Episode 81: ‘Creating Solutions for Women’ with Liz Walsh
In this episode:
Christi and Angela speak with Liz Walsh, President of WBEC-East (Women's Business Enterprise Center - East), an organization that advocates for women business owners and entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania, from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, as well as Delaware and Southern New Jersey. Liz believes that if you don’t look forward to coming to your job, you’re in the wrong job. She’s turned failing organizations into award-winners, exceeded expected performance outcomes, innovated in project planning, grant writing, and fiscal grant management – and in the process, helped make a positive impact on countless lives. Listen to find out how Liz helps others reach their goals as well as how to overcome some of the obstacles that women still face today in construction and the trades industry. Thanks for listening!
Supported by: ECI Software, 84 Lumber, and GroundBreak Carolinas
Show Notes and Links:
About Liz:
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Liz believes that if you don’t look forward to coming to your job, you’re in the wrong job. For Liz, that’s never been a problem throughout her more than 20-year career as a leader focused on workforce and economic development.
She’s turned failing organizations into award-winners, exceeded expected performance outcomes, innovated in project planning, grant writing, and fiscal grant management – and in the process, helped make a positive impact on countless lives.
These days, she heads into the office motivated by the opportunity to promote business ownership by women, and she’s continually inspired by the commitment of the WBEC’s staff, board, and volunteers. Liz leads with empathy, kindness, and a great sense of humor.
