings into packaged services. \nWe’re excited to embark on this journey together! URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/financial-health-internal-processes-with-denise-grove/ CATEGORIES:Expert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Women-In-Consulting-Finance-Business-Health-Check.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angel Rampy":MAILTO:angel.rampy@coachangel.com LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/financial-health-internal-processes-with-denise-grove/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T133000 DTSTAMP:20250625T213117 CREATED:20250115T180329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T224551Z UID:10000128-1737631800-1737639000@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:Mapping the Big Picture of your Business for 2025 DESCRIPTION:A Gift to Kick Off 2025: Join Us for the First of Our Exclusive Business Health Check Series ~ First Session is Complimentary\nDate: First Session: Jan 23\, 2025; monthly after that\, Feb 27\, Mar 27\, Apr 24\, May 22\, Jun 26\n11:30 am – 12:00 pm PDT: Networking\n12:00 pm – 1:30 pm PDT: Series Introduction\, Speaker Presentation and Discussion \nAt Women In Consulting\, we are all about empowering women to build strong businesses–we do that through interaction and collaboration. That’s why we’re thrilled to offer as a complimentary event the first in our Business Health Check series—designed to give you expert guidance and peer support for 6-months. \nThis kick-off event is our gift to you for the new year\, so there’s no fee to attend! Whether you’re looking to increase your business proficiency\, refine your approach to client relationships\, or take more confident risks\, this event will help set you up for success in 2025 and beyond. \nAbout the First Event\nIn this session\, we will be joined by Angel Rampy\, founder and president of Success Through Learning\, who will lead a dynamic discussion on the internal and external factors influencing your business success in 2025. At the first of at least six events\, Angel will introduce key concepts that you can immediately apply to improve your business health. Together with Ellen Grace Henson\, Angel will also facilitate each of the monthly sessions after this first one. \n\nRecognizing and leveraging external influences\nIdentifying growth opportunities and reframing limiting beliefs\nTaking risks that lead to achieving your goals\n\nThis event also marks the beginning of our Business Health Check series—a 6-month journey that will cover: \n\nFinancial Health\nClient and Market Assessment\nLeveraging Your Services to Drive Growth\nProtecting your Assets – Beyond IP\nMarketing\nSales\n\nWhy You Can’t Miss This Series\nThese monthly sessions will build upon one another\, giving you time to reflect on each month’s lessons and make meaningful improvements to your business. If success in 2025 is your goal\, attending all of these sessions is essential. We’re offering high-level expertise and peer support at an unprecedented value—regular meeting pricing! \nNetworking Opportunity\nWe will kick off this January 23 event\, and each subsequent one\, with a networking session from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm PDT\, giving you the chance to connect with fellow consultants and business professionals before diving into the expert-led session of the month. This will also be the time at subsequent sessions to share what actions you took over the last 30-days or ask for advice on a place where you might be stuck. Help is available every month. \nWhy Attend?\nThis is your opportunity to get an in-depth look at the strategic\, practical tools you need to take your business to the next level. This series is all about real growth\, real improvement\, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. \nAbout the Speakers/Facilitators\nAngel Rampy is a seasoned professional who has coached executives and businesses across various industries. Her experience in Silicon Valley and global corporations equips her with a unique perspective on what drives business success and what can hold it back. Angel’s expertise will help you identify and overcome the challenges standing between you and your business goals. \nEllen Grace Henson has been helping companies productize technologies\, services\, and ideas since the mid-90s. With experience across multiple markets and company size\, she will review your consulting practice and help you explore how to turn your customized offerings into packaged services. \nJoin us on January 23 to kick-start your year with clarity\, strategy\, and community. We’re excited to embark on this journey together! URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/mapping-the-big-picture-of-your-business-for-2025/ CATEGORIES:Expert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Mapping-Your-Business-event-Jan2025.jpg LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/mapping-the-big-picture-of-your-business-for-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241024T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241024T133000 DTSTAMP:20250625T213117 CREATED:20240918T054451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T021043Z UID:10000110-1729769400-1729776600@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:Expert Series: Navigating Conflict\, Enhancing Relationships DESCRIPTION:Every person faces conflict in their