Upcoming Women’s Leadership Network Events 2024
JUNE
Wine Down Wednesday | June 12 | 4 – 6 PM | The Rogue Roundabout in Conway | No registration necessary.
Thursday, June 6 –Â Closing the Sale with Karen Walker of Karen Walker Speaks
Arnold Innovation Center |Â 10:45 a.m. Doors Open |Â 11:00 a.m. Speaker Starts
12:00-1:00 Networking at Local Restaurants (Salsa’s, Rogue Roundabout, US Pizza). Location will be chosen during the event and there will be a preset menu.
This event has been postponed due to low enrollment.Â
Mastering the art of closing the deal is crucial for success. Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to learn, don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights and actionable tips to elevate your closing game and get results.
JULY
Thursday, July –Â Marketing on a Budget with Jessica Crum, CEO of Silverlake Design Studio
Arnold Innovation Center |Â 10:45 a.m. Doors Open |Â 11:00 a.m. Speaker Starts
12:00-1:00 Networking at Local Restaurants (Salsa’s, Rogue Roundabout, US Pizza). Location will be chosen during the event and there will be a preset menu.
This event has been postponed due to low enrollment.Â
Discover how to maximize your marketing efforts without breaking the bank! You know that you need to ramp up your marketing, but where should you start? From Google Ads to TikTok, the sea of marketing choices can be overwhelming! Join Jessica Crum CEO of Silverlake Design Studio as she guides you through a comprehensive list of both free and paid marketing tools tailored to small businesses and nonprofits.
AUGUST
Thursday, August –Â Succeeding In a Man’s World with Kerrie Diaz, CEO of Snyder Environmental
Arnold Innovation Center |Â 10:45 a.m. Doors Open |Â 11:00 a.m. Speaker Starts
12:00-1:00 Networking at Local Restaurants (Salsa’s, Rogue Roundabout, US Pizza).
This event has been postponed due to low enrollment.Â
We’re diving into the secrets of thriving in traditionally male-dominated environments. Get ready for empowering discussions, valuable insights, and a supportive community as we navigate through the challenges and triumphs of leadership in today’s dynamic landscape. Get ready to unlock strategies, share stories, and break barriers together!
Past Empower Hour and Book Club (Virtual)
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Past Events
- Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity | May 21 | 6 – 8 PM | С²ÝÓ°Ôº Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center
- Wine Down Wednesday |Â May 8 | 4 – 6 PM | Los Tres Potrillos in Conway
- Be S.M.A.R.T. – Single Mothers Accessing Resources Together |April 27| NOON – 2PM| Hendrix College’s Student Life & Technology Center
- Networking Breakfast – Strategic Leadership: Growing & Building Your Dream Team | April 15th | 7:30 AM – 9 AM | Rogue RoundaboutÂ
- Wine Down Wednesday |Â April 10 | 4 – 6 PM | Burnt End BBQ in Conway
- Wine Down Wednesday | March 13 | 4 – 6 PM | Skinny J’s in Conway
- International Women’s Day Brunch at С²ÝÓ°Ôº | March 8 | 10 AM – 11:30 AM
- Speed Networking Event | February 15 | 6 – 8 pm | O’Malley’s
- Wine Down Wednesday | January 10 | 4 – 6 PM | Vincent’s BBQ in Conway
- Wine Down Wednesday | December 13 | 4 – 6 PM | Mike’s Place in Conway
- WLN Royal Gala | A Bridgerton-inspired experience | November 30 | 6 – 9 PM | Legacy Acres
- Women’s Leadership Academy Luncheon | November 13 | 11:30 AM – 1 PM | The Rogue Roundabout
- Wine Down Wednesday | November 8 | 4 – 6 PM | Zaza’s in Conway
- Women’s Foundation of AR Luncheon | October 16 | 11:30 am – 1 pm | BHCC
- Wine Down Wednesday | October 11 | 4 – 6 pm | Vincent’s BBQ
- WLN Women’s Business Showcase | September 28 | 6 – 8 pm | С²ÝÓ°Ôº McCastlain Hall
- Wine Down Wednesday | September 13 | 4 – 6 pm | The Rogue Roundabout
- Wine Down Wednesday | August 9 | 4 – 6 pm | O’Malleys
- Women’s Leadership Academy Graduation | July 11, 2023 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Willow Event Center, Conway, Arkansas
- Understanding Inclusion: Real People, A Real Conversation – WLN Happy Hour | April 20, 2023 | 5:30 – 7 pm | Brick and Forge Taproom
