She's an innovator, a leader, a philanthropist and an well-rounded individual who embraces her femininity in a sophisticated, unassuming way. She follows her own rules; she is very comfortable in her own skin and she exudes confidence. The kind of confidence that tells others that she respects herself, loves herself, and dresses up for herself and nobody else. She is her own muse. She is refined and displays class, but is surely in touch with her sensual side. She doesn't like to live a life of …

Its not just about hair! Its about your style & way of thinking.  Its our celebration of freedom to go anywhere and be ready to do anything! We believe in the celebration of beauty and naturally being you & loving it all the way!!! Our goal is to have a community to share and learn about natural beauty and natural hair care, while having fun enjoying our celebration of self.  We plan to educate, socialize and explore. Our group was founded on the basis of educating women on the importance of car …

Media says that more than 50% of marriages end in divorce. Not on our watch! This is a club for awesome, spicy, classy women who want to keep getting better every day. It's a social and support group for married women who aim to be awesome wives, but also recognize you have to maintain and cultivate who you are as an individual to achieve that goal. We will discuss topics such as what men really want, struggles and triumphs in marriage, how to get your husband to do what you want without naggin …

Woman Know Thyself ~WKT is a group of girlfriends from every race and culture that KNOWS! how to have a good time, and make lasting memories.  We are here to empower and inspire one another to live our best lives NOW!. If you are looking to have a great time this summer, we would love to meet you if you are interested in creating real solid friendships. Here we will host events like ladies night out, women's conferences, natural hair and wellness expos, shopping extravaganza's, spa days, poetry …

This group is for women of a certain age (50+) who find that family and work are not enough. This group is for women who want to socialize, dine out, shop, get together for outings, travel, and visit one another. We all know that maintaining social relationships is important to a healthy lifestyle. Joining this group and participating actively will help us maintain this in a positive way.

Have you ever thought how great it would be to have a social group in which you could hang out with girlfriends and spend time with your daughter(s) at the same time? Whether your daughter is 5 or 25, wouldn't it be great to have opportunities to get together as girls and women and share experiences, have fun and build a supportive network of females to learn from, to cheer on, to laugh with? This group is for moms and daughters and their friends (aunties) to get together and participate in outi …

This is a group put together for women in or near NW Indiana who take on the daily joys and challenges of being a working mother. There are many groups that host daytime play dates, but what about us working mothers? Through this group, you will have the opportunity to meet other moms in the area and attend play dates with your children. All mothers are welcome to join the group; however, events will usually be scheduled during weekends. Although the group is based in Northwest Indiana, mothers …

For every woman who has struggled with confidence, who has achieved confidence, who wants to empower other women, who wants to build higher self esteem, or has low self esteem this is for you. We invite you to take part in our numerous meet ups, classes, and workshops. We will provided you with a wealth of tools and resources that will be invaluable as you embark upon your new journey! We will help you learn practical solutions that will be life changing, skills you will need to build your self- …

Welcome to our community of women helping women. At eWomenNetwork our purpose is to support, promote and showcase our members' products and services and to help them achieve their professional goals. Please join us and learn the power of networking and building relationships with successful businesswomen who know the great benefits of sharing and helping. I am excited about serving the Chicago South Suburbs as the Managing Director of eWomenNetwork. What a joy! My goal is to help women celebrate …

This circle is created to inspire and move LGBT women to a higher and more peaceful level of energetic activity. Through art, music, awareness (enlightenment), poetry, and communion this circle builds on the development of that creative process. Within the chambers of each these experiences, lives an opportunity to develop a more complete and whole relationship with self, others and our environment.

This group is for women ready to embrace their feminine energy through finding your Goddess. This group will be invited to workshops specifically in the Embracing the Goddess series which will help you identify what type of Goddess you are and to love that person you are. We will also have outings to other events that support and help women love themselves and become whole.

In an effort to support established not-for-profit organizations that service women as well as fund scholarships and training programs for deserving youths, Girlfriend Soiree, Incorporated has hit the Chicagoland area as a socially conscious, philanthropic company that raises money through what every woman loves to do—SHOP! Showcasing local entrepreneurs in the community while providing a fun-filled, sister-bonding, stress-free atmosphere where women of all ages, races, and cultures can stop, sh …

This group is for real women who desire to live a life with purpose and passion. This group is for those who enjoy making new friends and love having a good time. This group is for women who want more enjoyment and connections. I look forward having good times with the amazing women here in the Chicago area.

