BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Innovation Women - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Innovation Women X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://innovationwomen.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Innovation Women REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260518T214748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T214748Z UID:43952-1781136000-1781481599@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:2026 S/HE Online Conference DESCRIPTION:The 2026 S/HE Conference in every third year is dedicated to the topic of cross-cultural and intercultural collaborations. The conference opens a new trail of its tradition\, celebrating the Great Unity of ALL (including inorganic entities) in the Cosmic Mother. \nAmbika Devi will be presenting “The Human Voice as Medicine: The Power of One’s Primordial Sound”. URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/2026-s-he-online-conference/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Register For Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ambika-devi-human-voice-as-medicine-she-conference-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T100000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260518T204324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T204324Z UID:43945-1781253900-1781258400@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:Speaker Friend Friday DESCRIPTION: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. All are welcome! URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/speaker-friend-friday-98/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SFF-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Women":MAILTO:info@innovationwomen.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T153000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260511T150317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T150317Z UID:43895-1781254800-1781278200@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:Johns Hopkins Schizophrenia Center 8th Annual Symposium DESCRIPTION:Johns Hopkins Schizophrenia Center’s annual symposium convenes leading international experts in psychiatry\, mental health\, and neuroscience to showcase diverse aspects of the disorder\, disseminate and discuss their findings and respond to attendees’ questions. This year’s presentations will highlight multidisciplinary approaches\, spanning advanced clinical psychiatry\, psychopharmacology\, neurobiology\, epidemiology\, and public outreach. \nRandye Kaye will be presenting “Families on the Recovery Team: Hope Happens Together”. URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/johns-hopkins-schizophrenia-center-8th-annual-symposium/ LOCATION:Chevy Chase Auditorium\, 1800 Orleans St\, Baltimore\, MD\, United States CATEGORIES:Register For Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hopkins.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260518T191844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T191844Z UID:43914-1781262000-1781265600@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:Knowledge Session: Profile Reviews\, Concept Clinics & Ask IW anything! DESCRIPTION:Our regular Knowledge Sessions are the perfect time for our members to pick an expert’s brain! Our sessions cover Profile Reviews\, Concept Clinics and Ask Me Anything segments. Come with a filled-out profile\, a concept that needs refining or any other question! These sessions are a first-come\, first-serve basis. \nIs your speaker biography too long? Do you know how to show off your storytelling skills? Are your talk abstracts too vague? Our staff will offer tips to make your speaker profile stand out to event managers. \nAsk questions about your brand\, signature talk\, book title and more! We will give you our expert advice on how to optimize any of your concepts. Connect with other attending members and have them weigh in\, too. A community of knowledgeable speakers is one of Innovation Women’s greatest strengths. \n🚨 IW Speaker Membership Exclusive   URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/knowledge-session-profile-reviews-concept-clinics-ask-iw-anything-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Women":MAILTO:info@innovationwomen.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T140000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260528T194718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T194718Z UID:44039-1781528400-1781532000@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:June Kickstart Cohort Program Week 2 DESCRIPTION:Every month we offer four-week guided cohort sessions for our members to take their speaking game\, brand and career to the next level! These sessions cover how to create an appealing speaker profile\, establish your speaker business model and workshop your signature talk and speaker brand. Our team also provides you with pro-speaking tips and ensures you know how to navigate all the resources Innovation Women has to offer.   \nIn the cohort\, you benefit from small-group expert guidance and receive immediate answers to your questions.  You also connect with other speakers. Achieving success in your speaking career involves motivation\, dedicated time and a commitment to being accountable. Our Kickstart Cohort Program will provide you with that accountability to ignite your speaking career.  \n🚨 IW Speaker Membership Exclusive Add On   URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/june-2026-kickstart-cohort-program-week-2/ ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Women":MAILTO:info@innovationwomen.