Women’s Leadership Network Events

OCTOBER

Evelyn From the Internets Networking Reception and Show | October 29 | 6 – 9 PM | UCA Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center | Tickets

Join the Women’s Leadership Network for an unforgettable evening of inspiration, connection, and entertainment! We’re thrilled to partner with Reynolds Performance Hall to bring you a special event featuring the dynamic and hilarious Evelyn Ngugi, also known as Evelyn From the Internets.

The night kicks off with food and drinks at the Networking Reception at 6 PM at the UCA Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center. Mingle with fellow leaders, exchange ideas, and expand your professional circle in a welcoming and empowering atmosphere.

At 7 PM, we’ll move to Reynolds Performance Hall for an engaging show with Evelyn, whose YouTube channel has captivated millions with her unique blend of humor, lifestyle tips, and insightful commentary. With over 12.7 million views and 166K subscribers, Evelyn is known for her fun and relatable content—whether she’s sharing beauty tutorials, discussing the latest happenings on Black Twitter, or recounting her Hot Cheeto hair dye experiment!

As one of just 27 YouTubers selected for the prestigious Creators for Change program, Evelyn has made waves by addressing tough topics like racism and xenophobia while promoting diversity in media.

And the best part? After the show, WLN guests will have an exclusive opportunity to take photos with Evelyn herself!

Don’t miss out on this chance to connect, learn, and laugh with an incredible community of women leaders. Reserve your spot today!

This is a free event. Ticket holders must attend both the networking reception and the show.

Past Empower Hour and Book Club (Virtual)

