The Energy Within Us: Fireside Chat & Cocktail Reception

Join us for an intimate and powerful evening centered on leadership, resilience, and breaking barriers in the energy industry. This special fireside chat will feature the five accomplished authors of The Energy Within Us, a powerful collection of personal and professional journeys from African American women executives who have navigated and overcome both the glass ceiling and the “black ceiling” to reach the highest levels of corporate leadership. A common thread of all the women is their involvement in American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) and each has served as an officer at one point in time on the National Board.

Through candid conversation, the authors will share personal insights from their journeys—what it takes to rise in an industry where representation remains limited, how they sustained momentum in the face of systemic challenges, and the strategies that helped them lead with purpose and impact. Their stories serve not only as inspiration, but as practical blueprints for professionals aspiring to advance their careers and expand their influence.

This discussion will explore themes of perseverance, mentorship, education, and the importance of building strong professional networks. It will also address the broader need for continued progress in diversifying leadership across the energy sector and beyond.

Following the conversation, guests are invited to a cocktail reception where they can connect with fellow professionals, engage with the authors, and continue the dialogue in a more informal setting.

Whether you are an emerging leader, an established professional, or an advocate for greater equity in the workplace, this event offers both inspiration and actionable insight. Register to be part of a meaningful conversation that affirms: advancement is possible—and progress depends on all of us.

Doors open at 5pm. Program will begin a 6pm with cocktail reception to follow. Ticket includes food and drinks/cocktails.

Dress Code: Dressy and business casual attire are preferred. In order to maintain an enjoyable environment for all of our guests, venue does not permit any athletic wear including sweats and hoodies, rubber slides/flip-flops, excessively revealing clothing, or exposed undergarments.

Parking: There is a paid parking Garage under the Giant at 510 North Broad Street. The evening rate is $12 dollars. For the purposes of GPS, the address to the garage is 555 N 15th Street. https://www.parkwaycorp.com/parking/locations/510-north-broad-street/philadelphia/pa/19130

The Energy Within Us: Interested in buying the book before meeting the authors? It can be found to purchase on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Within-Illuminating-Perspective-Trailblazers/dp/1945875615

About the American Association of Blacks In Energy (AABE) is a national association of energy professionals. The Association was founded and incorporated as a non-profit corporation in the State of Colorado on December 1, 1977. Representing every sector of the energy industry, AABE members are dedicated to ensuring the input of underrepresented voices into the discussions and developments of energy policies, regulations, R&D technologies, and environmental issues. We are an association of more than 1,700 members and 41 active chapters in states, metropolitan areas, and college campuses around the country.

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