Finding Your Voice Early
Thursday, Mar 5, 2026, 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
The River House - 53 Bow St., Portsmouth
Kick off your journey from classroom to career in this opening session designed to help emerging leaders thrive. Hear experienced professionals share the insights they wish they’d known in their first jobs—how to build confidence before you feel ready, navigate the unspoken rules of workplace culture, make meaningful connections, and advocate for yourself even as the newest person on the team. Expect honest advice, practical encouragement, and the clarity that helps you hit the ground running.
The Messy Middle
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Portsmouth Women's City Club - 375 Middle St., Portsmouth
Designed for mid-career professionals, this candid and empowering conversation explores the often-overlooked middle years of a career—when you’re no longer new, but not yet in leadership. Through real talk, lived experience, and audience engagement, the discussion will tackle common frustrations, pivotal decisions, and strategies for advocating for growth, making bold moves, and turning setbacks into stepping stones.
Becoming the Leader You Needed
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
The Music Room at Carey Cottage - 400 Little Harbor Road, Portsmouth
The final session of the 2026 CelebrateHER Enrichment Series presented by St. Mary's Bank focuses on stepping into leadership—your way. Leaders share the myth-busting truths about leadership, from defining your own style to setting boundaries, making courageous decisions, and leading with empathy and impact. This conversation highlights the real lessons that shaped them, the moments that mattered most, and how they continue to grow while lifting others along the way.