We were joined by Ciji Townsend, creator of Balanced Not Busy. Ciji shared some self-care detox tips to help us understand how to better balance our lives in our new normal. We had some laughs and heard some jokes which gave everyone a nice break from their day. Follow our events page and join usContinue reading Self Care Is Not Selfish
We got the weekend off to a great start with some positive endorphins that definitely raised our spirits. Professional Zumba instructor, Kathy Parham, led us in a virtual zumba class that was fun for everyone. Follow us on social media and engage with us in one of our upcoming events!
Dr. David Arrington, Best Selling Author and CEO of Arrington Coaching, joined us to share what it takes to become the obvious choice in business and in life. We partnered with Cox’s Black/African American Employee Resource Group for this eye-opening event where we learned how to increase our value and land a promotion in anyContinue reading Are You Promotable?
NAMIC-Virginia was joined again by Khalilah, Infin8te Lotus Owner and Lead Instructor. Khalilah led us in meditation creating a calmness we all need in these uncertain times. It’s important now more than ever to take a break from the stress of our daily lives and focus on emotional well-being. Thank you to everyone that joined.
We had an amazing event with three inspirational leaders. We were joined by Alexandria Latimer, Research Manager TV One / NAMIC -Capital Area along with Verlaine Quinniey, Founder/CEO The Connect 757 and Kathryn Falk, VP/Market Leader Cox Communications. Kathryn shared her thoughts on work-life balance which she states can vary depending on the day. TheContinue reading Women on a Mission
It was a fun time having Lunch with Lakysha! We are all in this together, and our NAMIC chapter remains active connecting with all our members. We learned a lot about NAMIC VA President, Lakysha Laing and she shared impactful stories during a candid Q&A session. We also had a couple of special guests inContinue reading Lunch with Lakysha
Namic-Virginia proudly partnered with the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia to host an Online Food and Fund Drive. Our goal was to raise $500 for the Foodbank and raise awareness about the issue of hunger in our community. We exceeded our goal by more than 20% securing $607 to support local food programs. Thank you to everyone thatContinue reading NAMIC-Virginia Cares
Thank you to Latoya Epps for the following contribution. We’re glad you enjoyed the event! “Thank you NAMIC Virginia for hosting such an awesome virtual workout class. Kiera was a phenomenal instructor and the class was just the right tempo whether your fitness ability is beginner or advanced. The tips provided on breathing, technique andContinue reading Workout Wednesday
We had an educational afternoon in the first part of the 3-part series – Make Money Moves! Our host, Aileen Anonas, provided strategies to establish an emergency fund on a limited budget. She also shared online tools to help financial beginners understand budgeting and cashflow. Don’t miss out! Be sure to join us in JuneContinue reading Make Money Moves
NAMIC-Virginia was joined by Khalilah, Infin8te Lotus Owner and Lead Instructor. It was a rejuvenating session where we learned about the value of meditation as a daily practice. Khalilah shared her story and how yoga and meditation has changed her life. She gave tips to help us integrate meditation into our lives to keep ourContinue reading Meditation Monday
This was an inspiring conversation about the powerful film “He Named Me Malala”; an intimate portrait of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai. It was an amazing conversation about true bravery. Malala was shot at the age of 15 for publicly speaking about girls having the right to education and was the youngest recipient ofContinue reading NAMIC-Virginia…Let’s Talk About It!
On February 25, 2020, NAMIC-Virginia held it’s first event for 2020 – Our Member Appreciation Mixer. It was an amazing time to connect with our members and have a little fun, relax a bit, and network with folks in the industry. We also had an opportunity to showcase for non-members, what it’s all about toContinue reading member appreciation mixer = Success!!
NAMIC Virginia had it’s 2nd Annual Chapter Meeting in Chesapeake. The attendees were greeted with refreshments and snacks and provided an update on the accomplishments of the Chapter. NAMIC VA President, Vonya Alleyne presented the highlights of the year and urged members to volunteer if they had the desire to get more involved. Each ofContinue reading Great updates at the NAMIC VA Annual Chapter Meeting!!
…NAMIC VA’s very own President, Vonya Alleyne! Vonya was recognized with the Listen Award at the WICT DC/Baltimore Chapter’s Powerbrokers Breakfast – Honoring Touchstones of Leadership Award signature event held on October 4, 2019. She was recognized for one of WICT’s seven touchstones of leadership – “LISTEN, with more than your ears.” Vonya attributes herContinue reading And the “Listen Award” goes to…
This year’s Annual Chapter Meeting will take place on October 9, 2019 at the Cox Communication office located at 1341 Crossways Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23320 or on a WebEx if you can only attend virtually. It is scheduled for 9:30AM-10:30AM and we will hear from our Chapter Leaders about all of the wonderful accomplishments we haveContinue reading Join us for the 2019 Annual Chapter Member Meeting!!
In Part One of our 3-Part Series around Leadership Integrity Raquelle Zuzarte, Founder of EQUITY: Project for All, illustrated key principles, behaviors, and real life examples that drive Integrity Leadership. She provided practical tools to apply these Integrity Leadership principles to every day life on the job and in our personal lives. In the ThirdContinue reading Integrity Leadership 3-Part Webinar!
We all get distracted. These distractions throughout our day don’t just cost us minutes, they can cost us hours. Some days it can feel like we got nothing done at all. Multiply that over a week, month, or year and the cost of being distracted adds up quickly. At Power of Focus, presented by NAMICContinue reading NAMIC VA Harnessed the Power of Focus!
NAMIC VA changed the game in Williamsburg, VA at the 53rd annual Virginia Cable Summit! We partnered with the VCTA to provide an exciting line-up of speakers and numerous networking opportunities including the NAMIC Virginia Diversity Panel and Diversity Reception! https://www.vacablesummit.com/
On March 20th, workshop attendees took their career to the next level by joining us at NAMIC Virginia’s signature event LEVEL UP! At this full day interactive workshop, attendees learned to structure their approach to strategic challenges by learning how to think, plan and act strategically from an expert panel of career strategist from ourContinue reading Level Up! Building Your Strategic Muscle
The 32nd Annual NAMIC Conference was an amazing experience for the NAMIC Virginia Team! It’s been a long journey from our May 2017 incorporation but the results are more than worth it! NAMIC VA – Chapter of the Year has a very nice ring to it! Our committees and their leaders are the foundation toContinue reading 32nd Annual NAMIC Conference
