TOP FLOOR WOMEN
Top Floor Women Brought to You By Everyday Leaders Events
Indy's Premier Southside Women's Networking Event
You're Invited to Join Us on the
First Wednesday of Every Month
8 am-9:30 am
WHERE: Stage 1 Dance Academy,
740 Fry Road, Greenwood, IN 46142
January 7, 2026
GUEST SPEAKER
Aisha Cargile
McCord and Cargile Marketing Resources
Canva AI Essentials for Small Business and Nonprofit Marketers
Speaker Bio: Aisha Cargile Aisha Cargile is a marketing strategist, educator, and co founder of McCord and Cargile Marketing Resources. She specializes in helping small businesses and nonprofit organizations build clear, confident marketing systems that remove guesswork and make growth more achievable. With a background in both creative content development and technical problem solving, Aisha brings a practical approach to teaching digital tools that support real world goals. Her workshops focus on skill building through simple, repeatable steps that empower participants to create strong visual content without needing a design background.
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Canva AI Essentials for Small Business and Nonprofit Marketers
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Topic Description This workshop introduces participants to the top five Canva AI hacks that help small businesses and nonprofit teams create better content in less time. The session is designed for anyone who wants to simplify their process, strengthen their visual brand, and get more results from the content they already produce. Attendees will learn practical, time saving techniques that make Canva AI feel less overwhelming and more like a helpful partner in their workflow. Each hack focuses on everyday needs such as generating strong ideas faster, improving design quality with minimal effort, adapting content across platforms, and keeping brand consistency easy to manage. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how to use Canva AI to streamline marketing tasks, reduce production time, and elevate the overall look and feel of their materials. Whether you are a beginner or a regular Canva user looking to level up, these hacks will give you actionable ways to work smarter right away.
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Join us at
STAGE1 Dance Academy
740 Fry Rd
Greenwood, IN 46142
Suite D
January 7, 2026
8-9:30am
BRING YOUR COMPUTERS for an ENGAGING CANVA SESSION!
Don't miss our special
SPEED Networking Introductions
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September 3, Joe Ake shared the value of creating your own YOU TUBE CHANNEL: Grab access to his next class There is limited seating.
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Communicate Your Message with
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SPECIAL Invitation Call
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Greenwod, IN
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Purpose and Mission
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to build community.
Our Mission
Our mission is to partner with families to cultivate an environment for sound character development by loving, encouraging and empowering.
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Register for one of our classes today!
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Stage1Dance Academy
740 Fry Road, Suite D
Greenwood, IN 46142
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Many individuals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders spend quality time discovering and developing specific strategies to make a bigger impact.
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Working with Melahni Ake and Everyday Leaders Leadership Coaching and Consulting you will have access to predictable personal and professional development formulas to gain immediate clarity, stand out, and make a bigger impact in your life and your business.
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If your goals include improving communication, building better teams, and experiencing more joy in your work and life then Everyday Leaders can help you identify gaps and execute growth plans.
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Book Melahni for KeyNotes on Leadership,Team Training ProgramsWorkshops and Retreats, at www.everydayleaders.com
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317-556-7781
Joe Ake has over 35 years of professional audio and video production, including freelance work in various industries, emphasizing commercial clients.
When you are ready to partner with a highly dedicated, organized, and creative broadcasting professional. Joe Ake Studios is the right choice and will provide a wide range of medua services including recording your marketing reels, directing, producing and distributing your business podcast and you tube channel, producing commerical customer testimonials, live broadcast events, event keynote speaker and training media capture and distrubuting.
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Joe Ake Studios provides FULL technology and media support for our speakers and guests.
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Joe Ake Studios extends special TOP FLOOR WOMEN discounts for media and business services including updating your professional headshots and more. Come visit joe is his studio today.
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Contact Joe at
317-513-1763
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435 E Main Street, Suite 200
Greenwood, IN 46143
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The History
Top Floor Women began in 2017 when Mindii had the vision to unite women on the south side of Indianapolis to network and develop personally and professionally. Since Mindi was an established business owner in Franklin, IN, she collaborated with the owners of "The Elevator" on the town square in Franklin, IN, on their TOP FLOOR. Top Floor Women became a popular monthly networking event that brings women from central Indiana together to meet, share, and connect. Mindi's vision is carried on:
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​In 2021 Melahni Ake, founder and president of Everyday Leaders, is continuing the momentum to serve women in our community. We welcome you to join us on the first Wednesday of every month to learn, grow, and make meaningful connections that can impact your life.
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What's changed? We now record and share all of our speakers on our YOUTUBE channel. Thanks to JoeAkeStudios for supporting and capturing all of our events!
If you are ready to develop yourself personally and professionally, we offer monthly Masterminds on personal growth and leadership. We would love to have you join us!