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260615T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260615T190000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260605T210212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T210212Z UID:44118-1781546400-1781550000@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:Writers & Publishers Network Webinar DESCRIPTION:The Writers & Publishers Network (WPN) provides information\, resources\, and opportunities for anyone involved in or interested in publishing\, whether they are an author\, freelance writer\, artist\, or own a publishing company. WPN encourages the exchange of ideas\, information\, and other mutual benefits and provides a website to share information on writing\, marketing\, and publishing. It also offers links to research sources\, publishers\, printers\, designers\, and other sources that might be important to writers and authors. \nDebra Eckerling will be presenting “How to Write a Winning Book Proposal without the Stress”. URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/writers-publishers-network-webinar/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Register For Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/WPN_ProposalWebinar.DEckerling.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260529T150711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T150711Z UID:44050-1781611200-1781614800@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:June 2026 Speaker Coaching Cohort Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Join our exclusive program led by our founder\, Bobbie Carlton. Bobbie is an experienced speaker\, marketer and speechwriter\, and she will help you craft a compelling and impactful signature talk. This small group workshop is specifically designed for professional women looking develop a unique presentation that both resonates with their audience and advances their goals – career or business. \nProgram Overview  \nThe program includes an easy-to-understand process\, hands-on exercises\, templates\, personalized feedback\, and practical strategies to ensure your presentation stands out. You’ll work in a small group\, have regular breakouts and guided working sessions. This is a 4-week course plus a bonus session with our founder to review your presentation. \nSign up for the June Speaker Coaching Cohort. \n🚨 IW Speaker Members Only URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/june-2026-speaker-coaching-cohort-session-2/ ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Women":MAILTO:info@innovationwomen.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260507T224008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T224008Z UID:43867-1781784000-1781787600@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:Get More Speaking Gigs DESCRIPTION:Looking to boost your business\, increase your visibility\, and get on more stages? Speaking is one of the most effective ways to share your expertise\, build credibility and attract new business and career opportunities — and we’re here to help you. \nJoin us for this free session with Innovation Women founder Bobbie Carlton\, where we’ll show you how to find and land speaking opportunities\, craft a strong speaker presence and tap into the Innovation Women community and our tools that support your growth every step of the way. \nYou’ll learn:\n☑️ How speaking can help drive business and grow your professional visibility\n☑️ What event managers\, podcast hosts and media are looking for in speakers\n☑️ How Innovation Women connects women and other underrepresented voices with speaking opportunities of all kinds\n☑️ Ways our community\, tools and platform help you take your speaking career to the next level\, no matter where you are at right now \nPlus\, you’ll get a live tour of our speaking opportunity database\, a peek at our educational resources and an introduction to our supportive online community. \nWhether you’re just getting started or looking to grow your impact\, this session will help you gain access to more opportunities and amplify your voice. URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/get-more-speaking-gigs-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Register For Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T100000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260518T204552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T204552Z UID:43946-1781858700-1781863200@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:Speaker Friend Friday DESCRIPTION: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. All are welcome! URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/speaker-friend-friday-99/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SFF-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Women":MAILTO:info@innovationwomen.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260518T200249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T200249Z UID:43718-1781866800-1781870400@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:Practice Session: Practice\, Get Feedback & Grow Your Confidence! DESCRIPTION:Innovation Women’s Practice Sessions are bi-weekly\, member-only working sessions designed to help you refine your presentation skills\, strengthen your messaging and build confidence before stepping onto the stage.\n\nDuring each one-hour session\, speaker members are invited to present 2–5 minutes of their talk to the group. After presenting\, you’ll receive feedback from Bobbie Carlton\, Innovation Women founder and public speaking expert\, with optional input from other member attendees who are eager to support your growth.\n\nFeedback may include insights on:\n\nMessaging clarity and audience impact\nPresentation delivery and pacing\nAudio\, lighting and virtual setup\nStructure\, storytelling and overall concept\n\n\nSessions are first-come\, first-serve\, creating an interactive and collaborative environment where speakers learn not only from presenting\, but also from observing and supporting one another.\n\nCome ready to practice\, learn and grow alongside your speaker friends.