WOMEN IN THE KNOW CELEBRATES ONE YEAR OF SUCCESSFUL CONVERSATION FORUMS BRINGING WOMEN TOGETHER

Summer
2014 Series to focus on the effects of globalization

LAKE FOREST, IL (MAY-JULY 2014) – Amie Marks, founder of Women in the Know, believes that
women can move mountains when working together toward common good. Marks
launched Women in the Know one year ago in May 2013, to offer women a platform
by way of a series of discussions and complimentary luncheons to speak openly
about world issues, current events, and timely topics. The series has touched
on everything from GMO’s and organics, the U.S. healthcare system, and women’s
issues in foreign countries. Throughout May-July 2014, Marks will speak on the
effects of globalization.  

As the world
tries to bounce back from a rough couple of years of economic turbulence and
global uncertainty, it’s important for women to take charge of their lives and
protect their families. According to InpowerWomen.com,
women perform 66% of the world’s work, produce 50% of the world’s food, and
earn only 10% of the income. Fortunately, there has been growing recognition
that women are becoming the solution to our world problems. Many women’s groups
and organizations are popping up, spreading awareness, hitting the streets, and
getting their hands dirty.

Join Women in
the Know in this women’s movement at the 2014 summer series from May-July. Marks
will focus on the effects of globalization, taking a look at sustainable
natural resources and women’s global positive influences. Current technology
has stimulated an incredible growth in energy supply in the country, and it’s
important for women to know how they can play their impactful role as it
pertains to globalization.

The first
luncheon in May will focus on a U.S. and global energy update and a look at the
ever-changing energy supply in the U.S. and its global effect. June’s discussion
will feature emerging markets, the world’s growing consumer bases and its drain
on natural resources. July will wrap the series up discussing women’s roles in
our global world, and the positive global effects of the growing role of women
in politics, in the military, and in business.

Lake
Forest Club (554 N. Westmoreland Rd. Lake Forest, IL 60045) from
11:30am-1:30pm –

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Thursday,
May 22, 2014 (RSVP by Monday, May 19)

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Thursday,
June 26, 2014 (RSVP by Monday, June 23)

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Thursday,
July 24, 2014 (RSVP by Monday, July 21)

Caffe DeLuca (7427 Madison St. Forest Park, IL
60130) from 11:30am-1:30pm –

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Wednesday,
May 21, 2014 (RSVP by Friday, May 16)

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Wednesday,
June 25, 2014 (RSVP by Friday, June 20)

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Wednesday,
July 23, 2014 (RSVP by Friday, July 18)

"The topics are timely and
often already being discussed in the media. However, at this forum, there is no
bias, no political influence,” says Women in the Know regular participant Brianne
Claeys of Lake Forest. “You get the facts you need to make a personal
educated decision on things that affect your life today."

Claeys isn’t the
only “woman in the know” who has felt the effects of attending. Many women
leave feeling more fulfilled with the enriching conversation at these
luncheons. Much of the subject matter sparks ideas and thoughts that otherwise
would not have crossed the mind. Women are the movers and the shakers, and all
discussions relate back to women’s issues, health, and empowerment. Marks
unveils these difficult topics and opens the closet door for women to express
their true feelings, and urges them to take control and make a difference at
home and in their community.

Women in the
Know forums are free and open to the public – feel free to bring a friend! To
reserve a space or for more information, please call 708.524.9374, e-mail melissa.dennis-araujo@raymondjames.com,
or visit the new website at www.WomenInTheKnowForum.com.
Topics are subject to change.

ABOUT AMIE MARKS