Girls Club Collective
We can't wait to welcome you — submit your application to be a part of the magic.
You've come to the right place. The Collective is where change agents ready to reimagine our world join forces — because we know we go further together.
Have you been craving a community of change agents who inspire you, lift you up, and cheer you on?
You know that access to a brain trust of badass women would be a game-changer, but you have no idea where to start in building out your own personal board of directors.
You want to reimagine what ambition means for you and how work can actually fit into your life (instead of the other way around).
As a team of one (or one fewer than you need), you don’t always have the resources to create the change the world needs on your own.
You want to prioritize connection with other people in your space, but with only so many hours in the day, the last thing you want to do is send a cold LinkedIn message to someone just as busy as you are.
You know you're here to make an impact.
But you know that your impact would be even bigger if you had access to an extended team of like-minded leaders and a more personally sustainable approach.
What if all you have to do to feel more confident and connected as a leader is show up in the right place and be yourself?
Impact leader on a small-but-mighty team
You’re a team of one (or one less than you really need to tackle the challenge at hand). You’re looking for ways to connect with other people in the field who can share their secrets with you.
Entrepreneur on a mission
You care deeply about your clients and your collaborators, but entrepreneurship can be lonely! You’d love to build real relationships with other change agents outside of a sales or project call, but you’re not sure where to start or how to make the time.
Multi-passionate change agent
You have multiple projects and responsibilities on your plate, and you wear a lot of hats in your work and your life. You want to build deeper connections with other people in a similar place and invest in your growth as a leader, but you don’t want to put yourself in a box.
You are a(n)...
IS THIS YOU?
Help get more like-hearted leaders in positions of power and create new systems. You know that we’ll go further together than we will alone, and you’re committed to bringing other people along with you (not pulling the ladder up as you go).
Build authentic relationships with the kinds of women who you’ve had work crushes on for years. You want to surround yourself with people who will cheer you on, connect dots, open doors, and mention your name in a room full of opportunities, and you’re ready to do the same.
Create a future that works for all of us. You know a better world is possible, and you’re committed to building it.
Who wants to…
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We offer:
Curated connection
Relationship-building is core to everything we do. Through curated monthly matches, collective problem-solving, and power hour reflection and networking calls, we exist to connect the dots for leaders who are birthing the new.
Embodied strategy
We've created a space for a new generation of leaders to embody a totally different style of leadership than many of us have seen modeled—leadership that is intuitive, collaborative, creative, thoughtful and long-term. We're big believers in experiential learning, and we curate our programming and resources to help change agents and rebels with a cause embody a new kind of leadership confidently and authentically.
Visibility and amplification
We believe in shining a light on the real-life humans who are shaping the future. Through our member and guest expert sessions, thought leadership and personal branding resources, and quarterly visibility campaigns, we want to amplify the people and voices who inspire us.
Recent Member Reflections
“[I] would definitely recommend this - I feel like it was so helpful for someone my age! No one has ever asked me what my North Star was before, and that just opened up so many things for me and self-reflection.”
Ella McMahon, Brand Marketing at Spring Fertility
“I was awestruck with the amount of love and support I received both from Lis and the other absolutely inspiring participants. Struggling with major imposter syndrome, showing up each week willing to be seen and listen, I was met with absolute divine guidance through this feminine collective. By the end of the course, I felt more confident than I had in months to show up and share my mission. There is something so powerful about meeting in community with other badass, passionate women."
"If you have been thinking of doing something that really helps you feel excited, energized and loved... absolutely check it out. We all could use some more love, joy and magic. You have come to the right place."
Elana Weinstein, Entrepreneur
“It was an amazing experience, and I honestly still miss it. I also think that for me personally the last 5 years I have just been buried in work and haven't taken the time to think about why am I doing all this and where do I want to go and what is the image I want to portray to the world. It was a great opportunity to think abut those things, learn actionable steps to make them happen, and also connect with women in a similar space doing equally awesome work.”
“It's a great experience for everyone to go through, especially those at a crossroads in their career. Whether you have a personal brand (as an entrepreneur) or work for a company, you can discover things about yourself that you never took the time to think about before.”
(unless you want to!)
Here’s some of what you DON’T need to become a more confident and connected leader with a personally sustainable impact career.
You don’t need to:
Work 60-hour (or even 40-hour) weeks
Up your social media game
Conduct cold outreach on LinkedIn
Hire a team
Work nights and weekends
We’re the anti-establishment answer to the boys’ club — reimagining ambition and leading the movement of meaningful work fueled by moxie, strategy, and a little bit of magic.
That means you not only join a community of people you want to know; you’ll also take a look at how you can grow as a leader, what you really want, and why your dream of living by the beach and working for yourself isn’t as crazy as it may sometimes feel.
What you need is an ecosystem of other leaders who will support your goals by making introductions, sharing lessons learned, and amplifying your amazingness.
Introducing the
Collective.
The intentionally intimate community for change agents looking for an extended team, extra brains, and an energizing environment geared towards personal and professional growth.
