Join us in a special sneak peek episode to learn all about the keynote speaker at this year‘s 107th Women Lawyers Association of Michigan annual meeting. This episode features Kristen Ekkens, who will talk to us about authenticity and the importance of coming to the table as you are. Kristin Ekkens is a visionary leader, TEDx speaker, and award-winning entrepreneur whose mission is to bring light and joy to the world. As the Founder & CEO of Exponential Inclusion (EXI) and the Founder of Exponential Joy, Kristin is dedicated to empowering individuals and communities to embrace their full potential and create meaningful impact.From empowering women leaders in Saudi Arabia to uplifting Latinx communities in the United States and cultivating impactful teams in the Caribbean, Kristin’s career reflects her unwavering commitment to inclusion, purpose, and transformation.Guided by her belief that joy is a powerful force for change, Kristin creates spaces where people can reconnect with themselves, find inspiration, and amplify their unique light. Whether through retreats, coaching, or community initiatives, her work fosters connection, compassion, and exponential joy for a brighter world. Contact info:Connect with Kristin on LinkedIn Exponential Joy | www.exponentialjoy.globalExponential Inclusion | www.exi.globalKirsten J. Silwanowicz is the Chief General Counsel for the Detroit Housing Commission. She is a distinguished in-house counsel with extensive expertise in federal grants, contracts, litigation, compliance, and risk management. She provides strategic legal guidance and develops tailored solutions that drive organizational growth while aligning with mission-critical objectives. Kirsten has served the Detroit community through roles at the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation and the Great Lakes Water Authority, where she led complex contract negotiations, managed litigation, ensured regulatory compliance, and supported state and federal funding initiatives.A passionate advocate for public service and advancing women in the legal profession, Kirsten is a leader within the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM) and the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL). She serves as Vice President of the WLAM State Board and past President of the WLAM Wayne Region. Through her leadership and publications in the Women Lawyers Journal, she champions women’s rights and equality in the legal field.Kirsten holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Michigan State University, where she became fluent in Spanish. She began her legal career in Dallas, Texas, before returning to Michigan in 2015 to continue her impactful practice and advocacy efforts.

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