Are you a Working Mom or Entrepreneur looking to meet some new people in the area? Welcome! Come to our Open House to enjoy a cup of coffee, make meaningful connections and learn about HAYVN and the local community. Register: https://hayvn.com/event/hayvn-open-house-august-6-2021/

Are you a Working Mom or Entrepreneur looking to meet some new people in the area? Welcome! Come to our Open House to enjoy a cup of coffee, make meaningful connections and learn about HAYVN and the local community. REGISTER: https://hayvn.com/event/hayvn-open-house-september-10-2021/

Virtual or In-Person As more people work remotely and with teams, it is important to have good tools to help teams collaborate and share ideas. Join Beth Dempsey, HAYVN Member and Founder of Images & Details, Inc. in a discussion about creative brainstorming. What you’ll learn: – How to problem solve in a creative and graphic way – Take brainstorming to a new level – Improve decision-making skills – How to organize large amounts of info in a more productive…

Have you ever started getting dressed for a big meeting or to meet a potential client, then stood in front of your closet, full of clothes, but still felt like you had nothing to wear? Join Susan O. Singer of Closet Curator for a fun and informative talk and demonstration on how you can use your clothing to present yourself to the world in an authentic and confident way. Susan will talk about how to build a functional wardrobe, how…

Have you ever wondered how to describe your strengths in an interview or when first meeting someone? Are you uncomfortable when asked to describe your strengths or even identify what they are? Join Eileen Springer, HAYVN member and Founder of Central Park Executive Coaching to learn how to surface your superpowers. Eileen will talk about how to expand your self-awareness by gaining insight into how others perceive your strengths. What you’ll learn: – The importance of telling your “pride” stories…

20-somethings! Join us for this 4-part workshop series Dates: 11/2, 11/4, 11/9, 11/11 Are you embarking on a (soon to be) post College career? Feeling unsure about the next steps towards building your career? Do you want to feel confident and less stressed about how you present to future employers? From discovering your career fit, nailing interviews and optimizing resumes, to owning your finances—this series will empower you in navigating your place in the world of work and where you…

Beat the homework cycle for children with Attention Deficits, Anxiety and Learning Differences. You will learn: – Insights into the neuroscience of Executive Functioning – Key Factors that impact your child’s self-regulation, study skills, organization, planning – Strategies to build stamina during your child’s school experience & improve their academic performance RSVP to Kit Savage at kit@savageadvocates.com

Join Shannon Daniels, HAYVN Member and Founder of encaptiv to fine-tune your public speaking skills! About Shannon: Shannon Malkin Daniels is a self-proclaimed communication nerd, entrepreneur, author and professional speaker who views obstacles as opportunities and believes anything is possible with the right combination of creativity, hard work and perseverance. Applying this mindset has enabled Shannon to develop innovative solutions and stand out as a leader. In 2018, she founded encaptiv, an award-winning audience engagement and conversion platform for virtual,…

Are you under 30 and looking to grow your career or business, make connections and learn from your peers? Introducing HAYVN YEP, our new HAYVN Young Entrepreneurs & Professionals Group led by Amanda Miller, HAYVN Member and Publishing Consultant at My Word Publishing. This group will bring young entrepreneurs and professionals together to support professional development and strategies for success in their business or their job. 5 REASONS TO JOIN Discover – Explore meeting topics that will impact your life…

Three times each year the HATCH Founding Partners bring you a unique women-centric pitch night – with VentureMom.com, Realist Ventures, P Garyn Productions and HAYVN Coworking. Our missions align. We support female founders – women who have started businesses and need funding, exposure, marketing and growth. Apply to pitch or by a ticket! Deadline is 1/3/22 REGISTER: https://hayvn.com/event/hayvn-hatch-january-24-2022/

Join Maria Allen, LMT, embodying enthusiast, and founder of Real&Powerful as she guides you in an experiential practice of cultivating the habit of pausing…pausing from your to-do’s out there so you can return to the moment and yourself right here. Through visualization, movement, and breath awareness, this pause can become the key to feeling refreshed, more present, and powered up for what’s next in your day. About Maria: Maria Allen is a licensed massage therapist in CT and NY. She…

LinkedIn is a critical networking tool for everyone – no matter where they are in their career journey. Is your LinkedIn profile working as well for you as it should? Join us as online marketing strategist Nancy Sheed takes us through Ten Steps To An All-Star LinkedIn Profile. We’ll go from feeling lousy about LinkedIn to a polished profile and key action steps to reach “all-star” status in less than an hour. About Nancy: Nancy Sheed is an online marketing…

People are living longer than ever before and adult children often have to step in to help. These responsibilities can come on suddenly and be overwhelming. Join others in the Sandwich Generation who are balancing their own lives while caring for elderly family members. This group will share the joys and challenges of being in this stage of life. Come join us for support, education and resources so you can handle these responsibilities with grace and strength. This series of…

