In May I attended my first Savor the Success event in NYC–an all-day program called Rock the World, which I thoroughly enjoyed (and blogged about). Last night I went to the organization’s monthly meeting hosted by founder Angela Jia Kim. The setting, 75 Wall Street – top floor – had a spectacular view of the East River. Here (in photo), featured speakers on the subject of branding gave a talk about packaging products for media attention.
The ride into Manhattan was fun as I was accompanied by Laurie Davis, aka the Glitter Fairy, and Kate Woodman of Sharp Hill Designs. Both are Premium Members, so I got all the details and a hunger for more. Riding home, we picked up two more passengers to Connecticut: Nancy Moon of Moon Public Relations and Robin Horton of Robin Horton Design and Urban Gardens. As Kate said in an email today, the ride was the best part. Which says a lot, because the event was really good. How rare is it to sit with five women (in an enclosed space) and share stories about business ownership! It’s where the truth comes out quickly and the intimacy of the details is savored.
So why would I join yet another network, especially one 50 miles from my home? The women! Everyone I met had an enthusiasm for entrepreneurship that I have not previously encountered. Angela radiates confidence, poise and intelligence. She gave a brief and crisp talk about midway through the evening. It was informative and to the point. She attracts good people and kept the flow of the night pulsing. No small feat.
Oh Jane that sounds like a fascinating evening.
The S.F. Bay Area chapter of Savor the Success is going strong out here.
Last year I had the opportunity to partner with the director here to design an event that combine a Meet the Expert roundtables and speed coaching sessions.
Since I love gathering formats that combine helpfulness & camaraderie it was fun to combine both formats to happen concurrently, followed by a mixer.
See the program at the end of this post
http://www.movingfrommetowe.com/2009/09/29/elevate-your-value-and-visibility-by-jointly-offering-a-speed-coaching-event/
Who knows? Your chapter may want to offer one there. Members can be attendees, “experts” or “coaches.”
Sounds great Jane..when is the next meeting?
Well put Jane! Savor is a group of extremely supportive and giving women–they really live up to Angela’s motto “Give Give Get.” I have benefitted from this sharing in your groups as well. It’s what you and I once discussed: women are nurturing–we are good at offering support and encouragement. Couple that with a group of creative business women with a load of valuable knowledge to share–it’s a win-win.
PS. Thanks for the ride home!
@Kare
How cool about you and Savor! Maybe we’ll get to meet (again) at a national event one day soon. The format of your session looked great. Thanks for sharing that link.
@Lisa
Here’s a link to their events page:
http://www.savorthesuccess.com/chapters
Wasn’t sure where you live, so you can check out the national scene…
@Robin
Well said!
Had it on my calendar the Savor “Rock your world” event but had committed to WITHIT (another great women’s networking group…specific to the home furnishings industry) in April and so declined participation this year.
After reading your initial blog on the April event and now on this follow up I know that I will be adding Savor events for my next year’s calendar.
You have served well as an ambassador for the group.
Thanks.
Ruth
P.S. Are you also part of Ladies Who Launch? Thought I had seen that….
Jane: I am inspired each time I am in your company… so an hour-long ride with you is a treat. Add Robin, Kate, Laurie and I’m really inspired. I, too, will join Savor http://www.savorthesuccess.com —
@Ruth
Definitely worth the trip for you. No, I have attended Ladies Who Launch, but never joined. I feel more attracted to Savor the Success and am following that intuition.
@Nancy
ALWAYS a delight to be in your inspired company. You know more resources than anyone I know. Glad you were able to attend that Savor evening.