Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF)

Hear from 2025 WFF Leadership Conference attendees about the real value of WFF membership! ✨ With monthly virtual events like Exchange Networks and Lunch & Learn, you will consistently be on the path to career growth and development, as well as experiencing networking opportunities that could open the door to your next opportunity. If you’re ready to be inspired by women across the foodservice industry—WFF Connect is where it starts. 🚨 Log in through WFF Connect and start taking advantage of your member benefits today! New members can sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eRjzDb2Y

At WFF, we’re paving the path to bold change. 💪 Together, we're leading the way to a stronger foodservice industry—advocating for current and future leaders, promoting safe and respectful workplaces, and educating to create opportunities that transform careers and lives. 🌟 #WFFLimitless

As Marketing Manager for the Commercial Restaurant Channel at General Mills, Shayna Becker is leading with strategy, heart, and impact. With almost 9 years of experience across sales, sales operations, and marketing, Shayna is known for her cross-functional leadership and dedication to building strong teams. Her passion for developing others shines through her work—most notably in launching General Mills North America Foodservice’s first Mentorship Program and Marketing Intern & Recruiting Program. As a proud WFF Ambassador, Shayna continues to champion growth and opportunity for others across the industry. We’re proud to recognize Shayna as a 2025 Change Maker! 👏 #ShesLimitless #ChangeMaker

Everyone wonders at times if they have what it takes to do X or achieve Y. But when momentary doubts become a constant companion, it’s time to dig deeper and reset. Join Monigo Saygbay-Hallie PhD, EVP and Chief People Officer at Denny's, as she shares how to assess your talents and contributions objectively, set realistic expectations, embrace feedback as valuable information, and stop fixating on past mistakes, enabling you to understand, and share, your full value. 🎟 Register now: https://lnkd.in/egmn_YsN #WomenInLeadership #WFFExchangeNetworks

Have you ever attended an in-person WFF event that changed the trajectory of your career? You can help others have that same life-changing experience by giving a small gift today: https://lnkd.in/eFncHZQf

We’re proud to celebrate Therese Gearhart, President & CEO of Women’s Foodservice Forum, for being named to Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2025 Power List! Therese’s unwavering commitment to advancing women leaders across the foodservice industry continues to inspire and drive meaningful change. Her visionary leadership is forging a bold future for women in every corner of our industry. Read article here: https://lnkd.in/e9aDvDgN

Life gets loud—especially for leaders juggling constant change. But what if you could quiet the noise and help others do the same? At the 2025 WFF Leadership Conference, Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D. shared powerful insights on silencing the inner critic and finding resilience—even in the most turbulent times. 💬 What’s one way YOU help others turn down self-doubt and turn up confidence when challenges hit?

Join us in celebrating Change Maker Lindsay Pembridge! 🎉 As Director of National Sales at PepsiCo, Lindsay Pembridge brings over a decade of expertise in food and beverage sales, national account management, and business development. Her leadership drives strategic growth across national Travel & Recreation Foodservice accounts, all while championing team development and innovation. An active Women's Foodservice Forum Ambassador and Ring of Honor recipient—PepsiCo’s top sales recognition globally, Lindsay is known for delivering results, building strong partnerships, and navigating complex challenges with confidence. We’re proud to celebrate her as a 2025 WFF Change Maker! #ShesLimitless

April Love, JD was on FIRE! 🔥 During our complimentary Exchange Networks last month, she provided some very valuable career advice like the importance of mentorship and sponsorship and the difference between the two. Don't miss this month's Exchange Network on 4/17 at 12:00 PM CST where we'll discuss the topic of overcoming self-doubt. https://lnkd.in/egmn_YsN

🧠 “Your brain was built to protect you—not promote you.” That's why self-doubt is so persistent. It’s not weakness—it’s wiring. But what if you could rewire your brain for confidence, clarity, and executive-level impact? Join this month’s Lunch & Learn with Kim Zoller—a global expert at the intersection of Neuroscience, AI, and Leadership Mastery—for an eye-opening session on how to quiet your inner critic and activate your full leadership potential. Here’s what you’ll walk away with: ✅ The neuroscience behind why your brain holds you back—and how to change it ✅ Real-world tools to silence imposter syndrome and fuel confident decision-making ✅ Neuroscience + AI hacks to transform self-doubt into strategic decision-making and presence Kim has coached 300,000+ leaders across Fortune 500s. She doesn’t just teach mindset—she rewires it. 🎯 This isn’t another webinar. It’s a catalyst. Are you ready to lead at a higher level? Register today and get ready to thrive! https://lnkd.in/eZ32hkSR