Lean In | To Your Season
A One-day Retreat for Women Entrepreneurs
Growth doesn’t happen in a straight line. Or overnight. And yours doesn’t look like anyone else’s. Cycles, seasons, planting, blooming, harvesting, and of course… rest. No matter the season you’re in, clarity comes from pausing and grounding yourself. This day meets you where you are, and helps establish a solid foundation for where you’re growing next.
CLAIM AND EMBRACE THE SEASON YOU’RE IN
Join us for a day of inspiration, learning, and community!
Friday, May 1st 10:00am-3:30pm
📍Hannah Grimes Center | Keene, NH
There’s power in coming together as women of various ages, stages, and walks of life. We invite you to show up exactly as you are as you lean into your unique season. You’ll learn you’re enough and leave with a renewed sense of purpose to carry you forward.
This year, we’re rejecting the endless-growth culture, all the hustle and grind, and we’re setting the tone to leave you feeling:
- Sufficient in your enough-ness, no matter what season your business is in
- Connected to others riding out cycles of life and business alongside you
- Clear and intentional about what to do where you are
- Lighter and ready to grow with sustainability and the long-term game in mind.
Come as you are. Walk away knowing you’re exactly where you need to be.
Spaces are limited, save your seat today! Tiered and accessible pricing options available.
Joyfully & authentically connecting with like-minded local entrepreneurs through Lean In was illuminating and energizing! It was a right-timed opportunity for me to both find community and hone the direction of my business. Thank you, Hannah Grimes!
I’m a person who wouldn’t typically participate in events like “Lean In.” Someone important to me and my business personally invited me, therefore, I decided to check it out. It was a great experience. If you’re like me, then I would recommend going against your everyday self once in a while and go to “Lean In,” you won’t regret it.
What We Have Planned
10:00-10:30 AM Kickoff
Check-in, get settled, and kickoff with Sara Powell.
Sara Powell is passionate about building strong, resilient communities. As Program Director at the Hannah Grimes Center, she supports entrepreneurs and community leaders through programs, resources, and hands-on guidance. With a background in environmental science and community education, she brings a place-based approach to strengthening local economies and connections.
10:30-11:30 AM Spring Discussion Groups
Plant seeds along with other women who get it! Choose from four small discussion groups facilitated by local experts who will guide the conversation with thoughtful questions and flowing dialogue. Hear from others in similar seasons, share what’s emerging for you, and leave with clarity on what deserves your attention right now.
Topics include:
Financial Health: Sustainable money practices, pricing, and financial advice for your season
Beth Lorenz, CFP®, CEPA® partners with families and business owners to navigate the complexities of financial planning, helping to secure an eventual retirement through tax-advantaged savings and building a business with the end in mind. When not helping with making smart decisions with money, Beth enjoys serving as Chair of the Fitzwilliam Economic Development Committee, serving on the Keene Senior Center’s board and coaching high school varsity girls’ soccer at Monadnock Regional High School.
Marketing & Visibility: From finding your voice to showing up with authentic marketing strategies
From luxury interior design to wind turbines… Emily Aborn has written it all! She’s a Small Business Copywriter, and Podcast Host of Small Business Casual. Emily’s been an entrepreneur at heart since she was born, and officially in business since 2014. With over a decade of experience, she’s collaborated with 1,000’s of individuals in over 121 industries as their brand copywriter and trusted consultant. Her goal is to guide you to marketing that helps YOUR ideal clients say “YES” before they even get on the Discovery Call! For fun, she enjoys word games (are you surprised), reading, listening to podcasts, and hiking with her husband, Jason.
Personal Growth: Honoring the ages and stages, recognizing how the season of life you’re in shapes your work and goals
Laurel is a leadership coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, and co-host of the Beautiful Work Beautiful Life podcast. She helps leaders and business owners build the capacity to navigate complexity, strengthen emotional intelligence, and lead in a way that is both effective and sustainable.
Systems & Operations: Streamlining, organizing, and building structures that grow with you (not against you)
Tori Chassé is the founder of Grow and Thrive Business Solutions, where she helps small businesses simplify their systems, implement smart workflows, and use automations so they can spend less time on admin and more time doing what they love. Her approach blends tech know-how with a deep love of organization and a focus on practical, sustainable solutions.
11:30-12:30 PM Summer Session: Marketing Your Business Through the Seasons
Your business moves through natural cycles, just like the year itself. Each season requires a different energy, output, and strategy. In this session, you’ll discover how to embrace the season you’re business is in and which marketing actions to focus on based on where you are and where you’re headed.
From luxury interior design to wind turbines… Emily Aborn has written it all! She’s a Small Business Copywriter, and Podcast Host of Small Business Casual. Emily’s been an entrepreneur at heart since she was born, and officially in business since 2014. With over a decade of experience, she’s collaborated with 1,000’s of individuals in over 121 industries as their brand copywriter and trusted consultant. Her goal is to guide you to marketing that helps YOUR ideal clients say “YES” before they even get on the Discovery Call! For fun, she enjoys word games (are you surprised), reading, listening to podcasts, and hiking with her husband, Jason.
12:30-1:30 PM Lunch
Lunch & Networking!
1:30-2:30 PM The Fall Reset: What Stays, What Goes, and What Grows at Any Stage of Your Business
In this session you’ll take stock of what’s working, identify and release what’s no longer aligned, and refocus your energy where it matters most. You’ll leave the session with greater confidence and clarity on your next steps.
With over two decades of experience in global corporate strategy and multi-faceted energy work, Bridget specializes in supporting senior level executives, purpose-driven entrepreneurs, parents, and empaths in shifting their lives from reactive survival mode to empowered co-creation. Clients describe Bridget as both grounded and expansive. Having cultivated deep energetic capacity, she holds a space of possibility where people feel safe to grow beyond old limitations and design their lives from a place of conscious choice.
2:30-3:30 PM Taking Inspired Action: Overcoming Challenges in Small Business
Women entrepreneurs often face unique challenges, including feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy (imposter syndrome), difficulties managing work-life balance, and obstacles in securing funding due to systemic biases. Networking can also pose challenges, particularly in male-dominated environments, and many women struggle to gain visibility and recognition within their industries.
In this empowering session, participants will engage in a guided meditation specifically designed to address these challenges. They’ll reframe limiting beliefs by challenging self-doubt and fears, enhance focus to gain clarity on their goals, and cultivate resilience to build confidence in navigating setbacks. The session will bring a supportive mindset that encourages proactive behavior in all aspects of life.
Unlock your potential and embrace your worth as a successful woman in business!
Brandie Wells, Breakthrough Medium with over a decade of experience, invites you to join 500+ satisfied clients on a transformative journey. As an Award-Winning Psychic Medium, she helps you “Heal your past; reveal your potential.” Experience holistic healing as an Angel Healer and Hypnotist at the Soul & Shadow Emporium and Tea Lounge in Keene, NH, featuring over 150 teas and high-vibration goods. Brandie offers services like Time Link© Readings and Tesla Metamorphosis® Energy Healing. Recognized as a Featured Psychic on the International Best Psychic Directory and on “A Haunting,” she is dedicated to uplifting your spirit.
Connect with local women entrepreneurs who understand that not every season requires growth. Some require rest, reflection, or simply riding things out.
This is a “business cozy” event! We welcome you to wear comfortable attire and relax (kick off your shoes if you want!). Get ready to network, learn, and lean in.
Sliding scale pricing for whatever season you’re in: $35 | $50 | $75 | $120
Sponsors
Edward Jones
Ely Thayer and Beth Lorenz are a financial advisors with Edward Jones serving individuals, families, and business owners in Keene, NH and throughout New England.