life\, from work relationships\, to personal relationships\, to micro and macro issues that face us. Each person brings something unique to conflict though not everyone feels comfortable navigating conflict or navigating conflict in all aspects of their lives. \nThis session will explore different conflict styles and support participants in challenging their edges around how they deal with conflict. \nThe session will also set the context for how navigating conflict can improve or enhance relationships and support growth for our businesses\, ourselves\, and others. \nAbout the Presenter\nRochael Adranly\, Owner\, Adranly Ventures\nRochael Adranly is a visiting professor at Harvard Law School where she teaches Law\, Justice and Design. She is also co-owner of Ikaros Greek Restaurant in Oakland\, CA. and a former Partner and Executive Director\, Ventures at IDEO. Her background as a commercial attorney\, including serving as General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer at IDEO for many years has contributed to her expertise in conflict resolution. An in-demand speaker and professor\, She has been a lecturer at UC Berkeley Law\, an adjunct professor at UC Hastings College of the Law\, a guest lecturer at Duke University School of Law and a visiting professor at Harvard Law School. Rochael is an angel investor\, notably with Sequin and Greenwood Bank. She is an artist in her own right with works in photography\, writing\, documentary filmmaking and visual art (drawing and paintings).\n\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rochaelsoper/\n\nhttps://www.ideo.com/journal/how-design-taught-me-to-be-a-human-centered-lawyer\n\nNOTE:\nThe first 30 minutes is dedicated to networking\, with the meeting focused on the speaker presentation from Noon to 1:30 pm\n  URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/navigating-conflict-enhancing-relationships/ CATEGORIES:Expert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Navigating-Conflict-Expert-Series.jpg LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/navigating-conflict-enhancing-relationships/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240829T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240829T133000 DTSTAMP:20250625T213117 CREATED:20240802T134721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T000159Z UID:10000108-1724931000-1724938200@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:Expert Series: Overcoming Perfectionism - Science Backed Secrets from a Former Clown DESCRIPTION:You may consider perfectionism your “positive flaw\,” but impossible standards lead to lost opportunities\, imposter syndrome\, and burnout. In this fun and participatory presentation\, you will learn actionable techniques to gain more ease\, take manageable actions\, and increase your success rate. These insights started as simple tricks learned under the spotlight as a professional imperfectionist (aka former touring Clown). Take away strategies to create meaningful change as you learn how to adjust behavior\, live more authentically\, and accomplish your big hairy goals. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nLearn a simple framework combining excellence with ease so you can work hard without destroying yourself in the process.\nDiscover the profound mindset shift that will bring about confidence and resilience in uncertainty.\nLeverage an empirical technique to instantly transition from rumination to implementation so you can leave procrastination behind.\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nDon Colliver is a speaker\, corporate trainer\, author\, and comedian with over twenty-five years of experience inspiring teams to authentically influence the world. He delivers public speaking courses and keynote presentations for the largest tech companies in Silicon Valley and around the world\, transforming thousands into more effective and authentic communicators. \nDon performed with the Blue Man Group\, toured internationally as a contemporary circus clown\, and is listed in the Cirque du Soleil performer database. He recently released the #1 bestselling book entitled Wink: Transforming Public Speaking with Clown Presence and has been featured as a public speaking expert guest on over 50 podcasts. Connect with Don at >www.doncolliver.com<. \nSocial Links:\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/doncolliver/ \nArticles:\nhttps://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/magazine-issues/2023/june/engage-your-audience\nhttps://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/magazine-issues/2024/jan/confessions-of-a-convention-speaker\nhttps://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/magazine-issues/2023/jan/clowning-around\nhttps://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:CvbooLOXmMwJ:https://www.eventmarketer.com/%3Fp%3D196335&cd=11&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us\nhttps://patca.org/what-not-to-do-on-linkedin/ URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/overcoming-perfectionism-science-backed-secrets-from-a-former-clown/ CATEGORIES:Expert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Overcoming-Perfectionism-Expert-Series.