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It’s officially SHE-EO SUMMER here at EMPWR Collective, and we’re cranking up the confidence, clarity, and courage.

This month’s theme “Lead Like a Lady” is all about stepping into your power, owning your role as the visionary of your business (and your life), and saying goodbye to side-hustle energy. Whether you’re a team of one or leading a small empire, you are the CEO and it’s time to start acting like it.

Why this theme matters:

Too many women play small in their businesses. They wait to be “ready.” They wait for permission. They wait until it’s perfect.

Not anymore.

This June, we’re saying: show up, take the lead, and build the life and business you actually want.

You don’t need a corporate title, a million-dollar brand, or a team of twenty to lead like a SHE-EO. You just need to decide. And we’re here to do it together.

June Challenge: #EmpwrSheEO

To celebrate the power moves happening all around us, we’re kicking off a month-long challenge... complete with a prize!

Here’s how to play:

1. Take a photo of you doing something that makes you feel like a total SHE-EO.
   (Yes, that includes Zoom calls in your fuzzy slippers if that’s how you run the show!)

2. Post it in the EMPWR Facebook group using the hashtag #EmpwrSheEO
   Bonus points for telling us what SHE-EO energy you’re channeling this month!

3. Engage with others! Like, comment, support—it’s not just a challenge, it’s a movement.

The challenge runs through June 30th, and one powerhouse woman will be selected to win an EMPWR prize.

Let’s Rise Together

Whether you're launching something new, refining your systems, or finally taking a real CEO day off, this challenge is for YOU.

No gatekeeping. No perfectionism. Just empowered women showing up, shining, and supporting each other.

Let’s make June the month we stop winging it—and start leading it.

Ready to take the lead?

Join the challenge now in the FB Group
#EmpwrSheEO #SheEOSummer #LeadLikeALady #EmpwrCollective

This past Saturday night something truly beautiful happened.

One of our own EMPWR Collective members hosted a poetry reading fundraiser in support of her local nonprofit, the Carolynn Children & Family Foundation and the turnout was nothing short of inspiring.

Surrounded by community and carefully chosen words, we gathered to witness something powerful: the union of art, vulnerability and vision. We found out from its founder Sarah Wilkinson that $600 was raised in just one evening.

That’s $600 going directly into programs that support children and families in our local community. That’s the power of purpose-driven women taking up space, telling stories and rallying support. That’s what happens when community is more than a buzzword, it’s the heartbeat of everything we do.

Words That Moved Us

The poetry shared wasn’t just beautiful it was bold, raw and rooted in lived experience. It reminded us that language has the power to heal, to challenge and to connect. Whether attendees came to listen or to learn, everyone walked away feeling part of something bigger than themselves.

‍The EMPWR Effect

One of the most meaningful parts of the night? Watching a wave of EMPWR Collective members show up in full force to support, donate, encourage and just be there.

No selling. No pitches. Just community showing up for community.

That’s the kind of collective magic we’re building here. It’s not just about business it’s about backing each other’s dreams, projects, passions, and missions.

Thank You

To the host, to every person who showed up and to everyone who donated - thank you. You proved once again that when women gather with purpose, change happens.

We’ll keep showing up. We’ll keep empowering each other. And we’ll keep proving that this is what leadership, sisterhood and impact look like in action.

Want to be part of events like this?

Join us in the EMPWR Collective Facebook group or check out our calendar of events. You belong in this room — and we’re saving you a seat.

#EmpwrCollective #SheEOSummer #PoetryForACause #WomenSupportingWomen #CommunityPower #CarolynnFoundation #LocalImpact #LeadLikeALady #EmpwrInAction

Sunshine. Sisterhood. Still water.

There’s something powerful about starting your morning surrounded by strong women, blue skies, and a body of water that reminds you how peaceful and wildly alive you can feel all at once.

On Friday, members of the EMPWR Collective gathered at the beautiful Donner Lake for one of our most unforgettable Outdoor Adventure Series events yet: Paddleboarding + Lake Life.

The weather was absolute perfection—warm sun, crisp air, and calm, glassy water that begged us to leave stress behind and just float. Some of us were seasoned paddlers. Others were brand new. But we all showed up for the same reason:

✨ To move our bodies

✨ To connect with one another

✨ And to make space for joy in the middle of busy, ambitious lives

There’s something magical that happens when women entrepreneurs take time to play, unplug, and get outside together. Conversations turn into collaborations. Laughter breaks through mental fog. Confidence rises. And community gets stronger.

We’ll be back on the lake again soon (because YES, it was that good), but for now, here are a few reflections we’re carrying home:

She-EO Summer isn’t just about hustle—

It’s about leadership with intention, joy, and breath.

Growth happens in meetings…

But it also happens between paddle strokes.

Leadership doesn’t require burnout—

Sometimes it just requires a paddleboard and a group of women who remind you who you are.

Want to join our next Outdoor Adventure?

Check the calendar in our Facebook Group or on our events page and get ready to move, laugh, explore, and expand—together.

Because leadership doesn’t live behind a desk.

It lives everywhere you do.

#EmpwrCollective #OutdoorAdventureSeries #DonnerLakeMagic #SheEOSummer #PaddleAndPower #RenoWomenInBusiness #WomenWhoLeadTogether

May 2025 EMPWR Morning Meetup Recap

On a quiet spring morning in Sparks, a circle of women gathered at Glory Cloud Coffee Roasters for our May EMPWR Collective AM Meetup — and though our group was smaller this time, the energy was anything but.

We leaned into the intimacy of the moment and brought back one of our favorite original traditions: going around the room to introduce ourselves, share a business need, or offer a word of wisdom. What followed was a powerful exchange of vulnerability, insight, and support — the kind of connection that only happens when women show up fully and authentically.

Giving Back: Prodigal Youth Foundation

Each month, EMPWR features a local nonprofit, and this time we were proud to spotlight the incredible work of Prodigal Youth Foundation. Through our 50/50 raffle, we raised $75 to support their mission of uplifting and empowering youth in our community. Thank you to everyone who donated, participated, and helped make an impact.

✨ Words That Stuck With Us

From nuggets of business advice to reminders that “you don’t have to do it all alone,” our members shared wisdom that resonated deeply. This circle reminded us that even when the crowd is small, the ripples of support can be massive.

☕ Want to Join the Next One?

Our morning meetups happen every third Wednesday at 10:00 AM at Glory Cloud Coffee Roasters in Sparks. No pressure, no pitching — just genuine connection, community, and caffeine.

First time? Just show up. You’re already welcome.