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• After Hours

  • When
    Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Allegiance Wealth Management, 301 116th Ave SE, Suite 500, Bellevue

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  Join us for an evening of stimulating conversations, thought-provoking moments, and plenty of fun-all while enjoying your favorite beverage.

  If you’re looking to connect, learn, and laugh with a dynamic group of ladies, you’re in the right place!

  Early bird discount ends Thursday, March 5. Online registration closes on Sunday, March 8.

  Event Sponsor

  Ginger Wasylik is a Financial Advisor with Allegiance Wealth Management. AWM is a team of collaborating advisors supported by excellent staff. As an Ameriprise private wealth advisory practice, we serve motivated individuals, families and businesses. The team's mission is to help our clients feel more confident by providing the planning and guidance needed to help them pursue their unique picture of financial peace of mind.

  

  Please be advised that photos and video may be taken at our events and used in our digital marketing, including but not limited to our website and social media platforms. By attending a Women Business Owners event, you agree to allow photos and/or video of you to be used in WBO’s marketing initiatives.

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• Leveraging Linkedin for Nonprofits (and businesses who support them)

  • When
    Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Transform LinkedIn from a networking platform into a relationship-building powerhouse.

  "Ignite Your LinkedIn" goes beyond basic profile optimization to show you how to create authentic connections that drive referrals and business growth. This interactive workshop combines learning with hands-on implementation, helping you develop a strategic approach to LinkedIn that focuses on building meaningful relationships rather than just collecting connections.

  
  

  Key Takeaways

  • Identify and Connect with Your LinkedIn Champions - Discover who your most valuable connections are and create a systematic plan for engaging with them on the platform
  • Master the Art of Strategic Engagement - Learn how to comment, share, and interact in ways that build relationships and position you as a thought leader in your industry
  • Optimize Your Profile for Relationship Building - Craft a headline, bio, and content strategy that attracts your ideal connections and makes meaningful conversations easier
  • Create Content That Sparks Connection - Develop a LinkedIn content approach using your expertise buckets that encourages engagement and helps others talk about your work
  • Build Your LinkedIn Listening Strategy - Establish systems for staying connected with your network, gathering valuable insights, and turning online connections into offline relationships

  Cost: FREE! 

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• New Member Mixer

  • When
    Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Welcome to our new members! For new members who have joined in the last year, this event will give you a place to meet one another, ask questions, and get to know WBO better. Membership Co-Chairs Sandy Dupleich and Rebecca Angel-Feuer are hosting and excited to see you there!

  Questions? Please send an email to Sandy and Rebecca.

  Open to WBO Members Only. Registration required.

  

  Please be advised that photos and/or video are sometimes taken at our events and may be used in our marketing and/or on our public internet marketing including but not limited to our website and social media identities. By attending a Women Business Owners event, you agree to allow photos and/or video of you to be used in WBO’s marketing including but not limited to our public internet marketing.

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• Education Workshop - Workforce Strategy 101

  • When
    Thursday, March 19, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Presenter: Andrea Diaz, Founder, DOMENICA

  Title: Workforce Strategy 101: Becoming an Employer with Confidence

  Hiring your first employee—or preparing to grow your team—is a critical turning point for any business owner. This presentation is designed to help founders and early-stage leaders understand what it truly means to become an employer and what to consider before hiring. This educational workshop provides a strategic overview of workforce planning, compliance considerations, and people decisions that directly impact business sustainability.

  Key Takeaways:

  • Understanding employment classifications and common missteps
  • Considerations when budgeting for the true cost of hiring employees
  • Building culture and people strategy before your first hire
  • Overview of foundational compliance requirements
  • Aligning workforce strategy with business growth and scalability

  About Our Presenter: 

  Andrea Diaz is the founder of DOMENICA and an experienced HR and compliance leader with nearly a decade of experience supporting organizations through growth, restructuring, and complex people challenges. Her work focuses on helping founders and leadership teams build compliant, sustainable workforce systems that support business goals without slowing operations. Her client list spans across nonprofits, startups, government, and fortune 500 companies.

