
HAYVN HerStory: Betsy Lerner, Author, Shred Sisters
October 9 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm



THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2025
FEATURED SPEAKERS & MODERATOR:
- Betsy Lerner, Author, Shred Sisters
- Moderator: Nancy Sheed, Sheed Communications
- Beverage sponsor: Owl’s Brew
- Media Sponsor: Darien New Canaan Lifestyle
LOCATION:
- HAYVN Darien, 320 Boston Post Road #Suite 180 Darien, CT 06820
COST:
Main Event begins at 6pm and follows an intimate VIP reception at 5:30pm.
VIP Reception & Main Event: 5:30-8:00pm
- General Admission: $100; Early Bird Tickets: $90
- HAYVN Members w/ Discount Code*: $75; Early Bird Tickets: $65
Main Event: 6:00-8:00pm
- General Admission: $35; Early Bird Tickets: $30
- HAYVN Members w/ Discount Code*: $20; Early Bird Tickets: $18
NOTE: Early bird ticket sales end two weeks before event.
*Discount codes on members portal. For help accessing members portal please email questions@hayvn.com
WHY ATTEND?
- Meet & Greet – You’ll have the opportunity to meet with our featured guest during an intimate VIP reception before the main event.
- Engaging Conversations – Hear firsthand accounts from successful female entrepreneurs followed by an audience Q&A.
- Authentic Stories – Dive deep into their personal narratives and discover what drives them.
- Guidance & Empowerment – Gain invaluable insights and advice to fuel your own journey!
A MUST WATCH ...
BETSY LERNER ON CBS SATURDAY MORNING ABOUT HER WRITING AND SHRED SISTERS
ABOUT OUR SPEAKER AND MODERATOR:
ABOUT BETSY LERNER
Betsy Lerner is the author of the recently released novel, Shred Sisters (Grove Press, October 2024). Other books include The Bridge Ladies, The Forest for the Trees: An Editor’s Advice to Writers and Food and Loathing. She received an MFA from Columbia University in Poetry where she was selected as one of PEN’s Emerging Writers. She also received the Tony Godwin Publishing Prize for Editors. After working as an editor for 15 years, she became an agent and is currently a partner with Dunow, Carlson and Lerner Literary Agency.
LINKS TO EXPLORE: https://betsylerner.com/
NANCY SHEED
Nancy Sheed is a marketing strategist with more than 20 years experience in the communications and publishing industries. She helps people get confidently connected online and in person so they can be seen, be found, and be heard by their target audience. Her clients include authors, thought leaders and entrepreneurs seeking to authentically integrate content marketing and community building into their branding and communications strategy.
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