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CREW Charlotte is excited to introduce our inaugural 2025 Speed Mentoring event with women who have paved the way in Charlotte’s commercial real estate. Be prepared to meet with C-Suite executives and real estate leaders as these accomplished mentors bring their unique skills and experience to help you take the next step in your professional journey. Each interaction gives you seven minutes to connect, ask bold questions, and gain fresh insights before moving to the next mentor. It’s all about gaining multiple perspectives in a short, impactful timeframe.   What to Expect: A welcoming, Valentine-themed environment perfect for genuine conversations. Opportunities to speak with several mentors and expand your network. Thoughtful prompts and guidance to help you make the most of your time. Come prepared with questions like: Have you ever been at a crossroads in your career? How did you navigate it? What’s one piece of advice you wish you’d had earlier in your leadership journey? How do you balance your professional success with personal priorities? What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced as a leader, and how did you overcome it? Encouraging Vulnerability: This is your chance to ask the questions you don’t often feel you can ask. Be open, be curious, and don’t hold back—it’s what makes these conversations truly valuable.   Please review our mentor lineup and get ready to be inspired by the stories and strategies focused on growing your career. Complimentary     Thank You to Our Sponsor  

Join CREW Charlotte for our February 2025 Lunch Ladder at Enat Ethiopian Restaurant (Plaza location)! Enjoy small group networking with other CREW Charlotte members. Advanced registration is required.    Price Each person will pay for their meal directly.  

Join us for our February Book Club! Don't miss out, register now and participate in a stimulating discussion in person For questions, reach out to Sherri Commander, Book: Becoming  By: Michelle Obama Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Michelle-Obama/dp/1524763136 About the Book: In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States of America—the first African American to serve in that role—she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history, while also establishing herself as a powerful advocate for women and girls in the U.S. and around the world, dramatically changing the ways that families pursue healthier and more active lives, and standing with her husband as he led America through some of its most harrowing moments. Along the way, she showed us a few dance moves, crushed Carpool Karaoke, and raised two down-to-earth daughters under an unforgiving media glare. In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her—from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent at the world’s most famous address. With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private, telling her full story as she has lived it—in her own words and on her own terms. Warm, wise, and revelatory, Becoming is the deeply personal reckoning of a woman of soul and substance who has steadily defied expectations—and whose story inspires us to do the same.     Thank You to Our Sponsor  

Dena R. Diorio, Mecklenburg County Manager, is retiring after a distinguished 35-year career in public administration. In 2014, Diorio made history as the county's first female County Manager, ushering in an era of progressive leadership. Her tenure has been marked by fiscal responsibility, innovative policies, and effective crisis management, particularly evident during the COVID-19 pandemic. Diorio's exceptional leadership has garnered numerous accolades, including recognition as County Executive of the Year and Businesswoman of the Year. A visionary and trailblazer, she has been instrumental in transforming Mecklenburg County. Her commitment extends beyond administration, encompassing community service through support for education, social equity, and support programs for formerly incarcerated individuals. Diorio's career exemplifies dedicated public service, strategic leadership, and an unwavering commitment to community development and inclusivity. As she concludes her remarkable career, Diorio will join CREW to share invaluable lessons learned throughout her journey, offering insights from her phenomenal lifetime of service. The Revelry 11:00 a.m. - Networking 11:30 a.m. - Luncheon Meeting $55 Members/$80 Guests     Make your Spring closet clean out mean more! We’re collecting gently used women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories (jewelry, purses, etc.) to support our community partner, Amy’s House, at our luncheon on Tuesday, March 11th! Bring your Spring/Summer items that no longer fit or just don’t love this season to help support women & children who are survivors of abuse in our community.  Please bring clothes folded in bags – no hangers.  Note: No children’s clothing or winter attire at this time. Thank You to Our Sponsor  

Join CREW Charlotte for a Coffee Klatch in the Ballantyne area.  

Interested in learning more about CREW Charlotte’s Authentic Leadership Program? Join us for a casual meet and greet with Authentic Leadership Program alumni to discuss the program and answer questions.