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WELCOME NEW MEMBER: AMBER DEBEER

Amber DeBeer
UPS Store

Amber DeBeer, majority owner of DEBEER LOGISTICS LLC, operates The UPS Store in Sparks and Truckee. Her journey into business ownership was a fast-paced one—She balanced building a new in-store model while acquiring an existing store, proving her passion for the industry. Amber is proud to be part of a brand recognized by Forbes for Best Customer Service three years running. Her goal is to use her services to elevate her local business community. Outside of work, the light of her life is her eight-year-old son; her husband and she never misses a chance to support him at soccer practice or school award lunches.

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WELCOME NEW MEMBER: SHARI PHEASANT

Shari Pheasant, widely known as the “Queen of Horsepower,” is an internationally recognized speaker, leadership strategist, business innovator, and culture transformation expert who helps organizations unlock higher performance through people-first leadership. As the founder of Horsepower Strategies and co-owner of A Master Mechanic, Shari combines decades of business experience with cutting-edge behavioral science to help leaders build stronger teams, foster authentic communication, and create thriving workplace cultures. A sought-after keynote speaker and facilitator, she is known for her dynamic stage presence, practical insights, and ability to inspire meaningful change. Through her work with corporations, entrepreneurs, and leadership teams across the country, Shari empowers people to lead with courage, accountability, and purpose—proving that when people grow, businesses thrive.

eWN Reno/Tahoe Members Shari Pheasant Shari Pheasant - Speaker & the Queen of Horsepower

WELCOME NEW MEMBER (to Reno/Tahoe): JACKIE LAPIN

Jackie Lapin -- a longtime member of eWomenNetwork and a National Conference speaker -- has not one, but two businesses!

Jackie is the Historic-Traveler-in-Chief at The Historic Traveler, a media outlet, emagazine and free membership community for history lovers offering article features, travel resources, and stunning photo galleries, alongside carefully curated recommendations for historical novels, history books, biographies, films, museums, and more that illuminate some of history’s most treasured stories. An avid historical reader herself, Jackie shares highlights from more than 500 destinations she has visited and photographed, presented through a quarterly e-magazine, website, newsletter, and the Historic Traveler International membership community. www.TheHistoricTraveler.com. She offer a free “Hot25 Historic Novels Alert” every other month, available at http://www.thehistorictraveler.com/hot25signup


For the past 18 years, Jackie’s Conscious Media Relations’ Podcast Tours have helped nearly 400 leaders and authors grow their businesses and sell more books, by introducing them to up to 9000 podcasts with a minimum guarantee of 30 show invitations. Clients have included Don Miguel Ruiz, Dr. Joe Vitale, Marie Diamond, James Twyman, Arielle Ford, Maureen St. Germaine, Hay House and many first-time authors. She’s booked for than 10,000 interviews for her clients in the transformation, self-help and women’s empowerment space, and she has 90 raving reviews on her website. www.ConciousMediaRelations.com

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WELCOME NEW MEMBER: TRACY GALE

Tracy Gale is the founder of Up & Running Business Solutions, where she helps entrepreneurs turn business ideas into successful, operational companies. With expertise in business formation, bookkeeping, tax planning, and small business operations, Tracy has guided countless business owners through the challenges of starting and growing a business. Her practical, real-world approach empowers entrepreneurs to build strong foundations for long-term success. Tracy loves to help other women gain confidence in their entrepreneurial adventure of starting a business.

Tracy is a wife of 39 years, mom of two daughters and grandma (GG) to 4 amazing grandchildren. She is passionate about spending time with her grandchildren and mentoring them as they grow to be successful young adults.

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See you Tuesday!

Conversations That Convert: Build Confidence, Influence, and Real Results

Aloft Hotel Reno
Tue, June 9, 2026
5:00 - 7:30pm

Every business opportunity begins with a conversation, yet many entrepreneurs miss chances by overthinking, underselling, or avoiding the moment. In this high-impact session, Myree Townsend shares how to confidently lead conversations that move your business forward—without sounding scripted, pushy, or salesy. Learn to show up with presence, ask the right questions, and guide discussions toward meaningful outcomes while networking, enrolling clients, or building partnerships. You’ll leave with a simple framework for confident communication, powerful questions that open doors, practical listening techniques, and a repeatable approach to turn everyday interactions into real business opportunities.

