{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"407. Evolving Your Model to Empower Women","description":"Theresa Goebel-Menting founded and directs the We EmpowHer Women\u2019s Empowerment Series, aimed at helping marginalized women and their families overcome challenges that may be holding them back from their true potential. This program provides mentorship, support, and education for women in the Fond du Lac community. Since its inception, Theresa has provided direct supervision to members of the committee, as well as direct mentorship to participants involved.  In this interview, we chat with Theresa about how she made the decision to move a struggling program out of county government and into a private nonprofit. She shares the brave decisions she needed to make and how she has continued to evolve and grow the now 12-week Women\u2019s Empowerment Series each year. Theresa\u2019s enthusiasm and determination are unstoppable and she shares her advice on how to remain resilient and strong, even through times of uncertainty.  If you need a dose of inspiration, don\u2019t miss this episode! To learn more about We EmpowHer and make a donation, visit: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/we-empowher\/ https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/weempowherfdl\/ https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/weempowher Watch \u201cUnlock Your Shackles,\u201d Theresa Menting\u2019s TEDx Talk here - https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DR8jczqsbkQ For More: For more on how one organization transformed its strategy and made bold moves to evolve, check out the Time + Talent Podcast Episode 208: Transforming Your Volunteer Strategy from the Ground Up Guest Bio:  Theresa Goebel-Menting is a lifelong Fond du Lac resident, business owner, executive leader, mentor, educator, life coach, and professional performer. Most of all, throughout her work in Fond du Lac, Theresa has always been an advocate for marginalized populations, and is intentional in leveraging relationships within the community to help others. Theresa founded and directed the Women\u2019s Empowerment Series, a program that started through the Fond du Lac Department of Social Services. This program provides mentorship, support and education for women in the Fond du Lac community. Since its inception, Theresa has provided direct supervision to members of the committee, as well as direct mentorship to participants involved. Since that time, the organization has evolved into WeEmpowHer, offering year-round programming, resources, and opportunities for connection and fellowship. Theresa is also founder and CEO of Sweet \u2018N Easy Events, an organization that provides event planning and coordination services throughout the Fox Cities. Her company, Sweet \u2018N Easy Events, was also named the 2018 Best Full-Service Wedding Planning & Decorating Company by Global Wedding Awards. In addition to Theresa\u2019s numerous volunteer positions, she was nominated as a Young Professional Future 5 Award Winner, and was named one of Fond du Lac\u2019s 2018 People of the Year. Theresa was also nominated as 2022 Woman of Achievement by Insight Magazine. Theresa is involved with many community organizations, such as serving on the Board of Directors with ASTOP and Life Enforcement. In 2019, Theresa was an esteemed TEDx speaker. Since then, she has joined the TEDx Fond du Lac Team. Theresa\u2019s passion for supporting, mentoring, educating, and advocating for others has been a cornerstone to her success in Fond du Lac and the greater state of Wisconsin. You can reach Theresa on the following social media: LinkedIn - https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/theresa-menting\/ Instagram - https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theresa_menting\/ ","author_name":"Time + Talent Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/timeandtalentpod.com","html":"