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Messaging, Mindset, Money
Friday, May 5th, 2023
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Copperfield Inn at Lakeside
594 West Ridge Pike
Limerick, PA 19468
About the Conference
Join us for this special one-day women's business conference where you'll learn how to play to win in life and business while enjoying a fun, interactive experience.
Win Big in Business Using Poker Strategies
The PokerDivas program helps women develop leadership and negotiation skills through the fun and excitement of poker.
Messaging, Mindset, Money
Our panel will discuss putting your best foot forward, developing a winning mindset, and charging what you are worth.
Networking
Have fun and build contacts while networking with other attendees. Meet our event sponsors. Talk with our SCORE Volunteers.
Ellen Leikind, Keynote Speaker
Ellen Leikind of PokerDivas is our keynote speaker. PokerDivas wrote the book on teaching business & life skills using the principles of poker. You will learn everything you need to know at the poker table to excel at the conference table. It's not about gambling, it's about making bold moves, immediately increasing confidence and assertiveness, getting more clients, and networking while having fun!
Ellen Leikind is an entrepreneur, corporate innovator, published author, and creator of PokerDivas. Her mission: to show how you can win in life and business using the strategies of poker even if you have never played the game. She is senior marketing executive who launched over a billion dollars in health and beauty products, including at Fortune 500 companies Pfizer and L’Oreal; she was also an Executive Consultant for the Direct Response infomercial industry.
Ellen is the author of POKER WOMAN: How to Win at Love, Life, and Business using the Principles of Poker. She has written on gender issues in business for Parade.com and has been featured on CNBC, Forbes,com, Newsday, and Success magazine.
Fun, Educational Activity
This is an educational event. You do not need any poker experience! Once you leave the event you will be comfortable sitting at the virtual or live poker table. You'll not only learn the game and get a chance to play, but you'll also learn how to:
● Read the competition and clients
● Become a better negotiator
● Manage a bully at the poker table or the conference table
● Act assertively and strategically
● Take calculated risks with confidence
You will receive workshop materials, a swag bag, and copy of Ellen's book POKER WOMAN: How to Win at Love, Life, and Business using the Principles of Poker.
MarySheila E. McDonald
MarySheila E. McDonald, Esquire joined Villanova University’s Charles Widger School of Law as the inaugural John F. Scarpa Professor of Entrepreneurship and Law in June 2021. She also serves as the Director of Scarpa Center and Director of the Reza Taleghani JD/MBA Program. Prior to joining Villanova, she was the Dean of La Salle University’s School of Business. Professor McDonald is an award-winning lawyer-teacher, and her research interests include the legal implications of social media use on employment decisions, corporate governance, and financial literacy. She has created curricular and experiential programs in which law students develop an entrepreneurial mindset and engage with entrepreneurs and their strategic partners.
Adrean Turner
Adrean Turner gained a global reputation as a change agent, motivational speaker, executive leadership coach, and business leader. Her book FIT for Success: Fearless, Inspired, Transformed, which started as a podcast, led to a cable TV series and has been accepted into the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. Adrean is the recipient of the Bernadine Legacy Award from Alvernia University and the Top 500 Global Entrepreneur 2021 by Brainz. Magazine. Adrean is excited about her transition into the entertainment industry alongside her husband as the Co-Owner and Vice President of the Legacy Cigar Lounge, a retail establishment of premium cigars and libations opening in May 2023.
Donna Botti
Donna is the owner of Delos Incorporated, an award-winning agency in Collegeville. Donna and her team help her clients grow their businesses using their online presence. Delos provides digital marketing strategy, training and implementation, and develops websites designed to attract more clients, get better leads and grow revenue. Donna is a national speaker and trainer on how local business organizations can thrive in an online world with simple, effective marketing strategies that get results. Donna frequently publishes articles on the Delos website, www.delosinc.com and has a weekly podcast, Get Digital Marketing Results. She also enjoys hanging out with her family, the outdoors, hiking with her dog, and Italian wine.
Seating is Limited
Lunch is Provided
Tickets are $50. Payment by credit card only. The registration fee is non-refundable. Seating is limited, so register today for this fun and informative day that will help you be more successful in business.
This is an educational event, not a gambling event. No poker experience required.
Sponsorships are available.
