Women in the Flooring Industry (WIFI) is a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit that attracts, educates, and empowers women in the flooring industry and beyond. To learn more about WIFI, or sign-up for an event or program visit womeninflooring.org.
WIFI Event Calendar
May 15, 2024 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EST
Power Hour: Unraveling Her Story: Somatic Healing for Women’s Wellness
Lead by: Dr. Kelly Olson, PhD in Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Register here for the one-hour virtual session or visit womeninflooring.org/power-hour
This Power Hour offers a transformative exploration into decoding the language of the body, fostering inner healing, and embracing somatic practices tailored to women’s unique experiences. In honor of National Women’s Health Month in May, we will provide an empowering space for women to unravel their narratives, cultivate holistic wellness, and better understand what is affecting their physical and mental health.
Friday, May 17 at 8 a.m. EST
WIFI Panel: Advancing Women in Flooring at the Starnet Meeting – Amelia Island, Florida
Register at starnetflooring.com/events
Panelists include: Kaddy Hamilton, president, WC Carpenter; Erin West, national accounts manager – commercial buying groups, AHF; and Kathleen Cloud, president, Higgins Flooring. The group will explore topics including speaking up, elevating others, recruitment of women, and personal leadership. WIFI board member Tanja Kern, associate publisher and editorial director of Floor Trends & Installation will moderate the session.
June 11, 2024 from 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. CST
WIFI Gathering @NeoCon in the Mannington Booth, Chicago, Illinois
Join WIFI at The Mart again this year to get an update about all things WIFI, hear from other women in flooring, and enjoy a free cup of joe! Thanks to Mannington Commercial for hosting us in their newly designed showroom!
June 20, 2024 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EST
Power Hour: Lunch with Leaders, a Conversation with Danielle Hunsicker and Brenda Knowles
Register here for the one-hour virtual session.
Join Danielle Hunsicker, COO of Diverzify, and Brenda Knowles, VP of Customer Experience at Shaw Industries, who will discuss their career and leadership journeys during this virtual session. Learn how they both have grown into their current leadership positions and how they have seized opportunities and determined the right trade-offs along the way that create success personally and professionally.