At the Heels & Handshakes International Women’s Day Luncheon, a panel of powerful women leaders shared honest insights on career sacrifices, mentorship, negotiation, and building confidence in male-dominated industries.

Connect fast at the 3rd Annual Chicago Speed Networking Event for women in business. Hosted by Heels & Handshakes. Limited tickets — register before it sells out.

Women in Business Chicago gathered for a Valentine’s Day brunch hosted by Heels & Handshakes Chicago, featuring intentional networking and community.

Heels & Handshakes Nashville hosted a heartfelt and inspiring Galentine’s Day Luncheon at the beloved NashHouse Southern Spoon & Saloon. The space was filled with meaningful conversations, genuine connection, and a shared sense of purpose — bringing together women in business who believe that success is better when it’s shared.

Heels & Handshakes Las Vegas kicked off the new year with purpose at our January women in business networking event, Higher Heels, Higher Vision. Hosted at AC Hotel & Element Symphony Park, the evening featured an inspiring leadership conversation led by coach Savannah Schaffer, focused on releasing limiting beliefs, creating clarity, and turning vision into aligned action. From meaningful connection to a powerful manifestation exercise, this January recap highlights how Las Vegas women in business came together to lead with confidence, intention, and self-trust.

Driving Intentions at Topgolf Nashville brought women in business together to reset, reflect, and intentionally tee up their 2026 vision with clarity and purpose.

Hosted at Jet Linx, the Heels and Handshakes Nashville Holiday Party delivered a jet-set inspired celebration filled with self-care experiences, festive drinks, creative activations, and unforgettable moments for our women’s community.

The Heels and Handshakes Las Vegas Chapter ended the year with a heartwarming Holiday Party filled with gourmet food, creative stations, festive activities, and incredible generosity from our women’s community. Here’s a look back at our final celebration of the year.

The Chicago Heels & Habits event brought together ambitious women for an evening of inspiration, practical strategies, and authentic connection. Panelists Tarmim Khan, Elena Soboleva, and Michelle Thames shared their journeys of career leaps, resilience, and the habits that keep them grounded. From navigating setbacks to building intentional relationships, attendees left motivated to take their next step toward professional and personal growth.

The Heels & Habits Luncheon brought together four industry-leading women for an inspiring conversation on resilience, leadership, and daily habits that drive success. Explore the key themes, behind-the-scenes stories, and practical advice shared during this Nashville event presented by Studio Bank — plus the top takeaways you can apply right now.

Meet Nancy Sharp — grounded by her morning coffee, inspired by good music, and supported by her family. She lives by the mantra: control what you can, confront what you can’t. From building teams and shaping culture to mentoring future leaders, Nancy brings energy, creativity, and intention into everything she does. Her journey from the hospitality floor to founding one of Chicago’s most respected organizations, Food For Thought, is proof that curiosity, patience, and purpose can pave the way to lasting success.

Forget the haunted inbox—this October, our Nashville chapter traded Sunday Scaries for Monday confidence! Over craft cocktails and sushi, members joined business coach Anna-Vija of Piccolo Solutions for a practical workshop on weekly planning, calendar control, and smart tech tools to reduce mental load.

Meet Atomic Golf’s Sales Director, Kelci Balkcom — a woman whose journey reminds us that when you follow what excites you, it can lead to the most fulfilling career paths. From her early love for concerts and music festivals to a thriving career in sports entertainment, she’s proof that passion, patience, and perseverance truly pay off.

Heels & Handshakes Las Vegas hosted a Social Media Strategy Seminar that helped women in business master visibility, engagement, and growth in today’s digital world. From actionable frameworks to practical content tips, attendees left inspired and ready to show up confidently online.

Heels and Handshakes Chicago hosted its first South Barrington event at The Hampton Social, connecting women in business for an empowering night of networking, collaboration, and celebration.

Heels & Handshakes Chicago gathered at The Joinery for a night of empowerment, connection, and growth. From self-care and setting boundaries to celebrating resilience and community, women in business shared powerful stories and actionable takeaways. This event highlighted the strength of women uplifting women.

Heels and Handshakes Las Vegas hosted its September meeting at OTONOMUS Hotel with Guest Expert Sarah Evans. Attendees learned actionable AI workflows and strategies for Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) to amplify visibility in ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and more.

The Nashville women gathered at E3 Chophouse for Heels and Handshakes 3 + Me event, a night of reflection, connection, and goal-setting. The September meeting inspired clarity, community, and pride.

Heels and Handshakes Chicago hosted Heels Hive After 5 at Taco Max Cantina on August 21st. An inspiring evening of fireside chat, structured conversations, and meaningful connections among women in business.

Heels and Handshakes Las Vegas hosted its very first speed networking event! Following in the footsteps of successful sessions in Nashville and Chicago, Las Vegas members came together for a powerful evening of connections, collaborations, and community building.