Let's get our ladies together for some good food and fun conversation once a month! No hidden agenda - just meet and eat! Enjoy a no-host lunch (order off the menu) and feel free to invite a guest (be sure she is registered).

Space is limited to 18 - be sure to register early! If you need to cancel, please give us plenty of notice so we can fill your seat. Thanks!

View the Osprey menu here: https://ospreyspokane.com/lunch/

This intimate evening brings connection to the countryside. Savor a farm-to-table dinner curated by Farmer Jess while you soak up golden hour with brilliant company under the open sky.

Back by popular demand, Vested’s Garden Party is your invitation to slow down, show up, and connect with the women building something beautiful in our community. Expect meaningful moments and lasting inspiration.

Looking to connect, recharge, and grow your circle of inspiring women leaders? Join us for an evening of meaningful conversation, laughter, and community. Whether you're a longtime Women Lead supporter or new to the network, this is the perfect place to build relationships, share stories, and grow together. Let’s celebrate summer—and each other!

We will gather in the courtyard of the new School of Leadership Studies building for a fun happy hour, then we'll head to the auditorium where you'll have the chance to view the not-yet-publicly-released documentary "Carla the Rescuer." The documentary shares the story of Carla Peperzak, a member of the Dutch resistance during WWII and her message to create a more tolerant and peaceful world.

NETWORKING WITHOUT THE NOISE 

Quiet your inner critic—and the outside world—and join us for a night of connection.

Tucked away at the beautiful Barn & Blossom, we’ll gather around the warmth of the campfire with like-minded, heart-led women.

Connection starts with story.

And there’s no better place to practice sharing yours than this.

Join us for a transformative half-day workshop built for women business owners ready to take the guesswork out of HR and lead their teams with confidence. Whether you’re hiring your first employee or fine-tuning your people practices, this hands-on session will give you the clarity, tools, and confidence you need to build a team that works for your people and your business.  

July will find our Ladies Lunch with Ashlie Beal, founder of The Light Factory, a female-owned lighting studio in the Pacific Northwest known for its modern, handcrafted fixtures and deeply personalized client experience. What began as a DIY chandelier project in her first home has grown into a purpose-driven business powered by a tight-knit team, thoughtful design, and a commitment to giving back.

Come hear Ashlie’s story and stay for meaningful conversation with a community of women who get it. This event is BYOL (that’s bring your own lunch).

Location: 1504 E Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99202 - Street parking available.

Let's get our ladies together for some good food and fun conversation once a month! No hidden agenda - just meet and eat! Enjoy a no-host lunch (order off the menu) and feel free to invite a guest (be sure she is registered).

Space is limited to 18 - be sure to register early! If you need to cancel, please give us plenty of notice so we can fill your seat. Thanks!

View the Osprey menu here: https://ospreyspokane.com/lunch/

Join us for this Women Lead virtual summer series! Together, we'll focus on the 12 habits that hold women back, as described in How Women Rise by Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith. The backbone of the Certificate in Women's Leadership, this book will guide this 6-session series. Whether you are a CWL graduate looking for a refresh of the course, or you are curious about your own leadership development, this series is for you. These 6 sessions, held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-5 PM will

Learn to kick butt and stay safe in our Women's Self-Defense Class hosted by our local P.D. – empowerment is the name of the game!

Take a break from the endless to-do lists and join us for an evening of connection and real talk for a Mom’s Night Out. This is your chance to unwind, recharge, and dive into the joys and challenges of running a business and a family. Get ready for honest conversations about the highs and lows of being a CEO Mama, a supportive space to share, listen, and feel seen, plus some laughs, tons of a little venting, and plenty of camaraderie to keep you going.

Come as you are, and let’s keep it real, mama. This is the village you need.

RSVP required! Fill out the form below to let us know you’re coming.

Join us for our June Ladies Lunch event with Danielle Nishiyama, hairstylist and owner of Craft Studio. Danielle has a passion for education and helping grow young stylists in a multitude of ways including color formulating, cutting techniques, extensions, social media mastery, and consultations. Danielle is also the founder of The Hair Symposium, a two-day, in-person education event for hairstylists, students, and salon owners.

We will be gathering across from Craft Studio at the No-Li Bier Hall. Attendees are welcome and encouraged to purchase their own lunch and drinks from No-Li (outside food is not permitted). Join us for an inspiring conversation with Danielle as she shares her journey and take the opportunity to connect with fellow women in business!

Let's get our ladies together for some good food and fun conversation once a month! No hidden agenda - just meet and eat! Enjoy a no-host lunch (order off the menu) and feel free to invite a guest (be sure she is registered).

Space is limited to 18 - be sure to register early! If you need to cancel, please give us plenty of notice so we can fill your seat. Thanks!

