From Idea to Office: A Roadmap for Women Candidates
A nonpartisan, practical conversation designed to demystify what it really takes for women to run for office and thrive once they’re elected. Featuring a veteran campaign strategist, a Democratic local officeholder, and a Republican state officeholder, this session offers candid insights from across the political spectrum and across levels of government.
Women, Work & the New Age of AI
We explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping daily life, from the tools that lighten our mental load to the systems that influence our children’s safety, our careers, and our economic futures. This session brings together experts in AI, policy, ethics, and industry to discuss what’s changing now, what’s coming next, and what women need to know to navigate it with confidence.
The Hard Truths about Soft Skills – Why the Skills You Can’t Measure Matter Most
Technical skills may get you in the door. Professional character decides how far you go once you walk through it. Can you read the room? Adapt when the plan falls apart? Handle a difficult conversation? Earn trust? Stay composed under pressure? Make the people around you better? Attend this workshop for a conversation about the qualities too often dismissed as “soft skills”—and why they may be among the hardest and most valuable skills to develop. From the restaurant floor to the boardroom, they’ll explore how adaptability, resilience, judgment, communication, teamwork, and professional character become powerful assets at every stage of a career. Come prepared to rethink what it really means to be good at your job.
The State of Women’s Health in the Commonwealth
A timely fireside conversation exploring how changes in healthcare financing and coverage are affecting women and communities across Virginia. The discussion will highlight emerging opportunities for collaboration, prevention, and early intervention, as well as efforts underway to improve health outcomes and make care more accessible and affordable.
The Curiosity Advantage: Finding Your Way Forward When the Path Isn’t Clear
What do you do when you don’t know what comes next?
Join three women with very different paths for a candid conversation about navigating change, uncertainty and reinvention. We’ll explore how better questions can challenge assumptions, open possibilities and help us move forward – even when we don’t have all the answers. Come curious. Leave with questions worth asking.
E-Commerce: Unlock Success in Amazon’s Store
Join us for an exclusive panel discussion moderated by Diana Mungu, a Program Manager in Amazon Seller External Relations, where you’ll hear firsthand from local small business owners as they share their entrepreneurial journeys. Learn how these experienced small business owners and Amazon selling partners grew and scaled their brands by leveraging Amazon. Discover the steps they took, the challenges they overcame, and the strategies that led to their success. This discussion will provide valuable insights for any small business owner interested in selling in Amazon’s store.
From Budget to Backyard: A Roadmap to Homeownership
Join us for an engaging and informative workshop designed for individuals of all ages and backgrounds who are interested in homeownership and financial empowerment. In this session, you’ll gain essential skills to take control of your finances, make informed decisions, and plan for a secure financial future. We’ll cover mortgages, budgeting, and investments to help you build a stronger financial foundation, with insights from experts at FICO and TowneBank. You’ll also have the opportunity to get your FICO® Score and credit report based on Equifax data—all for free!
The Midlife Health Shift: What No One Told You About Perimenopause, Menopause & Your Health
Hair loss, hormones, sleep, sex, skin, weight, aching joints—and what actually works. Join a panel of women’s health clinicians for a candid, evidence-based conversation about the changes women experience in midlife. We’ll explore common symptoms, hormone therapy, GLP-1s, supplements, nutrition, strength training, and other treatment options—while separating fact from fiction. Learn why midlife is also a critical prevention window for cardiovascular, metabolic, and bone health. Expect straight talk, myth-busting, and practical answers to the questions women are finally asking out loud.