Time flies when you're having fun. This old adage is so true! It’s hard to believe summer is nearly over, but even more difficult to believe it’s been 15 years since Wnet began! As a co-founder with Linda Perry and Holli Targan, we began this journey to make a difference in the professional lives of women in the payments industry. As we’ve grown, our mission of empowering and investing in women has remained strong. Our male advocates are supporting us more than ever (see Engaging Male Allies and Advocates webinar recording), and our efforts have created a more diverse and inclusive industry. It’s time to celebrate our successes and plan for our next 15 years! I hope you join us Nov. 3 and 4 at our Leadership Summit in Atlanta to Make the Investment in yourself and our industry.

Sincerely,

Diane (Vogt) Faro
Wnet Founder
President & Partner
National Benefit Programs

Daily Meditation with Elizabeth Lions: Monday through Thursdays, 1:05 pm ET

August 24: Fintech Futures - Partnering to Power Innovation Phoenix Chapter LinkUp: All Welcome

August 26: Reinventing Yourself in a Fast-Changing World, Presented by MAC, Sponsored by Wnet,
Partner Event: Wnet Members are invited to enjoy a FREE registration!

August 26: UP2021 – Unlocking Potential, Presented by Deluxe, Partner Event: Wnet Members can register for FREE with a special promo code!

August 31: Wnet Book Club Discussion – July/August Book: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET; register to join the discussion. 

September 1: Resilience! A Seminar with a Side of Networking Atlanta Chapter LinkUp: All Welcome

September 23: Creating Trust and Loyalty within Your Organization North Texas Chapter LinkUp: All Welcome

September 30: The Cryptocurrencies Market: Where Is It Headed? Presented by Protiviti, Partner Event: Wnet Members can register for FREE!

October 13-14: WSAA at Fort Worth Partner Event

October 24-27: Money20/20 Partner Event

November 3-4: Wnet 2021 Leadership Summit – Make the Investment
In-Person Event in Atlanta, GA: Register by Aug. 31 for early-bird discount.

Everyday Inclusion

Creating truly inclusive places where everyone can be themselves

     DEI Corner Posts championed by Gail Burgos (she/her/hers), senior vice president, Diversity Equity Inclusion, 1st Sentry and CEO of Burgos Consulting LLC

We all want a place where we can just be ourselves with no pressure to try and fit into a predetermined norm. The Wnet Member Inclusion Groups offer safe, informal spaces for members and allies to network and share while driving change toward a more inclusive industry.

Our new series, “What Does Inclusion Mean to You,” starts in September and will highlight our current Inclusion Groups (IGs) – Hispanic/Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black/African American and Pride/LGBTQ. We will hear from the IG chairs about what inclusion means to them and learn about the groups’ successes, challenges and resources. We will share events that can help us to be more inclusive throughout the year.

It’s important that we think about inclusion every day in the workplace – in how we work with our associates, in how we deliver for our customers, in how we choose clients and partners. Inclusive companies are known for increasing team engagement, increasing retention and recruitment and stronger results. Inclusion gives us the opportunity to get best-in-class thinking from all over the world.

We welcome you to join any or all Wnet Inclusion Groups – and to suggest a new group based on who you identify with or want to support. Inclusion is every day and everyone!

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Follow the DEI Corner for our new series, “What Does Inclusion Mean to You,” starting in September.