RWW May 29, 2019 Guest Senator Janette Millin-Young "Women Striving for Success"

"Women Striving for Success". Senator Janette Millin Young discusses; 

1. Please share with us what life has been like after being in the legislature.
2. How long has Women Striving for Success been in existence? What was the motivation for its creation?
3. In the Community Needs Assessment Report (February 2019) population data from 2014 indicate that 48% of the families in the VI population are headed by a female only parent. In addition, 58% of these female headed families with children under the age of six compared to 44% of female headed families with children ages 6-17. We know that issues of poverty are complicated yet, how might Women Striving for Success impact the issues of poverty, business and leadership development?
4. Many women work full time jobs and have a side hustle that supplements their salary. What do you hear from women who want to expand their entrepreneurial dreams and run their own businesses?
5. What are the most significant challenges women face in being successful business owners or rising in their professions / careers?
6. Please talk about mentorship and the importance of support and networks.
7. Can you share an example of a success story or growth story that captures the impacts of Women Striving for Success?
8. You are branching into St Croix this year? What created this expansion?
9. Describe the flow of the conference and the types of modules being offered?
10. What is the greatest benefit for a woman attending?
11. Based on your experience what gets in the way of women believing in our skills and abilities?
12. What are the costs for the conference as well as location for both islands?