HAYVN Hubcast Educating, Elevating and Empowering Women with Lana Gifas EP 90
In this episode of the HAYVN Hubcast, Nancy has a conversation with Lana Gifas about the fulfillment of economically empowering women in the workplace, highlighting opportunities available to them, and providing the support they need to reach their full potential.
Lana is the Executive Director of the Women's Mentoring Network, an organization that takes a holistic approach to helping low-income women find better employment and educational opportunities. Their services include professional development, financial literacy, digital literacy, education, and mentorship. They offer various workshops, one-on-one training, and a food pantry to assist women in areas they need help in.
“We're an educational organization trying to open up the eyes of our members to the opportunities they can have.” -Lana Gifas
Key points discussed:-
How the organization responded to the changing needs during the pandemic
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A holistic approach to supporting women
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The future of women in the workplace
“Your brand is the message you’re putting out into the world.” -Lana Gifas
Despite recent changes in the professional world and the challenges women face, Lana is optimistic about the future. It’s through mentorship, education, and community support that women can achieve their fullest potential.
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