Women in the Flooring Industry (WIFI), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, announces its event calendar for May and June.

Power Hour: Unraveling Her Story: Somatic Healing for Women’s Wellness

May 15, 2024 from 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. EST

Lead by: Dr. Kelly Olson, PhD in Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Register here for the one-hour virtual session.

This Power Hour offers a transformative exploration into decoding the language of the body, fostering inner healing, and embracing somatic practices tailored to women's unique experiences. In honor of National Women's Health Month in May, we will provide an empowering space for women to unravel their narratives, cultivate holistic wellness, and better understand what is affecting their physical and mental health.

WIFI Panel: Advancing Women in Flooring at the Starnet Meeting - Amelia Island, Florida

Friday, May 17 at 8 a.m. EST

Register here.

Panelists include: Kaddy Hamilton, president, WC Carpenter; Erin West, national accounts manager – commercial buying groups, AHF; and Kathleen Cloud, president, Higgins Flooring. The group will explore topics including speaking up, elevating others, recruitment of women, and personal leadership. WIFI board member Tanja Kern, associate publisher and editorial director of Floor Trends & Installation will moderate the session.

WIFI Gathering at NeoCon in the Mannington Booth, Chicago, Illinois

June 11, 2024 from 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. CST

Register here.

Join WIFI at The Mart again this year to get an update about all things WIFI, hear from other women in flooring, and enjoy a free cup of joe. Thanks to Mannington Commercial for hosting the group in their newly designed showroom.

Power Hour: Lunch with Leaders, a Conversation with Danielle Hunsicker and Brenda Knowles

June 20, 2024 from 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. EST

Register here for the one-hour virtual session.

Join Danielle Hunsicker, COO of Diverzify, and Brenda Knowles, VP of Customer Experience at Shaw Industries, who will discuss their career and leadership journeys during this virtual session. Learn how they both have grown into their current leadership positions and how they have seized opportunities and determined the right trade-offs along the way that create success personally and professionally.