Reservations/Events
We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month:
Big Horn BBQ
2300 Smith Ranch Rd, Pearland, TX 77584
Upcoming Event
It's not sexy, but it's necessary...
Let's talk about Mental Health in the workplace.
Presented by Dawn Lawless
Thursday, September 14, 2023
11:15am – 1:15pm
Networking | Professional Development
Cost: $25 for Members / $30 for Guests. Meeting fee includes lunch.
Guests are always welcome!
Join the South East Express Network of the American Business Women’s Association as we welcome Dawn Lawless. She graduated from UT Arlington with a Masters of Social Work.
“Learn to do what is right. Promote justice. Give the oppressed reason to celebrate. Take up the cause of the orphan. Defend the rights of the widow.” – Isaiah 1:17
With over two decades of unwavering commitment to mental health and community wellbeing, Ms. Lawless stands as a beacon of compassion, resilience, and change within the field of social work. As a dedicated advocate and practitioner, she has consistently demonstrated an unparalleled ability to foster positive transformations in individuals’ lives and empower communities to prioritize mental health.
Today she will discuss the following topics as they relate to the workplace:
- The truth about mental health in the workplace
- Practical solutions for relating in the workplace
- Self-care strategies to keep you focused on the prize
As a founding member of Counseling Connections for Change, Inc., a nonprofit Christian counseling center, Ms. Lawless’ visionary leadership unashamedly positioned their agency to “LOVE, because He first loved us.” 1 John 4:19 She is passionate about people and her purpose is to serve her neighbors in need by breaking through barriers that prevent access to critical mental healthcare services.
As a speaker, Ms. Lawless possesses a rare gift for articulating complex topics in relatable and accessible ways. Her engaging presentation style has graced countless conferences, seminars, and community gatherings, leaving audiences inspired and equipped with a deeper understanding of self and the mental health challenges we face as a society.
Past Events
Presented by Myrleen Knott
Thursday, August 10, 2023
11:15am – 1:15pm
Networking | Professional Development
Cost: $25 for Members / $30 for Guests. Meeting fee includes lunch.
Guests are always welcome!
Join the South East Express Network of the American Business Women’sAssociation as we welcome Myrleen Knott. She graduated from Texas TechUniversity with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism.
Myrleen has served American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) on thenational level as 1991 District II Vice President and 1992 National Secretary-Treasurer. In 1997, she was selected as a Top Ten Business Woman of ABWA. Sheis the co-founder of the South East Express Network in Pearland.
She is active in the Houston community having served as the 1999 President ofthe Federation of Houston Professional Women. She also served as a boardmember of the Federation of Houston Professional Women EducationalFoundation from January, 1999 until December, 2013. She served as boardPresident from January, 2001 until December, 2004.
Myrleen has also served as a member of the Board of Directors of The Rose.TheRose is a non-profit breast health-care organization whose mission is Saving livesthrough quality breast health services, advocacy and access to care for all.
Myrleen is an avid traveler and has been part of several of the Federation’s annualtrips. Through FHPW she has visited Canada, Hong Kong, Russia, Argentina,Sweden, Germany, Turkey and many other countries with other FHPW veterantravelers. She also plays the ukulele and attended the Lone Star Ukulele Festival inDallas and a ukulele festival in Nova Scotia.
Honors:
• 2015 National Organization of Women Business Owners Women BusinessOwner of the Year
• 2005 ABWA Vision Award awarded at 2005 National Women’s Leadership Conference in Grapevine, Texas
• February 1, 2005 proclaimed as Myrleen P. Knott day by Harris County Judge Echols
Presented by Ann Strouhal, Human Resources Consultant, Strouhal & Associates, LLC
Thursday, July 13, 2023
11:15am – 1:15pm
Networking | Professional Development
Cost: $25 for Members / $30 for Guests. Meeting fee includes lunch.
Guests are always welcome!