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angel Rampy":MAILTO:angel.rampy@coachangel.com LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/overcoming-perfectionism-science-backed-secrets-from-a-former-clown/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240725T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240725T133000 DTSTAMP:20250625T213117 CREATED:20240529T194922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T200814Z UID:10000102-1721907000-1721914200@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:With Clarity\, Everything Else Falls Into Place DESCRIPTION:In the fast-paced world of consulting\, feeling overwhelmed with information and client demands is common. This presentation focuses on the power of basic clarity as a key tool for success. Learn practical strategies to navigate the consulting landscape with greater clarity\, leading to improved communication\, better project management\, and stronger client relationships. \nTakeaways:\n1) Craft Your Roadmap: Develop a clear strategy for building your reputation\, expanding your network\, and securing high-impact projects.\n2) Make Powerful Choices: Gain the confidence to advocate for yourself and your expertise\, confidently negotiate fees\, and manage client expectations.\n3) Unpack Complexity for Clients: Develop your ability to simplify complex information and present it in clear\, actionable insights. This will empower your clients to understand the situation\, make informed decisions\, and feel confident in your expertise. \nSPEAKER:\nMitchell Levy\, Global Credibility Expert\, is a 2x TEDx speaker and bestselling author of 60+ books. As a Certified Stakeholder Centered Coach\, he provides impactful insights for personal change. Recognized among the world’s Top 200 Leadership Voices and as the #1 Thought Leader in Ecosystems by Thinkers360\, he’s also an entrepreneur who’s established 20 businesses in Silicon Valley and published 750+ books through his four publishing companies. Learn more at: https://MitchellLevy.com \nUnleash your inner compass with the CPoP Clarity Session! This 90-minute workshop helps you distill your purpose into 10 (or less) impactful words\, guiding your decisions and amplifying your personal brand. Invest in clarity\, reap the rewards of success: https://aha.pub/ClaritySession. \nSOCIAL LINKS\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchelllevy/\nX: https://x.com/happyabout\nYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CredibilityNation \nARTICLES\n1) The Clear Advantage: Why Effective Leaders Embrace Clarity – \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/clear-advantage-why-effective-leaders-embrace-clarity-levy-ccs-9i0rf/\n2) Don’t Live with If Onlys – https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dont-live-onlys-mitchell-levy-ccs-vi6rc/\n3) Finding Your Passion: Why Loving What You Do Matters in Business https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/finding-your-passion-why-loving-what-you-do-matters-levy-ccs-lhqlf/ \nFor other articles\, please refer to my LinkedIn newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7059721185885880320/ \n  URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/with-clarity-everything-else-falls-into-place/ CATEGORIES:Expert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MitchellLevy_TEDX_065_1-scaled-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Angel Rampy":MAILTO:angel.rampy@coachangel.com LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/with-clarity-everything-else-falls-into-place/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T133000 DTSTAMP:20250625T213117 CREATED:20240603T173627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T004843Z UID:10000103-1719487800-1719495000@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:Predictable Payment For Your Work Part II: Building The Plan DESCRIPTION:We start with 30 minutes of “getting to know each other” time. \nOn June 27\, you will participate in a mini-workshop supporting you in building a high-level plan for a repeatable\, scalable\, salable mix of offerings\, the foundations for generating predictable payment for your work. Using a proven planning model\, Ellen Grace Henson\, CEO of Marketing Mechanics LLC\, will be your guide while you structure your thinking\, vision\, and goals and also identify and prioritize your critical next-step actions. URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/predictable-payment-for-your-work-part-ii-building-the-plan/ CATEGORIES:Expert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Predictable-Payment-for-Your-Work.jpg LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/predictable-payment-for-your-work-part-ii-building-the-plan/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T133000 DTSTAMP:20250625T213117 CREATED:20240315T014834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T201536Z UID:10000100-1716463800-1716471000@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:Protecting Yourself and Your Business from Modern Cyber Threats DESCRIPTION:Technology is an unavoidable part of every business. How much technology you integrate into your office is up to you\, but it’s certain there’s enough sensitive information out there to cause some major headaches and sometimes bring a business to a halt. \nBy the end of his one hour presentation\, you will: \n\nBe able to identify signs before catastrophic data loss\nUnderstand what phishing emails are and why criminals use them\nExplore the different types of phishing and spam emails\nEducate staff on the key ways to spot malicious emails and websites\nUnderstand how the black market works when information is stolen\nUnderstand how modern viruses work and how to protect your business\nLearn the 7 critical steps to protecting your data\n\nCall to Action: Adopt a Zero Trust mindset. Always verify when something is asked of you even from a familiar source. \nAbout the Speaker\nOphtek LLC Owner and Technologist\, Arash Shokouh has had over 21 years of experience with technology spanning IT\, engineering and web security. A common thread that comes up almost on a daily basis from the businesses supported by Ophtek is knowing how to protect computers and business data. Arash will show you the history of data theft and data loss\, modern threats to be aware of today and what every individual and business should be doing at a minimum to protect themselves.