DWB Quarterly Connect: Leverage

What if the thing standing between you and your next level isn't more effort?

A belief that was quietly shrinking your impact, and letting it go. A relationship that unlocks what years of solo effort couldn't. A system that replaces exhausting manual work with something that runs without you. A moment when you stop trying to prove yourself and start trusting what you've already built.

That's leverage. And it changes everything.

Not just the output. The whole operating system. Once you find one lever, you start seeing them everywhere. The way you spend your time. The people you bring close. The work you hold onto and the work you finally put down.

This quarter, we're exploring what that shift actually looks like in practice. Through a candid panel conversation with Julie Harrelson and Diane Bradley, we're going after the real stories: where the leverage was hiding, what it took to find it, and what became possible on the other side. Come ready to see your own work differently.

is a thought partner to more than 100 CEOs, a Managing Director of eight Cascade Funds with over 100 investments, and a founder and executive across six early-stage companies. She brings rare depth across investing, building, and the human side of leadership.

is CEO and Managing Partner at Jemini, where she guides global organizations through complex change. She has driven strategy and innovation for iconic brands including Nike, Target, McDonald's, and Carhartt, as well as growth-stage startups. She is known for making things real when the stakes are high.

We'll also hear a brief company and industry update from the incredible .

Wednesday, April 22nd · 4:00 to 7:00 pm · The Pavillion at Tetherow Resort

Doors open at 4:00. Panel begins at 4:30. Networking to follow.

Tickets support access to our gorgeous, bigger venue and delicious nibbles. We will have a limited amount of wine provided, with additional drinks available at the cash bar. If cost is a barrier, please reach out, as we have a few community tickets available.

This event is open to all women in business. Whether you've been part of DWB for years or this is your first time, you'll find an authentic room and a conversation worth having.

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