AI Coworking for Women Entrepreneurs & Professionals

Schedule

Wed Mar 25 2026 at 05:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

eSpace Business Inc., Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC, Canada | Victoria, BC

Who This Is For

Women entrepreneurs and professionals who

·      are curious about AI but haven’t had the time or support to dive in,

·      are non-technical and want powerful results without needing to code or build automations,

·      are tired of feeling overwhelmed and pressured to use AI,

·      want a safe and structured environment to learn AI in a sustainable way, and

·      learn best by doing with expert support in the room.


Your Host / AI Expert

Rachel Krayenhoff van de Leur | Founder of Ingenuity Labs

Rachel has built startups from the ground up, serving as Founder, COO, accountant, and everything in between. For the past two years, she’s been focused on how to use AI to amplify authenticity and to scale business.

As the founder of Ingenuity Labs, Rachel helps women work smarter by blending real operational experience with AI tools that amplify your brilliance. She’s spoken at programs like Vancouver Island University’s Spark VIU, and her mission is simple: ignite human ingenuity through AI education.


Example Projects You Might Work On

Not sure what to bring? Here are some ideas to spark your thinking:

•       Drafting and refining social media content with AI

•       Building a custom GPT that answers client questions in your brand voice

•       Using AI to develop or refine a business plan or new service offering

•       Creating a knowledgeable AI assistant trained on your business expertise

•       Generating on-brand copy for your website, proposals, or email sequences

•       Vibe-coding a simple client dashboard or booking page (no coding experience needed!)

•       (Advanced) Streamlining your admin tasks with AI-powered templates and workflows.


Session Format


5:30 PM Doors Open

Grab some food and mingle.

6:00 PM Welcome & Introductions

Share your name, your business, and the AI project you want to tackle today.

6:20 PM AI Skill Lesson

A practical lesson on a specific AI technique. Topics rotate each session and may include: prompting frameworks, setting up custom GPTs or Gems, using Claude, ChatGPT, and other AI tools.

7:00 PM Open Coworking + 1:1 Support

The heart of the session. Work on your AI project at your own pace by yourself or with others while Rachel circulates the room offering hands-on help, feedback, and troubleshooting.

8:15 PM Wrap-Up & Wins

Quick round-robin: share what you built, what you learned, or what you’ll tackle next time.

8:30 PM Session Ends


What to Bring

•       Your laptop (Wi-Fi & power are available)

•       An AI project or task you’d like to work on (optional, a practice task will be provided)

•       Any reference materials, brand guidelines, or content you’ll need for your project

•       An open mind and a willingness to experiment

•       Outside food & drinks are welcome if you need extra sustenance!


Logistics


Location

eSpace Business Inc., 1815 Blanshard St #500, Victoria, BC V8T 5A4 (Floor 5)

Parking

North Park St and Caledonia Ave. Robbins parking lot is available behind the building.

Wi-Fi

Provided on-site by eSpace.

Refreshments

Coffee, tea, water, and dinner (GF, DF, Vegan options) will be provided.

Where is it happening?

eSpace Business Inc., Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
Tickets

CAD 20.00

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