Art + Appetite: An evening at Mr. Brainwash Art Museum
Sep
18
4:00 PM16:00

Art + Appetite: An evening at Mr. Brainwash Art Museum

Art + Appetite

Art that Pops, Winks, and Makes you Smile - only in Beverly Hills! Because ordinary museums are so last season. Join us for a vibrant evening of creativity and art and then unwind with delicious tapas afterwards.

4:00 pm - Mr. Brainwash Art Museum, 465 N Beverly Drive

5:30 pm - Bacari Beverly Hills, 9601 Brighton Way

Member Price: $95

Guest Price: $110

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Disability, Intimacy, and Inclusion with Emily Goodson
Jan
29
11:30 AM11:30

Disability, Intimacy, and Inclusion with Emily Goodson

  • Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse (map)
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How inclusivity impacts our everyday

Reshaping the discourse surrounding disability, intimacy and workplace inclusion

Emily Goodson, Advocate for Inclusivity

At age 8, Emily experienced a brian injury, resulting in partial paralysis on the left side of her body. After this injury, Emily faced a host of emotional and physical challenges, achieved significant recovery, and emerged empowered to educate others.

Emily’s creative work had been featured in the LA Times and several photo gallery exhibits, sponsored by Disability Rights Now and teh Bold Beauty Project. Emily’s first book, Dating “Disability”, debuts this Spring. A sought after speaker, Emily brings her expertise to a range of brands, from startups to major production companies, consulting on what disability inclusion and healthy workplace culture development can yield.

Please join us for what is sure to be an eye-opening conversation.

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Learn the Business of the Olympics with Karen Sturges, CFO of LA28
Oct
17
5:00 PM17:00

Learn the Business of the Olympics with Karen Sturges, CFO of LA28

  • Del Friscos Double Eagle Steakhouse (map)
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Keep the Olympic spirit alive! As Los Angeles prepares to host the 2028 Summer Olympics, Women’s Leadership Council brings you an intimate converation with Karen Sturges, CFO of LA28. Join us to learn about Karen’s incredible career journey and go behind the scenes on the business of the Olympics. Find out what it takes to host a successful Olympic and Paralympic Games. Enjoy some incredible wine, heavy hor d’oeuvres, and fabulous company.!

$100 - members price

$120 - guest price

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May
18
11:00 AM11:00

The Empowering Women's Leadership Council Brunch

You're invited to a WLC member brunch designed to celebrate the strength and innovation of female entrepreneurship within our Los Angeles community! Join us for a morning filled with inspiration, connection, and invaluable insights from trailblazing founders who are shaping their own paths in the business world.

Saturday, May 18th

11 am – 1 pm

At the home of Kristin Glushon

Encino

Generously hosted by Kristin Glushon, Gayla Kraetsch Hartsough, Grace Kangdani and Hope Neiman

Embrace the spirit of entrepreneurship as we shine a spotlight on a select group of remarkable women entrepreneurs:

·       Christina Doman, owner of Icon Florals

·       Lisette Howard, co-founder of Sunnie, Inc.

·       Laila Marshall, CEO of Beebizy

·       Montre Moore, co-founder of AMP Beauty LA

Through their captivating stories and experiences, you'll gain wisdom, motivation, and actionable advice to fuel your own leadership journey within the council. Our event format combines casual mingling with interactive sessions resembling "speed dating," where attendees rotate through tables, engaging directly with each speaker. Plus, our speakers will showcase sample products from their ventures, allowing you to experience their innovations firsthand.

Savor every moment as you enjoy a delectable spread of food and drinks specially curated for this occasion. From signature dishes inspired by female founders to refreshing beverages, every bite and sip will be a celebration of female ingenuity and creativity.

This brunch promises to be a delightful blend of learning, networking, and inspiration!

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Yanghee Paik, CEO of Rael
Apr
4
11:30 AM11:30

Yanghee Paik, CEO of Rael

Yanghee Paik is the co-founder and CEO of Rael, a clean feminine care and skincare startup based in Los Angeles that has been disrupting the industry with its holistic cycle care approach. As a global brand, Rael has been grabbing the attention of those who seek alternative high-quality, better for you solutions.  

Prior to starting Rael, Yanghee was an executive at the Walt Disney Studios where she focused on distribution strategy and sales. It was during this role that Yanghee met her co-founders and discussed how they could improve women’s lives by thoughtfully curating natural period care solutions that are safe and highly effective. They decided to marry high-quality organic cotton from the US with the cutting-edge manufacturing technology from Korea to launch Rael’s first organic cotton cover pads in 2017, which became the #1 best-selling pad on Amazon.  

Now, Rael provides more than just feminine care as Yanghee pushed her vision for Rael to be a 360° holistic personal care brand, centered on solutions for all aspects of your cycle, including intimate care and skincare. Yanghee also helped Rael evolve from a digitally native brand into an omnichannel powerhouse by spearheading its launch at Target and Walmart. In 2022, Yanghee led Rael’s $35M Series B funding and is now focused on taking the company to the next level. 

Yanghee previously held a role as a management consultant at Boston Consulting Group, earned her MBA from Harvard Business School, and received a B.A. degree from Seoul National University. While leading the company at the headquarters in Los Angeles, Yanghee travels to Seoul regularly to see family, and work with the product development team in Korea to find new trends and spearhead innovation.

 

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Princess Diana Exhibition
Feb
24
4:00 PM16:00

Princess Diana Exhibition

  • 315 Colorado Avenue Santa Monica, CA, 90401 United States (map)
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Photo: Anwar Hussein

Women’s Leadership Council invites you to an untold documentary experience that follows the life of an icon, Princess Diana.  We will experience a visual journey paired with exclusive, never-heard-before stories that trace Diana’s emotional path as she modernizes motherhood, revolutionizes fashion, and shows the world how to be human. This intimate exhibit is filled with art installations and larger-than-life images captured by Princess Diana’s royal photographer.

Thursday, February 24th

Santa Monica Place

315 Colorado Avenue

Santa Monica

 

4:00 pm - Tour of Exhibition

5:30 pm - Reception

 

$70 – members price

$80 – non members price

 After the Exhibition, the reception will be held at True Food Kitchen, 395 Santa Monica Place

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