HAYVN POWERUp Monthly Series
CONNECT, COLLABORATE
& COWORK TOGETHER
Calling All Female Leaders and Creators — Come Build Community with Other Dynamic Founders and Trailblazers!
HAYVN POWERUp Monthly Series
CONNECT, COLLABORATE & COWORK TOGETHER
Calling All Female Leaders and Creators — Come Build Community with Other Dynamic Founders and Trailblazers!
You’re Invited to the HAYVN POWERUp Monthly Series!
May & June Sponsored by:
July Sponsored by:
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
Speaker: Julie Vincent
Founder, The Gifted Life
Speaker: Kelly Towart
Foster & Adoptive Mom
& Content Creator
POWERChat Topic:
Redefining Motherhood: Different Than Expected, Deeper Than Imagined
May 13, 2026: 11am-12pm
Calling all women redefining ‘normal’ – this is the POWERChat for you! Motherhood rarely unfolds exactly as we imagined. What begins as ‘not what I expected’ often becomes something deeper, richer, and profoundly transformative. Join us for an honest and hope-filled conversation with two mothers whose journeys look different from the cultural norm. One, a foster and adoptive mom, shares the beauty and heartbreak of loving children through uncertainty, attachment, and resilience. The other, a mother of two, opens up about the challenges and gifts of raising children who each experience the world differently. One traditionally gifted and one gifted through the lens of a unique diagnosis, including the advocacy, complexity, and wonder that comes with it. Together, they will speak candidly about adversity, grief for what they thought would be, and the unexpected gifts that have shaped them into stronger, more compassionate women. Motherhood, even when it looks nothing like you planned, can be deeper and more beautiful than you ever imagined.
POWERChat host and facilitator: Penny Goffman, Community Connector & Founder, THATPENNY | CONNECT
Connect with Julie Vincent, Founder, The Gifted Life: The Gifted Life, Instagram, LinkedIn, See Bio
Connect with Kelly Towart, Foster & Adoptive Mom & Content Creator: Website, Instagram, LinkedIn, See Bio
Speaker: Ilana B. Ressler, MD
Reproductive Endocrinologist & Infertility Specialist, Illume Fertility
Speaker: Elona Shape
Market Retail Leader, CT & MA, KeyBank
POWERChat Topic:
The Success Shift: Your Career, Your Motherhood, Your Way
June 10, 2026: 11am-12pm
Calling all women who want to redefine success – this is the POWERChat for you! Ditch the ‘either/or’ myth and join other ambitious women, mothers and mothers to be who are ready to stop compromising and start designing their own success. We move beyond traditional metrics to explore what success actually looks like as your definitions evolve through different chapters of life. Motherhood doesn’t dilute your drive; it often refines it, shifting focus toward presence, purpose, and professional impact that honors your family’s changing needs. Taking a proactive approach to financial and family planning can build a high-impact support system. We’ll explore the intersection of motherhood, family planning, financial abundance, and professional ambition. You’ll unpack your personal values, and walk away with a roadmap where your career and personal priorities don’t just coexist, they thrive together.
POWERChat host and facilitator: Penny Goffman, Community Connector & Founder, THATPENNY | CONNECT
Connect with Ilana B. Ressler, MD, Reproductive Endocrinologist & Infertility Specialist, Illume Fertility: Illume Fertility Website, @dr_ilana_ressler, @illumefertility, LinkedIn, See Bio
Connect with Elona Shape, Market Retail Leader, CT & MA, KeyBank: @elona_shape, LinkedIn, KeyBank website, See Bio
Speaker: Emily Roberts
Creator, Influencer, & Host The Big Move Podcast
POWERChat Topic:
Behind The Mic: Step Into Your Podcasting Power
July 22, 2026: 11am-12pm
Calling all women curious about podcasting – this is the POWERChat for you! Em Roberts, host of The Big Move Podcast, shares an honest and inspiring look at the intersections of podcasting, content creation, and modern motherhood. In this candid conversation, she will share her firsthand experience building and producing a podcast from the ground up. From developing a unique voice and crafting compelling episodes to navigating production workflows, audience growth, and the evolving podcast landscape, she’ll offer practical insights for anyone looking to launch or elevate their own show. Beyond the mic, Emily will also reflect on partnerships, content creation and the realities of balancing career with motherhood. Whether you’re an aspiring podcaster, an experienced creator, or simply curious about what it takes to bring it all to life, this conversation will leave you with actionable advice, fresh perspective, and inspiration to take your next step.
