August is the last “quiet” stretch for a while, friends. By late September you'll be in three cities with a board deck due. So while you have a bit of brain-space to think: Decide who you want to see this fall. And ask the one question you never get to at work — what's the plan for you?
Read more about both below. 💜
✨ Members & Community | The ROI of Life
You evaluate risk. You plan five years out. You build the strategy and you run the teams.
We ask strategic questions at work all week long. But when did you last ask: What am I building toward in my own life? Where are my blind spots? What's the plan — not for the company, but for me?
On October 14th, join us to ask those questions in a special online event, hosted by WW and supported by our partners at Monument Wealth Management. You’ll hear from leaders building great lives with the same rigor they build their businesses. This real-talk conversation will explore:
Who's my "first team" — at home? You manage your work team with intention. Are you managing your closest relationships that way?
Where am I exposed? Every business has blind spots. So does every life. Insurance, estate, the "I'll deal with it later" pile.
Am I getting ‘Life ROI'? It’s less about spreadsheets — and more about direction. What's it all for, and does your plan match the life you want?
And so much more… including the questions you want to ask. You know we love a good Q&A session.
A partner since WW first began, Monument Wealth Management is the wealth strategy firm built for life's biggest decisions. Want to talk to their partners? We'll introduce you personally.
💜 Mission & Partners | Doing Events Right
Packed agendas, hallway small talk, and doing the math on who else is in the room. Fall event season is loading up, and our partners are ready to help you play the game right.
Create small events at big ones. For the bustling Boston event Unbound, members are already trading calendars to make sure they don’t miss each other. Coffee meetups (for PSLs, of course), an intimate dinner (thanks to our partner Nomad), and Leslie holding court in the lobby with her list of people she’s planning to see. How will you find the 1:1 connection that you’ve been looking for?
Put women on the stage. Our partner ChurnZero sets the standard for speaker planning - and will even have WW members on the agenda for their ZERO-IN conference. Have you taken a look at the balance of who’s on stage at the events you’ll be attending? #NoMoreManels
Make space where it feels needed. At the WeAreDevelopers North American Congress, you’ll find a welcoming space for women leaders: coffee, chairs, and conversation that isn't a pitch. Think of a WW event like the anchor you can build the rest of your event presence around.
Bonus - Our WAVES playbook for anyone going solo to an event:
W — Walk in with a plan. One goal, three types of people to meet.
A — Anchor. Find one or two people you trust; build a micro-circle.
V — Value first. Introductions, insight, invites — before any ask.
E — Elevate. Amplify other women. Visibility is a form of generosity.
S — Stay in touch. 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days.
Most of us were taught that events are for being seen. Leslie will tell you that it always starts with showing up to give, before anything else. Welcome someone. Introduce two people who should know each other. Amplify a woman before you ever mention yourself. The pipeline will follow. 💜
💜 Upcoming Events
Executive Dinner Experience
San Francisco, CA | September 1st
With special thanks to our partner Booth
Executive Dinner Experience
Boston, MA | September 16th
With Wednesday Women co-founders and Arianna Cignarale, CEO of WW partner Nomad
Applying Exec Expertise to Your Life
Online | October 14
Brought to you by our longtime partner, Monument Wealth Management
Executive Dinner Experience
Chicago, IL | October 20th
With a special focus on Women in Manufacturing. Hosted by WW partner, BrandActive
💜 That special thing at the end for cool kids…
Know an engineering or product leader or dev team who should be at the WeAreDevelopers World Congress? WW will be there — September 23–25 in San José. We’ve got discounted passes. Just hit reply and let’s talk.
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