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SUMMARY:FACC Monthly Luncheon | Speaker: Jennifer Bardot, Author & Founder of G.R.I.T.
LOCATION:Andre's West Banquet Center, 211 S. Old Highway 141, Fenton, MO, 63026
DESCRIPTION:FACC Monthly Luncheon | Speaker: Jennifer Bardot, Author & Founder of G.R.I.T.\n\n04/01/26 11:30 AM CST\n - 04/01/26 01:00 PM CST\Description:\nJoin us for an inspiring luncheon featuring Jennifer Bardot, author and founder of the GRIT Community, a leadership movement centered on Growth, Resilience, Intention, and Tenacity. Founded on Jennifer’s belief that true strength develops through shared storytelling and lived experience, G.R.I.T. began as a platform to encourage individuals to transform personal adversity into collective resilience. What started with the anthology Owning Your G.R.I.T. has grown into a vibrant multi-book series and an active community that brings professionals together through leadership luncheons, workshops, and authentic conversations focused on growth and connection.\n\nDrawing from her experiences as an entrepreneur, author, and leadership advocate, Jennifer will explore how the principles of growth, resilience, intention, and tenacity can shape stronger leaders and more supportive professional environments. Her message encourages professionals to approach challenges with purpose, learn from lived experience, and build meaningful relationships along the way.\n\nTakeaways: Attendees will gain insight into how the principles of Growth, Resilience, Intention, and Tenacity can strengthen leadership, navigate challenges, and support personal and professional growth. Jennifer will share perspectives on the power of authentic storytelling, cultivating a growth mindset, and building meaningful professional relationships that foster stronger teams and more resilient organizations.\n\nWhy This Matters for Business: Resilient leadership and strong professional networks are essential in today’s evolving business environment. Jennifer’s G.R.I.T. philosophy highlights how intentional action, authentic storytelling, and supportive communities can strengthen leadership, improve workplace culture, and help professionals navigate change with confidence.\n\nThis luncheon is ideal for business owners, managers, emerging leaders, and professionals who are interested in leadership development, cultivating resilience, and building meaningful connections within the Chamber community.\n\Details:\nEVENT FEE:\nFACC Members: $25\nNon-Members: $30\n\n*** RSVP ONLINE ***\Location:\nAndre's West Banquet Center\n211 S. Old Highway 141\nFenton, MO 63026
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FACC Monthly Luncheon | Speaker: Jennifer Bardot, Author & Founder of G.R.I.T.<br /><br />04/01/26 11:30 AM CST - 04/01/26 01:00 PM CST<br />Description:<br /><p data-end="574" data-start="336"><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Join us for an inspiring luncheon featuring <strong data-end="421" data-start="380">Jennifer Bardot</strong>, author and founder of the <strong data-end="490" data-start="449">GRIT Community</strong>, a leadership movement centered on <strong data-end="573" data-start="526">Growth, Resilience, Intention, and Tenacity</strong>.&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Founded on Jennifer&rsquo;s belief that true strength develops through shared storytelling and lived experience, G.R.I.T. began as a platform to encourage individuals to transform personal adversity into collective resilience. What started with the anthology <em data-end="851" data-start="829">Owning Your G.R.I.T.</em> has grown into a vibrant multi-book series and an active community that brings professionals together through leadership luncheons, workshops, and authentic conversations focused on growth and connection.</span></span></p>

<p data-end="1454" data-start="1058"><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Drawing from her experiences as an entrepreneur, author, and leadership advocate, Jennifer will explore how the principles of growth, resilience, intention, and tenacity can shape stronger leaders and more supportive professional environments. Her message encourages professionals to approach challenges with purpose, learn from lived experience, and build meaningful relationships along the way.<br />
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<strong>Takeaways:</strong>&nbsp;Attendees will gain insight into how the principles of Growth, Resilience, Intention, and Tenacity can strengthen leadership, navigate challenges, and support personal and professional growth. Jennifer will share perspectives on the power of authentic storytelling, cultivating a growth mindset, and building meaningful professional relationships that foster stronger teams and more resilient organizations.</span></span></p>

<h3 data-end="1491" data-start="1456"><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Why This Matters for Business:</strong>&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Resilient leadership and strong professional networks are essential in today&rsquo;s evolving business environment. Jennifer&rsquo;s G.R.I.T. philosophy highlights how intentional action, authentic storytelling, and supportive communities can strengthen leadership, improve workplace culture, and help professionals navigate change with confidence.</span></span></h3>

<p data-end="2055" data-start="1830"><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">This luncheon is ideal for business owners, managers, emerging leaders, and professionals who are interested in leadership development, cultivating resilience, and building meaningful connections within the Chamber community.</span></span></p>
<br />Details:<br /><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:14px">EVENT FEE:</span><br />
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:14px">FACC Members: $25</span><br />
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:14px">Non-Members:&nbsp;$30<br />
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*** RSVP ONLINE ***</span><br />Location:<br />Andre's West Banquet Center<br />211 S. Old Highway 141<br />Fenton, MO 63026
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