This document discusses the importance of networks and communities in empowering women and underrepresented groups. It notes that networks can help people grow skills, find funding, and advance careers. It also emphasizes that diversity goals in hiring are easier to achieve by building relationships with underrepresented communities. A supportive culture within companies is highlighted as important for empowering relationships.

1. It takes a
village...

3. Networks can help you:
◎ Grow your skills
◎ Get funding
◎ Advance or change career
DO SOMETHING AWESOME!

4. “
Behind every great woman there
is a horde of even greater women
who are smart, supportive, honest
and badass.

5. Women only spaces - Why?
It allows us to focus on
the craft rather than
carry the burden of a
different identity.
They are safe spaces.
We should embrace
positive
discrimination.

6. DIVERSITY
We are here to talk about women, but
is much, much more

7. “
It is quite easy to meet your
diversity goals in hiring if you
build relationships with the
communities you are looking to
hire from.

8. Make the connection
individual
under-
represented
groups
companies

9. How?
◎ Sponsor!
◎ Go and meet them
◎ Host trainings and events
but all of that will be in vain if...

10. CULTURE
Whoa! What about it?

11. Relationships that
empower

12. Thanks!
Any questions?
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