MCABW motto 'Women Helping Women' supported by mentoring program

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas -- The Montgomery County Association of Business Women (MCABW) is taking its motto, “Women Helping Women,” a step further by initiating a mentoring program to ensure the success of its members, both in their professional careers and their personal lives.

The mentoring program was conceived by MCABW member, Dawn Candy, to provide more one-on-one time among the members, and further the networking process.

“This team is designed to help women become involved and engaged in the community through relationship-building and effective networking. The mentoring team will meet in a one-on-one environment,and teach interested members how to navigate their membership for maximum benefits and exposure for their business, nonprofit or community organization,” said MCABW Board Member, Stephanne Davis.

A Mentoring Team of community and business leaders will spearhead the program, and include: (left to right in photo) Helen Thornton, Carolyn Gray, Donna Rodriguez, Dawn Candy, Anna Ryan, Stephanne Davis, Amy Cooper, and Carol Gooch. Other MCABW members are encouraged to take an active role in the mentoring program.

A beneficial side effect of the program is that if women are doing well in the careers, they feel more self-confident, and other aspects of their lives will improve.

“If women are successful in their careers, it will improve their mental well-being which has a direct bearing of physical wellness as well,” said the founder and Executive Director of the MCABW, Carol Gooch, M.S., LPC, LCDC, LMFT, the Director of Business Development for Aspire Hospital.

The MCABW is open to all women in the community...business women, stay-at-home moms, retirees...and woman who realizes the value of the fellowship and support of other woman. MCABW members and their guests can obtain more information about the mentoring program and any of several events held monthly by the organization.

The MCABW meets the first Tuesday morning of every month, for a ‘Business Builder Coffee,’ featuring speakers on topics of interest. The morning event from 8-9:00 a.m., is hosted by Eye Health Consultants located at 1111 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite 110, in The Woodlands (77380). MCABW member, Joy Brasington, presides over this program.

The second Thursday of every month is an evening networking mixer held at different locations, allowing members to showcase their businesses. The August evening mixer from 5-7:00 p.m., will be hosted by Morton’s Grille located at 25 Waterway in The Woodlands (77380). MCABW Member, Janette Jordan, will be presiding.

The fourth Tuesday of every month is the MCABW luncheon at Incredible Pizza in Conroe on Loop 336 South. Members can network from 11:30 a.m. to noon; the meeting is held from noon to 1:00 p.m., featuring speakers on topics of interest, additional networking, door prizes, and more. August is the anniversary month of the MCABW, and this coming month the organization will be celebrating its ninth anniversary. This event will be festive and a celebration of nine years of ‘women helping women.’ Women of the community are invited to come celebrate the event.

Additional information can be obtain from the MCABW website at the link provided.