July 2026 At A Glance
Our Month At A Glance memo breaks down all our events happening in the near future. From webinars to workshops and educational cohorts, July is full of ways to show up and grow. (Our speaker members have access to additional sessions – another great reason to join us.)
This memo includes:
- The month at a glance calendar
- Speaker Friend Friday (SFF) events & registration links
- Upcoming no-cost webinar details & registration links
- Info about our educational programs (members-only)
- Pitch Practice & Knowledge Session information (members-only)
- Lioness Magazine community event information
Speaker Friend Fridays
Join us every Friday at 8:45 am ET for Speaker Friends Friday on Zoom, hosted by Innovation Women founder and public speaking expert Bobbie Carlton.
We have discussions with speakers, authors, event managers, business owners, podcasters and other professionals.
You can also join us on July 3 and 17 for West Coast Speaker Friends at noon ET/9:00 am PT. It’s every first and third Friday each month. All are welcome.
Get More Speaking Gigs
Featuring Bobbie Carlton | Open Invitation | July 22, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00 pm ET
Join us for this free session 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. Learn more about what to expect and RSVP here.
Why Misalignment Causes Burnout, Not Heavy Workloads
Featuring Kimia Penton | Wednesday | July 1, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm ET
High-performing professional women look exceptionally successful on paper, yet many face an invisible barrier: systemic exhaustion. Drawing from organizational psychology and over 14 years of leading global teams inside a Fortune 10 company, leadership practitioner Kimia Penton challenges the conventional wellness narrative. This session reframes burnout not as an individual workload problem to be fixed with standard time-management perks, but as an organizational clarity issue. Save your seat here!
The Five Types of Imposter Syndrome
Featuring Kristen Jacobsen | Wednesday | July 15, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm ET
Why do high-achieving professionals struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, and/or fear of failure? Societal pressures, gender norms and negativity biases can all play a role. In this talk, we will:
- Define the five types of Imposter Syndrome and their core characteristics
- Recognize the origins, common triggers, and patterns of Imposter Syndrome
- Implement practical strategies to work through Imposter Syndrome
- Examine the impact of Imposter Syndrome on mental health and professional growth
Knowledge Sessions
Featuring Bobbie Carlton | Bi-Weekly on Fridays at 11:00 am ET | This month: July 10 & 24
These 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 questions. The sessions are first-come, first-serve. Learn more here. These sessions are for members only, become a member here.
Practice Sessions
Featuring Bobbie Carlton | Bi-Weekly on Fridays at 11:00 am ET | This month: July 3, 17 & 31
These are NEW 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. During 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 with optional input from other member attendees who are eager to support your growth. Learn more here. These sessions are for members only, become a member here.
Kickstart Cohort Program
Featuring Bobbie Carlton & IW Team | 4-Week Program | Next session starts Monday, July 6th, 2026, at 2:00 pm ET
Our Kickstart Cohorts are a combination of expert guidance on how to use the Innovation Women platform and an accountability group. We’ll show you how to best use our platform and tools while discussing how to position yourself as a speaker. Learn more here. These sessions are for members only, become a member here.
Speaker Coaching Cohort Program
Featuring Bobbie Carlton | 4-Week Program + A Bonus 1:1 | Next session starts Tuesday, July 7th, 2026, at 1:00 pm ET.
The 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 Bobbie to review your presentation. Learn more here. These sessions are for members only, become a member here.
Lioness Magazine Event Information
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! Check out our free event information below.
June Lioness Roundtable: The Author Journey, Continued
Featuring Bobbie Carlton & Lioness Team | Open Invitation | Tuesday, July 14th, 2026, at 12:00 pm ET
Positioned somewhere between a blog, a newsletter and a social network, Substack is a flexible publishing platform that allows writers and content creators to connect with their community through their writing (and more.) There are other alternatives as well. Whether you use Gumroad, beehiv, Medium or LinkedIn, come and share your POV with other female founders. Register today.
The Lioness Roundtable is a monthly conversation for female entrepreneurs—and every session gets recorded and turned into an article. Come connect with other business owners and share your insights. Your experience could be quoted and featured in front of our whole community! Learn more and register here.
Lioness Social Media Workshop
Workshops on Wednesdays @ 10:00 am | Drop-In Q&A Time on Thursdays @ 3:00 pm ET
The Lioness Social Media Workshop is a hands-on program designed for women entrepreneurs who want to strengthen their brand presence, one graphic at a time.
You’ll get guidance from our expert designers, learn new Canva skills and have a whole bunch of accountability partners. You’ll walk away with new skills and a (nearly) ready-to-post graphic that helps grow your visibility.
To join, you need a Canva account and at least one logo. More information about the program and scheduling can be found here.
Have questions about any of the events or resources listed above? Our team is here to support you. Reach out anytime at info@innovationwomen.com.