Join the South East Express Network of the American Business Women’s Association as welcome our very own Ann Strouhal. We will discuss the benefits of ABWA and guide you in learning one of our many features called APEX, an online learning platform. You’ll discover the features of this unique benefit and what your membership has to offer with one of our members, Ann Strouhal! Ann is the owner of Strouhal & Associates, LLC, is a certified HumanResources consultant who partners with business owners and executives to provide customized solutions for their HR infrastructure. She is passionate about ABWA, in particular theSouth East Express Network (SEEN), and sharing with others all the benefits that membership has to offer. Ann will be reviewing and guiding attendees through many of the vast and valuable ABWA benefits including the online classroom APEX Campus.
While building relationships locally with other business women at SEEN meetings, the benefits of ABWA membership reach far beyond the local league. Included in her presentation you’ll learn“how to register” for the many APEX online courses.
Know local business women? Want to join forces with like-minded women? Join us to discover how you can grow both personally and professionally in our organization.
BBQ, Benefits, and MORE!
Thursday, May 11, 2023
11:15am – 1:15pm
Networking | Professional Development
Cost: $25 for Members / $30 for Guests. Meeting fee includes lunch.
Guests are always welcome!
Join the South East Express Network of the American Business Women’s Association for a few rounds of SPEED NETWORKING given by business professionals.
Speed networking derives from speed dating. It has been used to expand both social and professional networks. The goal is to meet and have brief but meaningful exchanges with as many fellow participants as possible during timed intervals.
Normal principles of networking still apply:
– Be genuine and approachable.
– Focus on giving rather than getting.
– Prioritize quality over quantity.
– Approach the event with the goal of creating long-term, mutually beneficial business and social relationships.
Remember to bring your business cards, and your best 30 second elevator pitch!
The South East Express Network (SEEN) of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) seeks to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition. Join us for this business lunch to network and grow your business!
Presented by Kristie Ondracek CFO/COO TXCPA Houston
Thursday, April 13, 2023
11:15am – 1:15pm
Networking | Professional Development
Cost: $25 for Members / $30 for Guests. Meeting fee includes lunch.
Guests are always welcome!
Join the South East Express Network of the American Business Women’s Association as we welcome Kristie Ondracek. Kristie is a connector of people. She enjoys bringing like-minded individuals together and increasing the virtual rolodexes of each person she meets.
While Kristie enjoys connecting people, she has a deep level of appreciation for numbers and followed her dreams to becoming a certified public accountant. She is a life-long learner and is not done putting letters behind her name.
As a small business owner, you have to wear many “hats” including the bookkeeper hat. This hat can be the most stressful if you do not know some habits to help ease the burden. These habits come into play especially during tax season. At this presentation, Kristie will help get that hat fitting better than ever before and make tax season a breeze.
Kristie is still growing as a leader and enjoys helping others with their own leadership journey. She has been called a unicorn of CPAs as she does think differently, but it is her energy and presence that she hopes she is remembered for. In the past two years, she has been recognized for her leadership; most recently as Women Who Mean Business award by the Houston Business Journal. She is a LeadHERship Advisor in LeadHERship Global and C-Suite, where she is surrounded by supporting women who empower her and trusts her to empower them.
Presented by Dr. Kella Price, CEO, Health Fit & Price Consulting Group
Thursday, March 9, 2023
11:15am – 1:15pm
Networking | Professional Development
Cost: $25 for Members / $30 for Guests. Meeting fee includes lunch.
Guests are always welcome!
Join the South East Express Network of the American Business Women’s Association as we welcome Patsy Burdine. Patsy is a speaker, author, and trainer for Play Tall Today, a consulting company specializing in mindset management for women.
Patsy’s most recent book outlines her signature approach to changing habitual negative thought patterns and therefore getting the best results out of life and business. Patsy’s expertise on the human mind comes from over two decades of renowned business success as well as a nursing degree. When not training or writing her next book, Patsy can usually be found traveling the world or spoiling her husband of 32 years and their precocious pup Stella.