Hey Connecticut! Join fellow HeyMama members for a HeyMama Co-working day at Hayvn! Bring your laptop and lunch for a day of work and networking with your local community. Schedule: * 9:00 AM -4:00 PM: You are welcome to start your work day here as early as 9:00 AM * 12:00-1:30pm: Lunch & Network together (bring your lunch or order in) RSVP required to attend. REGISTER; https://hayvn.com/event/hey-mama-coworking-day-march-3-2022/

Women for Women is on the move and will be gathering on Monday March 7 at the incredible HAYVN co working space in Darien! Why HAYVN? Because it’s the coolest, female supportive, coworking, networking, meeting space in Fairfield County that you won’t want to miss experiencing! I invite you to bring and invite other fabulous women to experience this incredibly beautiful and engaging space. And to make it an even more MUST ATTEND event, I’ve asked our members Caroline Wetzel,…

Have you ever thought that you’d like to help early stage companies grow but you don’t know enough about the process? Or that you’d like to be part of an angel network but you don’t know where to start? Come join the angel conversation that we’re starting at HAYVN in March. HAYVN is partnering with Tidal River, a new CT-based group of women investors who will be leading the conversation about what you need to know to evaluate early stage/seed…

Admission: HAYVN MEMBERS: Free (Learn more about membership options) Non-Members: $25* *Your admission fee can be applied as a credit towards a HAYVN Junior Social Membership ($45 p/month or $500 p/year) (Drinks and light appetizers will be provided) Are you under 30 and looking to grow your career or business, make connections and learn from your peers? Introducing HYPE, our new HAYVN Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs Group led by Amanda Miller, HAYVN Member and Publishing Consultant at My Word Publishing.…

What is branding and why does it matter? What is the role of a graphic designer in developing a brand? A look at some companies that are doing it right. Some tools you can use to DIY. About the speaker: For over 30 years, Kim has worked independently and in collaboration with a variety of companies. Her clients range from international companies like Hitachi, Pitney Bowes and Schott Corporation to national nonprofit organizations like the March of Dimes and The…

People are living longer than ever before and adult children often have to step in to help. These responsibilities can come on suddenly and be overwhelming. Join others in the Sandwich Generation who are balancing their own lives while caring for elderly family members. This group will share the joys and challenges of being in this stage of life. Come join us for support, education and resources so you can handle these responsibilities with grace and strength. This series of…

A transformational workshop for you to reclaim your professional confidence and authentic voice. Learn how to rebuild professional purpose, confidence, and a career direction, and learn the skills needed to tackle the psychological obstacles for a successful professional re-invention using the award-winning Work Like a Mother® Career Development Method designed exclusively through the lens of mother’s realities. These obstacles may include a gap in work experience, an outdated resume, obsolete skills, lack of confidence, fear of failure, and lack of…

Join us for a celebration of Fran Hauser’s newest book: Embrace The Work, Love Your Career. An expert in women’s empowerment and career fulfillment (and a big friend of Hayvn), Fran Hauser will share her advice and strategies to help women design and activate a career they love. Books will be available for sale and signing at the event courtesy of Barrett Bookstore. About Fran: Fran Hauser is passionate about leveling the playing field for women. She does this through…

Achieving work-life balance, whether you work full time or part time, is a long and often difficult process. If you do not make the conscious decision to achieve balance, it is likely that you will fail along the way. Join Carole Kramer as she goes through 5 top tips to help you achieve the balance you are looking for! 1. Communication 2. Boundaries and Expectations 3. Make Peace with Guilt 4. Allow Others to Help 5. Acceptance About Carole: Carole…

Please join us and hear from our HAYVN exhibiting artists Tina Duryea, Heidi Follin, Kathy Smith and Nancy Woodward. We will get a guided tour of the art exhibited on HAYVN walls and enjoy an intimate discussion about their background and artistic journey. Drinks and light appetizers will be served. REGISTER: https://hayvn.com/event/hayvn-artists-talk-april-14-2022/

The conversation will be hosted by Nancy Sheed of Sheed Communications. Join us – even if you haven’t read the book! REGISTER: https://hayvn.com/event/book-group-april-2022/

Darien, CT — Divorce can hit women hard – and the stats prove it. So Strong Savvy Women is out to help women navigate this challenge. One government study showed women’s household income fell by 41 percent after a mid-life divorce, while men’s dropped by only 23 percent. This means the financial decisions women make during the process have huge consequences. Strong Savvy Women’s event “Financial Divorce and Beyond at Every Age” will cover tips, trends and strategies for every…

