Plus, there’s still time to join our Curators Program!
September 2022
Better Together Issue
Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
A few weeks ago, we hosted our first Fempreneur Social on the rooftop of Field Day. It was a true joy to see familiar faces, meet new members, and have so many phenomenal women in the same place. Inspiring is an understatement.
The growth of The Salon from year one to year three has been a rewarding experience. But we’re just getting started. Our member-driven Salon Curators Program is the next step in continuing to cultivate a community of women that is progressive, thought-provoking, and ever-evolving.
The recent Fempreneur Social is a perfect example. It was dreamed up by one of our very own and made possible through the collaboration and support of our collective. We want to keep the momentum going.
If you have a few ideas you think would be a great fit for The Salon, share them with us! (You have one more day to get in on the action.) And if you or a friend had a blast at our Fempreneur Social, join The Salon as a full-fledged member.
We have exciting events planned for this fall and winter — members get discounts — and we’d love to have you there.
Until next week,
—Meredith
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What A Night!
Thank you to all who attended our Fempreneur Social. We were blown away by the business leaders, entrepreneurs, allies, and friends who showed up to network, support each other, and enjoy an epic sunset with The Salon. Take a moment to reminisce with a few photos from the event. And don’t miss our regularly scheduled monthly Fempreneur Meet-Up on October 19 — Register here!
We’re looking for 3 enterprising female teachers and tastemakers to develop the next season of Salon programming. Curators will design a slate of 3-5 events — field trips, panels, workshops — around a topic pertinent to Pittsburgh’s women. Rather than spearhead and lead each event themselves, we ask that curators showcase local female innovators. Think entrepreneurs, creatives, healers, activists, chefs, and more.
More information and application instructions can be found in the linked Call for Curators. Start brainstorming — proposals are due TOMORROW.
We look forward to receiving and sharing your vision!
At The Salon, you’ll meet some amazing women, the kind who will become your best friends or mentors. And you’ll discover a genuine willingness to help and connect. We’re a non-judgmental space for you to learn new things, engage in enlightening conversations, and reflect on the world with other women.
Explore Salon-specific programming centered on topics, activities, and conversations that most appeal to and resonate with women and those that identify as women.
Member Coffee
Tues, October 4
9 - 10 am
In The Salon
Start your day with a pick-me-up and conversation. Drop in to The Salon on (most)Tuesday morning to hang out with (and meet!) fellow Salon members, warm up with complimentary coffee or tea, and generally have a good time. It’s a great way to get a feel for The Salon and connect with local women. Oh, and don’t hesitate to bring a friend along. Open and free to all. Register here!
Join us for an end-of-season adventure before the chilly temps set in. Hop in a kayak or canoe with The Salon and career rower and coach Jenn Langzettel for a guided paddle on a beautiful stretch of the Allegheny River. Home to beautiful foliage, great blue herons, red-tailed hawks, and even a family of bald eagles, we’ll enjoy a stunning view of wildlife from the water. Spots are limited — and fill up fast! Register here! Register here!
Gather your friend group, and spend your Friday evening celebrating and empowering fellow Pittsburgh women. Meet us at Mr. Smalls for a fun night of live music featuring some of the most exciting emerging female Soul, R&B, and Hip-Hop artists in the city. Salon members receive an exclusive discount with code: salonpgh. Register here! (Salon members use special code salonpgh for discounted tix!).
Ready to set your small business apart from the competition? Learn the fundamentals of branding and how to apply it to your company during our two-part series. You’ll define your company’s unique brand, identify low-cost or free actions you can take right now, and create a post-workshop marketing strategy. Did we mention you can add a headshot for your website or social? Register here!
There's no two ways around it, parenting is complicated. So if you're looking for a group of supportive moms and mother figures who are also navigating the complex world of parenting, join us once a month for our Parenting Adolescents Meet-Up. Facilitated by Salon member Laura Jones we'll gather together to vent, laugh, cry, and be honest about your parenting struggles and successes, without judgment. Parenting isn’t easy, but our community is here for you. Register here for the series (October 17, November 14, December 12, January 16) or register here to drop in for the first one in October!
Meet us at Zynka Gallery in Sharpsburg for a unique opportunity to view their latest exhibit “Words and Other Weapons” and meet the artist Patricia Bellan-Gillen. We’ll also get the chance to chat with Patricia and learn first-hand what drives her powerful work. Patricia’s works intertwine historical and recent events, nostalgic and fairytale imagery, and personal narrative to create visually enticing pieces that will engage your associative responses. Register here!
Join us for our Fempreneur Gathering in partnership with Miror and its founder, CEO, and boss babe Cassie Guerin. Once per month, we’ll gather with fellow women entrepreneurs and business leaders carving out a space in The Steel City. We’ll learn about the companies each woman runs or wants to run, gain insight into the journeys of fellow female entrepreneurs, network, and genuinely connect with one another. Open to women who own a business as well as those who are thinking about it, are considering turning their side hustle into something more, are consulting on their own, or simply want to know what running a company is like. Register here!
Join us for an exciting Salon conversation and product launch with Salon member and Fempreneur Molly Blaiser, the creator and founder of Sybil, a women-forward wellness brand. We'll celebrate the unveiling of Sybil's first CBD-based product and hear about additional wellness rituals she has planned. We’ll also chat with Molly about common wellness misconceptions, learn how CBD supplements are especially effective for women’s health, and how to incorporate CBD into our everyday lives. Who knows? We may even get the chance to try and purchase Sybil's flagship CBD product. Register here!
Happenings at Field Day
These events are open to The Salon community, too so don’t be afraid to grab your pals and explore all that Field Day has to offer!
Set an intention, and start your Sunday with a calming morning flow! Preena Patel, a certified yoga instructor, will guide you through a series of Vinyasa and Yin movements while you enjoy serene views from the rooftop. After your dose of midday mindfulness, stay awhile and enjoy our space. Just be sure to bring your mat (feel free to bring a friend!).Register here.
ICYMI...
Congratulations to Mary Ann McBride-Tackett, who was recently named the Director of Film Education 🎥at WQED Film Academy, a local incubator that teaches filmmaking and digital media art classes to students from seventh to 12th grade. 🎞️
Applause is also in order for local visual artist vanessa german — the only Pittsburgher among winners of the prestigious 2022 Heinz Award. ❤️ vanessa works across sculpture, performance, communal rituals, immersive installation, and photography to repair and reshape disrupted systems, spaces, and connections. 🎨
Following a nine-month cake-making journey, Jen from farmerxbaker is officially selling custom vegan confections. 😋 The best part? They’re all made with organic grains and locally sourced, seasonally inspired ingredients. 🥮
