Bld Girls Connect: Girls Night Out (NYC Edition)
About this Event
BLD Connect: Girls Night Out
Build . Lead . Do
Join BLD Connect for an intimate evening created for ambitious women, emerging leaders, founders, and builders ready to expand their network, gain practical insights, and build meaningful connections across industries.
Girls Night Out brings together women working across AI, technology, branding, finance, civic engagement, entrepreneurship, and social impact for an evening of conversation, connection, and execution.
Through an intimate panel, unscripted Q&A, and curated dining, you’ll walk away with real strategies, new contacts, and a clear execution plan.
What You’ll Experience
- 🍝 Curated Multi-Course Dining: Enjoy a family-style Italian dinner, soft drinks, and artisanal desserts in an intimate NYC setting.
- 💡 Unscripted Speaker Panel: Practical, real-world insights from women operating at the intersection of beauty, technology, AI, and modern entrepreneurship.
- 📸 Brand Photography: Leave with high-resolution group shots taken by our live event photographer.
- 🤝 Cross-Sector Networking: Connect with women building across finance, civic policy, technology, and social impact.
Meet the Hosts
Effeh Badu
- Co-Founder, BLD Hub Financial educator, accountant, and entrepreneur who graduated debt free in three years by leveraging the stock market and later received a full tuition scholarship for her Master’s in Accounting. She is passionate about creating intentional spaces that connect finance, civic engagement, community, and opportunity.
Sobrel Okpo
- Co-Founder, BLD Hub Sobrel Okpo is a social worker with a Master’s in Social Work and a background in community engagement and service. Through BLD Hub, she is passionate about creating meaningful spaces where young professionals can build connections, grow, and access new opportunities.
Featured Speakers
Nicole Arneaud
- Founder & CEO, AI in the City Solutions & AI Consultant
Nicole Arneaud is the Founder and CEO of AI in the City Solutions, an AI consultant, strategist, and community builder focused on making artificial intelligence practical, accessible, and human-centered. Transitioning from federal government compliance into tech, she creates experiences connecting founders, professionals, and builders while empowering communities to shape the future of AI adoption.
Muhammida El Muhajir
- Global Brand Strategist, Founder & CEO of Waxprint Media Muhammida El Muhajir is an award-winning marketer, strategist, and Founder/CEO of Waxprint Media who has executed campaigns across 25+ countries. She has partnered with global luxury, FMCG, and sportswear powerhouses including Nike, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover, and Pernod Ricard to drive digital transformation, brand equity, and market entry.
Who Should Attend?
- Ambitious women, founders, and entrepreneurs
- Emerging leaders in finance, tech, AI, and civic policy
- Creatives, strategists, and modern industry builders
- Social impact advocates and community changemakers
- Anyone ready to move past passive networking and build intentionally
Why Attend?
Why eat dinner alone on a Saturday night?
Building a lasting enterprise or scaling your career requires more than hard work, it requires proximity to the right people, social capital, and strategic alignment. Girls Night Out brings together dynamic leaders and ambitious peers to help you:
- Gain Industry Insights: Learn directly from women innovating in AI, technology, global branding, and modern business.
- Expand Your Network: Experience curated networking designed to skip surface-level small talk and build genuine, cross-sector collaborations.
- Upgrade Your Personal Brand: Walk away with professional event photography to elevate your digital presence.
- Execute with Purpose: Share a seat, a multi-course meal, and actionable conversations alongside a community committed to doing the work.
- Pure Good Vibes: Last but not least, enjoy incredible food, relaxed conversations, and a good laugh.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Time: Evening (Exact time provided upon registration confirmation)
- Location: NYC Venue (Disclosed to ticket holders)
- Investment: $55 Registration Fee
Registration
Seating is limited to maintain an intimate environment. Reserve your seat at the table today!
About BLD Hub
BLD Hub (Builders. Leaders. Doers.) is a community-first organization empowering the next generation across finance, tech, civic policy, and modern industry. Through initiatives like BLD Connect, we build intentional spaces, foster cross-sector collaboration, and bridge the gap between vision and execution.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 55.00