\nThe presenter Arash Shokouh is a published inventor\, Computer Engineering professor at SJSU and owner of Ophtek LLC providing IT security and support. He has a BS and MS in Computer Engineering. \n\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/arashshokouh\nhttps://www.ophtek.com/blog\nhttps://ophtek.com/safeguarding-your-business-against-social-engineering/\n\nOnline Experience | Join From Anywhere\n11:30 am – Noon Networking \nNoon – 1:30 pm Presentation and discussion URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/protecting-yourself-and-your-business-from-modern-cyber-threats/ CATEGORIES:Expert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Protecting-Yourself-and-Your-Business-from-Modern-Cyber-Threats-Expert-Series-May-2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angel Rampy":MAILTO:angel.rampy@coachangel.com LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/protecting-yourself-and-your-business-from-modern-cyber-threats/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T133000 DTSTAMP:20250625T213117 CREATED:20240314T044523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T051553Z UID:10000099-1714044600-1714051800@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:How to Write\, Publish\, and Promote Your Nonfiction Book DESCRIPTION:It’s been said that as many as 80% of people want to write a book\, yet only a small fraction follow this goal to completion. Authoring a book is not only a personally rewarding accomplishment\, it can be an excellent way to establish authority in your field\, grow your business\, and create new opportunities for speaking\, getting media coverage\, attracting new clients\, and so much more. In this content-rich session\, you will learn how to: \n\nOutline your book and write a full draft in 60 days. (Yes\, really!)\nUnderstand the pros and cons of traditional\, hybrid\, and self-publishing so you can choose the best option for your unique goals.\nLeverage the top book marketing strategies to reach readers and sell more books.\n\nIf you have ever thought about writing a book or simply want to explore the possibilities\, join us to discover how it might be easier than you think to get a book across the finish line. This session is loaded with real-world examples and resources to help you succeed. \nAbout the Speaker\nStephanie Chandler\, CEO\, Nonfiction Authors Association\nStephanie Chandler is the author of several books including The Nonfiction Book Marketing and Launch Plan and The Nonfiction Book Publishing Plan. She is CEO of the Nonfiction Authors Association\, a vibrant community for writers\, and the Nonfiction Writers Conference\, an annual event conducted entirely online since 2010. A frequent speaker at business events and on the radio\, she has been featured in Entrepreneur\, Writer’s Digest\, The Writer\, BusinessWeek\, and Wired magazine. \nFind out more about Stephanie and the Nonfiction Authors Association: \n\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniechandler\nhttps://www.facebook.com/nonfictionauthorsassociation/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/nonfictionassociation/\nhttps://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/category/blog/\n\nOnline Experience | Join From Anywhere\n11:30 am – Noon Networking \nNoon – 1:30 pm Presentation and discussion URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/how-to-write-publish-and-promote-your-nonfiction-book/ CATEGORIES:Expert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Publish-Your-Nonfiction-Book-1600x900-1.jpg LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/how-to-write-publish-and-promote-your-nonfiction-book/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T133000 DTSTAMP:20250625T213117 CREATED:20240202T205659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T181630Z UID:10000098-1711627200-1711632600@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:How To Market for a Lifetime of Referrals DESCRIPTION:What if you could tap into a stream of ideal clients just by making a handful of the right business relationships? Strategically creating these relationships can create a predictable and consistent stream of referrals to your ideal clients! \nOur speaker Maile Collmer is an expert in referral marketing and building the right business relationships that will allow you to: \n\nCreate a profitable network\nGet the higher quality business you deserve\nEstablish a positive reputation that precedes you and be known by the people who matter\n\nUnlock the secrets of a marketing strategy that fosters lasting relationships and generates a never-ending stream of referrals