Kick off the new year by setting powerful intentions for success in 2025! Join us for a guided networking experience designed to foster meaningful connections, empower your vision, and create opportunities for expansion.
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Start the year with clarity, connection, and community at January’s Coffee & Connection! This event is perfect for women entrepreneurs and professionals who are ready to set intentional goals and align their efforts for a successful 2025. Through guided networking activities and community questions, you’ll have the opportunity to share your vision, gain insights, and connect with like-minded women. Whether you’re seeking clients, collaborators, or inspiration, this event will help you activate the connections you need to succeed. Bring your big ideas, your business cards, and your energy as we empower each other to step boldly into the new year.
What to Expect:
Guided networking activities designed to highlight your expertise and authenticity.
An opportunity to share your goals and hear fresh perspectives.
A supportive and vibrant community to energize your year.
Perfect for business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals who value genuine connections and actionable strategies to activate their personal and professional goals.
Event Host: Tawney Noriega
Founder of Ventura County Business Women
Tawney Noriega is a passionate community builder and advocate for personal and professional empowerment. With a warm, authentic approach, Tawney blends inner work with practical business strategies to create meaningful connections and opportunities for growth. As a Manifestor with a 6/2 profile, she thrives on inspiring others to embrace their unique strengths and align with their highest potential. Tawney’s leadership is grounded in fostering collaboration, innovation, and resilience, making her events a space where women can connect, share, and thrive together.
Mini Training: Meghan Palmquist
The Solopreneur COO
I’m Meghan Palmquist, and I live in Ventura with my family. I earned both my BA and MBA from California Lutheran University and, after spending 10 years in retail and investment banking, I went full-time with my company, The Solopreneur COO, in 2019. As a mom, stepmom, and self-proclaimed planner nerd, I love helping solopreneurs simplify their businesses and find balance and success in work and life.
The Solopreneur COO helps solopreneurs and small business owners streamline their operations, simplify workflows, and scale with ease. By maximizing the use of software they are already paying for, we create tailored systems that save time and reduce overwhelm. Our mission is to empower entrepreneurs to focus on growing their businesses with clarity and confidence.
Mini Training: Erin Hines
Darn Good Business Coach
At Darn Good Business Coach, I'm here to completely up level your life. Taking a holistic approach to coaching, I combine my years of experience as a certified Business Analyst with my passion for Human Design to empower leaders to say yes to a path where your instincts are your compass, your passions your fuel, and success is defined by you. I’m here to help you wake up excited, energized, and ready to turn your ideas into reality so your business can thrive!
Table Feature: Annelore Obraza
Ojai Native Skincare
Welcome to Ojai Native, a sanctuary of natural beauty and healing where the spirit of the Ojai Valley infuses every product we create. Nestled in this sacred landscape known for its restorative energies, Ojai Native draws upon generations of indigenous wisdom and the timeless practices of herbal healing. Our luxurious skincare line transcends the ordinary, merging ancient traditions with the latest advancements in cosmetic science to craft formulations that honor both the earth and your skin. We utilize ethically sourced, natural ingredients that reflect the purity of our surroundings, ensuring that each product not only nurtures the skin but also uplifts the soul. At Ojai Native, we invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery and rejuvenation, celebrating the harmonious balance between nature and modernity. Experience the transformative power of our creations, where every application is a ritual of connection, healing, and beauty.
Featured Pastries: Jewell Swetman
Sweet Fuel | Collagen Protein Snacks
My name is Jewell, I am a Ventura local, a fitness trainer, nutrition coach, foodie and cat mom. Sweet Fuel was created to share my love of snacks through quality ingredients that we hold to a high standard, prioritizing protein and being conscious of macros and sugar. We currently manufacture protein bars and donuts in small batches in a state licensed kitchen in Ventura, CA.