- Spark Retreat 2023 | Karen Walker Speaks | April 15, 2023 | 9 am – 1:30 pm | Hendrix
- Silverlake Women’s Conference | March 10 – 11, 2023 | Herschel Hall in Greenbrier
- WLN Breakfast – “Gently Do” Work Life Balance | February 28, 2023 | 7:30- Networking, 8:00 – 9:00 Event| The Gathering Place at Blue Barn Bakery
- WLN Networking Luncheon – Empowering Teams for Success | Kristen Kennon, Owner iRealty Arkansas | February 21, 2023 | 11:30 am – 1 pm | Brick and Forge Taproom
- WLN Happy Hour! – New Year, New Connections | Jan. 12, 2023 | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm| Brick and Forge Taproom
- “Gently Do” Work Life Balance | Dr. Brenda Yelvington | October 25, 2022 | 8:00 – 8:45 am | The Gathering Place at Blue Barn Bakery POSTPONED
- Women’s Business Showcase | Thursday, September 29, 2022 | 6 – 8 pm | С²ÝÓ°Ôº McCastlain Hall
- Precious Pantries Celebration and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | Wednesday, July 6, 2022 | Pine Street Community Museum, 1270 Factory Street, Conway, AR
- WLN Central AR Golf Tournament | May 15 – 20, 2022 | Centennial Valley Country Club, Conway, Arkansas
- Book Club – I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown | Facilitated by Dr. Leslie Zorwick | April 19, 2022 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm | С²ÝÓ°Ôº Downtown
- WLN Networking Luncheon – Building Boundaries in Leadership | April 13, 2022 | 11:30 am – 1 pm | Hole in the Wall Cafe
- Book Club – Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown | Facilitated by Crystal Kemp | March 29, 2022 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Conway Corp Customer Care Center at 650 Locust St
- Rise, Reset, Repeat | March 10, 2022 | 6 – 8 pm | BHCC
- Ask them to Dance: Practical Tools to Promote Diversity and Inclusion | February 17, 2022 | 6 – 8 pm | BHCC
- Book Club – everyman by Dr. M Shelly Conner | Facilitated by author, Dr. Conner | February 24, 2022 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm | VIRTUAL
- Silverlake Women’s Conference | February 25 – 26, 2022 | The Studio Downtown/Silverlake/С²ÝÓ°Ôº Downtown
- WLN Networking Luncheon – Boss Moves 101: Creating Your Exit Plan | December 8, 2021 | 11:30 am – 1 pm | Hole in the Wall Cafe
- Book Club – Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab | Facilitated by Leslie Zorwick | November 16, 2021 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm | С²ÝÓ°Ôº Downtown
- Seasons of Womanhood | November 11, 2021 | 6 – 8 pm | BHCC
- Book Club – Discussion of Bridgerton | Facilitated by Dr. Leslie Zorwick | October 19, 2021 | 6 – 8 pm | С²ÝÓ°Ôº Downtown
- Kickoff with Women’s Business Showcase | September 16, 2021 | 6 – 8Â pm | BHCC
- WLN Central AR Open | Meet the Pros | May 9, 2021 | 5:30 pm | Centennial Valley Country Club
- WLN Central AR Open | Talk with the Pros | May 10, 2021 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm | Centennial Valley Country Club
- Uninvited Attention: The Culture of Sexual Harassment (Virtual) | Allison Vetter | April 20, 2021 | 6 – 7 pm
- Finding Your Voice (Virtual) | Denise Donnell | March 17, 2021| 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Using Emotional Intelligence to Improve Relationships (Virtual) Dr. Nicole Walter | March 11, 2021 | 6 – 7 pm
- Leadership and Breaking Barriers (Virtual) | Christina Shutt and Kandi Hughes |Â January 27, 2021 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- DIY with Cora Gray (Virtual) | Cory Gray | December 9, 2020 | 6 – 8 pm CANCELLED
- The Power of “No” (Virtual) | Thelma Moton and Di’Anka Moton |Â November 18, 2020 | 11:30 – 12:30 pm
- 10 Ways to Network Online (Virtual) | Jessica Crum and Cora Gray |Â October 22, 2020 | 6 – 7 pm
- Intentional and Inclusive Leadership (Virtual) | Dr. Angela Webster and Dr. Taine Duncan |Â September 16, 2020 | 11:30 – 1 pm
- WLN Kick-Off Event (Virtual) | September 3, 2020 | 6 – 7 pm
- EMPOWER Hour | Back to School? A Special Edition of the WLN Empower Hour (Virtual) | Candice Dowd Barnes, Ed. D. | July 15, 2020 | 6:00 pm CANCELLED
