Women in Philanthropy and Leadership at Coastal Carolina University will host its April Inspiring Women's Luncheon on Wednesday, April 5, at noon in the Alford Ballroom, Atheneum Hall. The keynote speaker will be Wynn Godbold, founder of Bee Sharp, a leadership training company.

Godbold's presentation, "Using Your Voice and Speaking with Confidence," will focus on identifying ways women can use their voices effectively and confidently to make an impact in groups and meetings. She is an independent certified trainer, speaker and coach with the John Maxwell Leadership Team.

Cost to attend the luncheon is $10 for WIPL members and $15 for nonmembers. To register or for more information, email wipl-adm@coastal.edu or call 843-349-5033.

WIPL was founded in 2007 under the leadership of CCU first lady Terri DeCenzo. It is committed to inspiring, connecting and empowering women to strengthen their individual and collective voices in leadership at CCU and in the community, state, region and beyond. Members include faculty, staff and community leaders who are committed to creating and supporting opportunities for women in all areas of leadership and across all disciplines, while continuing to invest in scholarships for CCU students. Since its inception, WIPL has awarded 184 students more than $200,000 in financial support through a fully endowed scholarship and annual awards.