This month’s in-person EWC meeting at HAYVN will feature speaker Amy Polacko an award-winning journalist, divorce coach and former public relations executive. She will be sharing her tips on messaging, outreach, media relations and more during this interactive talk. Amy’s work has been featured in The Washington Post, Newsweek, NBC News THINK and Ms. Magazine. She consults with businesses and entrepreneurs on creating a strategy that maximizes their public relations outreach and sets them apart in an increasingly crowded marketplace.…

CTSBC Members – $20 Non-members – $35 Join us for networking and an open, authentic, and supportive conversation about the state of the planet, challenges, and opportunities working in sustainability and our vision for the future. Women In Sustainability supports women working in the sustainability space. Our intention is to listen, learn and support so we can all get better at what we do. REGISTER:https://hayvn.com/event/women-in-sustainability-round-table-april-26-2022/

Three times each year the HATCH Founding Partners bring you a unique women-centric pitch night – with VentureMom.com, Realist Ventures, P Garyn Productions and HAYVN Coworking. Our missions align. We support female founders – women who have started businesses and need funding, exposure, marketing and growth. REGISTER:https://hayvn.com/event/hayvn-hatch-april-27-2022/ COST $25

HYBRID EVENT: In-Person & Virtual Led by Padma Kadiyala, finance expert and professor Thursday, May 12, 2022 12-1pm How do you know what and how much to spend on business investments? Will this expense really help me grow and prosper? Learn from Padma Kadiyala, a finance expert and professor, the best ways to invest in your business. Topics that will be covered range from identifying potential investments and the benefits and risks for each, projecting multi-year cash flows, and in…

HYBRID EVENT: In-Person & Virtual Led by Lisa Corrado Wednesday, May 25, 2022 12-1pm The best way to stand out in a crowd is to share your unique message with clarity & confidence. But how can you be sure your messaging truly represents who you are and how you help? A fun and impactful way is to create your business manifesto. In this workshop, Lisa Corrado will help you: Mine your inner gold Map out your business manifesto so you…

IN-PERSON EVENT Hosted by: Meleisa Holek Thu, Apr 28, 2022 @ 5:30-7pm (and every fourth Thursday of the month) People are living longer than ever before and adult children often have to step in to help. These responsibilities can come on suddenly and be overwhelming. Join others in the Sandwich Generation who are balancing their own lives while caring for elderly family members. This group will share the joys and challenges of being in this stage of life. Come join…

IN-PERSON EVENT Led by Amanda Miller Recurring event Are you under 30 and looking to grow your career or business, make connections and learn from your peers? Introducing HYPE, our new HAYVN Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs Group led by Amanda Miller, HAYVN Member and Publishing Consultant at My Word Publishing. This group will bring young entrepreneurs and professionals together to support professional development and strategies for success in their business or their job. 5 REASONS TO JOIN Discover - Explore…

ROOTS & WINGS WORKSHOP SERIES 20-somethings! Join us for this 4-part workshop series. 2022 Dates: 6/2, 6/7, 6/9, 6/14 Are you embarking on a (soon to be) post College career? Feeling unsure about the next steps towards building your career? Do you want to feel confident and less stressed about how you present to future employers? From discovering your career fit, nailing interviews and optimizing resumes, to owning your finances—this series will empower you in navigating your place in the…

Sandwich Generation Support Group IN-PERSON EVENT Hosted by: Meleisa Holek (every fourth Thursday of the month) People are living longer than ever before and adult children often have to step in to help. These responsibilities can come on suddenly and be overwhelming. Join others in the Sandwich Generation who are balancing their own lives while caring for elderly family members. This group will share the joys and challenges of being in this stage of life. Come join us for support,…

Experience a transformational and proven method for Women's Rediscovery that Leads to Renewed Confidence, Career Direction, and the Emotional Resilience Needed to Re-launch Your Career using the award-winning and nationally recognized Work Like a Mother® method. Meet Friday mornings from 10am-12:30pm for 6 Career Workshops led by the Founder of Work Like a Mother, Hilary Berger.* Session 5 - 11/4 /22: Your Step by Step method to Re-Building Your Professional Relevance and Confidence across all Parenting Stages and after kids…

IN-PERSON EVENT Hosted by: EWC@HAYVN EWC Members: $35 (includes lunch) Non-Members: $50 (includes lunch) Date: November 17th Time: 12-1:30pm Location: HAYVN, 320 Boston Post Road Suite 180 Darien, CT 06820 When you lead your businesses into the future, you are focused on intense amounts of data to drive results, great relationships with your clients and customers, creative solutions to deal with unprecedented change and stress, skills to manage and lead change, and the essential leadership know-how to be successful. No…

andwich Generation Support Group IN-PERSON EVENT Hosted by: Meleisa Holek (every fourth Thursday of the month) People are living longer than ever before and adult children often have to step in to help. These responsibilities can come on suddenly and be overwhelming. Join others in the Sandwich Generation who are balancing their own lives while caring for elderly family members. This group will share the joys and challenges of being in this stage of life. Come join us for support,…