This in-person networking event is designed to strengthen relationships and spark new opportunities through guided conversations. Connect with like-minded professionals, share your business goals, and explore collaborations to kickstart your year with purpose.
Join us for the Ojai Chapter’s January event as we dive into the theme of activation and alignment to kickstart the year! This interactive gathering is designed to help you strengthen your existing network, forge new connections, and gain clarity on your 2025 goals. Through guided networking activities, table talks, and action-focused discussions, you’ll share your vision, find potential collaborators, and leave feeling inspired and empowered. Whether you’re looking to build business partnerships or simply gain fresh perspectives, this event will set you up for a strong start to the year.
*Ecosystem Members register in the Members Portal.
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.
Ojai Chapter Chair: Tennay Anderson
Heritage Financial
Like all of us I wear a ton of hats - I was lucky enough to reconnect with my childhood sweetie 11 years ago and am now fortunate to be a carpenter’s wife and the mom of an badass little girl so I’m a chauffeur, a housekeeper, the finder of all lost things and I also moon light as a Mortgage Officer which basically means I can take on the sass of said little girl and go head to head with an underwriter like no one’s business.
Working in a locally owned and staffed mortgage brokerage, my goal is to help clients navigate the mortgage process and find solutions that suit their specific financial goals. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, looking to refinance, or exploring investment opportunities, I am committed to providing personalized service and support from start to finish. We offer a wide variety of products, competitive rates and flexible terms to tailor a mortgage that best fits you. Applying for a mortgage can be stressful, we bring the peace of mind!
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Mini Training: Lepeng Li
Alignment Healings
Lepeng is a Reiki energy practitioner and teacher, massage therapist and also a Qigong movement teacher. With her natural gift and unique empathic abilities, Lepeng provides personalized healing sessions to help her clients heal from physical, mental and emotional imbalances, unhealthy patterns, addictions and trauma. People often seek Lepeng's healing touch during life’s most challenging transitions. Whether they’re grieving the loss of a loved one, mending a broken heart, or navigating the complexities of separation or divorce, Lepeng is here to offer comfort and support.
Table Feature: Michele Eyler
MONAT
I'm a dedicated mother with a passion for health and wellness. As a licensed cosmetologist and hairstylist, I specialize in providing low-tox beauty solutions that are both effective and safe. My goal is to help others feel beautiful inside and out while prioritizing clean, natural products that promote long-term health.
Table Feature: Whitney Hartmann
Pixie's General Store
Whitney Hartmann, a longtime Ojai resident of nearly 25 years, has been a dedicated business owner for almost two decades. Beginning her career as an award-winning photographer with nine Best of Ojai accolades, she transitioned into retail by purchasing Pixie's General Store in 2018. For the past seven years, Whitney has passionately curated a shop that champions local vendors, artists, and women-owned businesses. She is married and a proud mom to two children, ages 14 and 19.
Pixie's General Store is a magical mercantile in the heart of Ojai, California. We offer specialty gifts for all ages, locally crafted goods, unique Ojai-themed treasures, kids and baby essentials, books, art supplies, women's and children's clothing, and charming home decor. Our store celebrates the spirit of Ojai while providing a delightful shopping experience for locals and visitors alike.
Featured Coffee:
Ojai Coffee Roasters
Since 1995, locals and visitors alike have been enjoying our coffee and tasty, fresh-baked treats in the heart of downtown Ojai. We continue to look ahead with the same mindset that got us started - to roast high-quality Arabica beans in small batches to get the most out of our cup. We're proud to support our community by offering locally baked pastries, showcasing work from artists in town, and donating to our city non-profits and schools. My family and I are proud to serve you.
Featured Pastries: Alexis Davis
SunOven Gluten Free Bakery
A Southern California-based wife and mother of three, Alexis could not find a gluten-free bread that was both pure and delicious enough to satisfy her growing family—so she made it herself. The result was a soft, hearty buckwheat bread that appeals as much to foodies as to those with allergen-free diets. All products are crafted from a careful mix of gluten-free and vegan ingredients grown under the sun, SunOven delivers all the flavor of gourmet products, without the gluten, dairy, additives, preservatives or pesticides. Each batch is lovingly hand-crafted in the Ojai bakery. You can visit the bakery or find the products at local shops, stores, and restaurants in California.
