Our Guest Speaker for May is Amazon.com Best Seller, Charlene Wheeless, Keynote Speaker, Business/Executive Coach & CEO Charlene Wheeless LLC. 

AWARD WINNING Author of You Are Enough, Reclaiming Your Career and Your Life with Purpose, Passion, and Unapologetic Authenticity

Charlene Wheeless is an internationally acclaimed speaker AND BUSINESS EXECUTIVE known for empowering business professionals AND organizations to ACHIEVE BEYOND THEIR EXPECTATIONS. 

Charlene’s experience spans working with global corporations like IBM, Google, Raytheon, and Lockheed Martin, and her insights have been featured in MANY NEWS OUTLETS INCLUDING Forbes, Business Insider, and on ABC and Fox News. 

Charlene's impact is further evidenced by her accolades, including being named a “Woman Worth Watching” and one of the “25 Influential Black Women in Business.” Her best-selling and award-winning book, "You Are Enough," encapsulates her journey FROM THE GHETTOS OF HER CHILDHOOD TO A C-SUITE EXECUTIVE AND CANCER SURVIVOR and serves as a testament to her role as a transformative figure in leadership and personal growth. 

Her Keynote “It’s Choice Not Chance That Changes Everything!” positions business owners and leaders to step into the realm of fearless leadership; knowing it's your conscious choices, not chance, that catalyze transformative life changes.  

This talk will empower you to: 

- Overcome imposter syndrome and embrace authentic self-worth.

-  Harness the courage to make bold, life-altering decisions.

-  Understand the power of asking for what you want and owning your value.

-  Recognize the importance of fit in professional environments and how to navigate it.

- Develop strategies to create and sustain a culture of visibility and empowerment. 

 You will walk away inspired knowing that It’s. Choice, Not Chance that Changes Everything!

Lunch Sponsor - Allison Stein,

First National Bank(FNB)

Allison is a Senior Vice President of Business Banking in the D.C Metropolitan area. She currently oversees the continued expansion of FNB’s business banking in the market. She and her team of Relationship Managers leverage FNB’s creative cross-functional approach as they collaborate with all of the bank’s partner product groups to identify and recommend the appropriate range of products and services to businesses and consumers. 

Allison is particularly passionate in supporting diverse businesses with a primary focus in Women Influenced Business and Veteran Owned Businesses. Her 25+ year of experience has shown to be instrumental in advocating and supporting her clients. 

Are you looking to start a business? Expand your business? Need advice on financing projects or saving money? Do you have a succession and retirement plan? Is your bank/banker providing you with consistent and timely advice and support? 

 If not, then WHY NOT TODAY reach out to Allison. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonbstein29/

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