Ever wonder how to get all your life’s intentions fulfilled and feel complete without another task list or calendar?
In her presentation, Patsy will help you learn how to stop feeling overwhelmed with organizing your life and start living it.Join the South East Express Network of the American Business Women’s Association as we welcome Dr. Kella Price, SPHR, CPTD, SHRM-SCP. She has been an ABWA member for more than 20 years and is an international speaker!
Dr. Price has more than 20 years of experience in human resources, training and development, and talent management functions. As CEO of Price Consulting Group, she is a trainer and facilitator.
American companies reportedly lose about $136.8 billion yearly because of negative customer experiences. Additionally, customer acquisition cost (CAC)—how much it costs to acquire a new customer—is higher for a company that doesn’t invest a small percentage of its budget in customer service. Investing in better service is more profitable–65% of sales will come from existing customers, and over 80% of customers reported that they would be willing to pay more to get a better experience.
Attendees will learn how to:
- Create proactive customer experiences through happier employees
- Improve close ratio with personalized and differentiated service
- Retain and WOW customers for higher ticket sales and better loyalty
Presented by Vanessa Ann Miller, Business Strategist
Thursday, February 9, 2023
11:15am – 1:15pm
Networking | Professional Development
Cost: $25 for Members / $30 for Guests. Meeting fee includes lunch.
Guests are always welcome!
Join the South East Express Network of the American Business Women’s Association as we welcome Vanessa Ann Miller. Vanessa is a business and money strategist with a mission to empower women all over the globe to normalize financial freedom. She has helped countless clients create consistent $10K+ months by healing their relationships with money, reframing their mindset, and implementing simplistic business strategies.
Vanessa truly believes that with the right mindset, confidence, and solid strategy, women can design the business of their dreams and attract a steady flow of income in their most authentic way.
In her presentation, Vanessa will explain what human design is and the benefits of understanding how to use it in sales and marketing, how it shows up in your life’s purpose, and the shadows blocking your prosperity and gifts to lean into to unlock abundance.
Before the meeting, go to the link below to determine your Human Design chart and follow along with your personalized chart. Go to. https://www.mybodygraph.com.
Presented by Patsy Burdine, Author, Speaker, Trainer Play Tall Today
Thursday, January 12, 2023
11:15am – 1:15pm
Networking | Professional Development
Cost: $25 for Members / $30 for Guests. Meeting fee includes lunch.
Guests are always welcome!
Join the South East Express Network of the American Business Women’s Association as we welcome Patsy Burdine. Patsy is a speaker, author, and trainer for Play Tall Today, a consulting company specializing in mindset management for women.
Patsy’s most recent book outlines her signature approach to changing habitual negative thought patterns and therefore getting the best results out of life and business. Patsy’s expertise on the human mind comes from over two decades of renowned business success as well as a nursing degree. When not training or writing her next book, Patsy can usually be found traveling the world or spoiling her husband of 32 years and their precocious pup Stella.
Ever wonder how to get all your life’s intentions fulfilled and feel complete without another task list or calendar?
In her presentation, Patsy will help you learn how to stop feeling overwhelmed with organizing your life and start living it.
Presented by Dawn Owens, Author, Career Coach, Speaker, Publisher, The Owens Publishing Company
Thursday, November 10, 2022
11:15am – 1:15pm
Networking | Professional Development
Cost: $25 for Members / $30 for Guests. Meeting fee includes lunch.
Guests are always welcome!
Join the South East Express Network of the American Business Women’s Association as we welcome Dawn Owens! Dawn is an author, career coach, speaker, and publisher with a passion for helping professionals find purpose and fulfill their God-given assignments. As founder of The Owens Publishing Company, she helps entrepreneurs, coaches, speakers, doctors, corporate leaders, ministers, and other professionals write non-fiction books that allow them to share their messages, attract new clients/opportunities, increase visibility, and create additional income streams.
