Wisconsin Happier Hour
The Dames is the room where 6, 7 & 8-figure women scale with brilliance, collaborate with heart, and grow through powerful, joy-fueled relationships. Because in the right room, your story becomes your superpowerâand proximity accelerates everything.
WHEN?
Weds, October 8, 2025
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm CST
WHERE?
Serendipity Labs, WI
TICKETSÂ
High-Caliber Women. High-Impact Connections.
Step into a room where the top 12% of women business leaders gather to redefine successâwithout the grind.
The Dames' Happier Hour is your gateway to an elite business incubator in Dames membership where leaders exchange game-changing strategies and diverse perspectives, forge powerful alliances, and celebrate growth on their own terms.Â
This isn't your typical business event - it's two hours that could transform your next two years. We KNOW that success isn't a solo climb.
Facilitated connection activities will help you:
- Meet more high-caliber women in a shorter period of time
- Solve your most pressing challenges and acquire strategic insights
- Radically collaborate to unlock your next contract, ideal project, or dream client
What to Expect from This Event
&Â The DamesÂź at Large:
- Women at the top of six and seven, and eight-figure businesses, corporations, and nonprofits redefining success on their own terms.
-  Meaningful, high-value exchanges. Relationships built on trust, mutual support, and holistic reciprocity.
- Zero pitching or superficial networking - no mindless business card swapping, but meaningful, high-value exchanges.
- Discover how The Dames' global incubator membership can elevate your business while honoring your whole self.
Your Wisconsin Chapter President
Amber Swenor...
When you're evolving into the a more aligned iteration of yourself, it requires bringing your identity along with your strategy. Enter: Amber Swenorâtransformational coach meets business strategist, here to guide conscious, visionary leaders into their next level of soul alignment and brand expansion.
Amber is the founder of Soul Seed Strategy, a consulting, coaching, and transformation firm dedicated to supporting the rise of conscious, purpose-driven leaders and teams. She helps them clarify their vision, build confident leadership, and create aligned brand growth strategies.
Services include 1:1 coaching and consulting, group containers for personal evolution with ongoing business coaching, speaking, retreats and team leadership and culture development.
A global speaker, certified transformational coach, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Unleashed: A Been there Rocked that Guide to Radical Authenticity, Amber empowers leaders to fully step into their purpose. When sheâs not strategizing with clients, youâll find her rocking on stage with her band, Morningstar.
7-Figure Success Panel: Wisconsin Women Leading the Way
Join us for our October Dames of WI Happier Hour, bringing together accomplished women business owners, entrepreneurs, and c-suite leaders for intentional networking and a dynamic success panel. Hear from three leaders whoâve built thriving 7-figure companies, each with unique paths and perspectives. Gain insights and guidance in a powerful conversation facilitated by Amber Swenor, President of the Dames of Wisconsin, followed by live Q&A, networking and connection.
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This isnât just another networking event, itâs a curated space for high-achieving women to learn, connect, and grow.
âš Walk away with fresh strategies, real-world lessons and connections that fuel your business and spirit.
âš Discover how women like you have scaled with joy, balance, purpose, and how you can too.
Event Sponsors
Event Panelists
Ashley Quinto Powell â Founder of My VA Rocks
Ashley scaled her company to 7 figures and a team of 50+ VAs and staff in under three years. With a background in tech and media sales, she built the business to connect rising demand for virtual support with the talent of moms seeking flexible work. Recently, Ashley transitioned the company to a new CEO as she steps into her next chapterâan inspiring example of scaling fast while courageously embracing whatâs next.
Victoria Thayer, CPA â Founder & CEO of Novii CPA
In just two years, Victoria grew Novii from a solo practice to a nine-person firm serving high-growth startups in manufacturing, life sciences, and biotech. Known for her bold, tech-forward approach, sheâs earned recognition as Madisonâs Favorite Accounting Firm and national awards for innovation and leadership. Her journey shows whatâs possible when you challenge the status quo and innovate with fearless leadershipâeven in unexpected spaces.
Nicole Budeau â Founder of A Healerâs Hand + The Nest
Over 15 years, Nicole grew from a solo practice into an award-winning wellness spa specializing in pregnancy massage, skincare, physical therapy, and education. A massage instructor and creator of a pregnancy massage certification program, sheâs raised standards of care and improved maternal outcomes for women at every stage of motherhood. Nicoleâs story illustrates the power of building a purpose-driven brand focused on impact and sustainable growth.
Join Us as a Guest!Â
WHEN?
Weds, October 8, 2025
4:00 pm -Â 5:30 pm CST
WHERE?
Serendipity Labs, WI
TICKETSÂ
Want to attend for free? Become a member of The Dames today - apply now.
