Hi ala,

Grab your calendar, because we’ve got a lot going on! September brings another full lineup of webinars, workshops, educational programs, community events, and opportunities to connect. (Our speaker members have access to additional sessions - another great reason to join us.)

Here’s what you’ll find in this month’s roundup:

Hope to see you soon!

Bobbie (and the IW Team)

Speaker Friend Fridays

Join us every Friday at 8:45 am ET for Speaker Friends Friday on Zoom. We have discussions with speakers, authors, event managers, business owners, podcasters and other professionals.

You can also join us on September 4 and 18 for West Coast Speaker Friends at noon ET/9:00 am PT. It's every first and third Friday each month. All are welcome.

Speaking That Builds Businesses

Featuring Bobbie Carlton

Tuesday | September 22, 2026 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

Speaking can do so much for your career and business. When you approach it strategically, every presentation becomes an opportunity to grow your network, build your credibility and create new opportunities long after the event is over.

We'll share practical strategies to help you get more value from every speaking engagement, before you step on stage, while you're presenting and after the applause ends.


Whether you're a consultant, coach, founder, executive, author or entrepreneur, you'll leave with actionable ideas you can put to work at your very next event.

Upcoming IW Webinars

Beyond the Straight Line: Empowering Women to Reframe, Rebuild, and Own Their Career Path
Featuring De Gruyter Brill Authors Sarah Brennand, Vanessa Gentile and Helen Jonsen

Wednesday | September 16, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET

Join us for a conversation with De Gruyter Brill authors Sarah Brennand, Vanessa Gentile and Helen Jonsen as we explore themes from their work. We will discuss outdated assumptions that career women often face, navigating pivots from one field or industry to another, and building and retaining momentum as you launch your new career.

Entrepreneur Like a Mother
Featuring Beth Mazza

Wednesday | September 23, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET

Join Innovation Women speaker and entrepreneur Beth Mazza for Entrepreneur Like a Mother, a conversation inspired by the strategies and lessons from her book of the same name. Beth will share insights for women looking to build and grow successful businesses without sacrificing the flexibility, freedom and priorities that matter most. Drawing from her own entrepreneurial experience, she’ll explore how women can approach business growth with greater intention, make strategic decisions and create companies designed to support both their professional ambitions and their lives.

NEW Office Hours

Weekly on Fridays at 11:00 am ET


Get personalized support from our team. Join founder Bobbie Carlton and Innovation Women team members for weekly open sessions. Ask questions, workshop ideas and get expert feedback tailored to your goals.

Whether you're polishing your profile, developing a new signature talk, refining your speaker bio, strengthening your abstracts or simply looking for guidance on your next step, we're here to help.

Come with a question, a challenge or an idea you'd like to explore. Sessions are held on a first-come, first-served basis, so join early to make the most of your time.

Lioness Magazine Community Events

Lioness for the Female Entrepreneur is our digital magazine for women who are starting (or thinking about starting) companies. Get the latest news, tools and resources to launch and scale startups. Start Your Lioness Membership to unlock even more events and opportunities like regular co-working hours and Coffee Time!