Resilience Redefined: Conquering Burnout in Uncertain Times

The challenges of the past year have undeniably left us grappling with uncertainty, and as the world continues to navigate the pandemic, burnout has emerged as a prevalent concern for many. If you've found yourself on the brink of exhaustion, struggling to cope, you're not alone. The need for resilience and well-being has never been more crucial.

For creatives, the pandemic has disrupted the customary flow of inspiration, replacing it with a roller coaster of emotions fueled by work stress, isolation, and the ongoing pandemic reality. In this conversation, we'll explore the fine line between stress and burnout—understanding the factors that differentiate the two and the ways in which they manifest in our lives.

• What are the signs that you're approaching burnout, and how can you differentiate them from stress?
• How can design principles be applied to foster inclusivity and accessibility in the realm of voting?
• How can we safeguard our mental well-being and creatively flourish amidst ongoing challenges?

• Creatives and Designers seeking to navigate burnout and regain inspiration.
• Individuals interested in the intersection of design, inclusivity, and accessible voting.
• Those looking to engage in meaningful conversations about well-being and resilience.

Tesha Williams-Flynn is an experienced executive in industries spanning technology and pharmaceutical advertising. She currently works at Apple, where she leads a team whose focus is ensuring Apple’s technology and platforms are at the forefront of enabling employees of Fortune 500 companies to do their best work.

Prior to Apple, Tesha spent over 15 years in the healthcare industry. Most of that time was primarily focused in senior-level positions working with pharmaceutical companies on brand and marketing strategies.

Tesha received her undergraduate business marketing degree from UNC-Greensboro, and also holds an MBA from Syracuse University. Most recently, she completed the Diversity and Inclusion Certification Program with eCornell. Tesha’s other professional accomplishments include bringing diversity initiatives to the forefront within the workplace, speaking engagements, and mentoring young professionals. She is also a Lagree-certified fitness instructor.

On the personal side, Tesha is married to Dr. Sean Flynn, and they have two beautiful young children - Eva, 8 and Jackson, 7.

Our conversation is guided by the understanding that resilience isn't just about overcoming challenges—it's about transforming adversity into growth and renewal. We acknowledge the importance of fostering safe spaces and inclusive dialogues.

Let's come together as a community to explore the paths to resilience, learn from experts, and engage in discussions that matter. By sharing insights, experiences, and strategies, we can pave the way for a brighter, more inclusive future.

For more information and to reserve your spot, visit . Your journey towards renewed energy, creativity, and resilience starts here.

Together, we redefine resilience and conquer burnout, emerging stronger and more empowered than before.

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Ladies*, Wine** & Design is a global non-profit initiative with chapters in 280 cities worldwide. Jessica Walsh started LW&D after she realized that sometimes peers can be competitive or unsupportive of one another. Only a small percentage of creative directors are women or non-binary, and LW&D wants to help change this through mentorship circles, portfolio reviews, talks & creative meetups.

*Our space is inclusive of all women, non-binary, agender, and gender non-conforming people. Self-definition is at the sole discretion of that individual. If you feel you could benefit from a space meant for people who do not identify as cis men to share ideas and collaborate, you are welcome. **Alcohol is entirely optional; you can drink tea, coffee, or whatever you like!

If you need any accommodations to access the event fully, please get in touch with us by December 28, 2023, at lwdbaltimore.gmail.com.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

MICA – Brown Center, 1301 West Mount Royal Avenue, Baltimore, United States