Divorce 101  Presented by Rosemarie Ferrante - Divorce Resource, CT   Join us for an empowering workshop in which we will explore the legal, financial and emotional aspects of divorce!   Are you contemplating divorce or in the early stages of divorce? Do you know what you don’t know? The Divorce Mediation Center of Ridgefield / Danbury, LLC and Price Financial, LLC is hosting our next Divorce Workshop Divorce Resource CT, LLC (a Second Saturday program) at HAVYN! Join us and learn about the…

2020 Health Insurance: How to Understand, Manage and Advocate For Your Benefits Feel feel more comfortable, knowledgeable, and confident with managing your insurance coverage and advocating for the care you need.In this seminar, healthcare expert Anne McGuire will review the complexity of health care, share ways to maximize your insurance coverage, and show how to advocate for your benefits. Anne will cover...the different types of health insurance plansthe different types of networks and how they impact your choices of careand…

  DownToDash and HAYVN Present: A Night Of Networking & Learning From Venture Capitalists And Angel Investors   RSVP HERE IF YOU WANT A SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY TO DISPLAY YOUR STARTUP AT THE EVENT, EMAIL US AT: sama@downtodash.com   Meet Our Panelists Christine Sullivan - Advisor @ CT Small Business Development Center Marie Rocha - Co-founder/Managing Director @ Realist Ventures Galia Gichon - Founder @ Down to Earth Finance Jenifer Gorin - Founder @ Impact Growth Partners  Christine Sullivan  works as an Advisor for the CT Small Business Development…

Finance Fridays: Social Media Marketing ROI Join Christine Sullivan for a talk about Social Media Marketing ROI.Everyone knows that social media is a critically important business tool – but there’s so much to learn that often it’s hard to even get started. Come to this lunchtime workshop that will cover social media marketing strategies, what the acronyms really mean and how to assess what’s the best platform is to support your business growth. You will take away current information and…

Live Girl: International Women's Day Event In celebration of International Women’s Day, join us for a live Confident podcast featuring Denise D’Agostino, Co-Founder, Her New Standard.Join Sheri & Olivia West as they interview Denise and her 16-year old daughter AND learn the “playbook” for the next generation of female leaders.Open to girls and women of all ages | space is limited ADMISSION: FREE Founded in 2014, LiveGirl, Inc. is a Connecticut-based nonprofit organization that builds confident leaders. Our mission is to…

Marketing Series: Deep Dive Into Paid Social Media A Deep Dive - Moderated by Sue Yasav Beyond social media, many companies find success in paid lists and posts. This expert panel will discuss how and when to pay for social media. These include strategies for success and various social channel do’s and don’ts. Also included will be case studies and analytic resources to assess success. Panelists include: Suzy Kuenze, Marketing Communications Executive and E-commerce Consultant - Pinterest Britton Taylor, Social…

Mind Mapping: Finding Your Ideal Path When was the last time you asked yourself what you wanted to do with your life?The process of uncovering what you are meant to do, that is finding direction in your life or finding inspiration, is a journey. It starts with discovering the essential "you": the person who truly resides behind the facades, defenses, and stressors of everyday life. Mind mapping is a unique approach that was developed by NASA as a method to…

SCORE Fairfield County: Getting it All Done - Tips for Achieving Business and Personal Success Learn how a panel of dynamic successful women manage their businesses and have lives too. Individual business owners have unique challenges as they wear many hats and have to do it all. Get actionable information that you can apply to your work/life. Join Score for this exciting panel discussion, plus networking with wine and appetizers.You will learn:Tips for organizing your work/lifeHow to set boundaries and…

HEALTH, HEALING & WISDOM - A YOGA & MEDITATION RETREAT WHAT WOULD IT FEEL LIKE  TO PRIORITIZE YOURSELF FOR ONE DAY? Join Integrative Medicine Enthusiasts Dr. Katie Takayasu & Yoga Instructor Mindy Bacharach for a one-day yoga & meditation retreat.Where everything is ready and waiting for you!No planning required (aside from bringing your yoga mat! Includes: Unlimited Access to two Health Enthusiasts Wholesome, organic lunch and snacks prepared by a Private Chef Morning invigorating Yoga Class for every level Group…

Professional Development Book Series: We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter You are cordially invited to join our monthly book club series. Each month we focus on a book that will help HAYVN members develop and grow in their professional and personal lives. You are invited to join for the book that interests you or join us for all.At the session, either Nancy Sheed or Sue Yasav will facilitate a group discussion. This month, local author Georgia Hunter will join us…

Step Into Your Bigger Why: Tap Into Your Values To Become a Success Super Hero Step Into Your Bigger Why: Tap Into Your Values To Become a Success Super HeroIf you’re feeling disconnected or unfulfilled by what you’re doing, it’s a clear sign you’re not honoring your values and what’s truly important to you. Even if you love what you do, you can love it even more (and get even bigger results!) by being fully aligned with what matters to…

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Headshot Day: Hair, Make up and Photos Join Chris Bojanovich, Founder of Bojanovich Digital, at HAYVN for Headshot Day & give your online presence a facelift! A headshot is the visual representation of who you are. It is someone’s first impression of YOU and a glimpse of your personal brand. Or as Jeff Bezos once said “Your brand is what people say about you when you're not in the room.” A great headshot can be the difference between... Getting hired or…

