Columbus YP Week 2018

**RSVP REQUIRED!

Alumnae of and women interested in the YWCA's Leadership Programs are invited to attend a networking and discussion happy hour at Sidebar in downtown Columbus.

Our discussion will be around the This American Life news podcast episode titled "Tell Me I’m Fat".  This quick listen is a really empowering look at body image and the way we view ourselves. If you have a chance to listen to the episode before the event please take some time to reflect on the questions below and come ready to share. If you do not have time to listen before that is okay, we will fill you in!

Our reflection questions for the evening are:

1. Have you struggled with body images issues in the past or present and how did they affect your personal identity.
2. How have you seen social norms and systems make it difficult for you to view yourself positively.
3. Do you think that toxic masculinity plays a role in self-love and body image? If so why?
4. Do you have goals of gaining a more positive and empowering view of yourself. If so how do you plan to carry those out?

Please RSVP for this event by emailing Lauren James at ljames@ywcacolumbus.org.

“I want to be inspired by women doing amazing things!” “I want to get involved but don't know where to start.” 

Yes! Us too! That's why the Bad Bish Network is THRILLED to host the Community Involvement Expo on Thursday, April 26th at Serendipity Labs. Join us from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM to visit with organizations and groups that are either female-centric or young professional focused. You'll hear from guest speakers, meet over 100+ women, and learn all about the incredible groups and growing communities that already exist to serve a Bad Bish like YOU.

Register to attend

Organizations represented at the expo include The Diva Movement, Creative Babes, Columbus Women's Commission, Create Columbus Commission, Women's Small Business Accelerator, Columbus Urban League Young Professionals, United Way's Women's Leadership Council, Big Brother Big Sisters mentoring opportunities, and more! Admission includes access to these incredible groups, eligibility for raffle prizes, and snacks and wine.

AGENDA:
5:30 PM Registration opens! Attendees begin exploring, and snacks and wine are served :)
6:00 PM Remarks from participating groups
7:15 PM Names drawn from raffle prizes!
7:30 PM Doors close

COST: $18
**This event is for women only**

Questions? Email Erin Scott at erin@badbishnetwork.com

THE LINE-UP:
Columbus Women's Commission
Create Columbus Commission
The Diva Movement
Girls on the Run
Big Brothers Big Sisters
POWER
Creative Babes
Women’s Small Business Accelerator
Columbus Urban League Young Professionals 
United Way
Young Jewish Columbus
Columbus Young Professionals Club
*More to Come

PARKING:
The most recommended spaces are the garage at Serendipity Labs, which is attached to the building and is accessible from E. State between the Fifth Third Center and Ohio Theatre OR under the Statehouse. Both options take credit cards and are around $5 for parking.