{"id":142554,"date":"2025-05-15T22:22:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T02:22:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=142554"},"modified":"2025-05-15T22:22:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T02:22:37","slug":"womens-business-council-and-toastiqueen-host-cultivating-joy-seminar-to-inspire-lehigh-valleys-professional-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=142554","title":{"rendered":"Women\u2019s Business Council and ToastiQueen Host \u201cCultivating Joy\u201d Seminar to Inspire Lehigh Valley\u2019s Professional Women"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/unnamed-49.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-142315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/unnamed-49.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1240\" height=\"1605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/unnamed-49.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/unnamed-49-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/unnamed-49-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/unnamed-49-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/unnamed-49-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/unnamed-49-300x388.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Women\u2019s Business Council and ToastiQueen Host \u201cCultivating Joy\u201d Seminar to Inspire <\/strong><strong>Lehigh Valley\u2019s Professional Women<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Emmy award-winning journalist Karin Mallett moderates conversation with area brand builders and community advocates to share strategies for joyful living, leadership, and career success ahead of annual Women\u2019s Summit on June 5, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n[Allentown, PA \u2013 May 14, 2025] The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce\u2019s Women\u2019s Business<\/p>\n<p>Council, in partnership with <strong>ToastiQueen<\/strong>, proudly presents <strong>\u201cCultivating Joy: Strategies for a Fulfilled <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Life &amp; Career,\u201d<\/strong> a powerful and uplifting midday event designed to inspire women to embrace joy in all<\/p>\n<p>areas of life.<\/p>\n<p>Taking place <strong>Thursday, May 15, 2025<\/strong>, from <strong>11:30 AM to 1:00 PM<\/strong> at <strong>Cedar Crest College<\/strong>, \u201cCultivating<\/p>\n<p>Joy\u201d brings together powerful voices from across the region to share their journeys toward purpose,<\/p>\n<p>peace, and personal fulfillment, both personally and professionally.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis event is not about surface-level happiness,\u201d says Danielle Joseph, Executive Vice President, Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce and WBC representative. \u201cWe\u2019re talking about a deeper sense of joy\u2014one rooted in peace, purpose, and collaboration. Women wear many hats, and this event offers practical tools to help flow between them with confidence and joy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Moderated by<strong> Emmy Award-winning journalist Karin Mallett of WFMZ-TV 69 News, <\/strong>the panel will<\/p>\n<p>explore real-life strategies for navigating multiple roles with intention and grace, while fostering joy<\/p>\n<p>through collaboration, culture, and creativity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Featured Panelists Include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Annie Hollands Lanscek<\/strong>, Marketing Administrator at the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation and creator of the 365NAT method, focused on gratitude and variety in daily living.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Malia Borges<\/strong>, founder of B. Crafty Studio and community leader, dedicated to empowering mothers and championing local businesses through Easton Mom Tribe and the West Ward Community Initiative.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tiffany Sondergaard<\/strong>, founder of &#8211;ts Brand Elevation, known for her transformative work in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>public relations and event marketing, ToastiQueen visionary, and one of Lehigh Valley Style\u2019s<\/p>\n<p>2022 Influential Women of the Year.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Darlene Wilson-Bennett<\/strong>, a resilient gun violence survivor, mentor, and speaker who inspires<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>others through her lived experience and message of hope and healing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re not talking just work-life balance,\u201d says Tiffany Sondergaard, founder of ToastiQueen<\/p>\n<p>professional development network. \u201cIt\u2019s about embracing the fluidity of our roles and discovering joy<\/p>\n<p>as a state of being. Working with the WBC, we have brought together a dynamic, high-level panel to<\/p>\n<p>help embody and demonstrate what \u2018Joy\u2019 can be.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the inspiring panel discussion, guests will be invited to participate in two engaging,<\/p>\n<p>interactive experiences designed to spark \u2018joyful reflection.\u2019 Upon arrival, attendees can<\/p>\n<p>contribute to the \u201cIn One Word, What Does Joy Mean to You?\u201d Wall, where they\u2019ll share a single<\/p>\n<p>word that represents their personal definition of joy. Guests will also enjoy the DIY \u201cJoy in Bloom\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Flower Station, where they can craft custom floral bouquets as a vibrant expression of growth,<\/p>\n<p>positivity, and celebration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Thursday, May 15, 2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 11:30 a.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><em>Networking &amp; Registration: 11:30 a.m. \u2013 12:00 p.m.; Program begins promptly at 12:00 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Cedar Crest College, 100 College Drive, Allentown, PA 18104<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tickets:<\/strong> https:\/\/bit.ly\/3EBhAYb<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Women\u2019s Business Council of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Women\u2019s Business Council (WBC) is a proud division of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, committed to empowering, recognizing, and inspiring women in business. Through dynamic programming, networking opportunities, and educational initiatives, the WBC supports the professional growth and leadership development of women across the Lehigh Valley. By fostering a community of collaboration and mentorship, the WBC plays a pivotal role in advancing the success and influence of women in the regional business landscape.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About ToastiQueen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ToastiQueen<\/strong> is a community-driven platform dedicated to empowering women through professional development workshops, storytelling, networking, and shared experiences. Founded on the belief that every woman has a unique story worth celebrating, ToastiQueen provides spaces where women can connect, inspire, and uplift one another. Through curated events, workshops, and digital content, ToastiQueen fosters a supportive environment that encourages personal growth, professional development, and authentic connections.<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\n&#8211;ts Brand Elevation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Women\u2019s Business Council and ToastiQueen Host \u201cCultivating Joy\u201d Seminar to Inspire Lehigh Valley\u2019s Professional Women Emmy award-winning journalist Karin Mallett moderates conversation with area brand builders and community advocates to &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=142554\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Women\u2019s Business Council and ToastiQueen Host \u201cCultivating Joy\u201d Seminar to Inspire Lehigh Valley\u2019s Professional Women<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":142314,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[69,482],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-142554","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-in-the-valley","category-press-release-2"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/joy.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142554"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=142554"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142554\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/142314"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=142554"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=142554"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=142554"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}