Wednesday, April 2, 2025 – Esler Companies launched the highly anticipated Women of Esler: Accelerate Speaker Series on Tuesday, marking the beginning of a transformative series aimed at emphasizing women’s voices, experiences, and resilience throughout the company.
The inaugural session, Women of Esler: Inspirational Stories, was a heartfelt and empowering conversation that drew an impressive turn out of over 200 attendees. Moderated by Katie Kleyla, Director of Teammate Experience, the 30-minute virtual event featured four remarkable women from across the Esler network who shared the triumphs and struggles they faced along their personal and professional journeys toward leadership.
Women of Esler: Inspirational Stories Panelists:
- Felicia Chiverton-Wren – Director of Service, Arizona
- Jonna Benson – Project Consultant, Central Texas
- Rose Martinez – Director of Service, Colorado
- Sarah Hoard – Sales Manager, Colorado
As the panelists spoke candidly about the duality of womanhood in the workplace, it was clear that strength, determination, and courage are the backbone of their success in and out of the office. Their stories reinforced the importance of challenging norms, demanding equality, and lifting each other up in every step of the journey.
Key Takeaways:
- Claim Your Space – Jonna Benson, a female project consultant in a male dominated field, urged all women to own their space and trust their abilities. “You deserve to be in this role,” she reminded the audience, “Women belong in every room.”
- Redefine Leadership – Felicia Chiverton-Wren spoke powerfully about the pressure women often face to be strong in leadership roles. She emphasized that “True leadership isn’t about unrealistic expectations. Leadership is about vulnerability, trust, and collaboration.”
- Set Boundaries – Rose Martinez shared the importance of setting boundaries in and outside the workplace. Her message emphasized the importance of “Being present where your feet are” to prioritize multiple aspects of life and avoid burnout.
- Ask for Help – Sarah Hoard reminded everyone that leadership is not about doing everything alone. She urged women to seek feedback and be open to growth, even when it’s hard to hear. “No one will remember what you do, but they’ll always remember how you make them feel,” she said. Approach all conversations with honesty and empathy because genuine leadership requires emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
Esler Companies continues to build a culture of equity and inclusion and is committed to not just talking about change, but making it happen. The Women of Esler: Accelerate Speaker Series is more than conversations, it’s a call to action to embrace the voices of women in leadership, challenge the systems that marginalize them, and fight for an equal future.
Next Session:
June 11, 2025 – Leadership & Career Growth: Kelly Aronson, Senior Vice President, Affiliate Retail Operations + Digital Experience, Renewal by Andersen CORO.
To learn more about the Women of Esler: Accelerate Speaker Series, please visit: Women of Esler: ACCELERATE Speaker Series 2025
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The Esler Companies is the holding company for Renewal by Andersen of Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, North Texas, Central Texas, Greater Philadelphia, Southern New England and Portland, Maine, with sales and marketing engines in Northborough, Massachusetts & Austin, Texas.
Renewal by Andersen is the full-service window-replacement division of 115- year-old Andersen Corporation, the owner of the most trusted family of window brands in America. RbA was founded with a mission to redefine the industry and to offer a different—and better—window-replacement experience. Renewal by Andersen has 12 company-owned locations, and nearly 100 independently owned “affiliates” across the United States.