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Featured Speaker: Myree Townsend

Myree Townsend, Owner of The Confidence Collective, is an Executive Coach and Public Speaker with over 25 years experience advising leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs on how to align their presence with their purpose and performance. Certified in DISC and Driving Forces, she helps clients leverage their behavioral style and motivations to enhance influence, strengthen communication, and build executive presence, credibility, and confident decision-making.
As an Inside-Out Style Coach, Myree believes style is far more than clothing—it is communication. She is passionate about uncovering what makes each person unique—their energy, values, goals, and story—and translating those inner qualities into an authentic, intentional outward presence. Her work bridges the gap where clients are and where they want to be; helping leaders show up with clarity, authority, and confidence.
When inner qualities are honored, style no longer feels like a costume—it becomes alignment. Through her insight-driven, people-centered approach, Myree helps clients transform not only how they are perceived by others, but also how they see themselves. Inside-out transformations—where confidence, credibility, and authenticity come together—are the heart of the work she loves.
Based in Northern Nevada for 29 years, Myree’s influence has a global reach. When not public speaking or helping people improve their executive presence, Myree enjoys exploring new places, meeting new people, and recharging to bring 100% of her authentic self to helping others.
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Registration:- https://www.ewomennetwork.com/event/the-confidence-to-connect-06-09-2026-11973/register

eWN Reno/Tahoe Members Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation Accelerated Networking Event with Myree Townsend

Join us on June 9th as we celebrate the amazing work of the Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation

Conversations That Convert: Build Confidence, Influence, and Real Results
Featured Speaker: Myree Townsend

Aloft Hotel Reno
Tue, June 9, 2026
5:00 - 7:30pm

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The Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation (NNCCF) is the only non-profit organization in northern Nevada solely dedicated to helping local children battling cancer and their families. Operating out of Reno, Nevada, the foundation provides comprehensive financial assistance, emotional support, and educational advocacy at no cost to the families

Core Programs and Services

The foundation balances direct local relief with national advocacy built around four key pillars:

Family Assistance Fund: Mitigates financial burdens by directly covering out-of-pocket medical expenses, household bills (rent, mortgage, utilities), and extensive treatment-related travel costs.

Emotional Support: Host free family outings throughout the year (e.g., movie nights, baseball games, fishing trips) and partners with Parent to Parent of Nevada to offer a one-on-one parent mentorship program.

The Inspire Scholarship: Grants trade school and university scholarships to young adults who are undergoing treatment or are childhood cancer survivors.

Research Funding: Partners with national organizations like the St. Baldrick's Foundation, raising over $3.4 million through local "Shave for the Brave" fundraisers to fund safer treatments and cures.

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Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation eWN Reno/Tahoe Members Accelerated Networking Event with Myree Townsend

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Unlocking Magnetic Charisma: The Power of Packaging, Networking, and Signature Branding If you’ve ever wondered what really separates stars like Beyoncé or...

Join us TONIGHT 5/26/26 in Truckee..

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Join us on Tuesday, 1/13/26 at 5:30pm PST for a virtual networking event bringing women entrepreneurs together from all over the country.

Our featured speaker and Managing Director of eWomenNetwork Calgary, AB is Meagan Fettes!

Our featured non-profit is the Lizzy Hammond Foundation with special guest, Wendy Hammond!

Wendy Hammond, CFP®, is a financial advisor and the co-founder of the Lizzy Hammond Foundation. After losing her daughter Lizzy in a preventable bounce-house accident, Wendy turned grief into action—becoming a leading advocate for inflatable safety and helping pass Lizzy’s Law to protect children nationwide. She brings compassion, leadership, and unwavering commitment to both her professional work and her nonprofit mission.

www.lizzyhammondfoundation.org

There is still time to register!

https://www.ewomennetwork.com/event/the-influential-edge-strategies-for-speaking-that-accelerates-business-growth-01-13-2026-11721/register

Lizzy Hammond Foundation

WELCOME NEW MEMBER: KATHERINE MELLO
Neptune Society

Katherine provides peace of mind to clients by helping them be prepared for the worst day of their family's life when they pass away. She provides clients with a pre-planned cremation services plan so their loved ones can grieve and not worry about the financial obligations at the time of their passing. Her client's wishes are made in advance, there's no guessing for the family, and the financial stress is gone. They will be a satisfied client knowing that their family will have peace of mind at their passing and can celebrate the memories of their life together in love.

Katherine offers her services in Nevada.

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