Hayley is joined by Ashley Thiem-Menning, the board president of the Fox Cities Book Festival. We also hear from authors, Abayomi Animashaun and Lori M. Lee, to learn about their writing and when they’re speaking during the festival.
The Women’s Leadership Conference takes place Thursday, October 15 and creator, Vicki Updike joins Hayley to talk about the event inspiring women across the Fox Valley. Vicki also gives insight to challenges women are facing during the pandemic, including women considering leaving the workforce at an alarming rate. (Source: ABC News)
We also hear from Beth Knapinski, with the Fox Cities CVB about a Year-Two JEM Grant they’ve received. Beth also talks about the challenges the tourism industry has faced this year and how this grant will help support the Fox Cities Originals brand.