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Past Events

• Her Path To Politics | September 17 | 6 – 8 PM | UCA Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center
• Wine Down Wednesday | September 11 | 4 – 6 PM | Zaza’s in Conway 
• Wine Down Wednesday | August 14 | 4 – 6 PM | Brick and Forge Taproom
• Wind Down Wednesday | July 10 | 4 – 6 PM | The Studio Downtown
• Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity | May 21 | 6 – 8 PM | UCA Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center
• Wine Down Wednesday | May 8 | 4 – 6 PM | Los Tres Potrillos in Conway
• Be S.M.A.R.T. – Single Mothers Accessing Resources Together |April 27| NOON – 2PM| Hendrix College’s Student Life & Technology Center
• Networking Breakfast – Strategic Leadership: Growing & Building Your Dream Team | April 15th | 7:30 AM – 9 AM | Rogue Roundabout 
• Wine Down Wednesday | April 10 | 4 – 6 PM | Burnt End BBQ in Conway
• Wine Down Wednesday | March 13 | 4 – 6 PM | Skinny J’s in Conway
• International Women’s Day Brunch at UCA | March 8 | 10 AM – 11:30 AM
• Speed Networking Event | February 15 | 6 – 8 pm | O’Malley’s
• Wine Down Wednesday | January 10 | 4 – 6 PM | Vincent’s BBQ in Conway
• Wine Down Wednesday | December 13 | 4 – 6 PM | Mike’s Place in Conway
• WLN Royal Gala | A Bridgerton-inspired experience | November 30 | 6 – 9 PM | Legacy Acres
• Women’s Leadership Academy Luncheon | November 13 | 11:30 AM – 1 PM | The Rogue Roundabout
• Wine Down Wednesday | November 8 | 4 – 6 PM | Zaza’s in Conway
• Women’s Foundation of AR Luncheon | October 16 | 11:30 am – 1 pm | BHCC
• Wine Down Wednesday | October 11 | 4 – 6 pm | Vincent’s BBQ
• WLN Women’s Business Showcase | September 28 | 6 – 8 pm | UCA McCastlain Hall
• Wine Down Wednesday | September 13 | 4 – 6 pm | The Rogue Roundabout
• Wine Down Wednesday | August 9 | 4 – 6 pm | O’Malleys
• Women’s Leadership Academy Graduation | July 11, 2023 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Willow Event Center, Conway, Arkansas
• Understanding Inclusion: Real People, A Real Conversation – WLN Happy Hour | April 20, 2023 | 5:30 – 7 pm | Brick and Forge Taproom
• Spark Retreat 2023 | Karen Walker Speaks | April 15, 2023 | 9 am – 1:30 pm | Hendrix
• Silverlake Women’s Conference | March 10 – 11, 2023 | Herschel Hall in Greenbrier
• WLN Breakfast – “Gently Do” Work Life Balance | February 28, 2023 | 7:30- Networking, 8:00 – 9:00 Event| The Gathering Place at Blue Barn Bakery
• WLN Networking Luncheon – Empowering Teams for Success | Kristen Kennon, Owner iRealty Arkansas | February 21, 2023 | 11:30 am – 1 pm | Brick and Forge Taproom
• WLN Happy Hour!  – New Year, New Connections | Jan. 12, 2023 | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm| Brick and Forge Taproom
• “Gently Do” Work Life Balance | Dr. Brenda Yelvington | October 25, 2022 | 8:00 – 8:45 am | The Gathering Place at Blue Barn Bakery POSTPONED
• Women’s Business Showcase | Thursday, September 29, 2022 | 6 – 8 pm | UCA McCastlain Hall
• Precious Pantries Celebration and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | Wednesday, July 6, 2022 | Pine Street Community Museum, 1270 Factory Street, Conway, AR
• WLN Central AR Golf Tournament | May 15 – 20, 2022 | Centennial Valley Country Club, Conway, Arkansas
• Book Club – I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown | Facilitated by Dr. Leslie Zorwick | April 19, 2022 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm | UCA Downtown
• WLN Networking Luncheon – Building Boundaries in Leadership | April 13, 2022 | 11:30 am – 1 pm | Hole in the Wall Cafe
• Book Club – Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown | Facilitated by Crystal Kemp | March 29, 2022 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Conway Corp Customer Care Center at 650 Locust St
• Rise, Reset, Repeat | March 10, 2022 | 6 – 8 pm | BHCC
• Ask them to Dance: Practical Tools to Promote Diversity and Inclusion | February 17, 2022 | 6 – 8 pm | BHCC
• Book Club – everyman by Dr. M Shelly Conner | Facilitated by author, Dr. Conner | February 24, 2022 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm | VIRTUAL
• Silverlake Women’s Conference | February 25 – 26, 2022 | The Studio Downtown/Silverlake/UCA Downtown
• WLN Networking Luncheon – Boss Moves 101: Creating Your Exit Plan | December 8, 2021 | 11:30 am – 1 pm | Hole in the Wall Cafe
• Book Club – Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab | Facilitated by Leslie Zorwick | November 16, 2021 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm | UCA Downtown
• Seasons of Womanhood | November 11, 2021 | 6 – 8 pm | BHCC
• Book Club – Discussion of Bridgerton | Facilitated by Dr. Leslie Zorwick | October 19, 2021 | 6 – 8 pm | UCA Downtown
• Kickoff with Women’s Business Showcase | September 16, 2021 | 6 – 8  pm | BHCC
• WLN Central AR Open | Meet the Pros | May 9, 2021 | 5:30 pm | Centennial Valley Country Club
• WLN Central AR Open | Talk with the Pros | May 10, 2021 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm | Centennial Valley Country Club
