These women are making it happen. We are grateful.

As we head into Thanksgiving, we’ve been reflecting on what “lighting her way” really means - and the truth is, it’s never done alone. It’s the collective brilliance of women who rise together, train together, lead together, and make space for one another.

At Light Her Way, we believe leadership is ignited - not inherited.

Every woman who joins our community brings brilliance that strengthens this collective and lights the path for those who will follow.

Our gratitude runs deep...

✨ Our extraordinary Faculty AdviseHERS: Yvonne Wassenaar, Elizabeth Sandler, Amber Owens, Jill Balduaf, Brooke Efffron, Rose Gordon, Sandra Howe, Katherine Pryzygode, Nicole Alos, Suzie Doran, Amanda Schlank, and Alyce Blum:

Thank you for showing up with your expertise, candor, and generosity.

You give our emerging board leaders the tools, language, and confidence to step into rooms hat previously seemed closed to them. Your impact echoes far beyond a single session.

✨ Our IlluminateHERS fireside chat guests: Lisa Spadafora Thompson, Tristyn Hassani, Satiya Witzer, Shweta Handa Gupta, Justine Adelizzi, Wendy Hufford, Rona Spiegel, Cleo Burtley, and Kelly Ling:

Thank you for lending your voices, your stories, and your journeys to our community. Your episodes illuminate the real paths to leadership: the nonlinear ones, the courageous ones, and the honest ones. Each conversation becomes a lighthouse for someone who needs to hear, “You belong at the table.”

✨ Our Board of AdviseHERS cohort participants: You inspire us daily. Your ambition, vulnerability, discipline, and commitment to lifting one another up is what makes this community powerful. Watching you define your board value, clarify your leadership priorities, champion one another, and land meaningful opportunities is all we could ever ask for!

✨ Our CollaborateHERS: Edua Lena Dickerson, Catrina Mitchum, and Nysha King

Thank you for amplifying women’s leadership, making introductions, opening doors, and advocating for representation that reflects the world we live in. Change happens because of people like you.

From our hearts to yours — thank you for being part of this mission.

Samantha & Annette Co-founders, Light Her Way

Coming Soon from Light Her Way

12/9/25 - 💬 Monthly ConnectHERS Networking - Free and Fun!​

Whether you’re mulling over career options, working towards a specific goal, or just need to take some time to connect with like-minded souls, come and join for a supportive conversation. Register for our next virtual ConnectHERS session soon!

​​🗓️ December 9 🗓️ January 13 🗓️ February 10

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12/10/25 - 💬 Board of AdviseHERS Info Session

If you've ever wondered about board service and what it means for you and the impact you're able to have in your community and your industry, join our free info session to learn more about what's possible!

​​🗓️ December 10 📍Zoom: Register​

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1/9/2026 🧑‍🎓 Next Board of AdviseHERS Cohort​ ​Board of AdviseHERS is a board readiness experience designed to equip women with the tools, strategy, and confidence to take a seat at the board table. Cohorts are kept small for powerful connections and conversation. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Can't wait for the next panel session? We're keeping the conversation going in our free Mighty Networks community​

💡Corporate Leaders: Let's Connect!💡 ​Explore how Light Her Way can help you build future-ready leaders

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