View the Osprey menu here: https://ospreyspokane.com/lunch/

Get ready for an empowering gathering of Liberty Lake's women entrepreneurs! Lunch is provided.

2025 Speakers include:

Stephy Nobles-Beans, life coach, speaker and author

Charlotte Nemec, CEO of Canopy Credit Union

Brooke Baker Spink, CEO of Baker Construction & Development

Cyndi Donahue, Director of Leadership Training & Development at Gonzaga University

More to come ...

A free, potluck-style evening for women to connect, laugh, and build community in a beautiful, creative space.

Bring a dish, bring a friend, and come as you are.

What to Expect:
• Great conversation
• Shared bites (potluck style – bring your favorite dish or drink!)
• A beautiful space to relax, explore, and feel seen

Whether you're creative or just need a night with good people in a beautiful place, let’s build something special together.

The wait is over—mark your calendars for the next Vested Night Out! We’re thrilled to be hosted by the one and only Erin Haskell Gourde, Founder and Principal Designer of Design for the PPL, at their stunning showroom and warehouse space known for its impeccable design and thoughtfully curated furnishings.

Join us for an inspiring night of mingling, structured small group discussions, drinks and bites, and special takeaways for all attendees. We’ve crafted your evening to maximize meaningful connections—so show up, open up, and embrace the power of community. Hop in the Electric Photoland booth and snag your own permanent jewelry from Simple Wildflower to commemorate the evening.

Featured in Architectural Digest, Trending Northwest, and Designers Today, Design for the PPL is more than a studio; it’s a place where design meets soul, fashion informs interiors, and every detail is intentionally crafted. Let’s rally together in this extraordinary space to celebrate our businesses, share our experiences, and elevate one another.

Come ready to connect, collaborate, and leave feeling inspired. See you there!

We believe that giving like a woman is about more than just writing a check. It means rolling up your sleeves to craft innovative solutions, dedicating your time through volunteerism, and forming heartfelt connections. 

But here's the kicker – giving like a woman isn't just for women! It's for anyone who's passionate about sparking genuine change in the lives of those in need.

If you're excited about making a real difference, then this event is tailor-made for you. We've set our sights on raising over $300,000 in grants and scholarships with the proceeds from this incredible event.

So, can we count on your support to make Give Like a Woman a resounding success? Let's come together and give like never before!

Become a Key Partner in Transformative Change! Christ Kitchen invites you to join hands with us as a sponsor for our annual luncheon. This event is always a unique opportunity for businesses and organizations to showcase their commitment to positive community impact.

Pop the champagne and light the cigars... Gals Need Pals is bringing back the roaring 20s for 2025!!!

Join us on the third floor & rooftop of the historic Steam Plant building for our second annual adult prom on May 17th at 7pm. There will be a DJ, dancing, drinks, a photobooth from Electric Photoland and more! Your ticket will get you two drink tokens, light bites, and hours of dancing and mingling. This event is open to ALL GENDERS, and you can dress in prom attire or dress to the theme in your best roaring 20s getup. Come alone, with a date, or with a group of friends! Tickets will be $26 from April 17-May 1, $36 from May 2-May 9, $46 May 10-16, $50 at the door, so get your tickets while they are at their cheapest!

We have to thank our generous sponsors, The Dress Shop (A Say Yes Brand) and Ashlynn Rose Events, for helping us put on this event. The Dress Shop is offering $175 dress rentals which includes any dry cleaning needed (dress brands include: Jovani, Sophia Thomas, Primavera, & more). We can't wait to have a roaring good time with you all!!!

Let's get our ladies together for some good food and fun conversation once a month! No hidden agenda - just meet and eat! Enjoy a no-host lunch (order off the menu) and feel free to invite a guest (be sure she is registered).

Space is limited to 18 - be sure to register early! If you need to cancel, please give us plenty of notice so we can fill your seat. Thanks!

View the Osprey menu here: https://ospreyspokane.com/lunch/

Join us for Amplifying Women's Voices on May 13th for a conversation about your leadership strengths. What traits make you unique ? How can you win others over to help your team activate organizational values? How can you combine your effective communication skills with the strategic abilities of others? Our incredible panel of female leaders includes:

Karlee Agee, Vice President of Operations, Bouten Construction
Karlee's strengths are arranger, relator, strategic, self-assurance, and focus. She is passionate about building communities through relationships, critical thinking, and collaboration, as well as growing Bouten Construction's internal talent. She is a graduate of Whitworth University’s Institute of Leadership and serves on the Vanessa Behan board of trustees.

