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    • 7 May 2026
    • 7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Cafe Santa Rosa Coffee Shop in Peoria Heights
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    A Crash Course in Public Speaking with Naomi Willis

    Step into your voice and own the room. Whether you are presenting in a boardroom, on stage, or looking to communicate with more confidence in everyday life, this session is for you. This month's mentoring session will explore how to manage nerves, connect with your audience and deliver your message with impact.

    For this year’s penultimate mentoring session, VP of mentoring Naomi Willis will guide you through a session on public speaking you’re unlikely to forget.

    Your voice matters, let’s make sure it’s heard!

    Event Details

    Thursday, May 7th | 7:15-8:30 am

    Cafe Santa Rosa in Peoria Heights.

    Agenda

    7:15 - Arrive, Networking

    7:30 - call to order and Introductions

    7:40 - "The Presentation" with Naomi

    8:30 - End of meeting

    This is an in-person event only

    If you have any questions, please contact VP of Mentoring Naomi Willis at 309-217-0398.

     Hope to see you there!



    • 14 May 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Warehouse on State, 736 SW Washington St, Peoria, IL 61602
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    Please join us for the May Luncheon for what's sure to be an empowering talk by Jenette Jurczyk, National Director of The She Said Project, speaking on "The Stories We Tell - How storytelling impacts relationships, business, and our view of the world."

    As the producer and director of more than forty "That's What She Said" performances, Jenette has worked with hundreds of women, helping them connect and shine through the power of their stories. She will share some unique views on how storytelling can impact women's relationships to each other and their communities.

    We invite you to bring the woman who has made an impact on your story to our May Luncheon. To make this an even more special occasion to welcome guests, guest attendees will be offered the member cost for this event.

    Registration closes on the 2nd Tuesday at 8 am. Late registrations and walk-ins will be charged $40 (member and non-member). 

    If you are a new attendee, view our Luncheon FAQ.

    Lunch Menu: TBD Buffet

WIL Networking Luncheons  Held at the Warehouse on State on the second Thursday of each month.  Read the FAQ


WIL Member Mingle            Held at the various locations on the third Thursday of each month.  


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