regardless of market conditions\, enabling you to build a sustainable career and enjoy an amazing business and spectacular life! \nAbout the Speaker\nMaile Collmer\, Owner & Master Referral Coach\, Asentiv Contra Costa\, is a referral generating powerhouse and in-demand speaker. Maile possesses an innate understanding of the strategies that transform traditional networking into red-hot referral sources. Her mind is a treasure trove of innovative ideas that shatter conventional paradigms and deliver unique solutions to stand out in the referral marketing landscape. \nRecognized globally as one of the foremost experts in referral marketing\, she has imparted her knowledge to thousands of business owners\, entrepreneurs\, and professionals — guiding them to optimize and maximize their referral networks. Maile is currently serving as the President Elect for the National Speakers Association Northern California. \nSocial Links\n\nhttps://mailecollmer.com/\nhttps://linktr.ee/MaileCollmer\nhttps://www.youtube.com/user/refinstcontracosta\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mailecollmer/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/mailecollmer/\n\nRelevant Articles\nRelevant Articles\n\nNew Year\, New Success: Strategic Networking for Business\nUnleashing the Potential of Coaching: Achieving Your Goals in Service-Based Businesses\n7 Reasons You Fail at Referrals\nBuilding Your Referral Team: Wade’s Story\nDo You Have Enough People To Talk To\n\n\nCall to Action / Offer\nI would love to connect with you. Here’s where you can book a one to one phone conversation with me: https://link.cultivatingsalespro.com/widget/bookings/mailecollmermaile30min… \nImage source: Adobe URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/how-to-market-for-a-lifetime-of-referrals/ CATEGORIES:Expert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Expert-Series-Market-for-Lifetime-of-Referrals.jpg LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/how-to-market-for-a-lifetime-of-referrals/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240222T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240222T133000 DTSTAMP:20250625T213117 CREATED:20231219T210858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T194307Z UID:10000095-1708603200-1708608600@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:LinkedIn Has Changed - What this means for you and your business DESCRIPTION:Topic Description and Overview\n\nUnderstand the changes on LinkedIn that matter to you from:\nOver 300 changes in the last two years\n15 or so changes that they made and then rescinded\nAI is rampant – the good\, the bad and the ugly\nMajor hacks\, lost accounts\, blocked or restricted accounts\nAlgorithm woes\nReduced visibility for your posts\n\nThe good news is that if you as a business owner or job seeker do all the basic things on LinkedIn well\, you can still be very successful using the tool. The bad news is that you are likely to feel overwhelmed and frustrated by the constant changes and give up. \nThere have been huge changes to LinkedIn over the past year or two – both in appearance and functionality. LinkedIn is still a great opportunity for small business owners and consultants to grow relationships and business opportunities but if you had a great profile a couple of years ago\, you may not be taking advantage of the latest changes. If your profile wasn’t looking good a couple of years ago\, there’s no better time than the present. And if you’re still posting content in the same way\, you need to reconsider how you’re doing it. \nKey Takeaways\n\nOpportunities to showcase your business\nChanges to make to your posting activities for greater visibility – what LI is currently promoting\nNEW features to consider taking advantage of\n\nSpeaker Bio\nSandra Clark is a trainer and coach specializing in providing LinkedIn education for individuals to create and manage a LinkedIn presence that supports their professional goals or for businesses to maximize their visibility with the collaboration of their employees. Sandra started her career as a teacher and theatre director before moving into educational administration\, working for the University of California system (both UC Berkeley Extension and UCSC Extension) providing corporate training to Silicon Valley for 25 years before starting her own company\, LinkedIn Mentoring in 2010. \nSocial Links\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sandraaclark/\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@Linkedinmentoring \nRelevant Articles\nhttps://www.linkedinmentoring.com/blog \n  URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/linkedin-has-changed-what-this-means-for-you-and-your-business/ CATEGORIES:Expert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Sandra-Clark-LinkedIn-Network-1600x900-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angel Rampy":MAILTO:angel.rampy@coachangel.com LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/linkedin-has-changed-what-this-means-for-you-and-your-business/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T133000 DTSTAMP:20250625T213117 CREATED:20231101T183945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T205349Z UID:10000046-1707393600-1707399000@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:Get Known Everywhere\, Using Publicity DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Jill Lublin\, Title: Int’l. Speaker\, Publicity Authority and 4x Best-Selling Author \nCompany: Promising Promotions \nTopic Description and Overview\nDiscover how to be the #1 Influencer and leader in your industry by boosting your credibility and amplifying your media visibility. Based on her international bestseller\, Guerrilla Publicity\, Jill Lublin shares simple strategies and provides cost-effective short‐term\, doable tactics. Helping you understand what the media is looking for\, so you and your company can stand out\, get noticed and go from unknown to newsworthy. \nTake-Aways\n\nUnderstand the real purpose of publicity- To boost your credibility and amplify your visibility.