WISE February 2025 Newsletter
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Building Momentum: WISE February Updates
Hello, WISE Members! Our February 11th meeting was filled with vibrant new energy, thanks to Annett, our newly appointed treasurer, who kicked things off beautifully! She called the meeting to order, shared our mission statement, and led a fun icebreaker. Members described their businesses in just three words and tackled some “this or that” questions—most of us agreeing that toilet paper always goes over, not under! Diana recapped our Sip & Support fundraiser, where we raised an incredible $540 for the 2025 scholarship through donations and the silent auction. This brings us closer to making a meaningful difference for a local female student. Our board is now fully staffed with seven members! We’re thrilled to welcome Annett as treasurer and Elaine as a director. Diana also switched gears to share her expertise as “The Social Butterfly,” explaining how she keeps her clients’ social media buzzing with up-to-date content, campaigns, and posts in many groups. Her passion for helping businesses succeed with integrity and character shone through, and Kim shared a glowing testimonial about the incredible business growth she’s experienced by working with Diana. We were excited to welcome three visitors to this month’s meeting and are already looking forward to our upcoming scholarship fundraisers—details can be found below. Warm regards, Christine Moreau On behalf of the WISE Board
🎓Scholarship Fundraising
Upcoming Scholarship Fundraisers: Save the Dates! Our scholarship efforts are in full swing, and we have two exciting fundraising events coming up! Mark your calendars and join us as we work together to make a meaningful impact on a young woman’s future. Savor & Support: WISE Scholarship Event Date: April 4 Time: 7:00–8:00 PM Location: Wine:30 Cost: $30 per adult Join us for an elegant evening of wine tasting to support our scholarship program. Enjoy a curated selection of fine wines while making a difference in the life of a local female student. Don’t miss this chance to sip, savor, and support! Share this event with your network and reserve your spot today at the link below. Cinco de Mayo Celebration : Supporting WISE Scholarship Date: May 3 Time: 12:00–5:00 PM Location: The 206 on Oak Street We’re turning up the fun with a Cinco de Mayo celebration! We’re inviting local vendors to set up tables for just $50, with all proceeds benefiting the scholarship. This is a chance for vendors to showcase their business while supporting a great cause. Who do you know that would love to participate? Please spread the word and direct them to the vendor link below to reserve their spot. It’s also on our website: wisewomendfw.com Members are invited to setup a table as well. Space for members is free but space is limited, so let a Board member know if you want to participate. Let’s come together and continue making a positive impact in our community. We can’t wait to see you there!
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📚✨ Social Butterfly by Diana’s Business Spotlight: Brittany Buck, Founder of Tropes Bookstore! ✨📚 We are thrilled to introduce Brittany Buck, the owner and founder of Tropes Bookstore! Brittany has lived in the Keller area with her husband Joseph and their four children for six years. Inspired by her experience homeschooling her children and her deep love for reading, Brittany decided to open a bookstore. She believes that books should serve as both windows and mirrors, offering readers a chance to see themselves and experience new perspectives. Brittany needs your help! She is currently looking for the perfect location in Roanoke or the surrounding areas. She welcomes any suggestions from the community. Tropes Bookstore will be a cozy and inviting space, featuring a variety of events such as author signings, book clubs, and pop-up events. Brittany's pop-up events have already been a great success, so be sure to follow, like, and share her page to stay updated on all the latest happenings! Brittany has teamed up with her business partner, Jodee Lynch, and together they are excited to bring this literary adventure to life. Welcome, Brittany and Jodee! We can't wait to support you and your exciting new bookstore. 📍 Location Suggestions: If you have any ideas for a potential location in Roanoke, Trophy Club, North Richland Hills down to Watauga or the surrounding areas please reach out! 📅 Stay Updated: Follow, like, and share Tropes Bookstore's page to keep up with pop-up events and more! Let's help make Brittany's dream a reality and support Tropes Bookstore! published by Social Butterfly by Diana 🦋
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Do you have trouble bragging about yourself and your business accomplishments? Does hearing the word brag bring up negative feelings of arrogant people who just don't stop talking about themselves? You're not alone; many people, especially women, feel the same. This month, the Busy Professional Book Club read and discussed the book Brag Better by Meredith Fineman. This book provided a how-to guide for learning to Brag Better, when it comes to talking about our accomplishments. There are three pillars of bragging better: be proud, be loud, and be strategic. For many, the concept of bragging on ourselves feels wrong. Fineman challenges readers to change their perception of bragging to just stating facts. The fact is you started a business. The fact is that you brought x amount of value to your customer. The fact is that you did xyz. When you change your thought process, bragging just becomes sharing information. It is important not to over-inflate your achievements. Being loud doesn’t mean raising your voice. In this context, Fineman means consistently, and in the appropriate situations, making sure that we are talking about our wins. This doesn’t mean starting every single conversation with every award you’ve ever done. It does mean reading the room and making sure that you’re not missing opportunities to share the good you’ve done. The last pillar, strategy, pertains to what you’re trying to accomplish with bragging. Is your goal to secure new customers? Is it to get media coverage for a project that you did that helped solve a problem? By strategically communicating the right information to the right audience, you can make sure your brags help your desired outcome. This book is an excellent read for anyone who needs a little encouragement and a step-by-step guide to crafting your brags and how to tailor them for nearly any situation. To purchase a physical copy or audio download the links below will take you there and you will be supporting Tropes Bookstore. If you’d like more information about the Busy Professional Book Club, talk to Brittany or follow Tropes Bookstore on Facebook!
🗓️Upcoming Events🗓️
🗓️March 6: Monthly lunch meet up @ Byron Bistro 11:30 am 🗓️March 11: 2nd Tuesday Monthly Meeting 🗓️April 4: Savor & Support: Wine tasting event benefiting WISE 2025 Scholarship @ Wine:30 7 pm 🗓️April 8: 2nd Tuesday Monthly Meeting 🗓️May 3:Cinco de Mayo Celebration: Supporting WISE Scholarship @ The 206 12-5 pm 🗓️May 13: 2nd Tuesday Monthly Meeting 🗓️June 10: 2nd Tuesday Monthly Meeting 🗓️July 13: Scholarship award luncheon @ 11 am 🗓️July Pool Party: date TBD
🎤Seeking Guest Speakers
We’re looking for speakers for our 2025 meetings and would love to hear from you! This is a great opportunity to share your expertise, teach something valuable, or simply let us get to know you better. The more we connect and learn about one another, the more likely we are to refer and support each other. Sign up below today and let your voice be heard!
📣Seeking new members‼️
Help us expand our WISE community! As an industry-specific, invitation-only group of female business owners, we’re always on the lookout for incredible women entrepreneurs to join us. If you know a driven female business owner who would be a great fit, we’d love for you to nominate them. Let’s continue to empower and support women in business together! Use the link below to submit your nominations.