  Andrea brings a unique perspective shaped by her experience working in both legal and HR landscapes. She translates legal and compliance requirements into practical, actionable strategies that founders can implement with confidence. 

  

  Please be advised that photos and video may be taken at our events and used in our digital marketing, including but not limited to our website and social media platforms. By attending a Women Business Owners event, you agree to allow photos and/or video of you to be used in WBO’s marketing initiatives.

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• Monthly Luncheon

  • When
    Thursday, March 26, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 SE 24th St., Mercer Island

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  Topic: Inventing and Reinventing Ourselves: Trailblazing Women Business Owners

  
  

  Panel Members: Deci Evans, Brooke Kennedy, Randa Minkarah, and Sonie Watson

  
  

  Moderated by Elise Enriquez, Elise Enriquez Productivity Coaching
  

  
  

  Inventing and Reinventing Ourselves: Trailblazing Women Business Owners brings together four accomplished entrepreneurs who dared to pivot after thriving in earlier careers. Hear candid stories of reinvention, resilience, and leadership—including navigating male-dominated industries—and gain insight, inspiration, and practical wisdom for building what’s next on your own terms.

  

  

  
  

  Event Sponsor: Magnus Media Group Video Production

  Magnus Media Group is a two-person video production company with 40+ years of combined experience creating strategic video content for small businesses. From concept, scripting, and planning through filming and editing, we produce polished, purposeful content—while also offering select AV, sound, DJ, and emcee services for live events.

  

  PLEASE NOTE: A boxed lunch *is not* included in the base ticket price: During registration, you will have the option to purchase a boxed lunch for $20, provided by Gourmondo. The base ticket price includes beverages.

  Deadline: Registrations that include a box lunch order will close end of day on Tuesday, March 24.

  

  About Our Panel Members:

  Deci Evans is a respected leader in Seattle’s event community and the owner of Kind + Co Events, an upscale, full-service event management firm specializing in nonprofit fundraisers and mission-driven events. Known for her strategic approach and operational expertise, Deci partners with organizations to produce events that are thoughtfully designed, professionally executed, and aligned with organizational goals. In addition to leading complex events and multi-day programs, Deci is deeply committed to mentoring emerging event professionals and advancing inclusive, sustainable practices within the events industry.

  
  

  Brooke Kennedy is a Master Esthetician, oncology-trained skincare expert, and the award-winning owner of Suite B Hair & Skin Lounge in Issaquah, Washington. With a background in Molecular Cell Biology and a successful career pivot from project management to esthetics, Brooke built her business from a solo practice into a multi-award-winning salon and spa recognized as Best of Issaquah and Best in the Pacific Northwest. A multi-international Skin Games champion, educator, and U.S. Distributor of HYPO21, Brooke is passionate about science-backed skincare, sustainable business practices, and empowering women in business.

  
  

  Randa Minkarah is a seasoned executive in technology and media, known for her entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in driving growth. She co-founded Resonance AI, an AI startup focused on media content analysis, recognized by NVIDIA’s Inception Program and TechCrunch. Previously, she was Senior VP at Fisher Communications, leading revenue and digital transformation until its 2013 sale. Currently, she serves as Consortium Chief Operating Executive for WTIA and Portalus, managing operations and member services. Minkarah is an active speaker, advisor, and investor in tech and healthcare, and serves on boards including Washington Delta Dental and WTIA. She holds a BFA from the University of Cincinnati and resides in Seattle.

