Discover Your Working Genius! Ever wonder why some work energizes you and some drains you?
Join Lara Allen of Nonprofit Navigators for a fun, insightful session on The 6 Types of Working Genius—a powerful tool to help you understand your natural gifts and how to thrive at work, at home, and in teams. Perfect for anyone looking for more joy and clarity in what they do! More information on Working Genius workshops can be found at www.nonprofitnavigators.net/working-genius.
Lara Allen helps you identify the type of work that brings you joy and energy.
Lara Allen is the owner of Nonprofit Navigators, a consulting firm that supports nonprofit organizations and helps them reach their potential. She founded Nonprofit Navigators (AKA Allen Consultants Inc) in 2008 with one client and herself as the sole employee to now having multiple employees serving more than 30 clients in several states each year. Personally, she served in 2022-23 as the first Executive Director (and former board member) for The Ladder, helping the organization in its infancy and then successfully handing it off to others to manage and grow. In the past, she worked as live-in staff in transitional homes, development coordinator for a multi-faceted agency in urban Denver, and grant writer/consultant for numerous nonprofits. She holds a BA in Broadcast Journalism from Cedarville University. Her optimism is contagious, and her attention to detail ensures deadlines are met, foundation guidelines are followed, and clients are served with professionalism and care.
Backyard Vacation Planning
September 29, 2025, 7:00 PM at the Hoover Public Library
Why travel for vacation? Discover all the things Birmingham has to offer!
Local author and educator Cherith Fluker will discuss her new book Secret Birmingham.
From quirky landmarks to rich cultural connections, Secret Birmingham is your guide to the unexpected side of this booming Southern city. Cherith Glover Fluker is an Alabamabased writer and blogger with a deep-rooted connection to Birmingham’s culture and community. While she has built a career in education, she balances it with her passion for writing. She regularly pens stories for her blog, WhatCherithInks, and has also written for LakeLife 24/7 Magazine; Chicken Soup for the Soul; Food, Wine & Travel Magazine; and Motherly. Cherith is married with two young adult children.
For more information, visit hooverlibrary.org or call (205) 444-7888.