POWERUp Monthly Series

Schedule

Wed Mar 11 2026 at 10:00 am to 01:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

HAYVN Coworking - Greenwich | Greenwich, CT

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Empowering women leaders & builders thru power connections, chats, collaborations & cowork. POWERChat: Jennie Ripps, Owl’s Brew.
About this Event

You're Invited to POWERUp at HAYVN Greenwich!
Wednesday, 3/11/26: 10am-1:30pm. Cowork: All Day.
Connect, Collaborate & Cowork Together!
  • $25 FOR THE DAY (become a member at the session, you get credit towards your membership)
  • FREE for HAYVN GREENWICH MEMBERS (Promo Code in Members’ Portal)

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Calling All Female Leaders and Creators — Come Build Community with Other Dynamic Founders and Trailblazers!

Share resources, exchange ideas, give your elevator pitch, and collaborate with female founders & leaders in the area.

Hear from local expert speakers for a POWERChat that will spark inspiration and passion in us all.


Who should join?
  • Female Founders, members & non members, invite your friends
  • Female Creatives & Content Creators
  • Female Leaders in Corporate
  • Females looking for connection, inspiration & their next move

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Learn More About POWERChat
TOPIC: Spilling The Truth: Building a Beverage Brand That Dares To Be Different
Speaker: Jennie Ripps, Co-Founder & CEO, Owl’s Brew
Facilitated by Penny Goffman, Host & Community Connector & Founder, THATPENNY | CONNECT, with local powerhouse speakers, Q&A to follow

Calling all women who challenge big industry status quo - this is the POWERChat for you! The beverage industry is crowded, cutthroat, and dominated by big players with deep pockets. Breaking in, and building, takes more than a good idea. It takes grit, resilience, and a willingness to challenge the norms. Join us in unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to build a boozy beverage brand from scratch. From being told “no”, to fighting shelf space, to proving that clean, functional ingredients belong in alcohol, Jennie pulls back the curtain on the realities of the industry, and how she pushed through them. She’ll reveal hard-earned lessons from scaling without losing integrity, what it takes to stand out, staying scrappy, and winning trust in a skeptical industry. This isn’t a polished success story, it’s an honest look at the obstacles, missteps, and breakthroughs behind building a brand that dares to be different. You may even discover your new favorite drink!


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About Our Speaker: Jennie Ripps, Co-Founder & CEO, Owl’s Brew

Jennie Ripps is the co-founder and CEO of Owl’s Brew, a pioneering beverage company on a mission to become the most trusted name in beverages. Committed to creating hand-crafted great-tasting drinks from only real & excellent ingredients, Owl’s Brew is redefining what it means to “drink wise”: using functional, natural ingredients as the foundation for clean, refreshing beverages. Jennie is also co-founder of Wise Women Collective & Boozy Book Club, the brand’s women-for-women initiative dedicated to supporting meaningful causes, and amplifying women’s voices.

Jennie is the co-author of Wise Cocktails: A DIY Guide to Crafting Tea-Based Cocktails (Rodale) and a certified tea sommelier. The beverages she has developed have received more than 40 industry accolades, including the Good Food Awards, Sip Awards, and Sofi Awards. Jennie and Owl’s Brew have been featured by The Today Show, The New York Times, and Forbes, among others.

Links:

  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennie-ripps-4356914/
  • https://www.instagram.com/jennieripps
  • https://www.instagram.com/theowlsbrew/
  • https://www.theowlsbrew.com/


POWERUp is facilitated by Penny Goffman, Host & Community Connector & Founder, THATPENNY | CONNECT

Penny is a highly regarded event curator, networker, and witty moderator, renowned for her ability to connect guests and empower audiences. She specializes in hosting dynamic experiences that create community around a brand, driving organic customer acquisition, visibility and brand loyalty. Her genuine ability to connect power players, leaders and guests to top-tier brands is what sets her apart.

Connect with Penny: Website, LinkedIn, IG: @thatpennylife_


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Thank you to our Sponsors!
  • Greenwich Lifestyle Magazine
  • Slate Cafe

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Parking & Getting to HAYVN Greenwich
  • HAYVN Greenwich is located between exits 5 & 6 off I-95.
  • Our building is right next to the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Entrance is first building on right as you enter circular driveway.
  • Use HAYVN's main outside entrance to access the space (See video and map)
  • Park on the HAYVN designated spaces or on parking lot 1 or 2. Either parking lot is only a few steps away from our Main entrance!
  • Please only park in the designated HAYVN spaces or unmarked spots. Parking in spaces reserved for other companies may result in your vehicle being towed by the building management.

Accessibility Parking & Entry – HAYVN Greenwich
  • Accessible parking is available in Lot 2, located behind the building. This lot has ADA-compliant spaces next to an entrance with elevator access to the second floor, where you’ll find HAYVN Greenwich (Suite 208).
  • Please note: The main HAYVN entrance in the circular driveway is not wheelchair accessible. For step-free access, please use Lot 2 and enter through the back of the building.
  • The accessible entrance does not have an automatic door opener, but a receptionist is usually available to help if needed.
  • If you have questions or would like help when you arrive, please contact us at [[email protected]] or call .


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HAYVN PowerUp Schedule
Stop by for any or all of the day's POWERFul experiences at HAYVN Greenwich
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
POWERConnect

Info: Enjoy coffee, tea & delicious lite bites. Meet other ambitious local women leaders, creatives and founders.


🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
POWERChat: Spilling The Truth: Building a Bev Brand That Dares To Be Different
Host: Jennie Ripps, Co-Founder & CEO, Owl’s Brew

Info: Calling all women who challenge big industry status quo - this is the POWERChat for you! The beverage industry is crowded, cutthroat, and dominated by big players with deep pockets. Breaking in, and building, takes more than a good idea. It takes grit, resilience, and a willingness to challenge the norms. Join us in unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to build a boozy beverage brand from scratch. From being told “no”, to fighting shelf space, to proving that clean, functional ingredients belong in alcohol, Jennie pulls back the curtain on the realities of the industry, and how she pushed through them. She’ll reveal hard-earned lessons from scaling without losing integrity, what it takes to stand out, staying scrappy, and winning trust in a skeptical industry. This isn’t a polished success story, it’s an honest look at the obstacles, missteps, and breakthroughs behind building a brand that dares to be different. You may even discover your new favorite drink!


🕑: 12:30 AM - 01:30 AM
POWERCollab (Bring Your Own Lunch)

Info: Facilitated by Penny Goffman, Host & Community Connector & Founder, THATPENNY | CONNECT, pull up a seat & collaborate


🕑: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Cowork All Day - Doors open 9am

Info: Bring your laptop and join us as early as 9am to cowork.


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HAYVN Coworking - Greenwich, 1700 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, United States

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