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AWE Summer Networking Event

by Cassandra Hoo on July 1, 2013

Posted in: News/Events

AWE Summer Networking EventFlyer courtesy of the Alliance of Entrepreneurs (AWE)

Bonded Forever showcased its jewelry and new prototypes at the Alliance of Women Entrepreneur’s Summer Networking event last week. I enjoyed talking to so many powerful, assertive, successful, and confident women. I was also very thankful for all of the positive feedback that I received on my new prototypes. Yes — you heard me — new prototypes! I can’t wait to reveal my new eco-friendly warrior line… stay tuned!!!!

It was also a pleasure to visit Springside Chestnut Hill Academy. I was so impressed with the school’s drive to inspire students to be tech savvy and innovative entrepreneurs. Dr. Priscilla Sands, the President of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, and Jenn Vermillion, the schools’s Director of Innovative Teaching, both gave riveting speeches.  I appreciated their passion and desire to pioneer new teaching methods that would keep students engaged and motivated in a technologically driven world that is fraught with distractions.

I truly left the event in good spirits.  My brain was buzzing from all of the positive energy.  It reminded me of my company’s mission and the passion that I have for what I do.  For that, I am very thankful.

AWE Name Tag

I am happy to announce that the Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) selected me (Cassandra Hoo), to be a 2013 Fellow in the Building Bridges Fellowship Program.  I never felt so honored or excited to wear the name tag pictured above.  AWE’s fellowship program selects 3-4  female students and early stage entrepreneurs per year and helps them develop and grow their businesses through education, coaching, mentoring, networking, positivity, and exposure to investment opportunities.

The annual AWE gala event that I attended on Tuesday night was “AWE”-inspiring.  It made the acceptance letter into the program a reality and introduced me to a new world of endless possibilities and opportunities.  The energy and confidence that many of the guests radiated was palpable.  It felt good to be around other go-getters that think big and have desire to make dreams come to fruition.

I can’t wait to have my first meeting with my mentor, Heather Gibson, (Principal at Sentry Art Advisory Services), and my professional life coach, Jill Magerman (Atrio Life Coaches).  I already like our team’s dynamic and I truly believe that they are going to help me take Bonded Forever to the next level.