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FX April 2025 Virtual Luncheon

April 24 @ 11:30 am 1:00 pm

Getting in front of people to talk about what you do or even present your ideas to your clients can be scary for some. But what if you could find confidence in what you present and boost your confidence? Janine Smiley will talk to FX in this virtual meeting about ways to deliver your message using mental, verbal and physical opportunities that will boost your confidence.

Janine is a communications leader that focuses on simplifying the complex to achieve extraordinary outcomes. Her business experience includes working for both private and public companies that specialize in professional services, agriculture and consumer packaged goods.


Janine’s communications background includes media relations, crisis management, C-suite communications, audience persona development and content creation. Her crisis specialty areas are product recalls, employee/employer controversies and regulatory investigations. She has been a featured speaker on the topics of reputation management and de-escalating issues in social media channels.


Janine received a bachelor’s degree in communications from Missouri State University and a Certificate in Disruptive Innovation from Harvard Business School Online. She serves on the board of Flourish Furniture Bank, a nonprofit that provides whole house furnishings for people transitioning to permanent housing.

Networking 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Presentation 12 – 1 p.m.

FREE for Members. $10 for Nonmembers.

Free – $10