\n🚨 IW Speaker Membership Exclusive   URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/practice-session-practice-get-feedback-grow-your-confidence-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Women":MAILTO:info@innovationwomen.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T140000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260528T195030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T195328Z UID:44041-1782133200-1782136800@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:June Kickstart Cohort Program Week 3 DESCRIPTION:Every month we offer four-week guided cohort sessions for our members to take their speaking game\, brand and career to the next level! These sessions cover how to create an appealing speaker profile\, establish your speaker business model and workshop your signature talk and speaker brand. Our team also provides you with pro-speaking tips and ensures you know how to navigate all the resources Innovation Women has to offer.   \nIn the cohort\, you benefit from small-group expert guidance and receive immediate answers to your questions.  You also connect with other speakers. Achieving success in your speaking career involves motivation\, dedicated time and a commitment to being accountable. Our Kickstart Cohort Program will provide you with that accountability to ignite your speaking career.  \n🚨 IW Speaker Membership Exclusive Add On   URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/june-2026-kickstart-cohort-program-week-3/ ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Women":MAILTO:info@innovationwomen.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260529T150924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T150924Z UID:44052-1782216000-1782219600@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:June 2026 Speaker Coaching Cohort Session 3 DESCRIPTION:Join our exclusive program led by our founder\, Bobbie Carlton. Bobbie is an experienced speaker\, marketer and speechwriter\, and she will help you craft a compelling and impactful signature talk. This small group workshop is specifically designed for professional women looking develop a unique presentation that both resonates with their audience and advances their goals – career or business. \nProgram Overview  \nThe program includes an easy-to-understand process\, hands-on exercises\, templates\, personalized feedback\, and practical strategies to ensure your presentation stands out. You’ll work in a small group\, have regular breakouts and guided working sessions. This is a 4-week course plus a bonus session with our founder to review your presentation. \nSign up for the June Speaker Coaching Cohort. \n🚨 IW Speaker Members Only URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/june-2026-speaker-coaching-cohort-session-3/ ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Women":MAILTO:info@innovationwomen.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260624 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260605T210831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T210831Z UID:44120-1782259200-1782518399@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:Intercultural Empathy Symposium DESCRIPTION:Join Global Learner Support for our annual symposium on intercultural empathy and its role within our work as educators and learners at Northeastern University. This event is an opportunity to collectively advance our intercultural competence and global understanding\, foster a culture of belonging\, and create a more welcoming experience for our community. \nMary Lou Tierney will be presenting “Empathy First: The Superpower That Unlocks Every Human Connection”. URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/intercultural-empathy-symposium/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Register For Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Empathy_First-_GLS_Empathy_Symposium_2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T173000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260511T142633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T142633Z UID:43880-1782374400-1782408600@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:2026 WELD | Otterbein Leadership Conference DESCRIPTION:The conference offers programming for emerging professionals\, mid-career leaders\, executives\, and entrepreneurs\, beginning with an inspiring keynote from a successful female leader. Throughout the day\, attendees can choose from diverse breakout sessions and conclude with a networking event to build lasting connections. \nLori Hanson will be presenting “The Champion’s Mindset”. URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/2026-weld-otterbein-leadership-conference/ LOCATION:Otterbein University\, 60 Collegeview Rd.\, Columbus\, OH\, United States CATEGORIES:Register For Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/0E3A8054.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T100000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260518T204950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T204950Z UID:43947-1782463500-1782468000@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:Speaker Friend Friday DESCRIPTION: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. All are welcome! URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/speaker-friend-friday-100/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SFF-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Women":MAILTO:info@innovationwomen.