We are a group of ladies who love to travel to fun and exotic places, and have fun !!! We plan 6-8 trips per year to budget conscious destinations. Most people go on 2-3 trips per year -- some more, some less. We always have a payment plan to keep it affordable for all! We go every where  from musical concerts like Essence Music Fest in New Orleans, to cruise vacations and girlfriend getaways to the islands. For a quick break -- we also do "stay-cations", close to home. And if you REALLY want to …

Let's face it ladies, the older you get the more your friends seem to disappear rather its through marriages or divorces or you may just grow out of them. Circle of Friends is a group of 12 ladies. Me and hopefully 11 of you. We will meet up and hopefully become great friends. This is more than a meetup, Ive had my fair share of those! This is a group to build upon genuine friendships and have dinner outings, small potlucks, ladies night and yearly trips. I will personally select each member of …

Have you noticed that the  number of your friends have dwindled over the years?  I'm starting this group because I woke up one day & wondered "what happened to everyone?"  This is not a group for those interested in massive meet-ups where strangers stare awkwardly at each other.  This is for a small group of ladies looking to make real & lasting friendships.

Do you love attending movies, plays, cultural events, etc.? Have you ever wanted to volunteer to walk for a charity or just walk for well-being? Have you ever wanted to learn to Salsa or take a fitness class to see what it would be like? In the summer, are you open to attending the numerous free festivals and concerts that our great city has to offer? What about a picnic in the park? Are you tired of sitting at home alone and/or attending events alone? And finally, are you open to meeting and ha …

Black businesswomen of all ages with newly created and established businesses coming together to spotlight their products and/or services. The group can participate with annual vendor opportunities as well as workshops for business and professional growth. Common goal of growing your business and introducing your product/service to others via various events in the Chicago area. Find out about other businesses and what events are taking place that may be of interest to you by visting the BBBW web …

A support group to help others that suffer from anxiety and depression. Hosted by Mother and Son that both suffered from anxiety, looking to give back to the community. Just a simple round-table discussion, no pressure to talk, just come and listen if you like or tell your story to others who understand. Will have printouts on topics also.

Chic Mesdames, sophisticated ladies who's motto is " Keep your Heels, Head & Standards High"! Now, listen up ladies we are not just your average ladies, we understand how important it is for you to have time just to let go and have fun or as we say it, "Carpe Diem" seizing the day but when we do it ladies we do it with a little class and a little sassiness! Our goal is to build a group of ladies who understand the value of being a philanthropist, who can encourage and uplift one another (be that …

This group gives single black professionals in the Chicago area an opportunity to meet new associates, friends, and hopefully someone special through singles mixers, speed dating events, and group dating!

Being a mom is hard work. Do you find yourself neglecting yourself to take care of your family? Are you often too busy to do the things you used to do before you became a mom, like get a manicure regularly (and not just as a treat), a facial, exercise, or just go out with your girlfriends? Well this is the group for you! Join a group of likeminded women who are looking to make the most of their 'Me' time. If you want spa days out or spa days in (hosted a someone’s home), drinks with the girls, m …

Meet with other local black women and men who choose to wear their hair natural. Gather to commune and support one another in your quest for chemical-free hair! Discuss hair care, maintenance, and the politics of having natural hair.

I created this meetup group in an attempt to connect with lesbians of Chicago who are not fully "out of the closet" so to speak. I want to create a support network for women who lead heterosexual lifestyles (i.e. married, divorced, separated, dating, single) but who are looking to open up and enjoy who they are with women in similar situations. I want us to have the opportunity to enjoy who we are and be comfortable in our own skin! Who wants to join me? :-)

This is a group for anyone interested in seeking to know the fundamentals of athletic training, but also the importance of faith in the Word of God to achieve their specific goals. Feet2Faith is concerned with guiding and directing its participants toward maximum development of their spiritual & athletic talents and abilities.

Urban tech-based businesses are the next startup frontier. Neighborhoods are where the people and the needs are, and people in urban neighborhoods spend billions on goods and services. So whether you're a caterer, service professional, programmer, app developer, or open-data specialist, if you use tech tools to start and drive your business (web development, e-blasts, online web portals, social media, etc.), or if you are looking for an urban incubator or other business startup resource, this is …

Building your career is no joke in this business of beauty. There isn't always a blueprint to get you started nor are there many champions to help you along the way. I was blessed to have individuals help me understand the ins and outs of the beauty industry. They showed me what I needed to do to be viable and offered many tips and tricks as well. Join me and other professionals as we explore the real deal on getting started and staying ahead. We'll talk about everything from techniques to netwo …

This is a group for any one interested in bringing your art supplies, smile and your creativity! Painting with the artist and unleash your artistic abilities and let your creativity flow. Chose your day and time for schedule. Refreshments will be served, BYOB welcome.