Investing in the Future of PayTech
I am excited to announce a new Wnet program that will prepare you to lead with ease, perform at your peak, influence those around you and positively affect your organization. As co-chair with Tom Wimsett, Chairman & Managing Partner, Merchant's PACT, we have developed the PayTech Women Executive Academy with expert executive coaches and trained facilitators to propel you to succeed, be effective communicators and thought leaders, and deliver well-received messages that will empower others.
In this high-impact approach to developing influential women leaders, you can be part of in-depth learning, practical integration and coaching done in a cohort-style format, developing a deep bond as you learn and grow together.
We want to share more about this exclusive opportunity for emerging and senior leaders on June 21 in an introductory webinar: Elevate Your Career: How To Intentionally Build Relationship Capital. You’ll meet the world class facilitators of the Executive Academy, Julie Holunga, Founder, Women's Catalyst Network and Chinook Executive Solutions, and Stephanie Polen, Founder, Unshakeable Women, explore the relational health of your network and develop a plan to strengthen and improve it. Plus, you will learn more about this unique, special cohort.
I hope you attend the webinar with me to determine if this is a path for your career journey.
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Register Now for Part 3 of PayTechWomenLive:
July 20: How to Shine as a Panelist
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Wnet North Texas Chapter Wrap-Up:
D&I – The Hot Topic Words People Want to Implement and Live at Work
By North Texas Chapter Co-Chair Maribel Davis, Vice President of Sales, NEXGO, Inc.
WNET North Texas Chapter’s hybrid event last month was generously hosted by SignaPay at their headquarters in Irving, Texas. The well-attended LinkUp featured a conversation about diversity with Talent Advisor, Coach and Author Elizabeth Lions, President, Lionsology.
Elizabeth never disappoints, and this talk was no different. She walked us through common diversity terms that made us all think more broadly. Attendees from a variety of payments organizations reflected on how each of us could make a difference as individuals working at large companies and how to make the concept of diversity and inclusion a reality.
“Watching Elizabeth Lions speak about diversity and inclusion was truly inspiring,” said Kim Mejia, Product Management, NCR. “It’s hard to approach those uncomfortable conversations in the workplace, but having them broken down differently was empowering. You could feel Elizabeth’s passion in the room for giving different perspectives and thought-provoking vantage points. What a powerful speech!”
Read more.
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NEW FROM WNET!
Control Your Career with New PayTech Women Executive Academy
Kara has a successful career she is proud of. She had been promoted, and had built good relationships in her organization. And yet, she felt like she was still missing something. At times, she heard that critical voice in her head telling her she didn’t deserve the praise or promotion. At times, she doubted herself and the extent of her knowledge, which held her back from speaking up in meetings.
We have all had moments of self doubt, feeling in over our heads, or not knowing how to approach a challenge or difficult person. Many of us understand exactly where Kara is coming from. The good news is that we don’t have to just accept it. We can take the reins on our careers and make a change. We can take command.
Kara wanted to make a change. She wanted to take the reins. Kara took advantage of the opportunity her organization offered, the Women’s Executive Academy. She initially was concerned whether she had the time for this program and community. How could she invest the time, money, and focus? Why would her company invest in her? The thoughts and doubts raced through her mind.
Following several conversations with her mentor, Kara submitted her application for the Academy. And was accepted. This was a pivotal moment in her career. By the conclusion of the program, Kara felt lighter. Her confidence was consistently at a higher level. Her stress levels were lower. Most importantly, that critical voice in her head was much quieter.
Read more.
Register for upcoming June 21 webinar, Elevate Your Career: How To Intentionally Build Relationship Capital, featuring the facilitators of the Academy, Julie Holunga and Stephanie Polen. This event, free for Wnet Members, will offer an overview of the Academy in addition to providing strategies to use your community to build your career.
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Good News about Our Members and Partners
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Wnet Welcomes Stacia Smith as New Head of Strategic Partnerships
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Wnet Member and Volunteer Will Lead Corporate Relationships
By Wendy Holliday, M.Ed., CAE, Wnet CEO
It is my pleasure to introduce Stacia Smith as the Wnet Head of Strategic Partnerships. Stacia will lead Wnet’s relationships with our Corporate Partners and Sponsors, and will direct new revenue opportunities that strengthen our mission “to create a stronger and more diverse industry by empowering and investing in women.”
Stacia comes to us with extensive experience in the payments and paytech space along with a strong strategic and sales background. She has been a Wnet member and active volunteer – just recently Stacia was featured as moderator of our webinar: "Introduction to Career Coaching! Resources to Activate Your High-Performance Zone." You can see a recording of this event in our Thought Leadership Center.