How we will make magic
WHAT’S INCLUDED
CURATED MONTHLY COFFEE DATES
MONTHLY POWER HOURS FOR CONNECTION
MONTHLY PEER ADVISORY OFFICE HOURS
WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMMING TO SUPPORT YOU
DEDICATED PRIVATE PLATFORM
QUARTERLY SALONS TO DISCUSS TRENDS AND UPDATES
MEMBERS-ONLY VISIBILITY OPPORTUNITIES
IRL EVENTS AND RETREATS IN MAJOR CITIES AND HUBS
case study
Suprita went from a pilot to a 200-person Creative Mornings workshop in 2 months...
When we share our dreams out loud with people who can help us realize them, they can not only come TRUE… but come to life seemingly overnight. Suprita Kudesia went from a pilot “wonder” workshop in our community to a CreativeMornings event with 200+ people registered in LESS THAN A MONTH, thanks to some insider information and support from fellow member Drew Taylor Cohen.
"GCC is a place where real people doing the work talk about real $#!+ in real time. It's an open, collaborative and heart-led space for women in social impact/ ESG/ sustainability/ CSR who are craving a supportive professional networking group"
Janice Lee
"One of the best things I've done for myself in 2023 was join the Girls Club Collective (GCC). The relationship building feels easy, authentic, and fun. There’s a great mix of community members that are working to create change from inside of companies, through consulting, through entrepreneurship, and beyond, meaning a variety of lenses and perspectives brought to each conversation. I ALWAYS leave a GCC event (virtual or IRL) lighter, more optimistic, and with more ideas than when I came. And an intentional community culture of amplifying feminine leadership and radical celebration is ... so refreshing"
Jessica Custer
“This year I tried something new. I invested $$ and time into my career social life. And it has been 1000x worth it"
Sam Hartsock
“(GCC is) a phenomenal group of women and opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.”
Stephnee Leathers
TESTIMONIALS
Want help making the business case?
More than half of our members and alumni have been able to leverage organizational professional development funds to support their participation (or write it off as a #businessexpense).
Grab our personal development budget request email template here. Modify it, make it your own, and tap your professional development budget to make magic with the Collective.
We’re a destination for intentional connection, radical celebration, and curated resources that help us band together to solve our world’s biggest problems.
Let us handle it for you
Is “network” on your 2026 to-do list?
Because going it alone is so 2010.
case study
Sam and Selena went from online acquaintances to IRL collaboration (and a sleepover!)...
When we “run into” the people we have work crushes on, we build the reciprocal relationships—and TRUST—that power innovation, collaboration and FUN. Sam Hartsock and Selena Evans went from book club acquaintances to Greenbiz roundtable collaborators to IRL sleepover friends.
We're experts at bringing badass women together.
About us
Since 2020, we've been curating events and community experiences for women changing the world to connect and get clear on your big-picture dreams.
This *is* for you if:
You have at least 3 years of experience working as a change agent in some capacity.
You’re committed to expanding your circle of like-minded leaders.
You're ready to both give and receive support in community.
Probably *not* for you if:
You’re only here to land your next gig.
You’re looking for somewhere to sell your services.
You’re not interested in being a resource for others.
Rose Hartley
“Based on my past experience building programs and teams from the ground up, I wanted to make sure I approached things ‘properly’ this time. Kim’s recommendations were invaluable.”
Kim offered her expertise to help Rose shape a materiality assessment in a new role…
IN THEIR WORDS
When we allow ourselves to be witnessed in transition (before we have it all figured out) and invite strategic insight from our peers, we create the conditions for real friendships, generosity and reciprocity. Kim Kerry-Tyerman shared her “building a sustainability program from the ground up” experience to help inform Rose Hartley’s inaugural materiality assessment in a new-to-her new role.
We've introduced three tiers of pricing for GCC membership to meet our members and prospective members (you!) where you're at, increase access to our community and encourage diversity within the Collective.
This is a trust-based system. The three tiers are as follows:
Monthly power hours for you to connect with other collective members
Curated monthly coffee date matches aligned with your goals
Through our collective efforts, we’ll increase each others’ confidence, open doors, and affect greater change, together.
Collective membership
Member-only workshops, pop-ups and programming, online and IRL
Monthly peer advisory office hours where you can bring your personal and professional challenges for collective problem-solving
Join women from across the social impact and sustainability space who are ready to divulge their tips, tools, and tactics for lobbying decision-makers and leveraging communication to create global change in a way that feels personally sustainable.
Pay-it-forward membership
$2,000 / 6 months
If you're in a position of overflow, your organization is sponsoring your participation in part or in full, or you simply want to make it possible for more values-aligned members to be a part of this, this option is designed for you.
This reflects the true cost of running GCC. It covers our overhead and expenses, allows us to compensate our team (including our founder) for the time we spend curating your experience, and makes it possible for us to reinvest in our business. We ask that you choose this option if you are currently employed, running a business that allows you to pay yourself more than enough (consistently) to cover your needs, or are otherwise resourced in a way that allows you to do so.
$1,000 / 6 months
This price is designed to support our friends in moments of transition or who are running businesses or working in roles that don't yet meet your needs; it is made possible through our pay-it-forward memberships and member generosity. If you're ready to invest your time and energy in thoughtfully building community for this moment and beyond and need a little help to make this possible, this option is for you.
