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Events
Monthly ABWA La Capitale Meeting
Chapter meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 11 am - 1pm at Drusilla Seafood Restaurant,. We would love to see you there!
Board Meetings
Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month. Fill out the Contact Us form at the bottom of this page if you'd like to attend.
Hats Off!
This fun event is held in July and it's the only month when we don't have a guest speaker. Instead, we wear hats, have a contest to see who has the best hat story, and just enjoy ourselves!
Wed, Mar 29Painting With A TwistJoin us as we have fun painting and raising money for our ABWA group! No creative or artistic skills are needed. The Painting with a Twist studio is all about connecting with friends over a glass of wine, your favorite snacks and a night of laughs. Oh, and you’ll also learn how to paint!
Wed, Mar 08Drusilla Seafood restaurantJoin us as Elizabeth Mahusay of Southwestern Consulting helps us transform our thoughts and set our thinking on the right path.
Wed, Feb 08Drusilla Seafood restaurantJoin us as Dr. Kella Price discusses how to improve customer service, retain and WOW customers to obtain higher sales and better loyalty.
Wed, Jan 11Drusilla Seafood restaurantJoin ABWA's Peggy Head as she discusses decision making in uncertain times.
Wed, Dec 14Drusilla Seafood restaurantJoin us as we celebrate the holiday season with food, fun, and festivities! Everyone is encouraged to participate in the ornament exchange. Bring a new ornament (up to $15 value), that's gift-wrapped and get ready to have fun!
Wed, Nov 09Drusilla Seafood RestaurantJoin us as Sarah Arceneaux, ABWA La Capitale's Vice President, shares how to take advantage of all the membership benefits of ABWA .
Wed, Oct 12Drusilla Seafood RestaurantHave you ever written up a list of "to do's," a schedule of meetings, and then end up derailed? Branden Barker, owner of Barker Property Management, will share key lessons for bringing people together and reaching a resolution when things like that happen.
Wed, Sep 14Drusilla Seafood RestaurantTaking an active role in your finances can help you live life the way you want to. So how do you get there? Kayla Nolan, a Certified Financial Planner with Edward Jones, wants to help with that. She will share strategies to grow and maintain wealth from a female viewpoint.
Wed, Aug 10Drusilla Seafood restaurantDiffering communication styles can make crucial conversations even more challenging. In this session, we’ll discuss nonverbal communication and emotional intelligence best practices to help you succeed in navigating crucial conversations.
Wed, Jul 13Drusilla Seafood restaurantHats Off is our ABWA summer celebration and awards event! We encourage you to wear a hat and join the fun. The hat can tell a story or it can be just for fun. We hope to see you there!
Wed, Jun 08Drusilla Seafood restaurantJoin us for our monthly meeting as Jackie Whitley shows us how to remain committed to your professional development at all stages of your career. You'll also learn how ABWA can help you achieve those goals!
Fri, May 13Drusilla Seafood restaurantJoin us as Julie Becnel discusses personality types and how to use this information to communicate effectively. Julie is a certified Myers Briggs (MBTI®) facilitator and researcher who has worked in the nonprofit communications field for over 15 years.- Wed, Apr 13Drusilla Seafood restaurantJoin us as learn about personality types and how to use this information to communicate effectively.
Wed, Mar 09Drusilla Seafood restaurantIn addition to working with sports teams and athletes, Dr. Karam also works with companies on personal branding and professional communication. We are excited to welcome Dr. Karam to our meeting and to learn all about how to whip our personal brands into shape.
Wed, Feb 09Zoom meetingCritical Conversations: Stop Avoiding Conflict and Confidently Communicate in Challenging Situations"I'm just not good at having tough conversations!" Critical conversations are difficult, but in times of challenge, conflict or crisis, they're necessary. We'll explore how to address these conversations with clarity and confidence, and how to use these conversations to find solutions.- Wed, Jan 12Zoom meetingJoin us *virtually* to find your vision for 2022 with our guest speaker Jackie Whitley! Jackie is a goal-oriented entrepreneur, salesperson, and coach, serving her clients as a certified sales and leadership coach through Southwestern Consulting.
Wed, Dec 08Sullivan's SteakhouseJoin us as we celebrate the holiday season with food, fun, and festivities! Everyone is encouraged to participate in the ornament exchange. Bring a new ornament (up to $15 value), that's gift-wrapped and get ready to have fun!
Wed, Nov 10Zoom meetingWhether you're a business owner, manager, or employee, Carrie Miller has news for you! Join us virtually as we learn how to avoid catastrophic HR mistakes in 2021.
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