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MEMBER MOVES
- Olivia Hall has a new position at VizyPay as Director of Client Success.
- Wnet Member Valissa Pierrelouis, Senior Customer Success Manager at ACI Worldwide, starts her own coaching business, Standout Career Guide, geared toward introverts & women of color. Read more.
Congratulations!
If you have moved to a new company, have a new role, or been nominated to a board, tell us so we can highlight you in MEMBER MOVES! Send details and press release link if applicable to info@wnetonline.org.
PARTNER NEWS
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WELCOME to new Corporate Partner QuickFee! Serving thousands of clients across the U.S. and Australia, QuickFee is a leading online payment platform for professionals, service providers and small business owners.
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THANK YOU to Pinnacle Corporate Partner Fiserv for renewing their Wnet membership! And to Corporate Partner Repay for increasing their membership to the Patron level! Their renewals support diversity, equity and inclusion for our 4,500+ members and the larger payments and fintech industry.
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THANK YOU to these new sponsors (as of May 31) of the 2022 Leadership Summit, EmPowered by FIS: Avidia Bank, Green Rhino Recruitment, Mastercard and NCR. Demonstrate your commitment to diversity and inclusion by supporting opportunities at the Leadership Summit through a sponsorship.
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Wnet Corporate Partner JPMorgan Plans to Tokenize Traditional Assets. Read more.
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Wnet Corporate Partner Green Rhino Recruitment is partnering with Recruiter.com. Read more.
- DFC and Wnet Corporate Partner Mastercard partner to deepen financial inclusion in Central America. Read more.
June is LGBTQ Pride Month
Honoring the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan.
We need to keep moving forward for better inclusion of all!
Wnet Members, join our Wnet Pride/LGBTQ Inclusion Group for a safe place to connect & share.
Be part of our LinkedIn WNET DEI Pride/LGBTQ Inclusion Group.
Thank you to Chair Kayla Christopher, MBA, of Elavon, Inc./ U.S. Bank for leading and empowering the IG!
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Daily Meditation with Elizabeth Lions; on-demand, FREE recording.
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June 13-15: Partner Event: SEAA 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. See Wnet at the RSPA table.
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June 14: Partner Event: Wnet Panel: The Power of Product and Partnerships at SEAA 2022 with moderator Audrey Blackmon, BHG Financial & panelists Chris Ziegler, Merchant’s PACT; Laura Gibson, Protiviti; Christine Loredo, TiFiPay; and Ekta Iyer, Alliance Bancard Systems. SEAA badge required. Free and open to all.
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June 16: North Texas Chapter LinkUp: Conversations for Change: Disrupting with Purpose with moderators Lacey Frenzl, First American by Deluxe, and Jess Turner, Mastercard, and panelists Michelle Beyo, FINAVATOR, and Elena Litani, Pillar. Free and open to all.
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June 17: Phoenix Chapter LinkUp: Fireside Chat featuring Marsha Jones, President, Third Party Payment Processors Association (TPPPA). Free and open to all.
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June 21: Webinar: Elevate Your Career: How To Intentionally Build Relationship Capital, with Julie Holunga, Founder, Women's Catalyst Network and Chinook Executive Solutions, and Stephanie Polen, Founder, Unshakeable Women. Free for Wnet Members.
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June 29: PayTechWomenLive: A Fireside Chat with Roger C. Hochschild, CEO & President, Discover and moderator Kelly Tufts, VP, Field Talent, Discover: We Succeed Together: Shaping the Future and Influencing Systemic Change. Free for Wnet members and open to all.
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July 14: Partner Webinar: How Payment Companies Can Attract And Retain Strong Teams with Wnet Board Director Liz Pike, President Green Rhino Recruitment.
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July 20: PayTechWomenLead Virtual Series #3: How to Shine as a Panelist. Registration to open soon. Free for attendees of Parts 1 & 2.
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July 24-26: Partner Event: RetailNOW 2022, presented by RSPA, in Orlando, Florida.
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July 27-28: Partner Event: MWAA 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.
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September 7-8: Partner Event: WSAA 2022 in Huntington Beach, California.
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September 27-28: Wnet 2022 Leadership Summit, EmPowered by FIS, Limitless: Unlock Your Power. Early bird discount available until June 17. Open to all.
SEE MORE EVENTS.
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LEARN, CONTRIBUTE, WATCH AGAIN
The Wnet Thought Leadership Center, curated by members, for members, gives you access to best-of-the-best links to research, articles, publications and industry information. Plus, members can watch replays of most Wnet events in the TLC!
We Invite YOU to Contribute!
Found a great article you want to share with Wnet members?
Be the connection! Share it in the TLC.
Not a member? Learn more about joining Wnet to enjoy all the benefits of membership!
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