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Facilitator: Marie Hale

Location: Downers Grove

Marie Hale is a self made woman who turned a life of poverty and struggle into the inspiration that she needed to support and uplift the women around her.  Starting at the age of 12 she has worked for others and worked for herself, eventually opening her first business in 2003 at the age of 22.  She is currently the Managing Director for the Chicagoland area for eWomenNetwork, a media/PR company specifically focused on building, connecting and educating women in business.  She was recently awarded the Woman to Watch award for 2007 and promoted to Executive Director level within eWomenNetwork.  Marie is currently co-authoring a book and speaking under her company, Lipstic Logic, an education and inspiration focused marketing collaborative that believes in doing business like a woman, with guts and passion!

Marie facilitates events, emcees, speaks and educates small and large groups of woman on the subjects including marketing and PR, networking, establishing ones self as an industry expert, and working from your center of passion.  Her style, savvy and enthusiasm create a safe and inspirational environment that facilitates personal and professional growth.

Marie is also the owner of Shimmy Shock Entertainment, an entertainment and education agency focused on the art of Middle Eastern Dance and family friendly performances.  She started her performance career at the age of 15 in Las Vegas, NV and headlined the Sahara Casino and Hotel for their New Years Eve Gala in 1996.  After relocating to Chicago in 1997 she continued her education and opened Shimmy Shock in 2003. Marie is very dedicated to creating a healthy body image and connection for pre-teens and hosts several classes and workshops specifically focused on the empowerment of young women and helping them build deeper relationships with their mothers during the turbulent teenage years.  

Marie actively supports many local charities and has been an active participant and team leader in AIDSWALK since 1995.   She actively raises funds for eWomenFoundation, a non-profit focused on providing funds to other non-profits focused on women’s health, career and wellness initiatives.