Heels and Handshakes South Barrington: Our First Suburbs Event at The Hampton Social

Heels and Handshakes continues to grow—and our first-ever South Barrington event proved just how strong our community of women in business truly is. On October 15th, we gathered at The Hampton Social for an evening of connection, collaboration, and celebration.

This new milestone for Heels and Handshakes Chicago brought together women from all sectors—banking, tech, marketing, corporate, and hospitality—for a night filled with meaningful introductions and genuine conversations. Whether attendees were entrepreneurs, executives, or professionals balancing both worlds, everyone came ready to share resources, referrals, and wins.

The energy in the room was undeniable. From first-time attendees to longtime members, women connected in ways that reminded us why Heels and Handshakes is more than just networking—it’s a movement built on women supporting women.

Highlights from the Evening

• It was our first Heels and Handshakes suburbs event, and guests were thrilled to have a gathering closer to home. The Hampton Social offered the perfect backdrop, complete with great food, amazing service, and easy parking—a detail many appreciated!

• Attendees celebrated inspiring STRUTS (success stories worth strutting about):

  - 💼 A sold-out retreat planned by one of our members
  - 💡 A second business surpassing the first in revenue in just three months
  - 👠 Hiring a first employee—a major milestone worth celebrating

• Many attendees shared how excited they were to see so many new faces, showing how fast our Heels and Handshakes community is growing across the Chicago area.

A heartfelt thank-you to our event partners—The Hampton Social and Zwills.mov—for helping make our first South Barrington gathering possible. Your partnership allows Heels and Handshakes to continue creating spaces where women in business can connect, collaborate, and celebrate success together.

We highly recommend hosting an event at Hampton social. The staff went above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect. The food was outstanding — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.

Their private event space was ideal for our group — it came fully equipped with tables, chairs, a custom-branded menu (such a thoughtful touch!), and even a TV screen for visuals during our meeting. The entire experience felt seamless, elevated, and perfectly executed.

If you’re looking for a venue that combines amazing ambiance, attentive service, and delicious food, I can’t recommend Hampton Social South Barrington enough. We’ll definitely be back!

What’s Next for Heels and Handshakes Chicago

The South Barrington event marks another exciting chapter for Heels and Handshakes Chicago. As we continue expanding into new neighborhoods and connecting ambitious women across industries, our mission remains the same—to build a supportive, empowering network where every woman has a seat at the table.

👉 Stay connected by joining our mailing list and following Heels and Handshakes on social media to hear about upcoming events. You can find all our monthly gatherings listed here.