about Julie:

Julie Brown is a sought after speaker, networking expert, business strategist, Author of “This Sh!t Works: A No-Nonsense Guide to Networking Your Way to More Friends, More Adventures, and More Success,” a book dedicated to making networking easy, accessible (and even fun!) as well as the host of the “This Sh!t Works” podcast. 

If you cringe at the thought of attending a networking event (virtual or otherwise), if you’re looking to expand your professional network, advance your career and build business, Julie’s advice and tips strike the perfect balance of humor and expertise gained from more than 25 years of networking and business development experience.

about Kelli:

Kelli Thompson is an executive coach and speaker who is on a mission to advance women to the rooms where decisions are made. She has coached and trained thousands of women to trust themselves, lead with more confidence and create a career they love. She is the founder of the Clarity & Confidence Women’s Leadership Program, and a Stevie Award winner for Women in Business—Coach of the Year. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book, “Closing the Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential & Your Paycheck.”

about Dorsey:

Dorsey Standish is a mechanical engineer, neuroscientist, wellness expert and CEO of Mastermind, who brings evidence-based mindfulness and emotional intelligence to clients worldwide.

Her personal mission is to help Type A people like herself slow down, destress and optimize their performance through mindfulness-based brain health training.

Dorsey’s keynotes inspire audiences through a mix of groundbreaking neuroscience research, relatable storytelling and practical mindfulness tips for high performers who think they are “too busy” to meditate.

Dorsey has spoken to audiences including Staples, Toyota, Meta, Pier One and American Airlines. Dorsey holds a master’s degree in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Texas at Dallas and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Dorsey’s teachings draw on her training as a teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction through Brown University and deep experience on regular seven-day silent meditation retreats.

While Dorsey has studied with meditation masters, she believes that her best mindfulness teachers are her beautiful wife and two young sons.

about JEANNIE:

Jeannie Bidner is a Managing Director within the Branch Network at Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. (Schwab). She has been with the firm since 2006 and is responsible for leading and executing on the strategy for our Specialized Teams for Advice & Relationships. 

Prior to her current role, Jeannie held various positions at Schwab, including most recently, leading six regions and over 90 branch offices in the geographic Western Division. Jeannie started her Schwab career working directly with clients as a Financial Services Professional and spent three years in the Learning & Development organization prior to leading Field Enablement teams providing project, change management and communications support for the primary retail business lines. 

Jeannie received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Finance from Colorado State University and has obtained her FINRA Series 7, 63 and 24 licenses and the Certified Financial Planning™ designation in addition to completion of the three-year Securities Industry Institute® at Wharton. She serves on the Board of Advisors for the Business School at the University of Colorado (Denver campus), she is a steering committee member of the City of Lone Tree Planning Commission, she is a Board Member for the Lone Tree Arts Center and she serves as Executive Sponsor for the Women’s Interactive Network at Schwab (WINS).