• Uninvited Attention: The Culture of Sexual Harassment (Virtual) | Allison Vetter | April 20, 2021 | 6 – 7 pm
• Finding Your Voice (Virtual) | Denise Donnell | March 17, 2021| 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
• Using Emotional Intelligence to Improve Relationships (Virtual) Dr. Nicole Walter | March 11, 2021 | 6 – 7 pm
• Leadership and Breaking Barriers (Virtual) | Christina Shutt and Kandi Hughes |  January 27, 2021 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
• DIY with Cora Gray (Virtual) | Cory Gray |  December 9, 2020 | 6 – 8 pm CANCELLED
• The Power of “No” (Virtual) | Thelma Moton and Di’Anka Moton |  November 18, 2020 | 11:30 – 12:30 pm
• 10 Ways to Network Online (Virtual) | Jessica Crum and Cora Gray |  October 22, 2020 | 6 – 7 pm
• Intentional and Inclusive Leadership (Virtual) | Dr. Angela Webster and Dr. Taine Duncan |  September 16, 2020 | 11:30 – 1 pm
• WLN Kick-Off Event (Virtual) | September 3, 2020 | 6 – 7 pm
• EMPOWER Hour | Back to School? A Special Edition of the WLN Empower Hour (Virtual) | Candice Dowd Barnes, Ed. D. | July 15, 2020 | 6:00 pm CANCELLED
• EMPOWER Hour | Leading from New Spaces (Virtual) | Kim Lane | May 20, 2020 | 5:00 pm
• Book Club – Dare to Lead by Brené Brown (Virtual) | Facilitated by Dr. Leslie Zorwick | May 13, 2020 | 5:00 pm
• EMPOWER Hour | Mental Health and Wellness: Building Resilience in Challenging Times (Virtual) | Dr. Brookshield Laurent | May 6, 2020 | 5:00 pm
• EMPOWER Hour | Financially Fit for Life (Virtual) | Laura Hanlon, Speaker | April 29, 2020 | 5:00 pm
• EMPOWER Hour | Finding Joy in the Midst of Chaos (Virtual) | Karen Walker, Speaker | April 22, 2020 | 5:00 pm
• EMPOWER Hour | Coping with COVID-19 – Strategies for Women to Cope with the New Normal of Life at Home (Virtual) | Maureen Skinner |  April 8, 2020 | 5:00 pm
• Seasons of Life & Leadership Event | February 13, 2020 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm | BHCC
• Networking Luncheon – Financial Planning | January 29, 2020 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Hole in the Wall Café
• Book Club – Year of Yes! by Shonda Rhimes | Facilitated by Dr. Leslie Zorwick | January 21, 2020 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm | UCA Downtown
• Networking Luncheon – Stress Management | December 11, 2019 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Hole in the Wall Café
• Emotional Intelligence | Dr. Nicole Walters | November 5, 2019 | 6 – 8 pm | Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center
• Book Club –  Dig Where You Are by Nan Doyal | Facilitated by Nan Doyal, Author | November 4, 2019 | 6 – 8 pm | Elizabeth House, 120 Elizabeth (off Robins Ave)
• Networking Luncheon – Start Up and Start Overs | October 30, 2019 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Hole in the Wall Café
• First Friday Coffee – Mentorship Kickoff | October 4, 2019 | 9 – 10 am | UCA Downtown
• Book Club – Yes Please by Amy Poehler | Facilitated by Dr. Leslie Zorwick | September 26, 2019 | 6 – 8 pm | Elizabeth House, 120 Elizabeth (off Robins Ave)
• WLN Kick-Off Reception | September 19, 2019 | 4 – 6 pm | UCA President’s House, 140 Donaghey Ave
• End of Year Celebration | May 17, 2019| 4:00 – 6:00 pm | McCastlain Ballroom
• Networking Luncheon – Sexual Harassment in the Workplace | April 24, 2019 | 11:30 am – 1 pm | Hole in the Wall Cafe
• Book Club –  Bad Feminist  by Roxane Gay | Co-hosted by Taine Duncan & Amy Gilstrap-Dodd | April 18, 2019 | 6 – 8 pm | UCA Downtown
• Sexual Assault Awareness | April 16, 2019 | 6 – 8 pm | UCA McCastlain Hall
• First Friday Coffee | April 5, 2019 | 9 – 10 am | UCA Downtown
• Networking Luncheon – Women in Politics | March 27, 2019 | 11:30 am – 1 pm | Hole in the Wall Cafe
• Book Club – Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward | Co-hosted by Jenny Davis & Mary Ruth Marotte | March 13, 2019 | 6 – 8 pm | UCA Downtown
• Political Round-Up/Women & Families | March 4, 2019 | 6 – 8 pm | Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center
• First Friday Coffee | March 1, 2019 | 9 – 10 am | UCA Downtown
• Networking Luncheon – Women in Business | February 27, 2019 | 11:30 am – 1 pm | Hole in the Wall Cafe
• Women’s Business Showcase | February 19, 2019 | 6 – 8 pm | UCA McCastlain Hall
• Book Club – Michelle Obama’s Memoir Becoming | February 7, 2019 | 6 – 8 pm | UCA Downtown
• First Friday Coffee | February 1, 2019 | 9 – 10 am | UCA Downtown
• Networking Luncheon with Dr. Donna Bowman – Action in Love: Crafting Connected Values | January 30, 2019 | 11:30 am – 1 pm  | Hole in the Wall Café
• Spiritual Leadership | January 17, 2019 | 6 – 8 pm  | BHCC
• First Friday Coffee | December 7, 2018 | 9 – 10 am | UCA Downtown
• Empowering Partnerships | November 15, 2018 | 6 – 8 pm | BHCC
• First Friday Coffee | November 2, 2018 | 9 -10 am | UCA Downtown
• Networking Luncheon with Colleen Nick | October 31, 2018 | 11:30 am – 1 pm | Hole in the Wall Café
• Self-Worth | October 18, 2018 | 6 – 8 pm | Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center
• WLN Kick-Off Event, Featuring Dr. Patty Poulter, UCA | September 14, 2018 | 3 – 5 pm | UCA Downtown