Today we’d like to introduce you to Michelle Hundley.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
What began as an informal, monthly, happy hour get together, transitioned into The Influential Circle.
I began inviting businesswomen I would meet for happy hour drinks and our group grew over eight years. The original intent was to introduce these women to each other because they either had ideas or things in common, or they were just neat people that I thought others should know. Our group grew from five individuals who met regularly to an invitation list of over 20 and each time we met, it was a different group.
We discussed formalizing the group and that is how The Influential Circle was born!
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Overall, it’s been a smooth and fun opportunity! The biggest challenge we have is for our members to have the time to attend every meeting and event. All our members are businesswomen and their time is valuable. We strive to make every meeting meaningful and engaging to compete with all the other responsibilities and activities our members have.
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about The Influential Circle – what should we know?
The Influential Circle is a networking community for women committed to maximizing their potential by driving business, fostering leadership, enhancing abilities, and championing the success of women in the workplace.
Potential members must be invited by a current member, in good standing, with the organization.
Unlike other business organizations, our focus is on personal growth.
Our events and activities provide our members with tools to develop and further their career and personal goals. We have various workshops to provide members with valuable and timely information that they can immediately use as well as opportunities for members to step outside their “comfort zone” and enhance their abilities and capabilities.
Some past examples: Workshops on personal branding, how to effectively use LinkedIn and current immigration challenges in the workplace.
Some recent opportunities: We have recently launched Global Influence Magazine, an e-magazine about women by women. The purpose is to share the stories of Influential Women. Our members have the opportunity to meet and interview these women, then be published in the magazine. This provides them with networking opportunities, an opportunity to learn from another influential woman and be published.
This is a unique and valuable tool for our members.
Is there a characteristic or quality that you feel is essential to success?
Determination & Perseverance.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.TheInfluentialCircle.org
- Email: info@theinfluentialcircle.org
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheInfluentialCircle/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfluentialCirc
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