- EMPOWER Hour | Leading from New Spaces (Virtual) | Kim Lane | May 20, 2020 | 5:00 pm
- Book Club – Dare to Lead by Brené Brown (Virtual) | Facilitated by Dr. Leslie Zorwick | May 13, 2020 | 5:00 pm
- EMPOWER Hour | Mental Health and Wellness: Building Resilience in Challenging Times (Virtual) | Dr. Brookshield Laurent | May 6, 2020 | 5:00 pm
- EMPOWER Hour | Financially Fit for Life (Virtual) | Laura Hanlon, Speaker | April 29, 2020 | 5:00 pm
- EMPOWER Hour | Finding Joy in the Midst of Chaos (Virtual) | Karen Walker, Speaker | April 22, 2020 | 5:00 pm
- EMPOWER Hour | Coping with COVID-19 – Strategies for Women to Cope with the New Normal of Life at Home (Virtual) | Maureen Skinner |Â April 8, 2020 | 5:00 pm
- Seasons of Life & Leadership Event | February 13, 2020 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm | BHCC
- Networking Luncheon – Financial Planning | January 29, 2020 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Hole in the Wall Café
- Book Club –  by Shonda Rhimes | Facilitated by Dr. Leslie Zorwick | January 21, 2020 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm | С²ÝÓ°Ôº Downtown
- Networking Luncheon – Stress Management | December 11, 2019 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Hole in the Wall Café
- Emotional Intelligence | Dr. Nicole Walters | November 5, 2019 | 6 – 8 pm | Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center
- Book Club –Â Â by Nan Doyal | Facilitated by Nan Doyal, Author | November 4, 2019 | 6 – 8 pm | Elizabeth House, 120 Elizabeth (off Robins Ave)
- Networking Luncheon – Start Up and Start Overs | October 30, 2019 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Hole in the Wall Café
- First Friday Coffee – Mentorship Kickoff | October 4, 2019 | 9 – 10 am | С²ÝÓ°Ôº Downtown
- Book Club –Â by Amy Poehler | Facilitated by Dr. Leslie Zorwick | September 26, 2019 | 6 – 8 pm | Elizabeth House, 120 Elizabeth (off Robins Ave)
- WLN Kick-Off Reception | September 19, 2019 | 4 – 6 pm | С²ÝÓ°Ôº President’s House, 140 Donaghey Ave
- End of Year Celebration | May 17, 2019| 4:00 – 6:00 pm | McCastlain Ballroom
- Networking Luncheon – Sexual Harassment in the Workplace | April 24, 2019 | 11:30 am – 1 pm | Hole in the Wall Cafe
- Book Club –   by Roxane Gay | Co-hosted by Taine Duncan & Amy Gilstrap-Dodd | April 18, 2019 | 6 – 8 pm | С²ÝÓ°Ôº Downtown
- Sexual Assault Awareness | April 16, 2019 | 6 – 8 pm | С²ÝÓ°Ôº McCastlain Hall
- First Friday Coffee | April 5, 2019 | 9 – 10 am | С²ÝÓ°Ôº Downtown
- Networking Luncheon – Women in Politics | March 27, 2019 | 11:30 am – 1 pm | Hole in the Wall Cafe
- Book Club – by Jesmyn Ward | Co-hosted by Jenny Davis & Mary Ruth Marotte | March 13, 2019 | 6 – 8 pm | С²ÝÓ°Ôº Downtown
- Political Round-Up/Women & Families | March 4, 2019 | 6 – 8 pm | Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center
- First Friday Coffee | March 1, 2019 | 9 – 10 am | С²ÝÓ°Ôº Downtown
- Networking Luncheon – Women in Business | February 27, 2019 | 11:30 am – 1 pm | Hole in the Wall Cafe
- Women’s Business Showcase | February 19, 2019 | 6 – 8 pm | С²ÝÓ°Ôº McCastlain Hall
- Book Club – Michelle Obama’s Memoir | February 7, 2019 | 6 – 8 pm | С²ÝÓ°Ôº Downtown
- First Friday Coffee | February 1, 2019 | 9 – 10 am | С²ÝÓ°Ôº Downtown
- Networking Luncheon with Dr. Donna Bowman – Action in Love: Crafting Connected Values | January 30, 2019 | 11:30 am – 1 pm  | Hole in the Wall Café
- Spiritual Leadership | January 17, 2019 | 6 – 8 pm  | BHCC
- First Friday Coffee | December 7, 2018 | 9 – 10 am | С²ÝÓ°Ôº Downtown
- Empowering Partnerships | November 15, 2018 | 6 – 8 pm | BHCC
- First Friday Coffee | November 2, 2018 | 9 -10 am | С²ÝÓ°Ôº Downtown
- Networking Luncheon with Colleen Nick | October 31, 2018 | 11:30 am – 1 pm | Hole in the Wall Café
- Self-Worth | October 18, 2018 | 6 – 8 pm | Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center
- WLN Kick-Off Event, Featuring Dr. Patty Poulter, С²ÝӰԺ | September 14, 2018 | 3 – 5 pm | С²ÝÓ°Ôº Downtown