UPCOMING EVENTS + WORKSHOPS

Thursday, August 20th

Kane County Cougars Fundraiser Game

6:30 PM - 9:00 pm
34w002 Cherry Ln, Geneva, IL 60134

Join Beautifully EmpowHERed for our Kane County Cougars Fundraiser Game and enjoy an exciting night of baseball while making a difference in the lives of women and teen girls in our community. Every ticket purchased helps support our programs focused on mentorship, mental health, career development, and empowerment opportunities.

Gather your family, friends, and coworkers for a fun evening at the ballpark and help us continue creating positive change. Your attendance makes a meaningful impact both on and off the field.

Thursday, August 20th

EmpowHERed to Rise: Supporting Women at Every Stage

5:30 PM - 7:00 pm
1701 Quincy Avenue, Unit 11, Naperville, Illinois 60540

Rise up and discover what's possible. This evening of connection and career-building brings women together in celebration of National Women's Equality Day, with resume critiques, meaningful conversations, and the chance to build relationships that support you at every stage of your journey.

Learn from other women's experiences, get real feedback on your resume, and walk away with connections that help shape what's next for your career.

What to Expect

  • One-on-one resume critiques from experienced professionals

  • Meaningful conversations with women across careers and industries

  • Opportunities to build real, lasting professional connections

  • A supportive space to ask questions and share your journey

  • Encouragement and tools to help you rise at every stage — personal and professional

What to Bring

  • Your resume (printed or digital)

  • Questions for the women you'll meet

  • An open mind and a willingness to connect

Thursday, August 27th

Graphic Design Workshop

5:00 PM - 6:00 pm
1701 Quincy Avenue, Unit 11, Naperville, Illinois 60540

Creativity starts from within. Join us for a hands-on workshop that blends design skills and self-expression as we explore the fundamentals of graphic design while creating something uniquely your own.

Together, we’ll dive into layout, color theory, and typography, and discover how visual storytelling can help you communicate with confidence.

What to Expect

  • Learn the basics of layout, color theory, and typography

  • Practice hands-on design exercises

  • Get guidance from an experienced instructor

  • Leave with practical skills you can use right away

What to Bring

  • Your laptop (if you have one)

All supplies are included.

Thursday, September 10th

Danielle’s Braiding Demo Workshop

5:00 PM - 7:00 pm
1701 Quincy Avenue, Unit 11, Naperville, Illinois 60540

Danielle is showing us how it’s done! Come through for a live braiding demo where you’ll pick up real techniques you can use at home.

What to Expect

  • Learn braiding basics plus a few pro tricks

  • Watch the process up close and ask questions as you go

  • No experience needed, no pressure to be perfect

  • Bring yourself, your curiosity, and a friend if you’d like

What to Bring

  • Bring an extra person to practice braiding on

Monday, September 14th

Welcome Night and Big Sis/Lil Sis Match Meet-Up

5:00 PM - 7:00 pm
1701 Quincy Avenue, Unit 11, Naperville, Illinois 60540

New to Big Sis Lil Sis? This one’s for you. We’re kicking off the Big Sis/Lil Sis mentorship program and want you there to meet your match face to face.

What to Expect

  • Meet your Big Sis or Lil Sis match for the first time

  • Enjoy an easy, low pressure evening with icebreakers and good food

  • Great for new members curious about what BE is all about

  • Start building a connection that lasts beyond one night

What to Bring

  • Just bring yourself!

Wednesday, September 16th

Celebrate You and Your Success

6:00 PM - 7:30 pm
1701 Quincy Avenue, Unit 11, Naperville, Illinois 60540

This one's simple: your wins deserve an audience. Celebrating You and Your Successes is a monthly gathering to build up and cheer on women, made for the promotion you earned, the boundary you finally set, the goal you crushed, or the risk you took. Whether your success is professional or deeply personal, this is the space to own it out loud.

What to Expect

  • An evening of celebrating loudly and supporting each other fiercely

  • Space to share your story and cheer on someone else's

  • Connection with like minded women who get it

  • A reminder of just how far you've come, and how far you're going

What to Bring

  • Just bring yourself, and a story worth celebrating!

