One of the reasons I started this blog was to open up a forum for introducing my readers to women who are making a difference in their circle of influence. We all need mentors in our lives. Sometimes these individuals are friends, family or…anyone, who has encouraged and inspired us to be our best. Oftentimes, God will guide me to an author, a speaker or an online ministry that has mentored me from afar. Regardless of the manner in which they come into our lives, they are special gifts. I say that these are women whose “shoulders we can stand on” because they have paved the way in front of us that we can follow
Today I would like to introduce you to one of those ladies, Marlys Myers. She is a friend and mentor to many. She is a master encourager, a talented leader and a bright spot in the lives of everyone she knows. Recently, I had an opportunity to talk to her about an exciting new organization of ladies that she is bringing together to form a group called Rankin Career Women CONVERGE. Since Marlys began sharing her vision on Facebook just a few weeks ago, over 200 women have become members. I am sure you will want to know more about it, so let me bring you into our recent conversation about the group.
Gayla: Marlys, I know you are thrilled about a new organization that you are bringing to life that will connect women from all over the Rankin County Area. Please tell me and my readers more about that.
Marlys: Rankin Career Women has been on my heart and mind since the fall of 2017 following the loss of a dear friend. Although I did not know then exactly what this would look like or how the details would play out, the dream was there. My pastor said something several weeks ago that lead me to finalize some details that caused the “leap” if you will. What he said was “Dreams Inspire us…Vision Involves Us”. I realized that morning, my dream was actually a Vision, because it required me to move out of my comfort zone, it required me to be involved.
Gayla: What does this vision look like?
Marlys: I had the vision to gather women from various walks of life and various careers and experiences, to create events that would speak life into them and equip them for their day to day life. RCW is about joining with women who are in search of inspiration, connection and strategies for succeeding with a career, personal life and navigating it all. Connecting with motivated peers to continue learning, growing and advancing. Developing these events for and from my own desire to give back to the community, by creating events that I personally would want to attend.
Gayla: You have a vision that goes beyond this generation. Can you share more about that?
Marlys: This dream I have involves building this group, not only for us, but for the future generation— for our daughters and granddaughters. We need each other and so will they.
Gayla: Who can be a part of Rankin Career Women Converge?
Marlys: Any lady who lives or works in Rankin County can become a member. Regardless of where you are on your career path, even if you are in between paths, Rankin Career Women will enable you to maximize your work impact by hearing from experts focusing on career exploration, leadership, networking, professional skills development, and many more essential, impactful and relevant topics.
Gayla: What can ladies expect when they become a part of this group?
Marlys: The ladies can expect resources that will potentially put them in a position, to better strategize and visualize their lives, career options and even provide direction, specifics and implementation for their personal visions. They will love hearing also on topics from closet organization, paint colors, home decor, makeup, headshots, marketing or even where to buy those comfortable career shoes and clothes.
Gayla: What are some other ways this group can benefit the ladies of Rankin County?
Marlys: As members of RCW, our ladies will have the opportunity to hear from women that have overcome life obstacles such as discouragement, resentment, failure, cancer diagnosis, the shame of past abuse, addiction, infidelity but are now leading and succeeding in their field.
Gayla: So, this group is actually a place for women to connect with their peers for encouragement and inspiration?
Marlys: Yes! That’s how we came up with the name. Rankin Career Women CONVERGE…coming from different directions, meeting at a point.
Gayla: Tell us, where can ladies sign up to be a part of this group?
Marlys: You can become a member of the group by joining on our Facebook Page, Rankin Career Women Converge. If you don’t live or work in Rankin County, but would like to attend one of our events, you are to come as a guest of one of our members. Just make sure you are registered. ❀
Gayla: I so appreciate Marlys for sharing her heart with us. If you want to know more about Rankin Career Women Converge you can click HERE to connect to the RCW Facebook page. Click HERE to find out more about the upcoming brunch on April 4, 2020, at the Alumni House in Pearl.
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