Women's Wireless Leadership Forum upcoming events

WWLF Webinar: Navigating the Narrow Spaces of Work + Life (24 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Work and life aren't two separate mountains to climb—they're the same ascent.

Every day, we encounter "narrow spaces": the moments between meetings, deadlines, family responsibilities, difficult conversations, and unexpected challenges. It's in these moments that we decide whether to keep climbing—and which handholds will help us move forward.

Join leadership coach and organizational consultant Holly McIlwain for an engaging, interactive webinar exploring how to navigate the invisible demands of work and life with greater intention. Through practical exercises and Holly's ASCEND Decision Framework™, you'll discover how your values, boundaries, support systems, and daily decisions become the handholds that sustain you on the climb.

You'll leave with practical tools to help you navigate your next narrow space with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose—because sustainable success isn't built in life's biggest moments, but in the decisions we make between them.

BIO:

Holly Joy McIlwain, M.S., is a dynamic leader with over 15 years of diverse experience in higher education and nonprofit sectors. She is the founder of the Brave Women Project, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering professional women to take courageous action. As a member of the Leadership Team at Winner Partners, a retained executive search firm in Florida, Holly leads the Talent Development platform, emphasizing the integration of operational excellence and culture.

Her previous role as Director of People + Culture at Wolfe.com, a technology-focused company, further underscores her commitment to fostering effective organizational environments. Currently, Holly serves as Chief Navigator at NarrowSpaces, a coaching and consultancy firm that assists leaders in navigating the complexities of work and life.

With a strong educational background, including a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Robert Morris University, she is also a Certified Strengths Coach and a Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst.

An accomplished author of the "Practical Wisdom" series, Holly finds her greatest joy in her three sons, John, James, and Jeremiah, who inspire her every day.

Monthly Networking Event: Motivation and Mugs (05 Oct 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

With all of the transition and new information in our industry, where can we turn our attention for guidance and encouragement? Join your fellow WWLF members for a morning motivation and the opportunity to connect while enjoying your beverage of choice.

Unless there is a holiday, we meet for Motivation and Mugs the first Monday of each month. You'll have the opportunity to introduce yourself and share in a discussion about the overlap of our industry, your professional journey, and any personal details you're comfortable sharing.

We look forward to seeing you on our next call! Registration closes the Thursday prior to the meeting.

WWLF Webinar: WWLF World Mental Health Day: My Many Lives Exercise (15 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

A World Mental Health Day Experience:

Feeling stretched thin? This World Mental Health Day, give yourself permission to pause and reimagine. Walk through a guided visualization exercise where you'll picture different versions of your life unfolding — not to plan a big change, but to notice what draws you in and what energizes you. Through gentle reflection and optional group sharing, this 60-minute session helps you break through burnout by reconnecting with the values and desires that light you up, so you walk away feeling refreshed, clear, and reminded of your own possibility.

Join WWLF President Victoria Weidenthaler and WWLF Education Committee member Sara Lang as they guide you through this meaningful exercise.

Spots are limited — register now to save your seat.

Adapted from a coaching exercise, by Lora McInturf, The Inner Advocate®, which was inspired by the book, “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron."

Victoria Weidenthaler is a seasoned telecommunications professional with over a decade of experience in the wireless infrastructure sector. Her background spans corporate legal compliance, land use and siting regulation, and government relations, with deep expertise in navigating the complex regulatory landscape that governs wireless deployment.

Most recently, Victoria served as Corporate Counsel, Legal Compliance at SBA Communications, where she provided expertise on land use and telecommunications siting regulations. She was also engaged in the establishment and modification of federal, state, and local telecommunications regulations, working closely with other industry leaders through the Wireless Infrastructure Association's advocacy efforts.

Earlier in her career, Victoria held several roles at Crown Castle, including in Government Relations, where she played a key role in developing early small cell regulatory frameworks and deployments in the Southeast.

Victoria was selected as one of WIA's Top Women in Wireless for 2021 and 2024. She currently serves as President of the Women's Wireless Leadership Forum (WWLF), having previously held the roles of Executive Director of Programs and Executive Director of Education within the organization.

Sara Lang serves as Senior Manager of Workforce Solutions at the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA), where she has worked since July 2022. In this role, she leads several executive-level initiatives supporting WIA’s strategic priorities.

Before joining WIA, Sara spent seven years in public education as a professional school counselor, where she designed and implemented academic, social-emotional and career-development programs for K–12 students. Earlier in her career, she served eight years in the United States Air Force, supporting logistics operations and senior recruiting. As a proud military veteran, she brings a mission-focused approach to her work.

Sara holds an M.B.A. from the American College of Education, an M.S.Ed. in Counselor Education from Saint Vincent College, and a bachelor's degree in business administration.

Sara lives in the Greater Pittsburgh area with her son, Ethan.

Monthly Networking Event: Motivation and Mugs (02 Nov 2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

We look forward to seeing you on our next call! Registration closes the Thursday prior to the meeting.

Monthly Networking Event: Motivation and Mugs (07 Dec 2026)

Mon, 07 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

We look forward to seeing you on our next call! Registration closes the Thursday prior to the meeting.