Bonus

  • Come early to browse the BE Shop

  • Stay late, we're heading to Block 59 to toast to this month's wins

Thursday, September 17th

Know Your Worth: Career & Salary Basics with Bree Casey

6:30 PM - 7:30 pm
1701 Quincy Avenue, Unit 11, Naperville, Illinois 60540

Bree is breaking down what you actually need to know about salary and negotiating for yourself. No jargon, no guessing.

What to Expect

  • How to research what you should be earning

  • How to talk about money with confidence

  • How to advocate for yourself in reviews, raises, and job offers

  • Perfect if you’ve ever frozen up during a salary conversation

What to Bring

  • Just bring yourself!

Wednesday, September 23rd

How to Be a Leader Before You Get the Title

6:30 PM - 7:30 pm
1701 Quincy Avenue, Unit 11, Naperville, Illinois 60540

You don’t need a title to lead, you need the skills, and you can start building them right now. Jenn is talking through what leadership actually looks like day to day.

What to Expect

  • How to speak up confidently in meetings

  • How to take initiative on projects

  • How to earn trust from your team

  • How to carry yourself in a way that gets noticed

What to Bring

  • Just bring yourself!

Tuesday, September 29th

Reset Night: Sound Bath+Energy Balancing Workshop

6:30 PM - 7:30 pm
1701 Quincy Avenue, Unit 11, Naperville, Illinois 60540

Take a breath and reset. Join us for an evening of sound bath meditation and energy balancing designed to help you release stress, quiet your mind, and reconnect with yourself.

What to Expect

  • Guided sound bath meditation to help you relax and unwind

  • Gentle energy balancing techniques you can use anytime

  • A calm, judgment-free space to just be

  • Leave feeling lighter, centered, and recharged

What to Bring

  • Yoga Mat

  • Water bottle

  • Wear comfortable clothing

Thursday, November 12th

Annual Fundraiser

5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Embassy Suites Naperville 1823 Abriter Ct, Naperville, IL 60563

The BE Annual Fundraiser is our most meaningful night of the year. A powerful gathering where community, purpose, and impact come together to support women and girls on their journey to confidence, healing, and growth.

This special event brings together supporters, partners, and advocates who believe in the mission of BE. Every ticket purchased and every dollar raised directly fuels our programs, providing access to mental health support, career guidance, mentorship, and a safe space where women and girls can truly thrive.

This is more than a fundraiser. It is a celebration of the lives being changed, the stories being rewritten, and the community that makes it all possible.

What to Expect
• An inspiring evening centered around impact and empowerment
• Stories and testimonials from the women and girls we serve
• Opportunities to give back and directly support our programs
• Meaningful connections with a community that believes in this mission
• A memorable experience filled with purpose and heart

Join us for a night that goes beyond giving. It is about showing up, standing together, and investing in a future where every woman and girl feels seen, supported, and empowered.

Together, we are building something that lasts.

Sunday, December 6th

PinkMas

10:00 AM - 5:00 pm
1701 Quincy Avenue, Unit 11, Naperville, Illinois 60540

PinkMas is a festive, high energy holiday market dedicated to celebrating and supporting women-owned businesses during the most magical time of the year.

This one of a kind event brings together an incredible lineup of all women vendors offering unique gifts, handmade goods, fashion, accessories, wellness products, and more. It is the perfect place to shop with intention, discover new brands, and support women in business all in one space.

Hosted by Beautifully EmpowHERed, PinkMas is more than just a market. It is a celebration of community, creativity, and the power of women supporting women.

What to Expect
• A curated selection of all women owned businesses
• Unique holiday gifts you will not find anywhere else
• A fun and festive shopping atmosphere
• Opportunities to connect with local entrepreneurs and makers
• A community driven experience centered around empowerment

Grab your friends, get into the holiday spirit, and shop in a way that gives back.

This season, make your purchases more meaningful by supporting the women who are building, creating, and inspiring every day.