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Empowered Ventures Media Group

Monthly Expert Lunch & Learns

  • 2nd Tuesday of Each Month
  • Time: 11:30-12:30pm PST

Monthly Lunch & Learn for Business Owners & Professionals

Step away from the day-to-day, have lunch, surround yourself with other professional women and invest one hour in yourself and your business.

Each month, business owners come together for a relaxed lunch and an expert-led session focused on real strategies that help you grow, gain visibility, and work smarter. These sessions are designed to deliver practical insights you can actually use whether you are just getting started or scaling an established business.

Expect clear takeaways, honest conversations, and connection with other business owners. 

Every session features a different expert sharing tools, perspectives, and lessons learned to help you avoid costly mistakes and make more confident decisions.

You will leave with fresh ideas, actionable next steps, and new relationships that extend beyond the room.

Lunch is provided. Space is limited. Come curious and leave empowered.

Tickets are $15 

Tickets are non-refundable but can be applied towards a future Lunch & Learn in the event of cancellation.
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Women’s Business Mastermind

  • Multiple dates offered
  • Time: 5:45-8pm PST

What would change in your business if you had a space each month to get real support, clear direction, and consistent accountability?

The Empowered Ventures Monthly Mastermind is that space. This is professional, peer-based group coaching designed to help women entrepreneurs and business leaders grow with intention, structure, and support.

  • Led by a team of experienced coaches and facilitators, including EV CEO Hindi Marciniak and a rotating roster of expert guides
  • Uses an award-winning, research-backed framework for group coaching—not just open-ended conversation
  • Small breakout groups and rotating partners mean you get personalized insight and diverse perspectives
  • Every session ends with a clear next step, an accountability partner, and the option to go deeper with 1:1 coaching
  • It’s designed for real change over time, not just one moment of inspiration

Tickets are $30 (plus processing fee) 

For EV Member Discount, please message: 
Tickets are non-refundable but can be applied towards a future mastermind in the event of cancellation.

Keynote SpeakeR

Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell

Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell (Dr. “Bye-Oh”) is a board-certified family medicine physician and nationally recognized health advocate featured on the Tamron Hall Show, People Magazine, NBC, and ABC. Reaching millions through her Beyond Clinical Walls Podcast and social media platforms, she created CliniciansWhoCare.com, a groundbreaking platform helping patients find doctors who truly listen. Drawing from her own near-death experience during childbirth, Dr. Bayo empowers patients to advocate for the healthcare they deserve. 

FEATURED PANEL DISCUSSION:
Women who said no to the status quo

This powerful leadership panel brings together women who challenged expectations, disrupted outdated system, and chose a different path.
 
A candid leadership conversation with women who challenged expectations, chose alignment over approval, and created impact on their own terms. Attendees will gain real insights on courage, decision making, and redefining success in business and life.
 

Panel Moderator

Morgan Massie

Founder of Leadership and Training Concierge

Panel:

Emily Jaenson

Emily Jaenson is a nationally recognized sports executive and leadership speaker who made history as one of the few female General Managers in professional baseball. She now speaks on confidence, resilience, and leading without waiting for permission.

Katey Roshetko

Katey Roshetko is an evening news anchor at KOLO 8 News Now. As a trusted voice in Northern Nevada media, she understands the power of storytelling, visibility, and how public narrative shapes influence and leadership.

Ila Friedenthal

Ila Friedenthal is the President and CEO of the Nevada Women’s Fund, leading statewide initiatives that expand opportunity for women and girls. Her work focuses on long term impact, scholarship access, and advancing economic empowerment across Nevada.

 

  • Panel discussion featuring women leaders who challenged conventional paths and expectations
  • Networking, connection, and community-building opportunities
  • 50+ Local Women Business Vendors, 200+ local attendees, including business leaders, nonprofits, and changemakers

Hosted by Empowered Ventures MEDIA GROUP

EmpowHERment Summit 2026

  • Date: Mar 14 | 10:30-4pm

The EmpowHERment Summit & Expo is a signature annual event produced by Empowered Ventures Media Group in support of the Nevada Women’s Fund and in recognition of Women’s History Month. The Summit serves as a high impact platform for leadership, visibility, and connection, bringing together women leaders, founders, executives, creatives, and community advocates who are shaping the future of our region.

This in-person experience features powerful conversations, a curated women owned business expo, and intentional networking designed to foster real relationships and long term opportunity. Attendees can expect candid dialogue, actionable insights, and direct access to resources that support women’s personal, professional, and economic advancement.