Do you have a great idea, but doubt that you can write a book? Would you like to launch or grow your business, but not really sure how a book would help? Do you want to write, but feel like the process seems complicated and intimidating?
In this presentation, you’ll learn how you can use a book to grow your business through:
• Using a book as a business card
• Building relationships
• Increasing exposure
Presented by Amy Gernaat, Holistic Nutrition Consultant
Thursday, October 13, 2022
11:15am – 1:15pm
Networking | Professional Development
Cost: $25 for Members / $30 for Guests. Meeting fee includes lunch.
Guests are always welcome!
Join the South East Express Network of the American Business Women’s Association as we welcome Amy Gernaat! Amy is a Holistic Nutrition Consultant & master in the art of integrating health for greater life wealth. She is an expert in introducing women to their innate resilience and guiding them to re-connect with their true essence and natural ways of operating.
Amy knows firsthand what it’s like to feel like your body is holding you back from the life you see yourself living. She turned her recovery journey & holistic health expertise into Well Nourished Woman programs. Her clients have propelled into expansive new levels of well being & pivoted into greater financial and life wealth. From diabetes and adrenal burnout to chronic fatigue and anxiety her clients have often reversed lifelong conditions by redesigning their lives around Well Nourished Woman Principles to become the CEOs of their health.
Join us as Amy discusses ways that you can build your business WITH your body on board. You’ll learn:
- No more sacrificing your health to build your business and your wealth
- Ways your body is dictating your business growth that you may be missing
- How to bring your body on your advisory board to work with her to build your business
Presented by Marsha Lynn Hudson, Digital Marketer Branding Specialist: Coach | Author | Podcaster
Thursday, September 8, 2022
11:15am – 1:15pm
Networking | Professional Development
Cost: $25 for Members / $30 for Guests. Meeting fee includes lunch.
Guests are always welcome!
Join the South East Express Network of the American Business Women’s Association as we welcome Marsha Lynn Hudson. She is a digital marketer, branding specialist, coach, author, and podcaster! Also, she is a Professor of English at Wharton County Jr. College in Sugarland. She has been teaching at the collegiate level for 20 + years. She is married to her best friend and biggest supporter, Malcolm Hudson. They own a photography and videography business.
Marsha helps entrepreneurs and business owners like you go from overwhelm and frustration to productivity and profits with my “From Branding to Converting” system so that you can build a successful brand and a thriving business. In this training, she will be teaching you how to:
- Build a successful brand in just 4 steps
- How to Create a Lead Magnet to build your email
- How to Make Money on Social Media with a few techniques
- What type of content to post to get followers to engage with
- your brand
- How to turn lookers into bookers
Bring your pen and paper because she will be dropping gems you can return to your business and implement immediately. Social media shouldn’t be hard and overwhelming. Social media is one tool that will grow your business. However, marketing goes beyond social media. Want to know how you can use social media and other digital tools to make more money in your business? Come to this training!
Presented by Rose Klein, Christian Clinical Hypnotist – Southeast Hypnosis
Thursday, August 11, 2022
11:15am – 1:15pm
Networking | Professional Development
Cost: $20 meeting fee includes lunch
Guests are always welcome!
Join the South East Express Network of the American Business Women’s Association as we welcome Rose Klein. Rose Klein is a trainer and therapist who has inspired human change for over 20 years now. She is a Christian clinical hypnotist and human change trainer at Southeast Hypnosis. Her training seminar series, local workshops and hypnosis coaching programs have helped many clients let go of their confusing pattern and not useful perspectives and providing them with necessary skills, tools, and motivation to be relaxed and successful in their lives.
When you are first starting a business, it is natural to feel confused or overwhelmed by all the things you must do. Overthinking keeps you in a stressed and overwhelmed emotionally. Get rid of the all or nothing attitude by attending this training with live demonstrations. Learn tips and techniques for you to increased your confident in your ability to build, and automate your business. Learn NLP techniques to change your mood before burnout happens.