HAYVN EWC

Where The Magic Happens!

Bringing Smart, Supportive Women Together

Where The Magic Happens!

Bringing Smart, Supportive Women Together

Connect. Learn. Build Relationships. Have Fun.

Entrepreneurial Women’s Collective (EWC)

Are you an Entrepreneurial Woman looking to grow your business, make connections and learn from your peers?

Join our monthly meetings at HAYVN.

5 Reasons to Join

Discover – Explore meeting topics, network at monthly lunch events and biannual evening socials.
Learn From Experts – Listen to vetted monthly featured speakers.
Build Relationships – Connect with other female entrepreneurs in the area and promote your business happenings.
Get Support – Access meaningful opportunities for professional development.
Get Inspired – Exchange ideas, learn from your peers, have fun.

SIGN UP: MEETUPS & EVENTS

SEPT. 17TH: SIGN UP

OCT. 22ND: SIGN UP

Lauren Burke, Founder and CMO of Ljs Advisory

Speaker: Lauren Burke
Founder and CMO, Ljs Advisory

September 17, 2026: 12pm-1:30pm, HAYVN Darien

Great Products Don’t Sell Themselves: A Founder’s Guide to Strategic Marketing

Great products don’t guarantee growth—customers have to understand why your business matters to them. This session will help founders think beyond tactics and develop a strategic approach to marketing that builds awareness, trust, and demand. Through interactive exercises and real-world examples, attendees will leave with actionable ideas to strengthen their brand, elevate their visibility, and create a marketing strategy that supports long-term growth.

Founders will leave with:

The beginnings of a customized marketing plan for your business
A refined positioning statement and elevator pitch
Three key messages to consistently communicate across your marketing
Ideas for building your personal and company brand simultaneously
Clear priorities for where to focus your marketing efforts over the next 90 days

Connect with Lauren Burke: LinkedIn, Ljs Advisory, Bio

Meet Member Spotlight: Jill Shepherd, Order By Design

SEPT. 17TH: SIGN UP

Speaker: Mia Schipani
CCO, Schipani PR

October 22, 2026: 12pm-1:30pm, HAYVN Darien

People Relations: Cultivating Your Circle of Influence

A shift from “Who can help me?” to “How can I intentionally cultivate relationships that create mutual value and opportunity -a sustainable lead generating plan. Mia will help attendees visualize who is currently in their network, who should be in their network, and where future leads and referrals can come from.

Key Takeaways:

Refine their Referral Ecosystem
Prioritize their Key Influencers
Develop their Unique PR/ Biz Dev Strategy
Visibility into PR/Biz Dev Plan

Connect with Mia Schipani: LinkedIn, Facebook, Bio
Connect with Schipani PR: Schipani PR, Facebook, Instagram

Meet Member Spotlight: Katya Libin

OCT. 22ND: SIGN UP

Admission

Monthly Meetings: Luncheons (includes lunch). Open to all.

HAYVN Members w/ Discount Code*
- $25 Early Bird (ends one week prior to event)
- $35 (one week leading up to event)
Non-HAYVN Members
- General Admission: $50

NOTE: Early bird ticket sales end one week before event *Discount Code in Members’ Portal

Mark Your Calendars!

Sep. 17, 2026 – Great Products Don’t Sell Themselves: A Founder’s Guide to Strategic Marketing. SIGN UP
Oct. 22, 2026 – People Relations: Cultivating Your Circle of Influence. SIGN UP
Nov. 19, 2026 – stay tuned for information

SIGN UP: MEETUPS & EVENTS