Proceeds from the EmpowHERment Summit & Expo will be used to fund a leadership-focused scholarship awarded through the Nevada Women’s Fund, as well as a scholarship for the Female Founders Program through She Means Business, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing women through education, leadership, and opportunity.

Tickets (Plus processing fee)

General Admission – $35  |  February 15 – March 13

Day of Event – $50  |  March 14

Open to the public
This is set to be the BIGGEST Little Women Business Expo!

Get Tickets or Register as a Vendor

Hosted by Empowered Ventures

EmpowHERment Summit & Expo

  • Date: Fall 2025
  • Location: To Be Determined

Sign-up for event updates and get notified when registration opens.

Empower. Connect. Thrive.

The Empowerment Summit & Expo, hosted by Empowered Ventures, is an exciting new annual event designed to uplift, connect, and empower women entrepreneurs from all industries and stages of business. This dynamic gathering will offer invaluable opportunities for women business owners to learn, collaborate, and grow within a supportive and thriving community.

What to expect

  • Inspiring Keynote Speakers: Hear from influential women leaders and successful entrepreneurs who will share their journeys, insights, and strategies for growth.

  • Breakout Sessions & Workshops: Participate in practical, hands-on workshops tailored to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women-owned businesses.

  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, mentors, and industry experts to build lasting relationships and expand your professional network.

  • Exhibitor Expo: Discover resources, products, and services designed to support and enhance the growth of women-owned businesses.

Why Attend?

The Empowerment Summit & Expo aims to become a premier annual event dedicated to promoting the success of women entrepreneurs. By fostering meaningful connections and providing access to valuable resources, our mission is to support the growth and sustainability of women-owned businesses across Nevada and beyond.

Join Us!

We invite women entrepreneurs, business leaders, mentors, and advocates to attend and support this groundbreaking event. Stay tuned for more details about the date and location.
 
For inquiries or sponsorship opportunities, please contact:

Are you interested in being a vendor, speaker, sponsor? Fill out the form below and we’ll connect with you.

Meet the facilitators

Morgan Massie
ICF Certified Coach, DISC Certified
Part One – DiSC Assessment & Self-Awareness

Myree Townsend
DiSC & Driving Forces, Certified Image Coach – Confidence-building tools, Personal Brand & Style

Hosted by Empowered Ventures

Ready to lead with more confidence, clarity, and presence?

  • Date: June 27, 5:30pm
  • Location: Dolce Vita Wellness Spa – Reno, NV
Join us for Power of YOU, a two-part workshop experience designed to help you align your DiSC personality style with your personal brand, image, and communication style. Led by industry experts Morgan Massie and Myree Townsend, this transformational event will give you the tools to: 
 
💡  Understand your leadership strengths 
💼  Align your image with your personality 
🗣️  Communicate with confidence and authenticity 
👗  Show up polished, powerful, and true to yourself 

$150 total
Champagne Mimosa Bar, Complimentary Day Pass to Dolce Vita & more!

EV Members get a special discount – please message 
Register Now
Registration $199 
(Plus processing fee)

For EV Member Discount, please message: 
connect@womenowned-business.com
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Hosted by Empowered Ventures

Mind • Body • Soul
Wellness Retreat

  • Date: October 25
  • Time: 8am-4pm

A Day of Wellness, Connection, and Insight

Breakfast, Registration, and Vendor Shopping begins at 8:00am.
Event begins at 9:00am sharp.

This fall, women are invited to gather at a private luxury estate in Reno for a transformative day dedicated to health, growth, and connection. The Body • Mind • Soul Women’s Wellness Retreat will be the first event hosted at this newly opened private venue, making the experience as exclusive as it is inspiring.

The day opens with a sparkling mimosa breakfast, followed by a surprise keynote presentation to set an exciting tone for the program. From there, participants will move into expert-led sessions guided by physicians, specialists, and wellness professionals. These talks will explore vital topics in women’s health today—from hormone balance and stress management to preventive care and longevity—providing both knowledge and actionable strategies.

Midday, guests will enjoy a locally prepared healthy luncheon, served with a glass of wine and refreshing mocktail options. The afternoon continues with opportunities to discover vendors showcasing products and services aligned with the retreat’s mission of supporting women’s well-being. Throughout the day, attendees will connect, share experiences, and build lasting community.

The Body • Mind • Soul Women’s Wellness Retreat is presented by Empowered Ventures—the only national directory for women-owned businesses—continuing its mission of supporting women and helping them live healthier, more empowered lives.