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Top Floor Women - Everyday Leaders Women's Networking Group Jan 2025
TOP FLOOR WOMEN-Everyday Leaders Women's Networking Group
Indy's Southside Premier Women's Networking Group
We meet on the first Wednesday of every month.
8:00 am-8:30 am Networking (Bring your Business Cards)
8:30 am-9:25 am Professional Development Speaker
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2025 Meetings:
UPCOMING
SAVE the DATE
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Aisha Cargile, CANVA AI for Your Marketing for Small Business and Non-Profit Marketers. McCord and Cargile Marketing.Resources,
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January 15, LIVE2LEAD: Stick with IT in 2026- Event JOHN MAXWELL SIGNATURE Professional Growth and LEADERSHIP EVENT with Everyday Leaders hosted at Indiana Wesleyan University.
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Dec 3, Speaker Melahni Ake: It's Value Creation Time, Learn the template that industry leaders use to differentiate their brands and how you can implement this system immediately.
Bring A FRIEND! Register NOW
Nov 3, LIVE2LEAD: Come Alive in 2025 Event JOHN MAXWELL SIGNATURE LEADERSHIP EVENT with Everyday Leaders hosted at Stage 1 Dance Academy
Previous SPEAKERS
NOVEMBER: Amy Barile: Teal Canary, Expressing Yourself through Art. Book a private party with TealCanary https://www.tealcanary.com/
Book a creative event or private art lesson by calling or texting 317.414.2066
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October Chef Jenxie,
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​September 3 Speaker Joe Ake Studios. joeake@gmail.com https://www.joeakestudios.com
Coffee Sponsor, PNC Bank​​
August 5, 2025, Jill Howell Talk Title: Expanding Your Nervous System Capacity- Move through Fear, Anxiety, + Shame with Ease www.dancinginthemess.com.
Coffee Sponsor Angie LeBlanc Autism Community Connection: http://www.autismcc-in.org
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July, 2, 2025, Dr. Robyn Wright, Healthy Evolutions, https://healthyevolutions.com/. Coffee Sponsor Amanda Sparks, Allies-inc.org
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​Coffee Soonsor Amanda Sparks ALLIES-Inc.​org Please contact Amanda to learn more about mentorship for young women. https://www.allies-inc.org/
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June 4, 2025, Amanda Sparks, Greater Greenwood ToastMasters #4081 Award Winning Toastmasters Group will focus on Improving Your Confidence Through Improvisational Speaking
May 7, 2025, Valerie Roehling, Connecting Employees and Employers, Spherion Staffing
Thank you to Melody Davis with PNC Bank for sponsoring our SPEAKER GIFT and attendee gifts.
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April 2, 2025, Erin Schwein: Health, Life and Fitness Coach; Loving Your Reflection
E-mail: coacherinjean@gmail.com Phone: 3172130799​​​​​
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March 5, 2025, Rachel Bush, Panda Rose Consulting, Inc. AI, and Marketing, What you need to know to be successful in your business.
Karen O'Neill, Oasis, TMS: Karen.oneill@oasistms.com www.oasistms.com 317-408-4761​​​​​​
February 5, 2025, Jessica Evans Founder of www.Allies-Inc.org. How to be a friend. Jessica@allies-inc.org 317-625-8495
Coffee Sponsor Heather Means: Griswold Home Care ​812-552-4792 cell Heather.means@griswoldcare.com​
January 8, 2025, Speaker: Brandi Greenleaf-Barnes: Raymond James: Financial Wealth for Women. Contact Brandi at www.raymondjames.com/bgb
Coffee Sponsor Erica Weddle Simply Fitness Yoga https://www.simplyfitnessyoga.com/
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December 5th, 2024, Melahni Ake, Founder Everyday Leaders, How to find your mentor and live your best life. Find out more about Everyday Leaders at www.everydayleaders.com 317-556-7781. Reach out to Melahni for your personal growth plan today. AVON Dawn Tellinghuisen is our coffee sponsor!
November 6, 2024: Speaker: Amanda Sparks: www.Allies-Inc.org
Coffee Sponsor: Dawn Tellinghuisen The Avon Company: SHOP NOW for Your Holiday Gifts and Support Dance Every Journey and Making Everyday Leaders Inc. Your Top Floor Women Sponsors: https://www.avon.com/fundraiser/TopFloorWomen?rep=dtellinghuisen
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October 2, 2024: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Indianapolis: Megan Iazeolla, Director of Volunteer and Community Engagement www.bebigforkids.org.
