Aspire to Inspire ERG Conference: Full Schedule

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10:40am CST

"Oh Look, A Fraud!" Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Friday February 21, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am CST

"Imposter syndrome" has become a buzzword in the recent years, but what is it, how do I know if I have it, and how can we overcome it? This session will talk through what this phenomenon is, the different types of imposter syndrome, as well as providing tools for how to overcome it. We will also discuss the difference between imposter syndrome and a lack of belonging.

Speakers

Dr. Holly Stevenson

Director of DEIB, Optimae LifeServices

Dr. Holly Stevenson was awarded her Ph.D. in Philosophy from The University of Iowa in 2021, before which she attended The University of Glasgow and received her MA Honors in Philosophy. Whilst a Hawkeye, she also obtained a graduate certificate in gender, women and sexuality studies... Read More →

Sponsors

F&G

Friday February 21, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am CST
Room 110/111 2875 University Ave. Des Moines, IA 50311

Building Foundations

2:00pm CST

Back to Basics: ERGs as Community Care

Friday February 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST

Room 110/111

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are more than just business and networking spaces — they are vital sources of community care, support, and empowerment. In this session, we’ll revisit the foundational purpose of ERGs, exploring how they foster belonging, well-being, and advocacy within organizations. Participants will gain actionable strategies to center care in ERG initiatives, ensuring these groups remain a powerful force for connection and inclusion amidst a quickly changing socio-political climate. Whether you’re new to ERGs or looking to revitalize your group’s impact, this session will provide the tools to reinforce community-driven support in your workplace.

Speakers

Cheltzie Miller-Bailey

Founder, Counterculture Consulting

Cheltzie Miller-Bailey (she/they) is an educator and advocate who has been supporting clients and colleagues transform relationships to their careers and their approach to DEI efforts for nearly a decade. In 2023, she launched Counterculture Consulting, a Des Moines-based workplace... Read More →

Sponsors

Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce

Friday February 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST
Room 110/111 2875 University Ave. Des Moines, IA 50311

Building Foundations