
It's time the Old Boys Club had some competition
Throughout my career, I worked with many leaders - most of whom were men. When we needed external help, they always seemed to "know a guy" who could step in and provide consulting support.
Sometimes those men were great; sometimes they were duds.
I was always left wondering: what about the girls?
After I left my first career to go out on my own, I realized consulting is a business that depends on a strong and healthy network, built on trust, respect, and reliability.
The Old Boys club exists for lots of reasons, but it thrives because men have always vouched for other men. And the reality is that consulting has primarily been a male-dominated sector forever.
Since the Old Boys Club isn't going anywhere, it needs some competition.
These days I am booked with clients who are often looking for support beyond what I can provide myself. But to confidently refer my clients (who trust and respect me) to other consultants, I need to expand my network of consultants who I trust and respect. That's where you come in.
Since an Old Girls Club didn't already exist, I thought I'd start one.
It's time we give the Old Boys a run for their money and build our own community of trusted partners and friends who understand what it means to be a solo-consultant.
How does it work?
It's community. Really, it's that simple.
Show up. Meet other smart women and gender-diverse folks who hope to build genuine connections. Talk.
Maybe you meet your newest business bestie. Maybe you find some cool people to collaborate or partner with on a project. Maybe you just enjoy a night out in community.
No obligation. No commitments.
But also no selling. This is a pitch-free zone. It's about relationship development, not the place to sell someone on your course, services, or community.
It's also about giving back. We choose women-owned businesses for supplies and venues, and profits go to support women-serving charities.
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JANUARY 15, 2025
Sip, Shop, and Network
Thank you to the 20 incredible women who came together for a fabulous night of fantastic conversations. Between the meaningful connections and the opportunity to try out a capsule wardrobe at Must Have Pockets, it was a memorable night. A huge thank you to Janelle from SpokoMedia for generously donating her time and energy to capture some of the fun. For this first event, Joanne Zuk Strategy Inc. donated the food and wine so that 100% of the event fees could be donated to the North Point Douglas Women's Centre.
















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