October Newsletter 2024

Dear friends and colleagues:

As we welcome September and embrace the beauty of autumn, I hope you’re taking time to recharge and enjoy the changing seasons. This time of year offers a fresh perspective and renewed energy, making it the perfect opportunity to focus on your professional development and strengthen your network. With summer behind us, now is the ideal moment to reconnect with colleagues, explore new opportunities, and cultivate meaningful relationships that will support your goals for the remainder of the year.

For our podcast listeners, I’m excited to share my latest episode titled "Networking for Career Advancement." This episode offers practical tips that complement the insights from my book, Strategic Networking 2.0, ensuring you’re well-equipped to navigate the season ahead. Wishing you a productive and fulfilling autumn filled with opportunities to connect and grow!

In this issue:

National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Advancing Disability Inclusion in the Workplace

Get Inspired: "Entering the Inspiration Zone" Podcast (ETIZ)
David Meerman Scott, Best Selling Author and Marketing Strategist Founder- Using AI For Personal Branding

Juliette Mayers: Author, Speaker, DEI Strategist, and Member of Forbes Coaches Council - Networking For Career Advancement

In Case You Missed It:

Women's Business Group Connect - Juliette accepts "Women to Watch Award"
Pictures from The Dinner Group Conference (TDG) - "Meet the Authors"
Autumn Amplified: Elevate Your Network This Fall!: Strategic Networking 2.0: Harness the Power of Connection and Inclusion for Business Success.

Hispanic Heritage Month Events from Conexion

Yours inclusively,

Juliette Mayers (She/her/hers)

CEO Inspiration Zone LLC | DEI Consultant

Host of Entering The Inspiration Zone Podcast

Author of Strategic Networking 2.0: Harness the Power of Connection

and Inclusion for Business Success

2024 Supplier of the Year (GNEMSDC)

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Advancing Disability Inclusion in the Workforce

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is observed every October to raise awareness about employment issues for people with disabilities and celebrate their contributions in the workplace. NDEAM highlights the importance of initiatives that promote inclusivity and accessibility in the workforce, ensuring a more equitable labor market for all. There is more work to be done to close the gap. The unemployment rate for people with disabilities stands at 7.9%, compared to 3.8% for those without disabilities, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Learn More

Join the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities for the 2024 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration on Wednesday, October 23, at 11 A.M. This event will be held in the Great Hall of the Massachusetts State House, located at 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108. To promote inclusivity, the celebration will also be available virtually via Zoom.

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Get Inspired

"Using AI for Personal Branding" with David Meerman Scott, Best-selling Author and Marketing Strategist.

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"Networking for Career Advancement" with Juliette Mayers, Author, Speaker, DEI Strategist, and member of Forbes Coaches Council.

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In Case You Missed It

Women's Business Group Connect -"Woman to Watch" Award

"I’m truly honored to have received the "Woman to Watch Award" from the Women's Business Group Connect. This amazing networking group is dedicated to empowering women to create meaningful relationships and achieve their professional goals. This recognition underscores my passion for fostering connections and reflects the incredible support within this vibrant community. I’m excited to continue championing women in their professional journeys and look forward to seeing how we can all uplift one another!"

-- Juliette Mayers

The Dinner Group Conference - "Meet the Authors"

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Autumn Amplified: Elevate Your Network This Fall!

Strategic Networking 2.0 – Harness the Power of Connection and Inclusion for Business Success

“The most successful individuals and businesses understand the power of networking. This book represents an outstanding road map because Juliette Mayers is truly a networking guru.”

Phil Johnston

President and CEO, Johnston Associates

“Juliette’s wisdom has helped me professionally and personally many times. Most memorable is how I used her networking circles model to uncover my true mentors and sponsors to land my first executive role. I will always be grateful.”

Stephanie Browne

CEO of Deserved Talent, former vice president of Talent Acquisition and chief diversity officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

“This book is a bridge that connects the dots for relationship building across cultures, to inclusion, in a way that is accessible, practical, and effective.”

Madge Meyer

Author, The Innovator’s Path

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Upcoming Hispanic Heritage Events

(from Conexion)

Don't miss two exciting CONEXION events celebrating Hispanic heritage this October, both featuring notable experts and leaders.

"We Are Home: Becoming American in the 21st Century"

When: October 22

Details: Award-winning Journalist, Ray Suarez, will discuss his experiences and insights into the journey of becoming American in today's world. This event is hosted by GBH, in partnership with LEF.

"The Latino Century: How America’s Largest Minority is Transforming Democracy"

When: October 23

Details: Veteran political consultant, Mike Madrid, will discuss his new book and the growing influence of Latinos on American democracy.

These events are fantastic opportunities to connect with the Hispanic-Latino professional community.