"Toolbox Tuesdays"
Experts
ToolBox Tuesdays is our small group conference call series with high profile leaders and experts discussing topics that relate specifically to women. We discuss health, wealth building & finance, relationships, legal matters and more!
CONFERENCE CALL #:
712-432-3900
Access #: 706306
Toolbox Tuesday
Returns 2023
PAST WUCN GUEST EXPERTS
SESSION TOPICS:
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Repairing Relationships Between Law Enforcement and the Community
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Safety for Women
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 @ 7PM CST/8PM EST
GUEST SPEAKER: SHERIFF MARK PETTAWAY
Mark Pettway, Sheriff for Jefferson County, AL
Sheriff Pettway has diligently served as a law enforcement officer for over 27 years. On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, he made history as the first African-American elected as Sheriff of Jefferson County. Now, as sheriff, he is committed to bridging the gap between law enforcement and the community and making Jefferson County an overall better place to live for everyone.
SESSION TOPIC: THE MEASURMENT OF LOVE
"How Do We Love Ourselves? How Do We Measure The Love of Others?
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022 @ 7PM CST/8PM EST
GUEST SPEAKER: SONYA WILSON, MSA, LPC
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Sonya Wilson, MSA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Owner of Peace Lov Harmony Counseling
Sonya has ten plus years of experience in the mental health field. Sonya finds it a pleasure to work hand in hand with people overcoming depression, anxiety, trauma, built-up anger, unhealthy relationships, and confronting bullying all while balancing the normal day-to-day demands of life. Her goal is to help clients establish firm boundaries, communicate assertively, and practice self-care while maintaining peace, love, and harmony in their lives.
SESSION TOPIC: BUILDING Resistance
COVID: THE DELTA VARIANT
WHAT SHOULD WOMEN KNOW?
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 @ 7PM CST/8PM EST
GUEST SPEAKER: DR. BERTHA A. HIDALGO, PhD, MPH
Dr. Bertha A. Hidalgo, PhD, MPH
Associate Professor
Department of Epidemiology & Faculty Scholar in the Center for the
Study of Community Health, UAB
SESSION TOPIC: BUILDING A MORE BEAUTIFUL YOU
TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2021 @ 7PM CST/8PM EST
GUEST SPEAKER: CURTIS STARKS
Curtis Starks
Founder/Owner of TRAIN & BURN
His program design includes functional training, nutrition education, and lifestyle changes as a way to achieve and maintain desired weights and healthier lifestyles. With over 22 years of personal training experience, he has evolved as a “trendsetter,” being one of Birmingham’s top personal trainers.
SESSION TOPIC: BUILDING YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE AT ANY AGE
TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2021 @ 7PM CST/8PM EST
GUEST SPEAKER: ANTONIO D. SANKEY
Antonio D. Sankey
Founder and President of
ADS Wealth Management LLC
Registered Investment Adviser that provides comprehensive financial planning and wealth management in Alabama
SESSION TOPIC HEART REPAIR: NO MORE BROKEN HEARTS
TOOLS TO BUILD A SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIP
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2021 @ 7PM CST/8PM EST
GUEST SPEAKERS:
apostle sam J. Jones
CEO and Co-Founder of
Families in Focus Christian Network,
Author of Breaking the Spirit of Addiction,
Initiator of the University of Alabama Birmingham Fatherhood Initiative
Dr. Francine Jones
President and Co-Founder of Families In Focus Christian Network, Co-Founder of the 2010 National Network of Intercessory Pray-ers, provider of counsel and therapy for children, families.
(A VALENTINES DAY SPECIAL SESSION)
SESSION TOPIC: THE COVID-19 REPAIR:
VACCINE 101 AND WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW AS A WOMAN
TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2021 @ 7PM CST/8PM EST
GUEST SPEAKER: DR. BERTHA A. HIDALGO, PhD, MPH
Dr. Bertha A. Hidalgo, PhD, MPH
Associate Professor
Department of Epidemiology & Faculty Scholar in the Center for the
Study of Community Health, UAB
SESSION TOPIC: LEGAL TOOLS PT. 2
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2020 @ 7PM CST/8PM EST
GUEST SPEAKERS:
Jamaria Moore
Municipal Judge
City of Birmingham
Certified Appellate Mediator
State Registered Mediator
Probate, Adoption, Wills, Involuntary Commitment
Referee Clotele Brantley
Family Court Jefferson County
Family Court, Child Support, Delinquency
Ruby Davis
The Davis Law Group, LLC
Bankruptcy Law
Tiara Young Hudson
Deputy Public Defender
Jefferson County Public Defender’s Office
Criminal Law
Laura Susan Burns
Burns, Brashier, & Johnson, LLC
Domestic Relations
SESSION TOPIC: STRESS AND MENTAL WELLNESS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 @ 7PM CST/ 8PM EST
GUEST SPEAKERS:
CHARLOTTE JENKINS
Mental Health Awareness
NIKKIA TISABY
DEBRA TURNER
Eradicating shame associated with Mental Illness
and Distress
Mental Health
Women's Studies
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SESSION TOPIC: BOOK WRITING TOOLS
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020 @ 7PM CST/8PM EST
GUEST SPEAKER: VANESSA DAVIS GRIGGS
Vanessa is a motivational speaker, author of over 15 novels, and recipient of numerous recognitions and awards, including the Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition. Her book Practicing What You Preach earned the EDC's Best Book Award in the Faith-based category.
SESSION TOPIC: SUCCESS STRATEGIES
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020 @ 7PM CST/8PM EST
GUEST SPEAKER: LARRY THORNTON
Larry Thornton
Entrepreneur, four store McDonald's franchise owner, author of Why Not Win? and Founder of Why Not Win Institute