Creation of an inclusive work culture has become more crucial than ever. Through grassroots movements, many have realized that the only way to address the many existing inequalities is through allyship and having the difficult conversations. It is no longer enough to rely on organizational changes to happen, but rather, we, as individuals must take action on a day to day basis. Last Thursday at Shanghai Slim’s, IPWS brought together an inspiring panel of experts to discuss how, as individuals, […]
A big thank you to everyone who came out for our Summer-Kickoff Mixer at Kartel last week on May 20th! We truly had a great time reconnecting with old and new friends OFFLINE at the sold-out event. After a few tough months of uncertainty and some degree of isolation for many, we at IPWS were beyond happy to be able to gather face-to-face, and meet members of our community, engage in stimulating conversations, make connections, and enjoy one of Shanghai’s most […]
For most of us, the line between work and life is increasingly less visible, and one has to wonder how to maintain a balanced life in these circumstances. Our Activator of the Month, Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Kimberley Carder, spoke about the subject of mental health at work and creating healthy habits for a happy life. The big question is, what can you do to kick-start your New Year’s resolutions and improve your well-being? Dr. Carder’s definition of mental health is […]
Our December Thought Activator touched on a topic, which you can use across all areas of your life – negotiation. Vivien Newrzella, the creator of the program The Graceful Negotiator shared her expertise with a full room of attendees. Vivien started by giving an example of how we often talk ourselves out of negotiating, but for all the wrong reasons, such as lack of confidence and fear of failure. She presented the participants with 4 tactics that bring real results […]
The first IPWS Thought Activator of the season broached a topic that we can all relate to, especially in a fast-paced city like Shanghai: ‘Should we be doing it all?’ Chloé Reuter, founder of the award-winning agency Reuter Communications, led the conversation and shared her personal story, filled with candid anecdotes and experience-basted tips. Chloé can easily be described as an explorer and an achiever, learning languages, moving around the world and coming to Shanghai over fifteen years ago. Since […]
Last Thursday at Shanghai Slim’s, an inspiring panel discussion brought together four extraordinary women: Michele Aboro, Gina Li, Zovi Weng and Maple Zuo. They have a very powerful thing in common: they all stand out and excel in their respective industries, which are mostly male-dominated and not easy to break into. From stand-up comedy and illustration, to robotics and boxing, the event attendees discovered insights and real-life examples that made the speakers who they are today. Our panel discussion focused […]
Last Thursday, September 5th, IPWS members and supporters gathered to celebrate the successes of the past season and welcome the year ahead. It was an evening spent with old and new friends, along with plenty of networking and discussions around ideas of continued professional development and growth. The gathering took place in the beautiful setting of Dao Jiang Hu, Modern Chinese Kitchen by Ginger. During the evening, IPWS Board members reviewed past year’s activities and accomplishments, and introduced the IPWS […]
We are delighted to announce that over 17,000 RMB was raised for the World Academy for the Future of Women over the weekend! Last Saturday, IPWS hosted a celebratory White Party Brunch to help support a future for young women in China. Despite the heavy rain, we enjoyed a wonderful day at The Beach House, as we raised funds for our beneficiary, the World Academy for the Future of Women (WAFW) through a raffle & silent auction, and indulged in a buffet […]
What’s the Problem with the Word Feminism? When we decided to introduce a new event series this year — the IPWS Thought Activator — our aim was to host a networking-based event that centered around topics or themes that often are not discussed, or that encourage discussion and debate. Our Thought Activator theme for April was a true ‘thought activator’ and we’re proud to have hosted an evening where attendees felt comfortable discussing what was viewed as a loaded topic. […]
