This is a peer led support group that focuses on healing, empowerment, and getting control back into your life. We will be doing activities around Chicago, as well as more relaxed events like meeting for dinner or coffee. It's important to me to focus on the positive, so while we can laugh, cry, and share with one another, I also want to make time for empowering events and activities that make us feel hopeful. Spending time with others who have had similar experiences can be very healing. So let …

This is a once a month group designed to talk about dating and relationships with specific topics brought to you by therapist and relationship expert Anita Chlipala of Relationship Reality 312 and Matchmaking and relationship expert Stefanie Safran of Stef and the City. Such topics will include: Dating for women over 35, Dating when you have kids, What to expect with Online Dating, Increasing the Probability of attracting "the one" and others! We will be doing our launch Sunday, June 16th at a l …

The WGIRLS Chicago is a membership based organization of professional women committed to serving underprivileged women and children in the community, and in times of crisis, around the world. We are a diverse, fun and motivated group of professional women in our 20'- 40's who share a common goal to give back to our community via fundraising and volunteerism. We are currently accepting new member applications so please contact us if you are interested! Feel free to contact us through this site or …

I started this group to fill a personal void that I know isn't uniquely mine-- authentic friendship! Are you in your late 20's or 30's? Are you married or in a committed relationship and need more social time than your partner? New in town? Kinda new in town? ... most importantly... are you looking for honest and authentic women to connect with? Ideal elements of this group include: open minds, wine, conversation, laughter, connection, companionship, support, validation, authenticity, inspiratio …

This group's purpose is to cultivate a tribe of like-minded, intelligent, independent women in our twenties to meet for some coffee, breakfast, and worth-while conversation. This group is reserved for women in their twenties who are either new to Chicago or who want to branch out of your social circle. This group is a place not only for engaging new friendships, but also unearthing new restaurants. At the present time, I will schedule a brunch every other Sunday. As this meet-up evolves, I hope …

Are you an indie girl wandering the cold streets of Chicago? If so, you've come to the right place. We want together a group of music loving, bike riding, artistically inclined, pseudo weird girls to have fun! For me this group was born out of the desire to escape mainstream culture, how many times have I stood around in a group of women and felt like wow I just don't relate to you: no, I don't care if the Cubs won last night, not really interested in what sorority you were in, and NO I didn't …

Join us on our journey to our BEST SELF. NOT just a meetup, this is a MOVEMENT. A movement towards a new generation of "whole black women who are EMPOWERED in every area of their lives. Whole women make SMART decisions and know their value. We refer to ourselves as Diamonds and we are priceless! We bring out the BEST in each other! We plan events that cater to EVERY aspect of your life. We workout together, travel together, save and invest together, pray together, solve problems together. We enc …

I am starting this group for other women like myself who are dealing with a recent divorce, menopause, anxiety, depression, etc. Often when we are going through life changing experiences we try and do what Power wives and Moms do ('Man-Up') and act as though everything is fine. At some point and time that act comes to a CLOSE and we Crash and Burn! We then feel trapped, alone, misunderstood and confined within our own minds and hearts. I know because I have been and STILL CONTINUE to endure some …

Women Developers and Programmers! Want to learn how to code? Have a great idea? Don't be shy. Develop it. It can be intimidating for women to learn and ask questions when they are in an extreme minority. While open and welcoming, today's budding developer community is up to 91% male. There isn't a comfortable place where women can learn at their own pace and not be afraid to ask "stupid questions." We decided it was time to provide a place where all questions are OK and everyone can learn in a s …

Love to sew or want to learn how to create all those beautiful ideas that you have and wish to create, well this group is for you.  I love sewing, crafts and related arts and have been doing and teaching them for more that 20 years.  This group is looking for creatively skilled, motivated individuals who are serious members who want to learn these skills as an creative outlet to execute in fashion, home decor, accessories, Textile and Needle Arts etc. Our goal is  to share knowledge and skills o …

Since 1919, The Illinois Federation of Business Women's Club (IFBPWC) has been empowering working women to achieve their full potential through advocacy, education, and information. The Downtown Chicago IFBWC Chapter formed in the Fall of 2007. We are an all-volunteer, membership-based organization, comprised of professional women of all ages and professions. We meet in downtown Chicago for monthly for brown bag lunches and occasional after-work events Meeting topics are focused on issues impact …

The SHEpreneur Circle is a leads networking group for female business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals and community leaders. This group focus is to empower women and help one another's business grow.

