[WISCONSIN CHAPTER EVENT] Join us for a spooktacular evening of connection and creativity at Frightfully Good Networking on Tuesday, October 29! It's going to be a fun night at Roll Play, filled with games, laughs, and plenty of chances to grow your network. Bring your business cards and your best Halloween spirit—let's make this a night to remember! Learn more and RSVP: https://bit.ly/4h1s9Th #womenintoys #licensing #entertainment #WisconsinChapterEvent
WiT - Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment
Non-profit Organizations
New York, NY 11,067 followers
Championing and advocating for the advancement of women through leadership, opportunity and connection.
About us
Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WIT) / The WIT Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and global community that champions and advocates for advancement of women through leadership, opportunity, education and connection. WIT has chapters throughout the U.S., Canada, Hong Kong, France, Australia and the U.K. For more information, visit www.WomenInToys.com. Contact us at [email protected].
- Website
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http://www.womenintoys.com
External link for WiT - Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1991
- Specialties
- toys, entertainment, licensing, games, manufacturing, design, entrepreneur, consulting, women, non-profit, networking, mentoring, inventor, start-up, mentor, board games, plush, business , entrepeneur, and mentoring
Locations
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Primary
1375 Broadway, Suite 1001
c/o Toy Association
New York, NY 10018, US
Employees at WiT - Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment
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Michele Spring Fajeau (she/her)
Listen. Connect. Amplify. Seasoned PR pro.
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Eric Morse
General Manager @ InSpirit Designs | Strategic Business Development, Business Mentor, Brand Building, Retail Focused
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Tara Deakin
Chief Human Resources Officer, People Strategy and Transformation, Organization Enablement
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Deb de Sherbinin
Business Mentor
Updates
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Looking for a new gig? Searching for your next team member? 🕵🏻♀️ WiT’s Job Board makes it easy to search for the best opportunities in the toy, licensing, and entertainment industries. And if you're the one doing the hiring, you can reach thousands of incredible professionals by posting your job on the WiT Job Board. Here’s a look at some of the current openings: ✏️ Sales Director - Amazon ✏️ International Marketing Manager - ThinkFun ✏️ Sr. Manager of Product Development - Educational Insights ✏️ Sales Manager - Toyish Labs Inc ✏️ Industrial Designer II - Educational Insights ✏️ Business Systems Analyst - VTech Don’t miss out — visit the link in our bio to check out jobs that are hiring right now, or post your own! https://bit.ly/3XsRsFW #womenintoys #licensing #entertainment #ToyIndustryJobs #EntertainmentJobs #LicensingOpportunities #WiTJobBoard #HiringNow #JobAlert
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NEW YORK METRO CHAPTER EVENT: Join the New York Metro chapter on Tuesday, October 22nd at 5 PM for a sneak peek into the magic behind Sesame Street! During the event, you’ll get a look inside Sesame Workshop as they share how their iconic global characters and unexpected collaborations have brought laughter and learning to multiple generations. You’ll hear from Sesame Workshop’s CEO, Sherrie Rollins Westin, and get the chance to snap a photo with a Sesame Street friend. And don’t worry, there’ll be light bites and drinks to keep you refreshed. This event is free to WiT members (is it time to renew your membership?), and $20 for Not-Yet WiT Members. 100% of your event fee will fund the WIT Foundation Scholarship Program in loving memory of past President and forever friend of WiT, Joan Luks. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3Y3Tg8E #womenintoys #licensing #entertainment #NYChapterEvent #SesameWorkshop #NetworkingEvent #CareerGrowth #FemaleLeaders
