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From broad Diaspora influence in 2018 to industry-specific mastery in 2025, we’ve hosted 18 architects of our community. Next stop: Lights. Camera. Content. onecau.se/yep2026wph 🗓️ March 31st | 6 PM 📍 Washington, DC See you there! #YEP #WPH #WomenInBusiness

🚨 LAST CALL! Early Bird tickets for Women’s Power Hour end TONIGHT (March 28) Join us in DC on 3/31 to master: ✨ Personal Branding ✨ Content Creation ✨ Owning Your Voice Ayda Biru / Balemoya, Askale Davis & Wintana Alem 🎟️ [ow.ly/8ty850YA2za] #WomensPowerHour #DC #YEP

We’re honoring Askale Davis at Women’s Power Hour on March 31st. Reality TV Personality, Fashion Influencer, and total Boss. Come get the blueprint for content that converts! onecau.se/yep2026wph 📍 Washington, DC | 6 PM - 9 PM #YEP #AskaleDavis #WomenInBusiness

Lights. Camera. Fashion. Join us for Women’s Power Hour on March 31st with Digital Entrepreneur Wintana Alem! Come learn how to turn your lifestyle into a digital brand. Get your tickets. Link in Bio! 📍 Washington, DC | 6 PM - 9 PM #YEP #WintanaAlem #DigitalEntrepreneur

Lights. Camera. Content. Don’t miss Women’s Power Hour with Ayda Biru on March 31st! From Jebena Studio to Balè Moya, Ayda is showing us how to build a brand that lasts. Get your tickets. Link in bio! 📍 Washington, DC | 6 PM - 9 PM #YEP #ContentCreator #AydaBiru

Next up on the main stage: @BiniamBizuneh! 🌟 We’re honored to present Biniam with the Rising Star Award on April 25th in Falls Church, VA. Comedian, writer, actor—and now a YEP Award winner! 🏆 Get your tickets. Link in Bio! See you at 6 PM! #YEP #RisingStar #BiniamBizuneh

Honoring a literary giant! 🖋️ Join us on April 25th at 6 PM in Falls Church, VA, as YEP presents the Industry Excellence & Intellectual Leadership Award to MacArthur Fellow Dinaw Mengestu. 🏆 Get your tickets. Link in Bio! 🔗 #YEP #DinawMengestu

Introducing our Keynote Speaker 🎤 Dr. Gebisa Ejeta 🏆 World Food Prize Laureate 🏅 National Medal of Science recipient 💡 Inductee — National Inventors Hall of Fame ⭐️ Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon April 25 • Falls Church, VA 🎟 Link in Bio #YEP #Leadership #Gala26

Tax season can feel overwhelming. Join YEP for a live virtual tax information session, streaming on Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. 🗓️ Thursday, January 29th ⏰ 7 PM EST

Introducing YEP Weekly, a new series sharing updates, resources, and highlights for the Ethiopian professional diaspora. Our first feature is Speaking for Impact by Dr. Assegid “AZ” Habtewold. Scan the QR code to order. @DrAZHabtewold

Merry Christmas from YEP 🎄 Grateful for our community, the conversations, and the connections that made this year meaningful. Wishing you a season filled with warmth, reflection, and time with the people who matter most.

It’s a reset, not a setback. Join YEP for a virtual session with Resource Executive Petra Holcomb on turning career disruption into an intentional pivot. Learn to reset with purpose, protect your confidence, & plan what’s next. Dec 11, 2025 | 7 PM EDT | Virtual @holcomboypetra

Dee Harris breaks down what every new homebuyer should know—from building healthy credit to choosing the right loan. His message: preparation is power, and the journey to homeownership starts long before house tours. #YEPNetwork #HomeBuying #RealEstateTips

Dee Harris breaks down what most first-time buyers miss: it’s not just about getting approved, it’s about choosing the right loan with the right strategy. From interest rates to credit strength, this clip shows how to buy smarter in a shifting market.  #YEPNetwork

Dee Harris breaks down what every new homebuyer should know—from building healthy credit to choosing the right loan. His message: preparation is power, and the journey to homeownership starts long before house tours. #YEPNetwork #HomeBuying #RealEstateTips

Philia Bekele reminded us at YEP Con that as AI grows, blue-collar and skilled trades are becoming even more essential. She urged us to value hands-on work that AI can’t replace.  The future of work belongs to all skill sets. @PhiliaBekele  #YEPCon2025 #FutureOfWork

At YEP Con, Philia Bekele reminded us that the real risk isn’t AI—it’s being left behind. Those who learn and adapt today will shape tomorrow. YEP Con pushes our community to stay ready and stay ahead. @PhiliaBekele #YEPCon2025  #AIinAfrica #FutureOfWork #UpskillAfrica

At the YEP 8 Year Anniversary Gala, Dr. Senait Fisseha reminded us that showing up is where impact begins. Your presence matters, for your vision, your community, and the spaces that need your voice.  #YEPGala #YEPNetwork #Leadership #Community

At YEP Con 2025, Yared Gudeta cautioned creators to keep IP-worthy ideas off public AI platforms. Innovation is exciting, but protecting your ideas is just as important. #YEPCon2025 #AI #AIEthics #Innovation

At YEP Con 2025, Yared Gudeta shared how AI is reshaping careers, making work faster, smarter, and more rewarding. The future isn’t just automated, it’s full of opportunity. @YaredGudeta   #YEPCon2025 #AI #FutureOfWork