  Sonie Watson’s passion for libations began at age nine, mixing simple “cocktails” for her mother. That early curiosity grew into a lifelong journey—from bartending to various industry roles, and ultimately to distilling. Her connection with 2BAR Spirits started as a customer; after volunteering, she became a proud part-owner. Sonie is a hands-on creator, whether distilling spirits, crafting 2BAR’s Chocolate Bitters with Seattle’s Spinnaker Chocolate, selecting glassware, or perfecting bourbon cocktails. Above all, she is a people person, believing in the power of food and drink to bring people together. She loves sharing her bourbon knowledge with anyone eager to “geek out” with her. From brand representation to mixology, Sonie embraces all facets of the industry and invites others to celebrate the artistry and camaraderie of the spirits world.

  About Our Moderator:

  Elise Enriquez is the founder of Elise Enriquez Productivity Coaching, where she partners with business owners and founder-led teams to build the systems and shared language they need to make intentional progress—without the mental load following them everywhere. Her work goes beyond individual productivity training; she embeds alongside growing organizations to create customized infrastructure that frees capable people to own their work and gives leaders their focus back. Elise is based in the Seattle area and brings warmth, practicality, and a no-fluff approach to everything she does.

  
  

  

  Please be advised that photos and video may be taken at our events and used in our digital marketing, including but not limited to our website and social media platforms. By attending a Women Business Owners event, you agree to allow photos and/or video of you to be used in WBO’s marketing initiatives.
  

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• After Hours

  • When
    Tuesday, April 14, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Key Bank, 7307 35th Ave NE, Seattle (Wedgwood)

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  Join us for an evening of stimulating conversations, thought-provoking moments, and plenty of fun-all while enjoying your favorite beverage.

  If you’re looking to connect, learn, and laugh with a dynamic group of ladies, you’re in the right place!

  Early bird discount ends Thursday, April 9. Online registration closes on Sunday, April 12.

  Event Sponsor: Aman Kaur, AVP, KeyBank

  

  As a Business Banking Relationship Manager at KeyBank, I partner with business owners to deliver thoughtful, forward-looking banking and financing solutions that support both their daily operations and long-term success. As a trusted advisor and financial advocate, I take the time to understand each client’s unique goals and challenges, providing strategic guidance that helps them navigate change, manage risk, and pursue growth with confidence.

  
  

  With years of experience in the banking industry and exposure to a wide range of businesses, I am passionate about helping clients strengthen their financial foundation and operate more efficiently. I specialize in business banking solutions, cash management and treasury services, and business lending, leveraging KeyBank’s comprehensive capabilities to help businesses optimize cash flow, enhance liquidity, and position themselves for sustainable growth.

  

  Please be advised that photos and video may be taken at our events and used in our digital marketing, including but not limited to our website and social media platforms. By attending a Women Business Owners event, you agree to allow photos and/or video of you to be used in WBO’s marketing initiatives.

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• Monthly Luncheon

  • When
    Thursday, April 23, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 SE 24th St., Mercer Island

  

  Speaker: Lynn Whitbeck, Strategic Sales Queen

  Topic: 3 Secrets to Close More Sales with Ease and Joy

  More information coming soon! 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  PLEASE NOTE: A boxed lunch *is not* included in the base ticket price: During registration, you will have the option to purchase a boxed lunch for $20, provided by Gourmondo. The base ticket price includes beverages.

  Deadline: Registrations that include a box lunch order will close end of day on Tuesday, April 21.

  

  
  

  

  Please be advised that photos and video may be taken at our events and used in our digital marketing, including but not limited to our website and social media platforms. By attending a Women Business Owners event, you agree to allow photos and/or video of you to be used in WBO’s marketing initiatives.
  

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• Celebrating Dreams 2026

  • When
    Thursday, April 30, 2026
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    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Art Love Salon: 110 Union St 5th floor, Seattle, WA 98101

  

  
  

  Showcase Your Business at Celebrating Dreams 2026!

  We’re glad to support Celebrating Dreams 2026, Business Impact NW’s annual showcase for women-owned businesses happening Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 4:00–7:00 PM at Art Love Salon in downtown Seattle.

  This event brings women business owners together in one place with customers, coaches, lenders, and community partners to increase visibility, make connections, and take their next step.

