UPCOMING EVENTS + WORKSHOPS

Wednesday, September 23rd

How to Be a Leader Before You Get the Title

6:30 PM - 7:30 pm
1701 Quincy Avenue, Unit 11, Naperville, Illinois 60540

You don’t need a title to lead, you need the skills, and you can start building them right now. Jenn is talking through what leadership actually looks like day to day.

What to Expect

  • How to speak up confidently in meetings

  • How to take initiative on projects

  • How to earn trust from your team

  • How to carry yourself in a way that gets noticed

What to Bring

  • Just bring yourself!

Monday, September 28th

Graphic Design Workshop

6:00 PM - 7:30 pm
1701 Quincy Avenue, Unit 11, Naperville, Illinois 60540

Creativity starts from within. Join us for a hands-on workshop that blends design skills and self-expression as we explore the fundamentals of graphic design while creating something uniquely your own.

Together, we’ll dive into layout, color theory, and typography, and discover how visual storytelling can help you communicate with confidence.

What to Expect

  • Learn the basics of layout, color theory, and typography

  • Practice hands-on design exercises

  • Get guidance from an experienced instructor

  • Leave with practical skills you can use right away

What to Bring

  • Your laptop or iPad

Tuesday, September 29th

Reset Night: Sound Bath+Energy Balancing Workshop

6:30 PM - 7:30 pm
1701 Quincy Avenue, Unit 11, Naperville, Illinois 60540

Take a breath and reset. Join Jacki & Jen for an evening of sound bath meditation and energy balancing designed to help you release stress, quiet your mind, and reconnect with yourself.

What to Expect

  • Guided sound bath meditation to help you relax and unwind

  • Gentle energy balancing techniques you can use anytime

  • A calm, judgment-free space to just be

  • Leave feeling lighter, centered, and recharged

What to Bring

  • Yoga Mat

  • Water bottle

  • Wear comfortable clothing

Wednesday, September 30th

Pilates and Purpose

6:00 PM - 7:30 pm
1701 Quincy Avenue, Unit 11, Naperville, Illinois 60540

Join us for Pilates for a Purpose, a feel Women's Wellness Event collaboration with JETSET Pilates benefiting Beautifully EmpowHERed.

Together, we'll move through a guided Pilates class designed for every fitness level, proving that wellness, community, and giving back can all happen in the same hour.

What to Expect

  • A full body Pilates class led by an experienced JETSET instructor

  • Connection with other women in a supportive, low pressure setting

  • A stronger mind and body, and a stronger sense of community

  • All proceeds supporting BE's mission to empower women and teen girls

What to Bring

  • Just yourself!

  • A yoga mat

  • Attendance is free, with a suggested $20 donation to support BE.

Monday, October 5th

Big Sis Lil Sis Confidence & Self Esteem Night

6:00 PM - 7:00 pm
1701 Quincy Avenue, Unit 11, Naperville, Illinois 60540

Join us for Confidence & Self Esteem Night, a Big Sis Lil Sis evening created to help teen girls build a stronger sense of who they are, together.

Through guided conversation and activities, Big Sisters and Little Sisters will explore what confidence really means, where self doubt comes from, and how to speak to themselves with more kindness and strength.

What to Expect

  • Guided activities on confidence, self worth, and positive self talk

  • Small group discussions between Big Sisters and Little Sisters

  • Encouragement from mentors who've walked this path before

  • A safe, uplifting space to be open and be heard

  • Tools and affirmations to carry with them long after the night ends

What to Bring

  • Just yourself, a friend, and an open heart!

Thursday, October 29th

Know Your Worth: Career & Salary Basics with Bree Casey

6:30 PM - 7:30 pm
1701 Quincy Avenue, Unit 11, Naperville, Illinois 60540

Bree is breaking down what you actually need to know about salary and negotiating for yourself. No jargon, no guessing.

What to Expect

  • How to research what you should be earning

  • How to talk about money with confidence

  • How to advocate for yourself in reviews, raises, and job offers

  • Perfect if you’ve ever frozen up during a salary conversation

What to Bring

  • Just bring yourself!

Thursday, November 12th

Annual Fundraiser

5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Embassy Suites Naperville 1823 Abriter Ct, Naperville, IL 60563

The BE Annual Fundraiser is our most meaningful night of the year. A powerful gathering where community, purpose, and impact come together to support women and girls on their journey to confidence, healing, and growth.

This special event brings together supporters, partners, and advocates who believe in the mission of BE. Every ticket purchased and every dollar raised directly fuels our programs, providing access to mental health support, career guidance, mentorship, and a safe space where women and girls can truly thrive.

This is more than a fundraiser. It is a celebration of the lives being changed, the stories being rewritten, and the community that makes it all possible.

What to Expect
• An inspiring evening centered around impact and empowerment
• Stories and testimonials from the women and girls we serve
• Opportunities to give back and directly support our programs
• Meaningful connections with a community that believes in this mission
• A memorable experience filled with purpose and heart

Join us for a night that goes beyond giving. It is about showing up, standing together, and investing in a future where every woman and girl feels seen, supported, and empowered.

Together, we are building something that lasts.

Sunday, December 6th

PinkMas

10:00 AM - 5:00 pm
1701 Quincy Avenue, Unit 11, Naperville, Illinois 60540

PinkMas is a festive, high energy holiday market dedicated to celebrating and supporting women-owned businesses during the most magical time of the year.

This one of a kind event brings together an incredible lineup of all women vendors offering unique gifts, handmade goods, fashion, accessories, wellness products, and more. It is the perfect place to shop with intention, discover new brands, and support women in business all in one space.

Hosted by Beautifully EmpowHERed, PinkMas is more than just a market. It is a celebration of community, creativity, and the power of women supporting women.

What to Expect
• A curated selection of all women owned businesses
• Unique holiday gifts you will not find anywhere else
• A fun and festive shopping atmosphere
• Opportunities to connect with local entrepreneurs and makers
• A community driven experience centered around empowerment

Grab your friends, get into the holiday spirit, and shop in a way that gives back.

This season, make your purchases more meaningful by supporting the women who are building, creating, and inspiring every day.