Mandy Baird, Certified Gallup CliftonStrengths Consultant
Mandy's strengths are context, connectedness, input, communication, and relator. She is passionate about working with individuals and teams to lead with strength and center on mission. She is a Program Manager at the Gonzaga School of Leadership Studies, where she earned the Certificate in Women's Leadership.

Kirsten Bohlen, Sales Operations Manager, Marsh McLennan Agency
Kirsten's strengths are empathy, connectedness, developer, individulization, and activator. She has over 3000 hours of experience in coaching and facilitating workshops as a Gallup-trained Clifton Strengths coach. Her practice is informed by a Master of Business Administration degree from Gonzaga University.

Julie O'Berg, Fire Chief, Spokane Fire Department
Julie's strengths are responsibility, intellection, achiever, learner, and connectedness. Chief O'Berg is the City of Spokane's first female fire chief. She previously served 28 years in the Overland Park, Kansas fire department, as a lietenant, captain, and most recently as batallion chief.

Priya Osborne, Director of Student Success, Spokane Community College
Priya's strengths are belief, consistency, connectedness, discipline, and relator. She serves on the Gonzaga College of Arts & Sciences Advisory Council, SCC's Diversity, Equity, and Global Awareness Committee, and is the Youth Advisor for NAACP Spokane. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from Gonzaga University and is pursuing a Master of Legal Studies from UCLA.

Mermaid Series is building a welcoming community that inspires women from all backgrounds to experience the joy of crossing the finish line. 

The events serve as a platform for women to pursue new goals in fitness and in life. We aim to provide a positive and encouraging environment that inspires all of the Mermaid Athletes to cross the finish line. 

Moms deserve it all. Whether you're a mama yourself or you have a mama you'd like to celebrate, this event is for you. We will be teaming up with The Healing Hut and Touch of Tox to host a celebration for Mother's Day and help treat the moms around us. Your ticket will include a flower bouquet bar by New Growth Blooms, small bites and drinks, discounts on products and services, opportunities to win raffles, a small goodie bag, and special pricing on Botox. This event is come and go as you please because we know moms are the busiest people in the world, so join us anyway you can!

Join us for a night of celebration and empowerment. This event is all about recognizing the incredible value and contributions of women in our community. Come dressed to impress and enjoy a night of music, delicious food, and inspiring speakers. singer and praise dancer. Don't miss out on this special evening dedicated to honoring the worth of every woman. See you there!

Come join us at the Spokane Public Library - South Hill in the events space for a fun and informative event on mastering your laundry routine!

You’ve heard of the Circle of Life but have you heard of the “Circle of Laundry”? Most people complete the “Circle of Laundry” thousands of times throughout their lives. In this workshop we take a critical look at your current laundry process, identify your pain points and consider solutions that will work for you using using the RESET model; right-sizing, eliminating, sharing, making it easy and testing. Walk away with fresh ideas and a solid plan of action and transform this mundane, never-ending task into a well-oiled machine that works for your life.

This workshop is led by Diana, the founder of More Time Less Worry. A former CPA turned home systems strategist, Diana brings her analytical superpowers and deep love for well-being into everything she teaches. After navigating a demanding household during early parenthood, Diana created thoughtful systems to help families share the load and make space for what truly matters. She now teaches others how to put their homes on autopilot—so they can have more time and less to worry about.

Say goodbye to endless piles of clothes and wasted hours with our expert tips and tricks. Learn how to streamline your process and make laundry day a breeze. Don't miss out on this opportunity to revolutionize your laundry game!

We live in a world that often tells us what success should look like—status, wealth, hustle, achievement. But do these definitions truly align with who we are? Are they serving us, or are they keeping us stuck?

Join Ladies, Wine & Design Spokane and Live Your Best Business for an evening of deep conversation, reflection, and unlearning. Together, we’ll explore:

✨ How society defines success vs. how you define it
✨ The ways gender influences cultural expectations of success
✨ How to break free from outdated mindsets and step into your own sovereign authority

We’ll close with a Success Embodiment Meditation, designed to help you connect with your most successful self—free from comparison, free from expectation.

This is a space to think critically, share openly, and redefine success on your terms. If it’s right for you, it’s right for you.

Brennan Leigh is back at The Listening Room accompanied by Melissa Carper and Kelly Willis! Join us for a night of original country music!

Need a new party trick? Want to wow your boss at your next business dinner? Just wanting to know a little more about wine? Then join us at Cellar & Scholar on April 25th at 6pm for a blind wine tasting. The sommelier will set a flight of wine in front of you, describe the flavor profile and let you guess what each wine is while teaching you the best tips and tricks on how to identify wine types. Your ticket will include a 4 glass flight, a glass of bubbly, and a Mediterranean board to nibble on. Come ready to drink, immerse yourself in wine knowledge, and mingle with the gal pals!