Carving the Path: Mentorship and Community through WinMBNA

In this special takeover episode of Monument Matters, the leadership team of WinMBNA shares personal stories, career lessons, and insights into the future of the monument industry. Cristine Bouwkamp, Courtney Swart, Abbey Metcalf, and Ryan Worthington discuss mentorship, networking, women in leadership, and the importance of creating supportive spaces for professional growth. The conversation also explores how WinMBNA provides education, scholarships, webinars, community discussions, and meaningful industry connections that help members grow personally and professionally. From learning to speak up with confidence to adapting to AI and new technologies, this episode focuses on carving a stronger path forward together Chapters (00:00:00) - Women in Monument Builders(00:01:49) - NbNA Take Over the Podcast(00:02:06) - Three Women Get Involved in the Monument Industry(00:05:56) - How to Work More effectively(00:11:36) - Craft Industry Voices: Opportunities for Women(00:15:58) - What does the Wynn NBNA provide that may not exist elsewhere(00:19:21) - Wonders of the Retail Industry Facebook Group(00:23:06) - What's the future of the monument industry?(00:26:19) - Winsnbna Conference & Programs(00:27:53) - Virtual 5K(00:30:08) - Wynn 5K(00:31:33) - MBCNA volunteer opportunities(00:33:40) - Monument Matters: Members Benefit