What we’re about
At She Goes High, we support the human behind the business, not the human as a business.
We want to know who you are... not just what you do. Ditch the elevator pitch and join our community of women and non-binary leaders!
She Goes High is not your average networking group. We're not even really a networking group.
What makes us different?
We're a community of women and non-binary humans empowering, educating, and encouraging each other as we grow in life and business.
Women and non-binary people are excellent leaders and cycle-breakers- yet, despite how far we've come, there still aren't nearly as many women and non-binary people represented in leadership roles, and finding success in business compared to cis men. To shift this dynamic, it is our belief that we need to be advocates for each other, first and foremost.
That's where we come in. At She Goes High, we don't focus solely on either our personal or professional lives. We've created a community that helps women rise together, in all areas of life, so that we may gain confidence, step into greater leadership roles, take up more space in the world, and make an impact in our communities.
With local groups and events around Northern Colorado, She Goes High is empowering women and non-binary people in Fort Collins and beyond!
- Building relationships, not transactions
We believe building community is the best way to build ourselves. Ditch the elevator pitch and join a community of humans who care about who you are, not just what you do.
- Accessibility for all women and non-binary folx
We're all in different phases of business and career, and it's important to us to offer support for people in all walks of life. Our regular monthly lunch and learn events are always free! For those wanting more of what this community has to offer, our Impact Membership is for you!
- Encouragement to show up just as you are
Authenticity is a beautiful thing. At She Goes High, we invite you to show up just as you are - no need to fake a smile or "put on your game face!" We know you are enough, just as you are- masking not required.
- Business, career, and personal development
At our free monthly events, our presenters cover a wide range of topics, from marketing to mental health and beyond - because taking care of business also means taking care of ourselves! We support the human behind the business, not the human as a business.
- Created by introverts, for introverts
Not into the schmoozy stuff? Neither are we! That's why we focus on creating a safe and welcoming space for introverts ( because let's face it - the extroverts will show up anyway)!
- Neurodiversity is welcome here!
Most of our leadership team and many of our members are neurodivergent. Our events are designed to be accessible and enjoyable for neurospicy and neurotypical folx.
- Queer safe space
We're queer founded and operated, and our space is safe for LBTQIA+. We're here to welcome and celebrate YOU, just as you are! (Yay!)
Visit our website at www.shegoeshigh.us to learn more.
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She Goes High free community events include:
Lead Lunch and Learn: Join us once a month for a lunchtime educational workshop in Fort Collins. Come and meet women and non-binary people like you and grow personally and professionally at this dynamic educational event! Bring your own lunch.
We also offer an Impact Membership for women and non-binary people who like what this community has to offer and want to increase their engagement! Read about membership and its perks here: www.shegoeshigh.us/impact-membership
Show your support!
We're looking to partner with local companies who support women and non-binary people in business and empower people in our community! Click here to find out more about our sponsorship opportunities!
Sponsors
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Next Level FuelNext Level Fuel is a event sponsor!
Live Love WorkWe're proud to provide community management and leadership to She Leads!
Live Love WorkChrysta Bairre of Live Love Work is the founder and CEO of She Goes High
UNIcycle Business ConsultingFinancial sponsor- Next Level FuelNext Level Fuel is a event sponsor!
- Live Love WorkWe're proud to provide community management and leadership to She Leads!
- Live Love WorkChrysta Bairre of Live Love Work is the founder and CEO of She Goes High
- UNIcycle Business ConsultingFinancial sponsor
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Lead Lunch and Learn: Mental Health PanelFort Collins Area Chamber Of Commerce, Fort Collins, CO
Lead Lunch and Learn
Join us for a lunchtime educational workshop. Meet empowered professional women like you and grow personally and professionally at this dynamic educational event!
Ditch the elevator pitch- our events support connection and collaboration! At She Goes High, we don't blindly pass out business cards or ask, "so, what do you do?"
You’re invited to have fun, participate, and support women leaders at this interactive event!
When: The first Wednesday of the month, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce, 225 S Meldrum St · Fort Collins, CO
Cost: Free!
ABOUT OUR PRESENTATION:
Join us for a panel of experts and women who have personal experience with mental health. Mental Health IS health. It is such a critical topic, and can be life or death, yet it is still such treated as a taboo topic in many spaces.
She Goes High is changing that. Our founder, Chrysta Bairre, has been vocal, vulnerable, and raw as she shares her personal experience with mental health, and we are bringing you a panel of experts and everyday women who have personal experience with mental health to openly discuss and answer questions you may have about this topic.
