March Networking Luncheon

Members of ABWA and non-members are all welcome to our monthly networking luncheon.

Early Bird (Ends 3/16):
$40 Members
$45 Non-Members

After:
$45 Members
$50 Non-Members

Walk-ins welcome: $50 at the door

Open Networking and Doors open at 11 am!

Program begins at 11:30 am

Event Details

11:00 AM | Open Networking
Connect with fellow professionals, share ideas, and build relationships in a welcoming, supportive environment.

11:30 AM | Programming Begins
• ABWA CCC Updates
• Upcoming Fundraiser Highlights

12:00 PM | Featured Presentation
Self-Leadership at Work: The HR Skill No One Trains You For
Presented by Desi Allums

Most workplace conflict, burnout, and performance issues are not skill problems, they’re self-leadership problems. HR can’t fix what individuals won’t own.

Key Talking Points:
• Why emotional regulation is now a business competency
• The difference between accountability and blame
• How self-leadership impacts culture, retention, profit, and trust

About Our Speaker: Desi Allums

Desi Allums is a visionary leader, entrepreneur, and the Founder & CEO of EmpowerHER Life. She is the Architect of WOMENSHIP a leadership philosophy centered on emotional maturity, personal responsibility, and how women build trust-driven, high-performing relationships in business and life.

In less than two years, Desi scaled EmpowerHER Life into a multi-city women’s organization, producing over 260 curated events and serving hundreds of women across Louisiana. Her work challenges surface-level empowerment and focuses instead on sustainable growth rooted in self-leadership, clarity, and alignment.

With more than 20 years of experience in sales, leadership, and business development, Desi is known for her direct, human-first approach. She speaks with conviction and depth, equipping women with practical frameworks that support confident decision-making, intentional leadership, and long-term success.