Supported membership
Founding
membership
$1,500 / 6 months
Tiered pricing
All of our memberships renew at $500 / quarter.
We require a minimum commitment of 6 months; however, the GCC community is designed for members to receive ongoing value, and it is our hope that the majority of members stay in GCC indefinitely, or as long as it serves you. The longer members stay in, the more benefits, value, results and ROI you receive.
TESTIMONIALS
“This is one of the best investments you can make in yourself. This has changed the game for me as I have built my business; if you’re looking for a supportive community and amazing coaching, check it out!”
Danielle Azoulay
“[With the support of Girls Club Collective], I found the courage to start a business that is my best effort at creating a better future. The incredible sense of connection and community is breathtaking.”
Selena Evans
“My favorite part of GCC is the deeper connections with vibrant women in impact. I look forward to any opportunity to connect with the fabulous women in this group in a smaller setting.”
Sam Kim
“[GCC is] a one-of-a-kind professional network where you can be your authentic self and grow. I’m a one-woman show, and collaborating with others in GCC has given me input from brilliant professionals, confidence, new ideas, and resources to make my work better.”
Kim Kerry-Tyerman
Love Notes
NABHA REGE
"I had always heard great things about GCC, but being on the inside and experiencing it so far has been amazing. I am loving and learning a ton from the resources, including tools to handle this moment and approach challenges working in this space."
Momentum from a GCC visibility post helped Nabha book 10 calls with potential clients and collaborators…
IN THEIR WORDS
At GCC, we're big believers in shining a light on the real-life humans who are birthing the new, which is why visibility and amplification is a core pillar of what we do. We know that sometimes it can be uncomfortable to take up space online, so we try to make it easy (and fun!) for our members to show up as thought leaders. As Nabha's experience illustrates, serious magic can happen when we say yes to visibility and share our reflections with others.
Frequently asked questions
What are the requirements to join?
What are the requirements to join?
To join, you need to have at least 3 years of experience working as a change agent in some capacity — many of our members have anywhere from 5-20 (or more!).
You need to fill out our application, which includes questions to make sure our goals and your goals are aligned, and submit your credit card information (we’ll only charge you once you’re accepted).
What’s the time commitment?
What’s the time commitment?
As with any experience, you’ll get out of this what you put in. That said, the Girls Club Collective is a GUILT-FREE ZONE. We know that some months you may be able to attend every event (yay!), and other months you may be heads down in life and work. That’s why membership is a six-month commitment (to accommodate life’s ebbs and flows).
If you can commit to engaging with our community for an average of 2-4 hours per month, you’ll get a ton out of the experience.
How can I get my organization to sponsor my participation?
How can I get my organization to sponsor my participation?
We’re so glad you asked! More than half of our GCC participants have been able to tap organizational personal development funds to participate or expense this as a #businessexpense, and we’d love to help you get organizational sponsorship for your participation.
We’ve created a personal development funds email template that you can leverage for this purpose and are happy to provide an overview PDF upon request (just hit reply when you receive the email template!). If there’s anything else that we can do to support your budget ask, please let us know.
Do you offer scholarships?
Do you offer scholarships?
We've introduced three tiers of pricing for GCC membership to meet our members and prospective members (you!) where you're at, increase access to our community and encourage diversity within the Collective. You can learn more about our trust-based system above.
Will the events be in person?
Will the events be in person?
With the exception of our in-person summit and retreats, all Girls Club Collective programming will be held virtually.
How many people will be in the community?
How many people will be in the community?
We’re just getting started! March 2023 is when we officially opened our doors, and the sooner you join, the more you’ll get to share the community experience. Our goal is to welcome 60 members to the Collective by the end of 2026.
What day and time will events be held?
What day and time will events be held?
To accommodate as many time zones and life/career stages as possible, the bulk of our programming will take place Tuesday-Friday between 10am and 1pm Pacific.
Can I invite someone else to join with me?
Can I invite someone else to join with me?
Absolutely! We believe amazing women know the best women, and we’d love for you to invite your biz BFF, favorite collaborator, and/or work crush to join, too.
TESTIMONIALS
“Being part of GCC and meeting such incredible women working in impact has truly been one of the highlights of the past few months. You’ve curated not only an impressive and inspiring group, but also an amazing culture of care. It’s an amazing feeling to both witness to it and be a part of it.”
Karla Despradel
“I love the constant hum of love and energy in each and every meeting! Having the GCC support system is the most valuable, uplifting reminder that we are not in this career/life journey alone. This is the only space I know of where you can truly be your authentic self without fear of judgment.”
Casey Troy
“A highlight of this year for me has been joining the GCC and meeting so many inspiring people. You're in a professional space, but I like that it isn't transactional.”
Kelsey Anne
“I just love having this little secret corner of my working world (aka a tab on Chrome on a separate) window open to GCC nonstop so I can read everyone's post and engage with the latest conversations each day. Grateful for everyone who makes GCC such a uniquely special place for women change leaders!”
Marissa Rosen