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Our next meeting is December 5th, 2024, at The Blount Partnership/Chamber of Commerce, located at 201 S. Washington St., Maryville, TN. The meeting starts promptly at 12:00, so come a little early to get checked in, grab lunch, and find a seat! $5+ membership donations for charity accepted at the door. We meet every other month. Please sign up for the meeting/lunch using the form to the right.
Filling out the form at the right will ensure that we have a lunch and space for you.
Next meetings:
12-5-2024
Our Speaker for December 2024
Maryville College
Represented by Leah Hadder
Career and Internship Coach
Leah Hadder is the current Career & Internship Coach at the Maryville College Career Center. She supports students by providing career preparation coaching services, specializing in internships, and frequently serves as a guest speaker across campus on topics related to career preparation. She additionally teaches multiple sections of the Maryville College Works seminar courses.
Before joining the Maryville College Career Center, Leah served in university recruiting and online admissions for Arkansas State University-Beebe and Lee University. She is a three-time graduate of the Arkansas State University system, earning a Master of Public Administration, B.S. in Management (Marketing Minor), and an AA in Liberal Arts-Business emphasis from Arkansas State University-Beebe, Heber Springs campus.
Leah is a current member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers, the Southern Association of Colleges and Employers, and Leadership Blount Class of 2025. In her free time, she loves to read, travel, and spoil her “fur baby,” a spunky and sassy kitty named Suzie Q.
Our Special Charitable Donation Recipient for December 2024
Courage Conquering Cancer
Represented by Kristi Roberson-James
Courage to Conquer Cancer is a nonprofit organization based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, that also benefits women in Blount County, dedicated to supporting patients recovering from breast cancer and other surgeries. Founded by a breast cancer survivor and her family, the organization focuses on providing cost-effective, innovative post-surgical products like their patented Recovery Tee, which helps manage surgical drains comfortably and effectively.
The organization’s mission is to enhance post-surgical outcomes by offering access to essential recovery supplies, educating patients, and advocating for high-quality care. Through donations and grants, they distribute care packages—complete with recovery garments, comfort items, and educational resources—to patients in need, free of charge. Courage to Conquer Cancer also collaborates with community partners to provide additional support, such as floral arrangements for patients, fostering a holistic approach to recovery.
You can also request a kit for yorself or a loved one by applying here, https://couragetoconquercancer.com/pages/tennessee-patient-request-form
For more information or to support their mission, visit Courage to Conquer Cancer’s website.
Our Sponsor for December 2024
PUR Wellness And Medspa
Samira Abdalla, co-founder of PUR Wellness & Medspa, is a dedicated entrepreneur with a passion for empowering others through holistic health and wellness. Her journey began with personal challenges that reshaped her understanding of health and self-care. Faced with imbalances and unresolved health concerns in her 30s, Samira turned to alternative methods to heal and thrive. Through perseverance and a commitment to nourishing her body and mind, she discovered the transformative benefits of IV hydration and other holistic practices. This inspired her to create a space where others could embark on their own wellness journeys.
PUR Wellness & Medspa is more than a business—it is Samira’s calling to help individuals achieve balance in their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Located in the heart of the community, PUR offers a unique combination of advanced aesthetic treatments and wellness services designed to elevate health, beauty, and vitality.
With a team of highly skilled professionals, PUR emphasizes a personalized approach, tailoring treatments to meet the unique needs and aspirations of each client. Samira and her team believe that wellness is a continuous journey of self-discovery, and their mission is to empower clients to embrace their individual beauty and strength.
Samira is proud to introduce PUR Wellness & Medspa to this incredible community of women entrepreneurs. Her goal is to inspire and support others in taking control of their wellness journey, fostering confidence, resilience, and balance from within.
SWSB: WHO WE ARE
Smart Women, Smart Business (SWSB) is a business networking group for women only, meeting in Blount County, Tennessee on a bi-monthly basis. Our mission is to support women in business through educational presentations by industry experts, focus group discussions, and networking connections. We highlight and gather donations for a different, local non-profit organization at each meeting, and actively gather input and participation ideas from our members.
We meet at various locations, which are announced about a month in advance.
If you are interested in sponsoring one of our lunch meetings, please contact Joni Thomas at: jonathomas -at-allstate.com
We’re excited about SWSB and the plans we have for 2024 and onward. Please join us!