HAYVN POWERUp: Featuring POWERChat Speaker Andrea Lavinthal, Executive Director, Special Integrated Projects, PEOPLE! +++ Shop Bonus Mother’s Day MOMarket!

You’re Invited to POWERUp at HAYVN Greenwich!
Plus Bonus Mother’s Day MOMarket!

Wednesday, 4/15/26: 10am-1:30pm. Cowork: All Day.

Connect, Collaborate & Cowork Together!

• $25 FOR THE DAY (become a member at the session, you get credit towards your membership)
• FREE for HAYVN GREENWICH MEMBERS (Promo Code in Members’ Portal)

Calling All Female Leaders and Creators — Come Build Community with Other Dynamic Founders and Trailblazers!

Share resources, exchange ideas, give your elevator pitch, and collaborate with female founders & leaders in the area.

Hear from local expert speakers for a POWERChat that will spark inspiration and passion in us all.

Who should join?

• Female Founders, members & non members, invite your friends
• Female Creatives & Content Creators
• Female Leaders in Corporate
• Females looking for connection, inspiration & their next move

POWERUp Monthly Series + Shop Bonus Mother’s Day MOMarket

BONUS SHOPPING EVENT! PLUS POWERCHAT!

10am-1pm: Mother’s Day MOMarket: Special Edition

Celebrate MOMS! Shop a curated Mother’s Day mini market full of handcrafted jewelry, luxe beauty finds, and pampering treats—perfect for moms who deserve to sparkle. Discover pieces by Auburn Jewelry including her unique permanent jewelry and skincare by EpicLight Beauty giving women a lit-from-within glow.

Plus POWERChat speaker & local mom Andrea Lavinthal, PEOPLE, will surely bring style & laughs in this special POWERUp MOM-edition at 11am with topic Break the Mold: Viral Storytelling & Insider Secrets with PEOPLE Magazine…. more below on that!

POWERChat: 11am-12pm

Topic: Break the Mold: Viral Storytelling & Insider Secrets with PEOPLE Magazine

Speaker: Andrea Lavinthal, Executive Director, Special Integrated Projects, PEOPLE

Facilitated by Penny Goffman, Host & Community Connector & Founder, THATPENNY | CONNECT, with local powerhouse speakers, Q&A to follow

Calling all women and ambitious storytellers who want to break molds – this is the POWERChat for you! Join us in conversation with Andrea Lavinthal as she spills juicy trade secrets from finding the awkward, overlooked moments that go viral to pushing sources past rehearsed answers. Expect practical tips for storytelling across digital and print platforms, interview confessions, and tips for crafting features that cut through noise. Andrea will share how she discovers compelling human-interest stories, balances empathy with editorial rigor, and crafts profiles that resonate with millions. Perfect for women craving sharp, real-world storytelling straight from the boss at PEOPLE.

Speaker: Andrea Lavinthal, Executive Director, Special Integrated Projects, PEOPLE

Andrea Lavinthal is the Executive Director, Special Integrated Projects at PEOPLE, where she oversees the brand’s franchises including Sexiest Man Alive and The Beautiful Issue, plus execution of digital issues, editorial partnerships, events and campaigns. With over 20 years of experience in media, Andrea is an authority in the beauty, style and pop culture space and has appeared on national television shows including Today, E! News, Good Morning America, The Drew Barrymore Show and Access Hollywood. She co-hosted the PEOPLE in the ’90s podcast, and regularly appears on top ranked podcasts including The Bright Side, Lady Gang, Not Skinny But Not Fat, Add to Cart, Fat Mascara and Breaking Beauty. Before joining PEOPLE as the Style and Beauty Director in 2012, Andrea spent almost a decade at Cosmopolitan where in addition to writing features about beauty, she helped launch Cosmo Radio on SiriusXM and started the brand’s first ever beauty blog.

Links:
PEOPLE: Website
Andrea: LinkedIn, Instagram

POWERUp is facilitated by Penny Goffman, Host & Community Connector & Founder, THATPENNY | CONNECT

Penny is a highly regarded event curator, networker, and witty moderator, renowned for her ability to connect guests and empower audiences. She specializes in hosting dynamic experiences that create community around a brand, driving organic customer acquisition, visibility and brand loyalty. Her genuine ability to connect power players, leaders and guests to top-tier brands is what sets her apart.

Connect with Penny: Website, LinkedIn, IG: @thatpennylife_

Questions? Contact communitymanager@hayvn.com

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Parking & Getting to HAYVN Greenwich

• HAYVN Greenwich is located between exits 5 & 6 off I-95.
• Our building is right next to the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Entrance is first building on right as you enter circular driveway.
• Use HAYVN’s main outside entrance to access the space (See video and map)
• Park on the HAYVN designated spaces or on parking lot 1 or 2. Either parking lot is only a few steps away from our Main entrance!
• Please only park in the designated HAYVN spaces or unmarked spots. Parking in spaces reserved for other companies may result in your vehicle being towed by the building management.

Accessibility Parking & Entry – HAYVN Greenwich

• Accessible parking is available in Lot 2, located behind the building. This lot has ADA-compliant spaces next to an entrance with elevator access to the second floor, where you’ll find HAYVN Greenwich (Suite 208).
• Please note: The main HAYVN entrance in the circular driveway is not wheelchair accessible. For step-free access, please use Lot 2 and enter through the back of the building.
• The accessible entrance does not have an automatic door opener, but a receptionist is usually available to help if needed.
• If you have questions or would like help when you arrive, please contact us at [hello@hayvn.com] or call (203) 244-7322.