HAYVN HerStory

Chronicles of Women Who Innovate

Showcasing Inspiring Journeys of Local Female Entrepreneurs

Chronicles of Women Who Innovate

Showcasing Inspiring Journeys of Local Female Entrepreneurs

Hear ‘HerStory’ at HAYVN!

Celebrate bold ideas, big wins, and inspiring journeys. Connect, learn, and leave fired up to innovate.

Don’t miss this empowering experience!

What To Expect

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!

SIGN UP: MEETUPS & EVENTS

SIGN UP: 3/26/26 MELISSA BERNSTEIN

Speaker: Melissa Bernstein
Cofounder of Melissa & Doug, Lifelines, Author

March 26, 2026 | Location: HAYVN Greenwich

Melissa Bernstein, Cofounder of Melissa & Doug, Lifelines, and Author

VIP Reception: 5:30pm & Main Event: 6:00-7:30PM

Join us for HAYVN HerStory featuring Melissa Bernstein, entrepreneur, creative visionary, and cofounder of the iconic billion-dollar brand Melissa & Doug.

In this intimate conversation, Melissa will share her remarkable journey of building purpose-driven companies while navigating creativity, leadership, motherhood, and personal well-being. From shaping childhood play through Melissa & Doug to redefining wellness with Lifelines, Melissa’s story is a testament to leading with heart, intention, and resilience.

Guests will gain insight into what it means to build a meaningful business and life, grounded in values, curiosity, and courage, and leave feeling inspired to reconnect with their own purpose.

The evening will conclude with a book signing of Melissa’s newest release, The Heart of Entrepreneurship.

ABOUT MELISSA BERNSTEIN

Melissa Bernstein is an entrepreneur, creative, and mother of six. She’s cofounder of the billion dollar toy company Melissa & Doug and cofounder of Lifelines, a wellness brand offering science-backed sensory immersion products designed to help manage stress, find calm, and enhance well-being. Melissa is the Entrepreneur in Residence for the Inner MBA certification program created by Sounds True, LinkedIn, and Wisdom 2.0, cofounder of the Duke University Melissa & Doug Entrepreneurs program, Duke University Trustee, and author of Lifelines, Practice Makes Purpose, and the recently released The Heart of Entrepreneurship.

Moderator: Nancy Sheed, Sheed Communications

LINKS TO EXPLORE: Melissa & Doug, Lifelines, The Heart of Entrepreneurship.

SIGN UP: 3/26/26 MELISSA BERNSTEIN

Admission

The VIP Meet & Greet begins at 5:30pm, followed by the Main Event at 6pm.

VIP Reception & Main Event: 5:30-7:30pm
- General Admission: $100; Early Bird Tickets: $90
- HAYVN Members w/ Discount Code*: $75; Early Bird Tickets: $65
Main Event: 6:00-7:30pm
- 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 Code in Members’ Portal