Austin Networking and Small Business Strategies Meetup Group

Step into your power as a leader, influencer, and storyteller in this transformative gathering of visionaries and change-makers.

Through storytelling, authentic connection, and courage, you’ll ignite your leadership superpowers and leave inspired to make a bigger impact.

In a world of back-to-back Zoom calls and overflowing to-do lists… Do you ever crave something more meaningful?

Not another surface-level networking event — but something real. A space where you’re not pitching or performing — but seen, heard, and held.

That’s what LeadHERship (pronounced leadership) is all about.

This is a circle for powerful women leaders — founders, builders, creatives, and change-makers — who are ready to lead with heart, connect through authentic storytelling, and grow in sisterhood.

Who This Is For
This gathering is for women leaders who are ready to rise — unapologetically, authentically, and together.

You’ll feel right at home if you are a:

• Founder or entrepreneur building something that matters
• Corporate leader or executive seeking deeper visibility and support
• Creative or innovator navigating leadership on your own terms
• Coach, consultant, or speaker ready to amplify your voice and presence
• Emerging leader stepping into your next level of influence
• A woman who’s done playing small — and is ready to own the room, the table, and the story

Because here, we don’t just network — we nurture.
We don’t just rise — we rise together.

What to Expect
1. Connection Circle
We begin with presence — not pretense.
Each woman will share:

A 1-minute story from the heart — a glimpse into your why, your passion, or a defining moment on your journey.

• Who you are
• What you’re building
• Why it matters
• And one fun fact about you — something unexpected, joyful, or just plain quirky

No titles. No small talk. Just realness, vulnerability, and truth.This is where trust begins.

2. Heart-Led Speed Networking
One-on-one conversations. 15 minutes each. You’ll walk away with 5–6 authentic connections — not contacts, but allies. No pitching. No pressure. Just meaningful, heart-centered dialogue rooted in your story and your mission.

3. Collective Reflection + Your Ask
We’ll close in community, with time for each woman to share her one ask — something she’s seeking, building, or calling in. This final round is a celebration of your voice, your vision, and your next brave step.

Why You Should Join

• Because your story deserves to be heard
• Because your vision deserves support

About Your Host - Wen Zhang
Wen Zhang is the Founder & CEO of INNW Institute, a global accelerator that helps entrepreneurs and women leaders craft their story, grow their influence, and secure funding. She's coached 100+ business leaders, helped raise over $53M, and spoken on stages like TEDx and SXSW.
She’s also a certified Dale Carnegie Leadership Communication Coach known for helping high-achieving women speak with confidence and clarity.
Before all of that? She was a girl in rural China who taught herself English with cassette tapes. Now, she helps other women rise, speak, and own their space through the power of storytelling.