Influential Encounters
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At Influential Encounters, we believe in the power of genuine connections.
Our mission is to help women in male-dominated industries to meet, inspire and influence each other - building a strong community of females who lift each other up. ✨
06/04/2026
Meet our next experienced panelist, Kim Gasper!
Kim has spent nearly 30 years building a successful career in the commercial snow removal, construction and landscaping industry, with experience across sales, client relations, finance, operations, contract administration, and team development. Today she is the Director of Sales & Marketing for .landscape
Known for balancing strategic vision with operational excellence, Kim has helped organizations achieve sustainable growth while fostering a culture of collaboration and mentorship. Her passion for developing people has guided colleagues, supported emerging professionals, and strengthened teams throughout her career.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Kim is deeply committed to serving the business community. As President of she works to create meaningful connections, expand opportunities for women in commercial real estate, and strengthen the organization’s impact throughout the region.
On the panel, Kim will share the experiences that built her, the lessons she’s carried and the advice she would give her younger self knowing what she does today.
We’re also proud to spotlight her panel sponsor, who is strong partner to EMI, offering friendship, service, and solidarity through the toughest storms.
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in less than three weeks, we gather again to meet, inspire & influence, this time in Cincinnati ✨
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in less than three weeks, we’ll gather to meet, inspire and influence again, this time in Cincinnati ✨
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06/02/2026
Meet our next gen panelist, Mia Torres! ❄️
Mia got her start in snow & ice working storms alongside her dad, shoveling sidewalks and operating a skid steer when the job called for it. Today, she’s an Administrative Assistant at while pursuing her marketing degree full-time at
On the panel, she’ll share what drew her in, the challenges she’s navigating as a young leader, and her hopes for where snow & ice is headed.
Mia’s seat is sponsored by .na who are longtime partners of East Coast Facilities through many seasons and many storms.
🎟️ Lock your spot in before they’re gone. Link in bio.
05/29/2026
Meet our next panelist, Amanda Illuzzi!
Amanda spent nearly two decades in law enforcement before stepping into a different kind of high-stakes work. She spent 4 years as the Senior Director of Operations at . Today she is the Brand Ambassador for .icesolutions bringing the calm, decisive leadership of someone who has spent her career showing up when conditions get tough, no matter what field she is serving.
On the panel, Amanda will share the experiences that built her, the lessons she’s carried from one demanding career into another, and the advice she would give her younger self knowing what she does today.
Amanda’s seat is sponsored by .icesolutions - a commercial and residential deicer engineered to excel in any environment. They are going BIG for SIMA Symposium week, so consider this your sign to follow their page.
Seats are filling fast. Lock in your ticket before they’re gone. (Link in bio)
At our April dinner, we had the honor to put the spotlight on a young woman who has chosen to enter our industry with grace and grit.
Lily Maxwell grew up around Maxwell Truck and Equipment and made the decision to step into the family business. In this conversation, Lily shares what that experience has been like, what drives her, what she’s most excited for, and her advice to women navigating male-majority industries. Her honesty and confidence are the exact kind of energy we exist to amplify.
We’re so grateful to our Emerging Leader Sponsor, whose partnership gives us the ability to host women like Lily and spotlight their stories to inspire & influence others.
05/21/2026
Meet our first Next Gen Panelist: Madelyn Lowe ❄️
is Co-Founder of | Owner of Greeneridge Property Services, and part of the team at IndusCo Facility Solutions, the Baltimore-based family business owned by her father, Sterling Lowe.
On our Next Gen Panel happening June 23 in Cincinnati, she’ll share why she’s excited to be stepping into the snow & ice industry, the challenges she’s facing as a new leader, and her hopes for the road ahead.
Huge thanks to IndusCo for sponsoring Mady and investing in the next generation of industry leadership.
🎟️ Tickets are going fast. Lock yours in before they’re gone. Link in bio.
05/21/2026
Friday we held another Ambassador session with guest speaker who runs Lola Wright Enterprises and leads alongside her husband.
Lola walked us through why we communicate the way we do and gave us tips for understanding ourselves first, because our impact depends on it. We opened up in the session, taking the time to practice and build each other up. This is what this program is built for: growth through connection and learning.
Our next cohort opens Summer 2026. If this type of community resonates with you, please fill out our Interest Form in our bio.
June 23 Women’s Event in Cincinnati tickets are live!
Now let’s fill the room ✨
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We are just one week out from our Women’s training where women from across the snow and ice management world will arrive in Minnesota ready to learn beyond what we know today, to stretch until we reach outside our comfort zone, and to stand shoulder to shoulder with others who understand the grind and level up together.
We are stepping bravely into hands-on training, sharper skills, conversations that build confidence and connection that lasts long after the training is over.
And yes… we’re bringing the fun with us too. ;)
The countdown is on. ❄️
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