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2024 Enterprising Women
November 21 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Empowerment Era:
Navigating Work, Life and Balance
Enterprising Sponsor
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Sparkle Sponsor
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A portion of the proceeds from the event will be going toward these local non-profit organizations.
Featured Panelists
Karen Marinella Hall
Featured Panelist
I am a trusted and highly effective executive coach for leaders who find themselves at an important inflection point. My clients range from senior leaders transitioning into a larger role or executives who find themselves stuck at a crossroads struggling to get to the next level of their careers. Many clients face challenges in their interpersonal and communications skills making it difficult to align, inspire and motivate others in order to deliver business results. I offer a customized approach, working with the client and the organization to ensure the coaching engagement aligns with the business needs. I have worked with CEO’s, Senior Leaders and High Potentials at companies around the world.
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, I operate a boutique executive coaching and communications consulting practice. Before starting my own practice, I was an executive coach with Bates Communications working with senior leaders at Fortune 1000 companies with a focus on executive presence. I have held several corporate communications roles at global companies and was a longtime award-winning news anchorwoman in Boston. I began coaching at Cisco in 2015 working with an executive in Data Center as well as providing team development programs on the topic of Influential Communications. I have completed coaching certification training with the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI) and am affiliated with the International Coach Federation (ICF). In addition, I am certified through Cisco to conduct Standout Results feedback sessions and to coach to the TMBC model.
I hold a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Emerson College and a Master of Business Administration from Curry College.
Allanah Bodah
Allanah is a self-made entrepreneur with four years of experience. She launched her business during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Allanah is a dedicated advocate for domestic violence survivors through her work with Independence House. As a young professional, she actively seeks opportunities to mentor young women in the workplace. Allanah’s passion for the welfare of her two daughters inspires her to employ parents of young children, supporting them in balancing work and family life.
Allanah was awarded Small Business of the Year by the Greater Hyannis Chamber through her philanthropy and entrepreneurship. Earlier in the year, Amplify POC presented her with the Entrepreneur of the Year award. She is also one of the awardees of Cape Plymouth and Media’s 40 Under 40. Her restaurant operates under the motto, “Where life is beautiful,” a principle she lives by in both her personal and professional life.
Allanah’s self-care practices include traveling with her family, listening to music, and visiting museums.
Gail O’Rourke
Gail is a dynamic business leader and a visionary entrepreneur with a remarkable track record of success. With a foundation in cabinetmaking and construction, Gail propelled her kitchen design business from its inception to an industry leader culminating in a lucrative seven-figure exit—all within a decade.
Fueled by a passion for innovation and a heartfelt commitment to philanthropy, Gail has now embraced the tech industry. She is at the helm of developing Benefact4, a pioneering mobile application dedicated to enhancing philanthropic engagement. Benefact4 innovatively tracks and visualizes donations, volunteer efforts, and acts of kindness, inspiring users by illustrating the profound impact of their collective contributions over time. Through Benefact4, Gail aims to weave a powerful narrative around philanthropy, emphasizing that even the smallest acts of generosity can spearhead significant positive change in society.
Her entrepreneurial journey underscores a deep-seated belief in the power of business to not only achieve commercial success but also to forge a better world. Gail’s story is a testament to what can be achieved when expertise, innovation, and a drive to give back converges.
Current Leadership:
EforAll Cape Cod – Board of Advisors, Marketing Chair
Habitat for Humanity Cape Cod – Blitz Build Project Committee
Doreen Lang
Doreen is a coach, Reiki Master, and published author with a B.S. in Education, a Master’s in Business, and is currently a Ph.D. candidate. In her latest book, Embracing Venus: Achieve a Life LitUp for Highly Sensitive People, Doreen provides profound insights and practical strategies for personal growth and happiness.
After over 20 years as an executive vice president of operations, Doreen faced a health wake-up call that led her to reevaluate her life. Realizing that what she once viewed as a weakness was actually a set of incredible gifts, she left her corporate role to focus on her health, embraced her empathic abilities, and founded Blossom Healing Studio in Norwell, Massachusetts.
Through her Signature Coaching Program and Reiki practice, offered both in her studio and virtually, Doreen guides clients individually and in groups to embrace their sensitivity and thrive in all areas of life. In addition, she shares her expertise through workshops and presentations, empowering others to live fulfilling lives. She also hosts a popular podcast, The Warrior Spirit: Sensitivity Unleashed. Doreen is passionate about helping highly sensitive people feel empowered, confident, and appreciative of their unique abilities.
For inquiries, contact: doreen@blossomhealingstudio.com.
www.blossomhealingstudio.com
Kara O’Donnell Galvin
Kara O’Donnell – Galvin, is the Executive Director of MassHire Cape & Islands Workforce Board (CIWB), a non-profit organization dedicated to economic and workforce advancements within the Cape and Islands. Ms. O’Donnell-Galvin specializes in the design and implementation of state and federally funded programs. A seasoned sector strategist, Kara has assisted regional businesses in building a skilled workforce. She has vast knowledge in developing initiatives for young adults that align with the state focus on college and career readiness. With an extensive background within the Massachusetts One Stop Career Center system, she has developed a passion for programmatic design and grant writing specific for economic growth. Kara is passionate and committed to providing Cape Cod job seekers and young adults with opportunities and internships that explore career pathways within priority sectors across the Commonwealth. Kara currently serves on various boards throughout the Commonwealth & Cape Cod including: Housing Assistance Corporation Board, Barnstable County Economic Development Council, Adult Education Advisory Council and MassHire DEI Committee Kara is a graduate of Northeastern University and is currently pursuing an MBA at Clemson University.
Elizabeth McKenna
Elizabeth is the Executive Director at Hope Floats Healing & Wellness Center located in Kingston. Hope Floats is a bereavement and educational center for adults, children, teens, and their families who are grieving, dealing with illness, or facing other life challenges. Their free support services bring hope and healing to those in need. Co-Founders Denise and Ken Brack opened Hope Floats in 2009 as a resource center for grieving families on the South Shore and Southeastern Massachusetts in memory of their son Michael. Hope Floats offered over 30 free adult grief support groups over the past year as well as their Mike’s Club programs for children ages 5-18 years old who have lost a parent, caregiver, or sibling. Their Weaving Hope program that brings grief support to local school systems was launched in 2023. In addition to our group support, they offer Holistic Retreats, individual therapy, and grief training to the community.
Elizabeth found herself seeking support at Hope Floats after experiencing a significant loss in 2015. After years of volunteering as a co-facilitator for the Pregnancy, Infant, Toddler Loss Support Group, she was eager and excited to accept her position as Managing Director in 2022. She was honored to accept the role of Executive Director in June of this year. Elizabeth oversees the day to day at Hope Floats supporting her small staff as well as many peer volunteers that continue to grow the support programs. Grief is a heavy topic to discuss, yet something everyone will experience in their lives.
The Hope Floats Team is always ready to meet people where they are in their grief journey to provide hope and healing. on. Volunteer work is Elizabeth’s passion. She has experience with kinship foster care, adoption, caregiving, and supporting friends and family through loss, mental illness, and addiction. Elizabeth is the proud mother of four children on earth and one in heaven. She graduated from UMass Amherst with a double major in sociology and psychology and a minor in education.
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