PWN Nice Cote d'Azur Newsletter - July August 2024
ALL THE EVENTS COMING UP IN JULY 2024
Dear PWN Community,
In this month's newsletter, we're excited to share with you the updates from PWN Nice Côte d'Azur, a look back at recent events and a glimpse into what's coming up in July -August 2024.
The entire team of PWN Nice CDA will be taking a well-deserved break in August. We wish you all a wonderful summer holiday and we look forward to seeing you again in September !
What happened this month?
PWN GLOBAL DIGITAL TRANSITION UPDATE
The Board of PWN Nice Côte d'Azur continues to work with the PWN Global team on the PWN Digital Transition.
- PWN Nice Côte d'Azur and the rest of the City Networks will transition to a new digital platform in the later part of 2024. We’ve had a glimpse of the new interface, and we are excited about this step forward. The interface will be more user-friendly and encourage member communication and digital networking.
- Global Rebrand - PWN Global is also in the process of a global rebrand to modernise the PWN brand and further convey our mission. Locally, PWN Nice Côte d'Azur Côte d'Azur will change its name to PWN French Riviera in its communications. We feel this new identity better represents the strong community we have spanning Cannes to Monaco.
We would like to extend a special thank you to Carmen our VP Technology, and Corinne our VP of Memberships, for their work and involvement in the PWN Digital Transition project.
PWN Nice Côte d'Azur Board: Welcome to our New Board Members !
We are happy to announce that, effective June 2024, the PWN Nice Côte d'Azur Board is thrilled to announce that Hania and Leslie have joined our Board as VP of Events and Treasurer, respectively.
- Hania Ross-Gudiens has joined the Board as our new VP Events. With over a decade of experience in strategic partnerships, fundraising, and event management with NGOs including Cancer Research UK, The Prince’s Trust and Bees Abroad, she will be a true asset to PWN Nice. Stay tuned for some fantastic events coming up in the Autumn.
- Leslie Murcy has joined the Board as our new Treasurer. With over 10 years of experience in procurement, she has successfully led initiatives that enhance process efficiency and generate savings. She is passionate about self-growth, learning and exploration. Outside of work, she is an avid CrossFiter and plays tennis.
NEWLY CREATED ROLE
As part of PWN Nice CDA commitment to increasing its reach in the region and engaging with new partners, we are happy to announce that we have created a new role on our Board to help us achieve this goal.
Caroline Taylor is our new VP Business Development and will be teaming up with our VP Partnerships, Lala Laprun. Caroline will focus on expanding and nurturing our current corporate partnerships and forging new ones across the region. Caroline brings over 20 years of experience in recruitment consultancy, having carried out recruitment assignments in France and internationally.
The Board would like to collectively thank Maeva Bac and Diana Sinkevich who have now stepped down from their responsibilities as VP Events and Treasurer of PWN Nice CDA and ensured a smooth transition to their new counterparts.
We have such an incredible community of experienced women willing to take the step into leadership. We look forward to continuing to uplift women professionals on the French Riviera through networking, mentorship, and professional development. Please join me in welcoming Hania, Leslie and Caroline to our Board.
PWN Nice Côte d'Azur : Welcome to Destiny, our Crankstart Intern from Oxford University
We are happy to welcome Destiny Boka Batesa for a remote internship this summer. PWN Nice Côte d'Azur has partnered with Oxford University, and the Crankstart Internship Programme to provide its students with the opportunity to take part in volunteering activities.
Destiny is in her third year reading French at Lincoln College, Oxford. She is a Crankstart scholar, which provides a programme of enhanced support to UK residents from lower-income households who are studying for their first undergraduate degree. Destiny applied to intern with PWN, and will start on July 1st. What appealed to them was the idea that the organisation was both empowering and female-oriented.
"I felt as though I was already so welcome on the team from the moment I was interviewed for it. I am a keen storyteller, and I am ready to marry both my networking and content creation skills to provide a new set of eyes for a trusted organisation. The location also appealed to me, given that it was based in France, meaning that if needed, I could switch between both my native language (English), and the language I study (French). I really look forward to starting my career with PWN !"
We look forward to working with Destiny this summer, using her skill, experience, and energy to help further our mission and drive awareness of our actions, both for the events and mentorship teams. Please join me in welcoming Destiny to our team !
SUMMER PARTY | TORTOLA RESTAURANT | 7TH JUNE 2024
We held our Summer Party earlier this month and it was a resounding success. With over 40 attendees, we had the opportunity to reconnect with old friends, make new connections, and revel in the empowering spirit of our community.
Additionally, this was Maeva's final event. We would like to thank Maeva for all the work she has done over the past 2 years as VP of Events. Her gentle energy and incredible organisational skills were the connectors to so many incredible events.
Maeva has recently launched her new website - www.maevabac.com . Don’t hesitate to take a look and support her business.
For footage of our events, please check our social channels.
CREATIVE ARTS ROUND TABLE LUNCH | NICE | 24TH JUNE 2024
We held a fantastic Round Table lunch on June 24 in Nice. It was truly inspiring to hear everyone share their artwork and experiences. We wanted to extend a special thank you to our wonderful host, Jasmina Mukha, a PWN Member and licenced psychologist, who introduced us to the benefits of Neurographic Art.
We had engaging discussions around these questions:
- What emotions surfaced while you were painting?
- Do you tend to focus on the negative or positive when faced with a problem?
- Are you enjoying life as much as you can right now? What prevents you from enjoying it fully?
- How would "dancing in the rain" look for you in your current situation?
Jasmina also shared a Neurographic Art Tutorial video, a therapeutic art form that promotes mindfulness and creativity. You can check it out here: Neurographic Art Tutorial
If you are interested in using Neurographic Art to help deal with stress and anxiety, Jasmina leads workshops on the French Riviera.
MEET AND GREET | NICE | 25TH JUNE 2024
Corinne VP Memberships organised this month’s Meet and Greet in Nice and introduced PWN Nice to a wonderful group of women professionals. Despite the rain, there was a great turnout!
PWN Meet and Greets are more than just gatherings—they're our warm welcome to newcomers, a chance for familiar faces to reunite, and a platform for forging new connections. They serve as a friendly setting where you can introduce yourself, share your experiences, and get to know fellow members of our vibrant community.
Events Coming Soon
As we take a small break during the summer months, rest assured that we are planning a series of instructive and fun events for the coming months. See below for more details.
MEET AND GREET | NICE SHERATON SKYBAR | 19 JULY 2024
This month’s meet and Greet will take place in Nice, at the Sheraton's SkyBar on Friday 19th July 2024
We will be joined by Jackie Mattox - Founder, President and CEO of WE. Women in Electronics (WE) is a community of progressive women leaders at all stages of their careers dedicated to their own professional and personal leadership development as well as the growth of their counterparts in the fast-paced electronics industry.
We would like to thank Carmen Redondo (VP Technology) for introducing us to this organisation.
We encourage you to join us for this special event.
Event Details
Location: Sheraton SkyBar, Nice (near the Airport)
Date: Friday, July 19th, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
WORKSHOP | HEALTHY PATISSERIE WORKSHOP | 12TH OCTOBER
Maeva Bac and Angela Ianniciello have decided to join hands and conduct a collaborative workshop on healthy patisserie for PWN members this autumn. Maeva has recently launched her sea salts and aromatic plants business and Angela, in parallel to a brillant professional career, is also passionate about patisserie. We’re excited about this new collaborative and hands-on format.
Stay tuned for more information on this event.
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