Do you feel called to be a mentor? Are you looking for a mentor? The 4word Mentor Program is currently accepting applications for the upcoming fall session. Visit the Mentor Program website today and submit your online application by September 2, 2016!

Get someone in your corner this year!

What You Missed

Mondays with Diane

No Supermoms Required

Believe it or not, we were not designed to be Superwomen. 4word COO, Sandra Crawford Williamson, shares some honest truths working women need to remember during the busy times of their lives.

Wednesday Interview

Become a Safe Haven

We will always have tough times in our lives, and having meaningful relationships makes all the difference. Author Pamela Lau shares about the two life-altering situations that inspired her latest book, A Friend in Me: How to Be A Safe Haven for Other Women.

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Make Your Next Career Move

As a 4word: Member Insider, you’re given exclusive access to numerous job openings across the country via the 4word Job Connections Board. We wanted to highlight a few jobs currently available. Just login to your 4word: Member Insider account to apply to one or more of these positions!

Not a 4word: Member Insider? Email your credentials to hello@4wordwomen.org to begin the application process.

Featured Company: freshbenies

Location: Texas

freshbenies is a health discount card that includes the ability to call a doctor 24/7 and get a prescription, if needed.

Open Positions on the 4word Job Connections Board
(login today to view more!)

Job #1: Client Service Specialist
freshbenies – Texas
This opportunity provides day-to-day client service and support for freshbenies and Benefit Brainstorm products (bundles of telehealth, advocacy and other non-insurance benefits). The focus is to ensure client satisfaction with the freshbenies product, service and implementation. This position is the primary point of contact for a client or member. Job tasks include directing and controlling the processing of groups on a timely basis, answering group/broker/member questions, and resolving client issues.

Job #2: Marketing Manager
Today’s Christian Woman – Carol Stream, IL 
The Marketing Manager for the Today’s Christian Woman team will work closely with the marketing, design and marketing operations teams to improve circulation strategy and site conversion. This role will include project management for key initiatives, product development and income/expense analysis.

Job #3: Sales Analyst
CBRE – Los Angeles, CA
Responsible for the management and maintenance of the market database of all occupiers and investors. Creates and manages lists of targets, tracks progress and issues periodic updates.

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Top Three

• Nearly 30% of new board members appointed this past year were women – Jena McGregor with The Washington Post shares encouraging news regarding the number of female board members in the US and what it means.

• Where Does the Bible Say Extra-Marital Sex is Wrong? – Preston Sprinkle writes on Relevant Magazine about the controversial topic of sex outside of marriage and where exactly the Bible speaks out against it.

• Six Reasons Why Women May Be Leaving Your Church – Thom Rainer lists six simple reasons why churches might be seeing more and more of their female members leaving the congregation.

Take Notice

SET A REMINDER!: September 17, 2015, is the 4word Annual Giving Day! Make a donation to 4word to help support 4word programs like the 4word: Mentor Program, 4word: Local Groups, and more. There will be a 1:1 match (plus some) for donations of $50 or more. Please consider giving on September 17!

MULTI-MILLIONAIRE WITH NO EXPERIENCE: Sarah Michael with Daily Mail interviews Melanie Perkins, college drop-out and multi-millionaire CEO of two companies.

LIVING TO WORK OR WORKING TO LIVE?: Lisa Gordon with Career Contessa discusses why “having it all” doesn’t always mean getting to have everything all at once.

LEARN HOW TO HUMBLEBRAG: Vivian Giang with Fast Company lists four ways to keep yourself from sounding like a show-off.

EARLY = ON TIME: Brent Beshore with Forbes explains why time management is so crucial to being taken seriously as a professional.

4word: Local Group Events

Take a look at these upcoming 4word: Local Group event dates and see which one(s) you can attend. We’d love to see you there!

• Tulsa – Lunch Discussion – August 18 @ noon
• Dallas – Yoga Pant Coffee – August 22 @ 9:00AM
• Tulsa – After Hours Gathering – August 27 @ 6:00PM
• Houston – Servant Leadership Luncheon – September 18 @ 11:30AM

For details on these events, please visit our 4word Events page.

Video of the Week

Do you ever feel like quitting would be the best option? The next time you feel like throwing in the towel, watch this video of a determined little boy with only a board standing between him and his white belt.

A Pinterest Find

Quick dinner recipes with minimal ingredients are perfect for anyone’s crazy schedule. This 6-ingredient Tomato-Basil Cream Ravioli will quickly become a favorite, and not just because it’s easy.

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Become a 4word: Member Insider today!

Join the 4word Membership Program today for exclusive access to our Job Connections Board featuring open positions in companies across the country. As a 4word: Member Insider, you will also receive special content, a free copy of Work, Love, Pray and the companion Work, Love, Pray Study Guide. Click here to sign up today!

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We all shop on Amazon. Now you can find the things you need AND make a donation to 4word, all at the same time! By using AmazonSmile, your shopping experience stays the same, but once you’ve completed your purchase, Amazon will donate a percentage of the final cost to 4word. Getting started is easy. Choose 4word as the AmazonSmile cause you are supporting, then do your normal Amazon shopping on http://smile.amazon.com/. It’s that simple.

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