Coffee Sponsor Megan Yeagy, Owner, Grafton Peeks Greenwood, info@grafttonpeekgreenwood.com
September 4, 2024: Stacia Jones and Stefany Dolan, becauseOne, www.becauseone.com How to build better communities one non-profit at a time,
Coffee Sponsor: Cheryl Smith, www.consideritdonein.com
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August 7, 2024: Valarie Brunning: Brunning Law Office: Estate and Small Business Planning www.brunninglawoffice.com
Coffee Sponsor: Debbie Beck djbeckrealtor@gmail.com
July 3, 2024: Speaker: Paula Oliveria-Lamey, RESET Yourself with Paula. RESET Yourself to Your HEALTH
Coffee Sponsor: Pat King King4wellness. pat@king4wellness.com SHAKLEE
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June 5, 2024: Lisa Devon, Motivational Poet, and Humorist www.LisaDevonSpeaks.com
Coffee Sponsor. Michele Tyring: Optavia Health Coach. coach.optavia.com/TEAMTyring. mtyring@sbcglobal.net
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May 2024: Speaker: Tricia Thomas, EZdecluttersolutions www.ezdecluttersolutions.com
Coffee Sponsor: Valarie Brunning: Brunning Law Office, https://www.brunninglawoffice.com/
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April 3, 2024: Speaker, TOYINDA SMITH, Champion Athlete, Master Coach, and TEDx Speaker
The Power of Coaching Yourself Breaking Through Barriers to Build Buoyancy that Facilitates Meaningful Progress in Life> She is bringing her newest BOOK, "The Handbook to Coach Yourself," and will be signing them for you at this event! www.thecoachingseat.com
Coffee Sponsor: Sabrina Hickey, PAX-Program of Academic Exchange
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March 6, 2024: Speaker, Erika Dale, Building Your Social Media Presence, www.WhoisErikaDale.com
Coffee Sponsor: Amanda Mitchell
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February 12, 2024 Top Floor Women Collaborate for First Annual Galentine's Event: hosted at Stage1DanceAcademy benefitting Dance Every Journey:
February 7, 2024: Speaker Jill Howell, Dancing in the Mess
Coffee Sponsor Cindy Gardner, High Tower Graphics
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January 3, 2024, Speaker Samantha Tishner, Heal First, Love Second,
Coffee Sponsor, Michele Tyring-Optiva Health Coach, Treats Jill Howell-
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December 6, 2023: Paula Hornback FDNP, RRT. IFBB PRO
Coffee Sponsor Mary Ellen Brown
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November 1, 2023 Angie Redmon, striveHR, and Julie Blair Pitts, Insperity, Topic: Culture Impact.
Coffee Sponsor Kristine Shaub, Accupay, Inc. Media Sponsor JoeAkeStudios
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October 4, 2023: Shannon Tankersly, Cyber Security, What every business owner must know to protect their assets. @JPtheGeek 156 South Park Blvd, Greenwood, IN 46143. Coffee Sponsor Amanda Sparks, Allies.org. Hope Purdue Halloween Snacks and Tupperware: Media sponsor JoeAkeStudios
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September 6, 2023: Heather Lowey, How to Maximize Your Personal Energy @ JP the Geek Studios 156 South Park Blvd, Greenwood, IN 46143. Coffee Sponsor: Angie Redmon striveHR Media sponsor JoeAkeStudios
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August 2, 2023: Jodi Bondy, " Stuck in the middle with ..............." NEW LOCATION: JP the GEEK 156 S Park Blvd, Greenwood, IN 46143
Here's a link to Jodi's Legacy Forever Program: https://www.forever.com/ambassador/jodibondy. Coffee and Media sponsor JoeAkeStudios
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July 5, 2023 Melahni Ake, Revolutionizing Your LinkedIn Game, Cutting Edge Strategies for 2023, -Aspire Johnson County Greenwood Office. Join our LINKEDIN 30-day challenge Group HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14279156/
Coffee and Media Sponsor JoeAkeStudios
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June 7, 2023: Alicia Tisdale: Building and Strengthening Relationships:
Aspire Johnson County Greenwood Office, Joe Ake Studios Coffee Sponsor
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May 3, 2023 Jason Barnaby, Firestarters Inc, Fanning Your Flame to Ignite Your Hope and Torch Fear:
Coffee Sponsor Julie Pitts, Insperity, Joe Ake Studios Media Sponsor
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April 5, 2023: Speaker Megan Bennett, Socially Acceptable: Strategies for Social Media and The Social Landscape - Why and How to Learn to Love Creating Content Media sponsor JoeAkeStudios
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March 1, 2023 Speaker Melinda Chapman with Values Driven Realty:
How Money Works Media sponsor JoeAkeStudios
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February 1, 2023 Bri Ikerd, Money Mechanics: Strategies to Jump-Start Your Financial Future Media sponsor JoeAkeStudios
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January 4th, 2023: Speaker Carla Taylor, Make Dreams Happen, Dreammakers. Media sponsor JoeAkeStudios
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