\nUncover your “Oooooo\, Ahhhhhh!” factor. Find the Wow! that sets you apart from the crowd.\nYou are the news! Craft a riveting message that lets others know who you are and what you do.\nSimplify! Learn how the pros mesmerize the masses by tailoring their message to the level of a five-year-old.\nPass the all-important “Who cares?” test by showcasing your expertise in a way that commands attention.\n\nSpeaker Bio\nJill Lublin is an international speaker on the topics of Publicity\, Networking\, Kindness and Referrals. She is the author of 4 Best Selling books including Get Noticed…Get Referrals (McGraw Hill) and co-author of Guerrilla Publicity and Networking Magic. Her latest book\, Profit of Kindness went #1 in four categories. Jill is a master strategist on how to position your business for more profitability and more visibility in the marketplace. She is CEO of a strategic consulting firm and has over 25 years’ experience working with over 100\,000 people plus national and international media. Jill teaches a virtual Publicity Bootcamp\, and consults and speaks all over the world. She has spoken on many stages with luminaries such as Tony Robbins. Jill also leads a conscious kindness community. Visit publicitycrashcourse.com/freegift and jilllublin.com \nSocial Links\nInstagram: https://instagram.com/jilllublin\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jilllublin\nFacebook business page: https://www.facebook.com/publicitycrashcourse\nClubhouse: https://clubhouse.com/@jilllublin\n \nRelevant Articles\nhttps://medium.com/@jilllublin/myths-and-misconceptions-part-1-5cb194e99f6f\nhttps://medium.com/@jilllublin/promote-early-forcefully-and-fast-b3e8ea12446e URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/get-known-everywhere-using-publicity/ CATEGORIES:Expert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Build-Your-Reputation-with-Publicity-Expert-Series-Event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angel Rampy":MAILTO:angel.rampy@coachangel.com LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/get-known-everywhere-using-publicity/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T133000 DTSTAMP:20250625T213117 CREATED:20231016T185814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T014430Z UID:10000010-1698321600-1698327000@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:8 Secrets to a Consistent Money Making Business! DESCRIPTION:If you want the type of business that lets you have more money\, less stress\, more fun and a much more fulfilling life with vacations\, self care\, family and either community or philanthropic endeavors that help you make a bigger impact…then you’ll want to set aside time to attend this training. \nOur speaker\, Katrina Sawa is going to walk you through the 8 key areas to focus on in your business\, your life and even your love life so that you can have less stress\, less overwhelm\, and massive impact and revenue. You’ll learn the steps that brought her to a CONSISTENT multiple six-figure business year after year AND what her clients are doing also that bring them consistent cash flow. \nTimes have changed and you want to keep up or get left behind. When it comes to marketing\, sales\, online functionality\, systems\, outsourcing and more\, you have to continue honing your skills and your strategies if you want to achieve more success and a better overall lifestyle doing what you love. This presentation will be relevant for those who have their own businesses and even those in other professional capacities – show up and see how YOU can improve your life! \nAbout the Presenter\nKatrina Sawa is the CEO and Founder of JumpstartYourBizNow.com and JumpstartPublishing.net. She is lovingly known as The Jumpstart Your Biz Coach because she kicks her clients into high gear making more money doing what they love and fast. She is the creator of the Jumpstart Your Marketing & Sales System\, 14x International Best-Selling author with 22 books including\, Love Yourself Successful\, Jumpstart Your New Business Now\, and the Jumpstart Your _____(blank) Compilation Book Series. \nKatrina helps entrepreneurs start\, grow and scale their businesses and publish books that generate more clients and revenue. She’s been featured on the Oprah and Friends XMRadioNetwork\, ABC\, TheCW\, and hundreds of print media and podcasts. She speaks to groups of all sizes\, holds live training events annually\, and lives in Northern California with her husband Jason and stepdaughter Riley. URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/expert-series-event-8-secrets-to-a-consistent-money-making-business/ CATEGORIES:Expert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Expert-Series-Event-October-2023.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR