The Power of Community: Connection, Collaboration & Creating Bigger Impact!

What becomes possible when the right people come together?
Join Love Means Business and Ladies Lifestyle Network for an evening designed to move beyond surface-level networking and create meaningful connections, conversations, and opportunities!
The evening will bring together entrepreneurs, professionals, and community builders for intentional networking and an engaging panel conversation exploring how relationships, collaboration, and community can fuel personal and professional growth.
Expert Panel:
Emily Green — Founder & CEO, Love Means Business
Kacey Johnson — Founder & CEO, Ladies Lifestyle Network
Cara Truitt — Entrepreneur, Speaker & Community Builder
Candice Van Dertholen — Founder, The Warrior Within Healing
The conversation will be moderated by Kate Ricciardi, Director, Ladies Lifestyle Network Fort Mill & Founder of Digestion by Design, bringing together different perspectives and experiences for a candid conversation about building relationships, creating opportunities, supporting others, and growing together.
The evening will also feature Fabi Preslar, President and Founder of SPARK Publications and founder of Radiant Chapters Collective, our nonprofit partner for the event. 10% of ticket proceeds will benefit Radiant Chapters Collective and its work using the power of storytelling to inspire, heal, educate, and create change.
Evening at a Glance:
6:00–6:40 PM | CONNECT & NETWORK
Kick off the evening with intentional networking designed to help you make meaningful new connections.

6:40–7:40 PM | EXPERT PANEL + COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHTS
Hear from our expert panelists as they share real-world insights about connection, collaboration, and building strong communities, along with brief remarks from our event sponsors and nonprofit partner.

7:40–8:00 PM | AUDIENCE Q&A + RAFFLE
Bring your questions to our panelists, celebrate our community partners, and stick around for raffle prizes and closing remarks.

Come ready to connect with purpose, meet new people, and discover what can happen when we stop trying to grow alone!
We are welcoming raffle partners and community partners (just four available) to be featured at this event - email [email protected] for info to get your business in this room! See info about the partnerships below.
*Raffle Partner | $65
-Put your business in the spotlight by donating a raffle prize for our attendees.
-Recognition during the live raffle
-Business name mentioned from the stage
-Opportunity to provide a business card, promotional piece, or branded information with your prize
-Raffle prize/product to be provided by participating business.

*Community Partner | $425
*Limited to 4 businesses*
Go beyond the raffle and put your brand at the center of the event experience as an official Community Partner.
Your sponsorship includes:
-Logo placement on event sponsor/promotional graphics
-Logo and business name featured on the event registration page
-Featured recognition in 2 social media posts shared across Love Means Business and Ladies Lifestyle Network social channels
-Sponsor recognition during the event
-2–3 minutes of stage time to introduce your business, mission, or community impact
-Opportunity to provide a special item, offer, or branded gift for VIP attendees
-Opportunity to contribute a raffle prize
-One vendor/display table at the event
-2 extra GA tickets for your guests
Only 4 Community Partner opportunities are available, creating meaningful visibility for each participating business before and during the event. Email [email protected] to book one of these opportunities!