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✨REMINDER✨ Are you coming to our next Casual Fridays event? If you haven't joined one yet, make this your first! What are WiT Casual Fridays? On the second Friday of every month at 12:15p EST, we gather the WiT community (and non-members for a small fee!) for a 45-minute Zoom meetup to meet, hang out, and connect with each other. 🤝 Our next event is happening on October 11th! Each session starts with small breakout rooms for networking, followed by an opportunity to connect as a group. 💻 We’ll share a guiding question or prompt to start the conversation — this is your chance to weigh in and share your thoughts! But no worries, this is a no pressure, no prep environment. Visit the link below for more info, and we’ll see you soon! https://bit.ly/47P7BaI #womenintoys #licensing #entertainment #CasualFridays #WiTCommunity #NetworkingEvent #MonthlyMeetup #ConnectWithWiT #ZoomMeetup #TechNetworking #WiTEvents #October11th #JoinUs #NoPressureNetworking
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Let’s celebrate Isabelle Gourrier, one of the 2024 WiT Foundation Scholarship winners! Isabelle is a Junior at Loyola Marymount University working towards her B.A. in Screenwriting, where she’s combining creativity and passion to tell stories that uplift and inspire. “I plan to continue fostering communities in which women are supported and uplifted. The film industry has been dominated by men for too long—it’s time for women to share that space,” said Isabelle. Stay tuned as we spotlight all of the 2024 recipients! #womenintoys #licensing #entertainment #WiTFoundationScholarship
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DENVER CHAPTER EVENT: Happy Fall, Denver! 🍁 Join us on Monday, October 21st from 5pm to 7pm for an evening of networking, connection, and fun with fellow WiT members and industry friends. We're gathering at Postino Broadway, where you'll have the chance to unwind after the workday and meet like-minded professionals in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Come solo or bring a friend—everyone’s welcome! RSVP now to save your spot: https://bit.ly/3Y7avVx #womenintoys #licensing #entertainment #DenverChapterEvent
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Lights! Camera! FASHION 👠 👑 ✨ Our Wonder Women didn’t just walk the red carpet—they owned it! Every look at the Wonder Women Awards was a celebration of the brilliance, strength, and energy of our community. Whether you walked the step & repeat alone or brought your bestie - we're living for the confidence and the sparkle ✨ Ready for your close-up? Head to our website to see all the red carpet magic! #womenintoys #licensing #entertainment #WonderWomenEverywhere #WWA2024
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Are you ready to level up your tabletop gaming knowledge? WiT’s Tabletop Gaming Learning Community is an inclusive and supportive space where women who work in or want to work in the tabletop industry can learn and grow from each other. Join the community for its monthly roundtable on Thursday, October 17 to share knowledge, tackle challenges, and celebrate successes together! Whether you're a seasoned pro or are just dipping your toes into the tabletop world, this community is for you. Learn more and register at the link below 👇 https://bit.ly/3TsvfW0 #womenintoys #licensing #entertainment #TLC #TabletopGaming #BoardGames #CommunityLeaders #LearningCommunity #InclusiveGaming #SupportiveSpace #CareerDevelopment #SkillSharing #NetworkingEvent #ProfessionalDevelopment #EmpowerWomen #JoinTheConversation
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Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15 to October 15, we come together to honor the rich histories, vibrant cultures, and countless contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities whose ancestors hail from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. This month, we reflect on the incredible impact that Hispanic innovators, leaders, and trailblazers have had on the toy, licensing, and entertainment industries. From bringing fresh perspectives to pushing boundaries in creativity and entrepreneurship, their influence is felt far and wide. Let’s take this time to celebrate, uplift, and support the incredible contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities! How are you celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month? Let us know in the comments! 💬 #womenintoys #licensing #entertainmentindustry #hispanicheritagemonth #latinxheritagemonth #hispanicleaders #diversityandinclusion #celebratingculture
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CHICAGO CHAPTER EVENT: Get ready for a spooktacular night at our Boo 'n Brew event! Join us on Thursday, October 17th at 5:30pm for a night of fun, frights, and fantastic chews at Alter Brewing in Oak Brook. Of course, there will be a costume contest—so come dressed in your most creative, scary, or hilarious costume to compete for prizes! Don’t ghost us—RSVP by Monday, October 14th: https://bit.ly/3BpDMTl #womenintoys #licensing #entertainment #ChicagoChapterEvent #BooNBrew #HalloweenFun #NetworkingEvent #CostumeContest #SpookySeason #RSVPNow