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Featured Guest Speakers:
Dana Marie Roquemore | The Dinner Party Project
Betsy Gardner | Winter Park Chamber of Commerce
Topic:
Unlock the untapped potential of connecting with diverse and unconventional circles, transcending traditional boundaries. Learn how these distinctive networking experiences can open doors, foster innovation, and provide a fresh perspective on professional growth. Join us to explore the invaluable benefits of embracing unique networking avenues and cultivating connections beyond the ordinary.
Purpose:
This session is designed to empower women with the essential tools to navigate and flourish across diverse industries, cultivating a robust community of support and extraordinary opportunities that transcend conventional boundaries.
Speaker Bios:
Dana Marie Roquemore
Dana Marie Roquemore is a social entrepreneur who went from being a stylist for fashion shows, personal wardrobe consultant, and event planner to being the creator of an innovative community concept that took Orlando, FL, by storm.
In 2014, Dana created The Dinner Party Project, a food-focused social experiment that invites eight strangers to share incredible food, interesting conversations, and fantastic company. This original concept has grown to Private Custom Dinners, Corporate Gatherings and Women’s Leadership Events.
She uses guest chefs to create amazing food, but the real richness is in the connections that happen during these dinners. Her vision of gathering the community has also expanded to large-scale Dinner Parties (up to 200 Guests) Private Events, and Custom Branded Events!
Visit her website at https://www.thedinnerpartyproject.co/
Betsy Gardner
Betsy Gardner, a dynamic CEO, boasts a stellar track record in startups, growth-stage enterprises, and turnarounds globally.
Her leadership journey, from London to Florida, showcases a relentless pursuit of revenue growth and organizational transformation. Notably, she played pivotal roles in London-based startups, achieving gender-board diversity targets, and excelled at a Fortune 100 pharmaceutical company, leading the HIV market with unparalleled sales prowess.
As President and CEO of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, Betsy’s strategic vision led to a 26% top-line growth, innovative achievements, and notable community contributions, including a transformative career reentry curriculum and the Winter Park Prosperity Scorecard.
Visit their website at https://winterpark.org/