Heels Hangs
Monthly Meetings Chicago
Heels & Handshakes Chicago Chapter
Join the thriving community of professional Women in Business here in Windy City.
Our meetings provide a supportive environment for Female Entrepreneurs, Executives, and Leaders to connect, share insights, and develop strategies for success.
Our Mantra is: Surround yourself with women who are willing to drop your name in a room full of opportunities. We don’t just talk-the-talk, we walk-the-walk.
Whether you're looking to expand your professional network, gain new skills, or find resources and referrals, you can acheive all of the above with our community & membership.
Heels on Fire
📅 September 16th, 2025 | 6-8 PM
📍The Joinery
As women, we’re pros at putting out fires—at work, at home, in life. But here’s the real question:
👉 How are you keeping your own flame from burning out?
👉 How do you protect your spark when it feels like you’re running on empty?
This two-hour experience is designed to shift the focus back to you. Expect:
✨ Networking with powerhouse women who truly get it
✨ Activations to reignite your energy and vision
✨ Conversations with experts that spark mindset shifts, clarity, and action.
Your ticket includes:
1 drink+ light bites+ networking + activations + panel discussion.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Up Your Game: Personal Branding Workshop
Heels and Handshakes presents a virtual workshop with Shantel Love, MBA, on September 17 at 1 PM CDT. Learn her proven personal branding framework to get seen, heard, and paid. Perfect for ambitious women in business ready to elevate their careers.
October 15th
October 15th, 2025
6-8 PM
The Hampton Social
You have asked, we have listened.
We are going to the burbs. Sign up below to be the first to know when tickets go public—secure yours before they sell out! We release tickets to all in person events one month out.
November 19th
November 19h, 2025
6-8 PM
Mae District
Success isn’t just about the metrics and achievements, it’s about the habits that fuel it.
Heels & Habits is an intentional gathering for Women in Business who are ready to elevate their success by aligning daily routines with their biggest goals.
We release tickets one month out.
PAST EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS
Second Annual Speed Networking Event
March 19, 2025
City Winery
Chicago, IL
Penthouse views & success leaves clues
April 17, 2025
Penthouse at Fioretta
Chicago, IL
The Confident CEO: Legal Basics to Protect & Grow Your Business
May 6, 2025
Zoom
Ready.set.chicago!
June 5, 2025
Private Rooftop in River North
Chicago, IL
Pyschology of sales Presented by Honeybook
July 17, 2025
Zoom
Chicago August meeting
August 21, 2025
Taco Max Cantina
Chicago, IL
“I love how this organization is anti-hustle culture. Instead they advocate for mental health by providing their members with a month of free therapy.”
“Loved every minute of it. Thank you for creating space for like-minded women in business and entrepreneurs a wonderful opportunity to connect. ”
“Thank you for creating such a healthy empowerment culture for high-achieving women.”
“Love this group. Amazing real women sharing their struggles, successes, vulnerabilities and dreams.”- Kerry Heiple
We host meetings that you actually want to attend. We know how busy our members are.
The women in corporate are wearing multiple hats in the office and volunteering on non-profit boards. Our Female Entrepreneurs are also wearing multiple hats and most of the time have other businesses. Do you feel seen???
No meeting in outdated convention spaces. We meet at new event spaces, we bring in fun activations and we have intentional conversations to foster connection.
GIVE THE GIFT OF A MEMBERSHIP
Pay it Forward
There is nothing more meaningful than providing another woman an opportunity to advance in their career.