Tech Workshop Series: The State of Crypto Currency Curious about Crypto Currency?  What exactly is it?  What is used for?Join HAYVN members Linda Kuppersmith of CMIT Solutions, and Lee Ratner of Transact Trade, for this live event and learn how Crypto currencies work and if you should own some. ADMISSION -  Members: FREE, Non-members: $20 This event is part of a series of interactive educational workshops presented by HAVYN Coworking. The goal is to educate HAYVN members & guests on marketing, finance &…

The Parent Collective Prenatal Class Series The Parent Collective Prenatal Classes: Our Prenatal Class Series is designed for couples to both learn and socialize, over the course of a four week period. Each session is 2 hours with ample time for discussion and relationship building. Our classes are best taken in the third trimester, ideally completing before 36 weeks of pregnancy.Over the four weeks you will learn:Session 1: What to expect in labor and deliverySession 2: Relaxation techniques to help…

Huddle Up! What's Next for Me? And How Do I Get There? Come Huddle with Us!Get clarity.Get support.Get going. Come join us and learn five concrete actions you can take now to gain clarity on who you are today and where you're going next.Take away:- Insights on your unique value- The clarity to take action- Everyday research tips- Access to a community of like womenMeetwomen like you who are looking to bridgewhere you are now to where you want to goSharecoffee and conversation…

The Entrepreneurial Women’s Club’s Monthly Networking Lunch: Our Favorite Things A perennial favorite – join us for Our Favorite Things. In this fun & fully interactive session, everyone shares their favorite app / gadget / tool / tip / trick / thing they absolutely rely upon for work. We’ll all share our favorites, have a lively discussion and leave with new things to try. Some of us are still raving up tips we picked up years ago!Believe us when we say you…

Rowayton Arts Center Artists Talk ARTISTS TALK! RAC @HAYVNRowayton Arts Center (RAC) artists featured at HAYVN will be on hand to share their background and current work on Thursday, March 19 from 6 to 8 pm.Enjoy an evening of conversation with the talented artists featured in the current RAC @HAYVN exhibition. Participants include:Lenny Moskowitz Katherine Evans Ronnie Gold Yuko Ike Ben Larrabee This is an opportunity to learn more about the creative process from a varied group of individuals devoted to their art. The event is…

Choosing the Right Legal Structure for Your Business What, exactly, is an LLC? What is the proper tax structure for your business? Join Treacy Riiska, certified public accountant, and Alexis Brooks, legal advisor to small businesses, to learn about the advantages and drawbacks to various types of structures and business entities. You will gain a general understanding of the limited liability company, AND you will come away with the tools necessary to determine whether to structure your company as a sole proprietorship, partnership,…

Spring Forward with Intuitive Listening: Setting Clear Intentions and Activating Fresh Momentum, with Samantha Abrahams Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal. As a flower holds the promise to bear fruit, Spring holds the promise that everything can begin again. Where do you want to let go and embrace something new? What new seeds do you want or need to sow in this season of transformation? How can patience activate fresh momentum to empower your potential?Everyone is a natural…

Tuesday Tool Tips: How to Get a Handle on Your Email Inbox Email is essential, but keeping up with your email inbox can feel like a never ending battle. All day long emails keep rolling in making it difficult to know how to prioritize them, what to keep, what to delete and how to track the work. In this workshop, Belinda Wasser offers suggestions for achieving and maintaining control over your mail inbox using a straight forward, easy to use…

Strong, Savvy Women Monthly Meeting - Empowerment Group for Divorced Women And Those in Transition We're thrilled that Hayvn is the home for a new women's empowerment group in Fairfield County! Strong Savvy Women is specifically for women who are divorced, widowed or going through a life transition. Its focus is moving forward - by supporting each other, learning from expert speakers, and having fun. Join us at HAYVN - and spread the word to women who may feel alone…

Nutrition Series: Healthy Meal Hacks for the Instant Pot Do you have an Instant Pot that’s gathering dust because you don’t have healthy recipes? Does the prep for Instant Pot meals make it feel less “Instant”? Register for this cooking class with nutritionist Amy Kiser, MBA, FNTP to learn how to make healthy and delicious dinners you and your family will love without spending a lot of time on preparation.The class will be held in HAYVN’s Kitchen from 7-8:30 pm…

The Best Defense: Preparing and Planning for Cyber Attacks to Your Business Join Paul Mercado, Vice President at RAND Insurance to learn about the importance of being proactive to guard yourself and your business against cyber attacks and to develop a plan to recover should one occur with your business. In this talk Paul will show you how to use and apply for insurance as a defense against cyber related loss including some best practices to be improve your risk. Lunch will…

Woman’s Compass Workshop: Guiding You to Financial, Legal and Self Care You take care of your family, children, partners, manage your career and community. You might even fit in exercise, social time with friends and eating healthy. That’s great.  But something is missing.  Three essential components are often overlooked by women: financial well-being, legal well-being, and self-care.Does dealing with your finances seem intimidating? Are you prepared legally for today .. and for what may lie ahead?Do you know how to stay grounded and…

  A unique women-centric pitch night sponsored by HAYVN Coworking with VentureMom.com and Realist Ventures Our missions align. We support female founders. Women who have started businesses and need funding, exposure, marketing and growth. Join us for our fifth HAYVN HATCH pitch night on Monday, April 27 — 6:30 pm to 9:00pm. We'll have wine, spirits and lite bites offered by local entrepreneurs, with networking before and after. The main event will begin at 7:00pm. You’ll hear from 6+ women who have started businesses…