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260518T192013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T192013Z UID:43915-1782471600-1782475200@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:Knowledge Session: Profile Reviews\, Concept Clinics & Ask IW anything! DESCRIPTION:Our regular Knowledge Sessions are the perfect time for our members to pick an expert’s brain! Our sessions cover Profile Reviews\, Concept Clinics and Ask Me Anything segments. Come with a filled-out profile\, a concept that needs refining or any other question! These sessions are a first-come\, first-serve basis. \nIs your speaker biography too long? Do you know how to show off your storytelling skills? Are your talk abstracts too vague? Our staff will offer tips to make your speaker profile stand out to event managers. \nAsk questions about your brand\, signature talk\, book title and more! We will give you our expert advice on how to optimize any of your concepts. Connect with other attending members and have them weigh in\, too. A community of knowledgeable speakers is one of Innovation Women’s greatest strengths. \n🚨 IW Speaker Membership Exclusive   URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/knowledge-session-profile-reviews-concept-clinics-ask-iw-anything-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Women":MAILTO:info@innovationwomen.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T140000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260528T195350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T195350Z UID:44042-1782738000-1782741600@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:June Kickstart Cohort Program Week 4 DESCRIPTION:Every month we offer four-week guided cohort sessions for our members to take their speaking game\, brand and career to the next level! These sessions cover how to create an appealing speaker profile\, establish your speaker business model and workshop your signature talk and speaker brand. Our team also provides you with pro-speaking tips and ensures you know how to navigate all the resources Innovation Women has to offer.   \nIn the cohort\, you benefit from small-group expert guidance and receive immediate answers to your questions.  You also connect with other speakers. Achieving success in your speaking career involves motivation\, dedicated time and a commitment to being accountable. Our Kickstart Cohort Program will provide you with that accountability to ignite your speaking career.  \n🚨 IW Speaker Membership Exclusive Add On   URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/june-2026-kickstart-cohort-program-week-4/ ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Women":MAILTO:info@innovationwomen.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260529T151226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T151226Z UID:44053-1782820800-1782824400@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:June 2026 Speaker Coaching Cohort Session 4 DESCRIPTION:Join our exclusive program led by our founder\, Bobbie Carlton. Bobbie is an experienced speaker\, marketer and speechwriter\, and she will help you craft a compelling and impactful signature talk. This small group workshop is specifically designed for professional women looking develop a unique presentation that both resonates with their audience and advances their goals – career or business. \nProgram Overview  \nThe program includes an easy-to-understand process\, hands-on exercises\, templates\, personalized feedback\, and practical strategies to ensure your presentation stands out. You’ll work in a small group\, have regular breakouts and guided working sessions. This is a 4-week course plus a bonus session with our founder to review your presentation. \nSign up for the June Speaker Coaching Cohort. \n🚨 IW Speaker Members Only URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/june-2026-speaker-coaching-cohort-session-4/ ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Women":MAILTO:info@innovationwomen.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T100000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260518T205147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T205147Z UID:43948-1783068300-1783072800@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:Speaker Friend Friday DESCRIPTION: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. All are welcome! URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/speaker-friend-friday-101/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SFF-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Women":MAILTO:info@innovationwomen.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260518T200530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T200530Z UID:43932-1783076400-1783080000@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:Practice Session: Practice\, Get Feedback & Grow Your Confidence! DESCRIPTION:Innovation Women’s Practice Sessions are bi-weekly\, member-only working sessions designed to help you refine your presentation skills\, strengthen your messaging and build confidence before stepping onto the stage.\n\nDuring each one-hour session\, speaker members are invited to present 2–5 minutes of their talk to the group. After presenting\, you’ll receive feedback from Bobbie Carlton\, Innovation Women founder and public speaking expert\, with optional input from other member attendees who are eager to support your growth.\n\nFeedback may include insights on:\n\nMessaging clarity and audience impact\nPresentation delivery and pacing\nAudio\, lighting and virtual setup\nStructure\, storytelling and overall concept\n\n\nSessions are first-come\, first-serve\, creating an interactive and collaborative environment where speakers learn not only from presenting\, but also from observing and supporting one another.\n\nCome ready to practice\, learn and grow alongside your speaker friends.\n🚨 IW Speaker Membership Exclusive   URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/practice-session-practice-get-feedback-grow-your-confidence-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Women":MAILTO:info@innovationwomen.