Network of enlightened Women at UNC Charlotte

What is an Elevator Pitch? “The purpose of an elevator pitch is to describe a situation or solution so compelling that the person you’re with wants to hear more even after the elevator ride is over.” – Seth Godin An elevator pitch gives you a ready-to-go introduction of you or even an idea you may have. With a well-practiced elevator pitch, you will be able to present yourself as more confident and self-assured. The goal of creating an elevator pitch is to craft a short explanation of what you do, how you do it, and who you do it for. It should be straightforward and easy to understand. Creating an Elevator Pitch The process of creating an elevator pitch gives you a focus, but also give you an opportunity to self-analysis. Even if you do not use it often, creating it can make you think about who you are, what you want do, and what you want others to know about you. This is a great way look back at your past accomplishments, and allows you to look at your future by high

Importance of Appearance How much thought do you put into your appearance when you're heading to a professional setting? Have you realized that your appearance is connected to your attitude and confidence, impacting your overall success?  Research has shown that ” clothing 'systematically influences wearers’ psychological processes. ”  This simply means that you will act smarter and more professionally if you feel like you are dressed more professionally and smarter. Matthew Randall, executive director of the Center for Professional Excellence at York College of Pennsylvania shared with The Reading Eagle , " How an individual dresses for work can be a powerful extension of his personal brand. Clothes, accessories and even the footwear an employee chooses to wear help to reinforce or diminish his skills and qualities in the eyes of his employer, co-workers and clients." It may seem like caring about your appearance is mostly just so other people will take you se

Emily Aertker is a junior at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, majoring in Communication Studies with Public Relations and Organizational Communication Concentrations. This is her first year being a NeW member! How did you first hear about NeW?  "I first heard about NeW at a College Republicans meeting in the fall of 2018." What made you want to become involved in NeW?  "Coming to a liberal campus, it can be difficult connecting with like-minded people. In the midst of an emerging fourth wave of feminism, it is paramount to see how far we have come and recognized how far societal pressures have shifted the views of modern feminists. It is crucial to have a cornerstone in traditional feminist ideologies, and I was very excited to discover other women who shared my similar passions." What is your all-time favorite NeW event you’ve attended?  "Campus Forum was my all time favorite NeW event. We were able to network with other organizatio

Jasmine Alvarez is a junior at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte majoring in Psychology. This is her first semester in Charlotte, but she is already quite active with NeW! How did you first hear about NeW? "I first heard about NeW through Jessica Martinez, who is a really great friend of mine. She encouraged me to go to the National Conference." What made you want to become involved in NeW? "What made me want to be involved in NeW was after going to the National Conference in DC in June 2018. Through meeting several conservative women, I have wanted to become more involved with networking and learning more about NeW’s message. Becoming invol ved in NeW, it has challenged my liberal thinking and has made me want to become more involved in NeW’s mission." What is your all-time favorite NeW event you’ve attended? "My all-time favorite NeW event was the National Conference. I had the opportunity to listen to several women talk abou

Emily Jashinsky, commentary writer for the Washington Examiner addresses NeW members at the  2018 NeW Dessert Party. Photo by Kait Winston Photography LLC . Emily Jashinsky , commentary writer from The Washington Examiner encourages college students to further enhance their knowledge and value by taking a simple action: reading books. Jaskinsky said, “…books shape the way you see the world in a really important fashion and you don’t realize it unless you’re reading books.” She took the time to address this as the specific way young college women can become valuable contributors in their professional careers. Jaskinsky made the remarks at the Network of enlightened Women’s (N.e.W.) 2018 Dessert Party, a time for college students to eat sweet treats, network and hear advice from professionals. N.e.W. holds this special event annually in February in Oxen Hill, Maryland as many NeW members are in the area for the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) . Cons