  Women-owned businesses: apply now to be a showcase at the event. Applications close on March 2, 2026.

  Apply to Showcase

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• After Hours

  • When
    Tuesday, May 12, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Dress For Success - Pacific Place, 600 Pine St, Seattle

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  Join us for an evening of stimulating conversations, thought-provoking moments, and plenty of fun-all while enjoying your favorite beverage.

  If you’re looking to connect, learn, and laugh with a dynamic group of ladies, you’re in the right place!

  Early bird discount ends Thursday, May 7. Online registration closes on Sunday, May 10.

  

  Please be advised that photos and video may be taken at our events and used in our digital marketing, including but not limited to our website and social media platforms. By attending a Women Business Owners event, you agree to allow photos and/or video of you to be used in WBO’s marketing initiatives.

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• Monthly Luncheon

  • When
    Thursday, May 28, 2026
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    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 SE 24th St., Mercer Island

  Speaker: Kristine Scott, Seattle Conflict Resolution

  Topic: Conflict Resolution for Entrepreneurs

  More information coming soon! 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  PLEASE NOTE: A boxed lunch *is not* included in the base ticket price: During registration, you will have the option to purchase a boxed lunch for $20, provided by Gourmondo. The base ticket price includes beverages.

  Deadline: Registrations that include a box lunch order will close end of day on Tuesday, May 26.

  

  
  

  

  Please be advised that photos and video may be taken at our events and used in our digital marketing, including but not limited to our website and social media platforms. By attending a Women Business Owners event, you agree to allow photos and/or video of you to be used in WBO’s marketing initiatives.
  

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• After Hours Wine Walk

  • When
    Tuesday, June 09, 2026
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    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    SODO Gateway

  

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  Please be advised that photos and video may be taken at our events and used in our digital marketing, including but not limited to our website and social media platforms. By attending a Women Business Owners event, you agree to allow photos and/or video of you to be used in WBO’s marketing initiatives.

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• Monthly Luncheon

  • When
    Thursday, June 25, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 SE 24th St., Mercer Island

  Speaker: Penelope Bell, Mind Clear Coaching Inc

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  PLEASE NOTE: A boxed lunch *is not* included in the base ticket price: During registration, you will have the option to purchase a boxed lunch for $20, provided by Gourmondo. The base ticket price includes beverages.

  Deadline: Registrations that include a box lunch order will close end of day on Tuesday, June 23.

  

  
  

  

  Please be advised that photos and video may be taken at our events and used in our digital marketing, including but not limited to our website and social media platforms. By attending a Women Business Owners event, you agree to allow photos and/or video of you to be used in WBO’s marketing initiatives.
  

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• After Hours

  • When
    Tuesday, July 14, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Hall & Dornan Capital Partners, 1700 NW Gilman Blvd, Suite 210, Issaquah

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  Join us for an evening of stimulating conversations, thought-provoking moments, and plenty of fun-all while enjoying your favorite beverage.

  If you’re looking to connect, learn, and laugh with a dynamic group of ladies, you’re in the right place!

  Early bird discount ends Thursday, July 9. Online registration closes on Sunday, July 12.

  Event Sponsor: Hall & Dornan Capital Partners

  

  Please be advised that photos and video may be taken at our events and used in our digital marketing, including but not limited to our website and social media platforms. By attending a Women Business Owners event, you agree to allow photos and/or video of you to be used in WBO’s marketing initiatives.

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• Virtual Luncheon

  • When
    Thursday, July 23, 2026
  •  
    11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Speaker: Lauren Burgon, Law Office of Lauren Burgon PLLC

  
  

  Topic: Trademarks and Copyright for Business Owners

  More information coming soon! 

  
  

  
  

  

  Please be advised that photos and video may be taken at our events and used in our digital marketing, including but not limited to our website and social media platforms. By attending a Women Business Owners event, you agree to allow photos and/or video of you to be used in WBO’s marketing initiatives.
  

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