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260409T131727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T132534Z UID:43715-1783080000-1783083600@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:Speaker Friend Friday - West Coast Friendly (First Friday of Each Month) DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first and third Friday of every month for West Coast Speaker Friend Fridays on Zoom. We host discussions with speakers\, authors\, event managers\, business owners\, podcasters and others in the IW community. No need to be on the West Coast – all are welcome!  Starting at noon ET\, we do as many quick introductions as we can and then promptly jump into discussion. We prioritize engaging questions and advice over self-promotions\, then move into Breakout Rooms for smaller group conversations. Sign up for our newsletter to get the link! ✉️  URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/speaker-friend-friday-west-coast-friendly-first-friday-of-each-month-10/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Untitled-design-6.png ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Women":MAILTO:info@innovationwomen.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T150000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260528T195640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T195640Z UID:44043-1783346400-1783350000@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:July Kickstart Cohort Program Week 1 DESCRIPTION:Every month we offer four-week guided cohort sessions for our members to take their speaking game\, brand and career to the next level! These sessions cover how to create an appealing speaker profile\, establish your speaker business model and workshop your signature talk and speaker brand. Our team also provides you with pro-speaking tips and ensures you know how to navigate all the resources Innovation Women has to offer.   \nIn the cohort\, you benefit from small-group expert guidance and receive immediate answers to your questions.  You also connect with other speakers. Achieving success in your speaking career involves motivation\, dedicated time and a commitment to being accountable. Our Kickstart Cohort Program will provide you with that accountability to ignite your speaking career.  \n🚨 IW Speaker Membership Exclusive Add On   URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/july-kickstart-cohort-program-week-1-2/ ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Women":MAILTO:info@innovationwomen.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T140000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260529T151631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T151631Z UID:44054-1783429200-1783432800@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:July 2026 Speaker Coaching Cohort Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Join our exclusive program led by our founder\, Bobbie Carlton. Bobbie is an experienced speaker\, marketer and speechwriter\, and she will help you craft a compelling and impactful signature talk. This small group workshop is specifically designed for professional women looking develop a unique presentation that both resonates with their audience and advances their goals – career or business. \nProgram Overview  \nThe program includes an easy-to-understand process\, hands-on exercises\, templates\, personalized feedback\, and practical strategies to ensure your presentation stands out. You’ll work in a small group\, have regular breakouts and guided working sessions. This is a 4-week course plus a bonus session with our founder to review your presentation. \nSign up for the July Speaker Coaching Cohort. \n🚨 IW Speaker Members Only URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/july-2026-speaker-coaching-cohort-session-1/ ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Women":MAILTO:info@innovationwomen.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T100000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260518T205343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T205343Z UID:43949-1783673100-1783677600@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:Speaker Friend Friday DESCRIPTION: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. All are welcome! URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/speaker-friend-friday-102/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SFF-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Women":MAILTO:info@innovationwomen.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260518T193100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T193100Z UID:43917-1783681200-1783684800@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:Knowledge Session: Profile Reviews\, Concept Clinics & Ask IW anything! DESCRIPTION:Our regular Knowledge Sessions are the perfect time for our members to pick an expert’s brain! Our sessions cover Profile Reviews\, Concept Clinics and Ask Me Anything segments. Come with a filled-out profile\, a concept that needs refining or any other question! These sessions are a first-come\, first-serve basis. \nIs your speaker biography too long? Do you know how to show off your storytelling skills? Are your talk abstracts too vague? Our staff will offer tips to make your speaker profile stand out to event managers. \nAsk questions about your brand\, signature talk\, book title and more! We will give you our expert advice on how to optimize any of your concepts. Connect with other attending members and have them weigh in\, too. A community of knowledgeable speakers is one of Innovation Women’s greatest strengths. \n🚨 IW Speaker Membership Exclusive   URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/knowledge-session-profile-reviews-concept-clinics-ask-iw-anything-8/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Women":MAILTO:info@innovationwomen.