How do you want your life to be different? Discover the Woman Within experience. This is a group for women interested in connection and empowerment. Experience the strength and compassion of women coming together to support each other on their paths of healing and self discovery. Woman Within Woman Within International is a not-for-profit organization that offers opportunities for women to discover the power of who they are.  http://www.womanwithin.org/ The Woman Within Training Weekend Since …

Since 1919, The Illinois Federation of Business and Professional Women (IFBPW) has been empowering working women to achieve their full potential through advocacy, education, and information. We are an all-volunteer, membership-based organization, comprised of professional women of all ages and professions with the goal of promoting equity for all women in the workplace. Meeting topics are focused on networking opportunities and addressing issues impacting working women including legislative …

Entrepreneurial moms meet and network with each other. Anyone who owns a business, wants to own one, is working on a creative venture, or wants to be around other business women in Chicago, Oak Park/River Forest and surrounding suburbs can be a part of this meetup. You do not have to be a business owner yet. This Exchange is about networking, helping each other through trials and tribulations, questions, problems, educating, and empowering each other. We will invite special speakers and some of …

Thank you for your interest in Sassy Mahogany Wives Foundation. Sassy Mahogany Wives Foundation is a sisterhood of wives who support, uplift and motivate each other, mentor underprivileged teen girls and give back to the community! We are in the beginning stages of birthing this vision and we would love for you to join our circle and grow with us. Meetups will include roundtable discussions, couples night, wives night out, spa events, group mentoring as well as several other volunteer events tha …

National Hispanic Sales Network (NHSN) advances the careers of Hispanic sales and marketing professionals by leveraging the strengths and value of this bicultural, bilingual community. NHSN creates a community wherein sales and marketing talent can develop professionally and strengthen their networks. NHSN empowers the Latino professional community by providing specialized training events and unique career-building resources. In addition, NHSN serves as a link between sales & marketing talent …

Athletepreneur's goal is to create network of current and former (collegiate &professional athletes) who will be part of a trusted community of entrepreneurs that creates dynamic energy and value for members geared towards entrepreneurship. We want to bridge the gap between athletics & entrepreneurship by channeling athletes competitive drive and championesque mentality into model entrepreneurs. All former professional and collegiate athletes are welcome to join and in addition we are open to so …

The sole purpose of AMBWP♥ is too empower newbies, influence AMBW virgins, and allow AMBW oldies to educate the new. Not only do we encourage interactions between Asian men and Black Women, but we support you through that relation (the good and bad). Join to gain knowledge tHAT will further help you through AMBW endeavors, and relationships. AMBWP♥ is not always about finding the one or hooking up, but gaining the courage to say Hi & Building friendships. Interaction is “NOW”, and it begins with …

Have you ever felt insecure, powerless, or like you could use a huge boost of confidence at your job, with men or women, or just in life in general? Have you ever felt stuck, procrastinated, or got in a pattern where life kind of seems boring? Have you ever dreamed of living the most amazing, passionate, awesome life but don't know what steps to take to change, or felt you just can't seem to get a break, almost like you have the worst luck? If you answered yes to any or all of the above question …

The Primo Center for Women and Children is hosting the 2nd Annual Run Home Chicago to take place at Soldier Field on June 9, 2013. The goal for this race is to raise awareness and funds for homelessness in Chicago. We have the honor of having Mayor Rahm Emmanuel and his wife Amy Rule serve as Honorary Chairs. Fitness expert Andrea Metcalf from NBC 5 Chicago will serve as Run Home Chicago Chair. This event is not only helping to raise funds for the women and children of the Primo Center, it will …