ABOUT OUR PANELISTS:
Ashleigh Jones (she/her), Training Director Yarrow Collective
Ashleigh Jones (she/her) is Yarrow Collective’s Training Director and a co-founder. Ashleigh has lived in Fort Collins for the past 13 years. She is the mother of 2 wonderful children that are the joy of her life. Ashleigh has lived experience with life interrupting substance use, childhood trauma, eating disorders, self-harm and is a suicide attempt survivor. She also has lived experience with both the foster care system and the criminal justice system. Ashleigh has been a peer support worker for over 5 years. She is now one of the Training directors and family support advocates for Yarrow Collective . During her time as a peer worker, she has found her voice as an advocate and an activist. Ashleigh is passionate about peer support in its truest form: the beautiful connection between folks who are struggling and those who have had similar lived experiences.
Website: https://www.yarrowcollective.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yarrowcollectivecolorado/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yarrowcollectivecoloradoJenna Gooley (she/her), Lazy Financial Group bookkeeping and business financial coaching
Jenna Gooley is the founder of Lazy Financial Group, specializing in bookkeeping and financial coaching for ADHD entrepreneurs. As a business owner with ADHD, she understands the challenges of managing money, time, and mental well-being.
Passionate about financial clarity and mental health, Jenna helps women business owners create sustainable systems that reduce stress and support growth. She truly believes that success is about more than just profit.
Website: https://www.lazyfingroup.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lazyfingroup/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lazyfingroup
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lazyfingroup/Sarah Joseph (she/her), Hope Roots
I have experience in helping clients develop a mind-body connection - learning how stress, trauma, and emotions are felt and held in the body. My approach allows the client freedom to explore how their nervous system has adapted to handle trauma and stress throughout their lifetime. This awareness leads to healing and helps facilitate trauma reprocessing. I use EMDR therapy to help clients process the residual imprints of trauma that often cause anxiety, depression, anger issues, and chronic health problems.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Masters in Counseling. I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Colorado. I am trained in EMDR therapy and trauma-sensitive yoga, and I am pursuing training in Neurofeedback Therapy and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy. My main clinical interests are in trauma therapy, group therapy, relational-cultural theory, attachment-focused therapy, parts work, yoga & mindfulness interventions, Neurofeedback, neuro-counseling, psychodrama, grief, anger, and stress-related illness.
At a retreat in India in 2005, a lecture on ahimsa (non-violence) sparked an interest in yoga philosophy and mental health. I later became trained in trauma-sensitive yoga, which ignited my lifelong interest in psychology and counseling into a desire to become a professional trauma therapist. I have lived in rural ranching communities in Wyoming, downtown San Francisco, and North India. This diverse experience means that I am comfortable relating with people from many different cultures and backgrounds. I believe that spirituality can help clients make meaning of their pain and find resources for life-long healing and growth. I can provide therapy in English and/or in Hindi.
I am based in Northern Colorado but I spent over 10 years of my adult life living and working in India. I am the founder and board chair of Hope Roots. Since relocating to Colorado in 2019, I also work as the project coordinator for the Northern Colorado Human Trafficking Symposium.
Website: https://hoperoots.org/sarahjoseph
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoperoots/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hoperootsorg
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28421715EVENT FLOW:
Please note that this is an estimated timeline. Some times might be shorter or longer depending on group size or participation.- 11:30 - 11:40p Get settled/ networking (10 minutes). If you don’t show up at 11:30, it’s ok. You’re welcome to show up just how you are, even if that’s late or in your loungewear. We want to see you!
- 11:40 - 11:50p Welcome/ intro (10 minutes). We’ll go over why this community was started and recognize our sponsors who help us to provide 2 free events each month so we can support you wherever you are in your professional and financial journey.
- 11:50 - 12:10p Attendee intros (20 minutes). These are not elevator pitches. Yay! You can choose to participate at whatever level you’re comfortable with, including skipping your intro.
- 12:10 - 12:50p Workshop (40 minutes). Our presenter will present on their topic. Feel free to ask questions as they relate to the talk.
- 12:50 - 1:00pUpcoming events/ close/ goodbyes (10 minutes). Find out about our upcoming events and connect with any of the women you thought were interesting.
ABOUT OUR LOCATION:
We are located in Old Town Fort Collins, west of College. Free parking is available. Depending on where you park, you can stay for 2 hours or without a time limit. Handicap parking is available right next to the building. There are wide sidewalks leading to the building and wheelchair accessible ramps on the sidewalks. The entrance of the building is level with the sidewalks.
Inside the space, you can find us in the boardroom. Once you come into the building it is the big room with the double doors between the two hallways. The space is set up with long tables in a circle. There are regular height chairs with soft backs and seats positioned on the outside of the circle at the table. As you go towards the back of the room, you’ll find a window that connects the kitchen to the boardroom. You can get complimentary coffee and tea by moving through the open doorway to the kitchen.
Restrooms can be accessed by continuing to the back, past the kitchen. Once you can’t go back anymore, turn to the left, and bathrooms are on the right. They have doors that push open. There is 1 ADA accessible toilet and 1 non-ADA accessible toilet.
We look forward to meeting you at the event!
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Impact Membership is NOT required for our Lead Lunch and Learn events, however if you would like to know more about our Impact Membership click here: https://www.shegoeshigh.us/impact-membership
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