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Generation W Explore is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to welcome you on Friday, March 28, at the University of North Florida, or virtually from anywhere in the world! You can expect a powerful day of learning and connection through inspiring speakers, engaging workshops, and connection opportunities.
Generation W EXPLORE is an electrifying experience designed to inspire, challenge, and connect. Get ready for a powerful fusion of insight and energy that will ignite your passion and elevate your mindset. Our lineup of powerhouse speakers will deliver thought-provoking discussions and transformative perspectives, leaving you empowered and ready to take on the world.
Generation W Explore is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to welcome you on Friday, March 28, at the University of North Florida, or virtually from anywhere in the world! You can expect a powerful day of learning and connection through inspiring speakers, engaging workshops, and connection opportunities.
Generation W EXPLORE is an electrifying experience designed to inspire, challenge, and connect. Get ready for a powerful fusion of insight and energy that will ignite your passion and elevate your mindset. Our lineup of powerhouse speakers will deliver thought-provoking discussions and transformative perspectives, leaving you empowered and ready to take on the world.
Mark your calendars as we return on April 16th with an uplifting REfresh conversation you won’t want to miss!
Amy Dix is an international speaker, bestselling author, and Positive Psychology Practitioner. After a life-changing experience, Amy dedicated herself to studying the power of positivity and how it can transform the way we live. Her bestselling book, SEVEN MORE DAYS, challenges us to embrace happiness and purpose before it’s too late. If you’re ready to shift your mindset, break free from negativity, and live a life bursting with positivity, this conversation will be for you!
Catch up on the latest episodes of Generation W’s REfresh with host Donna Orender. A bi-weekly conversation series featuring renowned guests from a variety of fields.
We’ve reached an incredible milestone—100 episodes of REfresh! What started as a way to stay connected during uncertain times has grown into a powerful space for reflection, insight, and inspiration.
Together with host Donna Orender, Jamie Olken and Lakesha Burton dive into the wisdom gained from their journeys and the importance of community. As Jamie Olken beautifully put it: “Through connection and shared wisdom, we find strength, clarity, and the courage to move forward.”
Watch now to continue the conversation of Navigating the Conversation Divide with special guest Dr. Tania Israel! Covering topics such as feeling attacked, handling misinformation, habit modification, and conversational tactics, this REfresh provides valuable insight into having difficult conversations.
Dr. Tania Israel is an award-winning author of Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect Across the Political Divide, Skills and Strategies for Conversations That Work. Now she has a new book that’s answering the question of how we can manage distress and navigate political polarization – Facing the Fracture: How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation.
“What You Say to Yourself Matters”
On this REfresh REplay, Ivy Watts, MPH, shares practical tools for prioritizing self-care, embracing self-love, and breaking free from comparison to live a more confident and fulfilling life.
From positive affirmations and journaling to finding your safe person and embracing risk, Ivy covers a range of topics and tools to leave you empowered and ready to embrace your mental well-being.
Courage and confidence are attributes we often wonder how to make stronger within ourselves. This REfresh episode is an enlightening and inspiring conversation as we hear from those who actually step into the fire about the decisions we can make that test our inner fortitude and help us overcome fear.
Chantel Botting, Deputy Fire Chief for the Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, and Abby Pedigo, Fire Marshal for the City of St. Augustine will share their stories and lessons learned from stepping into the fire.
Looking to give back to your community but not sure where to begin? In this REfresh Replay, our guests share helpful tips on how to get involved and make a difference. Whether you give big or small, the act of giving not only uplifts others but also has a powerful impact on you. As Karen Jolicoeur says, “You can start small without a big commitment and build from there. As you realize how great it feels, you’ll naturally find more opportunities to give back.”
Lindrea is a dynamic and creative leader known for leveraging personal brand development to drive meaningful social impact. By crafting effective storytelling strategies, she secured collaborations and partnerships with major brands like Google, Yahoo, Fifth Third Bank, and The City of Chicago.
As a passionate advocate for human-centered branding, Lindrea specializes in helping individuals align their personal identity with their professional persona, showcasing the multifaceted nature of each person!
Catch up on the latest episodes of Generation W’s REfresh with host Donna Orender. A bi-weekly conversation series featuring renowned guests from a variety of fields.
In this episode of REfresh, Donna Orender sits down with Sarah Beatty Buller for an inspiring conversation about embracing the unexpected, finding purpose in community, and the power of creativity in shaping our world.
Sarah shared her journey of exploration—one that led her to Montgomery, Alabama, where she discovered an opportunity to make a lasting impact by revitalizing historic spaces and fostering the arts. From building MAP360 to supporting local artists and storytellers, Sarah walked us through the importance of filling our communities with joy and purpose.
In this week’s episode of REfresh, Donna Orender sat down with Ales-Cia Winsley, Lead Space Launch System Avionics Engineer at NASA, for an inspiring discussion about perseverance, courage, and the limitless possibilities that exist when we dare to explore. From the mentors who helped her along the way to her hands-on role in NASA’s Artemis I mission launch, Ales-Cia shared how exploring the unknown has shaped her path—and how we, too, no matter what—can push boundaries to pursue our passions and impact those around us.
In this episode, Donna sat down with Lauren Kelly and discussed the evolution of women’s sports and the incredible impact of female athletes, coaches, and leaders.
Lauren summed it up well: “There are places and spaces to be working together, and there are places and spaces for women to really be leading that charge and having that influence and that impact.”
There are so many ways we can partner to collectively impact our world. Learn how you can join forces with Generation W to elevate women and girls.
There are so many ways we can partner to collectively impact our world. Learn how you can join forces with Generation W to elevate and build community.