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T150000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260528T200201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T200201Z UID:44045-1783951200-1783954800@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:July Kickstart Cohort Program Week 2 DESCRIPTION:Every month we offer four-week guided cohort sessions for our members to take their speaking game\, brand and career to the next level! These sessions cover how to create an appealing speaker profile\, establish your speaker business model and workshop your signature talk and speaker brand. Our team also provides you with pro-speaking tips and ensures you know how to navigate all the resources Innovation Women has to offer.   \nIn the cohort\, you benefit from small-group expert guidance and receive immediate answers to your questions.  You also connect with other speakers. Achieving success in your speaking career involves motivation\, dedicated time and a commitment to being accountable. Our Kickstart Cohort Program will provide you with that accountability to ignite your speaking career.  \n🚨 IW Speaker Membership Exclusive Add On   URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/july-2026-kickstart-cohort-program-week-2/ ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Women":MAILTO:info@innovationwomen.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T140000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260529T152052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T152052Z UID:44056-1784034000-1784037600@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:July 2026 Speaker Coaching Cohort Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Join our exclusive program led by our founder\, Bobbie Carlton. Bobbie is an experienced speaker\, marketer and speechwriter\, and she will help you craft a compelling and impactful signature talk. This small group workshop is specifically designed for professional women looking develop a unique presentation that both resonates with their audience and advances their goals – career or business. \nProgram Overview  \nThe program includes an easy-to-understand process\, hands-on exercises\, templates\, personalized feedback\, and practical strategies to ensure your presentation stands out. You’ll work in a small group\, have regular breakouts and guided working sessions. This is a 4-week course plus a bonus session with our founder to review your presentation. \nSign up for the July Speaker Coaching Cohort. \n🚨 IW Speaker Members Only URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/july-2026-speaker-coaching-cohort-session-2/ ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Women":MAILTO:info@innovationwomen.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260716 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260528T180105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T180105Z UID:44021-1784160000-1784332799@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:Catapult presented by Capital One DESCRIPTION:Launched in March of 2017\, Catapult is an intensive six-month program designed to help small and nontraditional businesses develop a solution to a critical business challenge or create a new product or service by leveraging the concepts and skills that they learn from the program. Catapult offers participants instructional courses\, collaborative thinking workshops\, access to one-on-one meetings with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)\, coaching and strategies on delivering effective pitches\, and regular meetings with a dedicated Advisor. \nLauren LeMunyan\, MCC will be presenting “Innovation Mindset”. URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/catapult-presented-by-capital-one/ LOCATION:Capital One Chicago\, 77 West Wacker\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Register For Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/capital-one.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T100000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260518T205707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T205707Z UID:43950-1784277900-1784282400@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:Speaker Friend Friday DESCRIPTION: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. All are welcome! URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/speaker-friend-friday-103/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SFF-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Women":MAILTO:info@innovationwomen.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203007 CREATED:20260518T200720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T200720Z UID:43933-1784286000-1784289600@innovationwomen.com SUMMARY:Practice Session: Practice\, Get Feedback & Grow Your Confidence! DESCRIPTION:Innovation Women’s Practice Sessions are bi-weekly\, member-only working sessions designed to help you refine your presentation skills\, strengthen your messaging and build confidence before stepping onto the stage.\n\nDuring each one-hour session\, speaker members are invited to present 2–5 minutes of their talk to the group. After presenting\, you’ll receive feedback from Bobbie Carlton\, Innovation Women founder and public speaking expert\, with optional input from other member attendees who are eager to support your growth.\n\nFeedback may include insights on:\n\nMessaging clarity and audience impact\nPresentation delivery and pacing\nAudio\, lighting and virtual setup\nStructure\, storytelling and overall concept\n\n\nSessions are first-come\, first-serve\, creating an interactive and collaborative environment where speakers learn not only from presenting\, but also from observing and supporting one another.\n\nCome ready to practice\, learn and grow alongside your speaker friends.\n🚨 IW Speaker Membership Exclusive   URL:https://innovationwomen.com/event/practice-session-practice-get-feedback-grow-your-confidence-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Women":MAILTO:info@innovationwomen.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR