Women in Leadership Newsletter
Mentorship Applications Are Open and Tech Week Is Almost Here
Spring Mentorship Cohort Applications Are Open
Our Spring Mentorship Cohort is officially accepting applications, and spots fill quickly. This program is designed to create real connection, practical guidance, and momentum, whether you are navigating growth, change, or looking to give back.
https://apply.mentoringfusion.com/SPRING
🗓 Applications close February 7
If you have been thinking about it, this is your sign. Do not miss out.
Tech Week Is Next Week
We are heading into Tech Week with some truly amazing events!
Capital Strategies 101: How to GET, KEEP, and GROW your MONEY
This panel brings together investors, bankers, and financial planners to break down how capital really works across different stages of growth. We’ll cover the full funding landscape in plain English, explore how to match capital to your business goals, and unpack the tradeoffs that often get skipped in the excitement of “getting funded.”
https://app.getriver.io/beta/events/capital-strategies-101-b35
Designing a Career That Fits Your Purpose Beyond Titles
We’re often taught that success comes from the next promotion, title, or milestone, but many people reach those markers and still feel unfulfilled, burned out, or disconnected from their work.
In this session, we’ll explore how to redefine success on your own terms and design a career that truly fits your life, values, and energy, right where you are. Rather than chasing the next role and hoping it brings happiness, you’ll learn how to ask the right questions, gain clarity on what actually fuels you, and align your work in a way that creates more purpose, passion, and momentum.
Whether you’re an executive, manager, or individual contributor, this talk will help you move from striving to thriving by building a version of success that’s intentional, sustainable, and meaningful, no title change required.
https://app.getriver.io/beta/events/designing-a-career-that-fits-your-purpose-beyond-titles-5iu
The AI Collective Salt Lake City | Get Hired with AI: Pro Tips for Job Seekers
AI is reshaping how candidates are discovered, screened, and selected — which means job seekers need a new strategy to get noticed. This panel and Q&A session is designed for anyone navigating a job search and looking for clear, actionable advice to improve their chances of landing interviews.
Our speakers Katherine Kimmel, Tracy Kane, Jon Mott, and Lauren Mason Carris will share how AI is driving hiring today, and offer practical guidance to strengthen your resumé, online presence, and overall job-search strategy.
Panel discussion will be followed by audience Q&A and networking with light refreshments.
Upskill Your People Skills: Become the leader AI Can’t Replace
Learn how to show up, speak up, and lead with quiet confidence using effective communication, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution to stay relevant, respected, and impossible to overlook in a tech-driven world.
https://app.getriver.io/beta/events/upskill-your-people-skills-become-the-leader-ai-cant-replace-ai9
Prompt Engineering: AI Communication Strategies for Smarter & Faster Integration
Bring your laptop! We are going to get to work. Strategic prompt engineering is the foundational skill that will set you up for success.
In this hands-on session, you'll learn how to write smarter prompts that improve accuracy, save time, and unlock AI’s full potential without having to be a developer. Walk away with repeatable frameworks, prompt templates, and a prompt library you can apply immediately.
Vibe Mania: From Idea to App in 90 Minutes
If you can write a prompt, you can build an app.
Vibe Mania is a high-energy, hands-on workshop designed to take you from a concept to a live web application in just 90 minutes. We will teach you step by step how to use the vibe coding app, Lovable, to translate your prompts directly into a product.
This is a hands-on session. No matter your background or technical experience, you’ll spend 90 minutes in the driver’s seat, using prompts to shape, refine, and deploy a real-world application.
Tech-Moms x Women Tech Council 3x3 Networking Event
Tech-Moms and Women Tech Council have teamed up for Utah Tech Week to host a 3x3 networking experience designed to make real, meaningful connections across Utah’s tech community. This structured format brings small groups together for three rounds of focused conversation, giving you the chance to meet a variety of professionals, share your story, and build relationships that go beyond quick introductions. Everyone is welcome! Whether you’re growing your career, exploring the tech space, or simply looking to connect with inspiring people, this collaborative 3x3 event creates space for authentic dialogue, fresh perspectives, and powerful new opportunities. Light refreshments will be served.
Women in Leadership After Hours Networking
Wrap up your day with real conversation, genuine connections, and zero pressure to “network perfectly.” This casual after-hours gathering is a chance to connect with other women leaders, founders, and professionals who get it. No awkward elevator pitches. Just great people, meaningful conversation, and a little midweek momentum.
Come as you are.. Leave with new connections and a full cup (literally and figuratively).
https://app.getriver.io/beta/events/women-in-leadership-after-hours-networking-pqd
Speed Mentorship
Get ready for speed mentorship, where meaningful conversations happen fast. You will be paired one-on-one for 15 minutes with someone new each round. Bring a real challenge you are facing and walk away with fresh perspectives, practical ideas, and maybe even a new connection you did not expect. Think quick insights, honest conversations, and lots of lightbulb moments in a short amount of time.
https://luma.com/event/manage/evt-hxzUvyYkYxxYxu2
Common Ways Founders Lose Capital Through Fraud and Rushed Decisions
Raising or managing capital is exciting, but it’s also where many startups lose money fast. This workshop breaks down the most common ways founders and leaders lose capital through fraud, rushed decisions, and “too good to be true” funding offers. We’ll cover how investment scams work, how fake capital shows up in real conversations, and the local scam patterns currently targeting Utah startups.
The goal is simple: help you slow down, spot red flags early, and protect your money, your business, and your momentum.
Smart growth starts with safe decisions. This session helps you make both.