POWERChat host and facilitator: Penny Goffman, Community Connector & Founder, THATPENNY | CONNECT
Connect with Emily Roberts, Creator, Influencer, & Host The Big Move Podcast:
POWERUp Host & Community Connector
Penny Goffman Community Connector & Founder, THATPENNY | CONNECT
POWERUp Schedule
| 10am: | POWERConnect — Meet with ambitious local women leaders, creatives & founders |
| 11am: | POWERChat — Discussion and Q&A with local powerhouse speakers |
| 12:30pm: | POWERCollab — Facilitated by Penny Goffman, pull up a seat & collaborate |
| All Day: | Cowork at HAYVN — Bring your laptop and join us as early as 9am to cowork. |
Stop by for any or all day’s powerful experience in person in Greenwich.
Coffee, tea, lite bites and confections will be served. Please bring your own lunch.
Admission — POWERUp Day
- $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)
Mark Your Calendars!
- May 13, 2026 – POWERChat: Julie Vincent & Kelly Towart
- Jun. 10, 2026 – Ilana B. Ressler, MD & Elona Shape
- Jul. 22, 2026 – Emily Roberts, Creator, Influencer, & Host The Big Move Podcast
- Aug. 11, 2026 – Stay tuned
- Sep. 9, 2026 – Stay tuned
- Oct. 14, 2026 – Stay tuned
- Nov. 18, 2026 – Stay tuned
- Dec. 9, 2026 – Stay tuned
Parking at HAYVN Greenwich
HAYVN GREENWICH
1700 E Putnam Ave, Suite 208
Old Greenwich, CT 06870
Detailed parking information below:
HAYVN Greenwich Parking
We are 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 steps to HAYVN’s main outside entrance to access the space (or the accessible entrance closest to Lot 2 with elevator access to floor 2, details below).
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! Lot 2 has accessible parking and entry with elevator access.
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.
Here’s an easy to follow parking map:
Missed a POWERChat? Learn About Our Past Featured Speakers
Dorothy Cascerceri Simone
Podcast Host That Greenwich Life Luxury Travel+ Lifestyle Writer
Website, LinkedIn, IG: @dorothyontv
Reesa Lake
VP, Head of Creator Agency and Partnerships at LTKLinkedIn, IG: @reesalake / @shop.ltk
Kim Nichols, MD
Board-certified celebrity dermatologist,
Founder of NicholsMD,
LinkedIn, IG: @kimnicholsmd / @nicholsmd_dermatology
Fran Hauser
Author, Keynote Speaker, Champion of Women in the Workplace
Website, LinkedIn, IG: @fran_hauser
Marisa Grimshaw
VP of Brand Marketing, Rhone, IG: @rhone, @marisagrimshaw, LinkedIn
Laura Sabia
Award Winning Publisher & Bestselling Author
Greenwich Lifestyle Magazine, IG:@lauralabs, @greenwichlifestylemag, LinkedIn
Speaker: Lauren Stephens
CEO & Co-Founder Dudley Stephens, IG: @laurendudleystephens, @dudley_stephens, LinkedIn
Speaker: Alexis Paul, CPA
Founder & CEO, AP Accounting & Tax Services, IG: @taxesandthecity, LinkedIn
Speaker: Magdalena Johndrow,M.Sc., CFS®️, CDFA®️
Partner & Financial Advisor, Johndrow Wealth Management, IG: @johndrowwealth, LinkedIn
Speaker: Samantha Yanks
Co-Founder of The Connecticut Edit
