
Coming Events

Mindfulness and Meditation
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Howard County Central Library
📍 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044
Whether you’re new to meditation or returning to your practice, this experience is a chance to:
🌿 Discover inner peace
🌿 Learn a method of relaxation that you can use anytime
🌿 Ground your energy through breath, movement, and mindfulness
🌿 Walk away feeling renewed and reconnected
💛 Suggested Donation: $20
This event is free to attend, but we invite you to make a suggested donation of $20.
Your contribution directly supports the Forward Women’s Leadership Forum and Camp Learn and Lead - helping us expand programs and supplies that empower women through business, wellness, leadership, and cooking camp.
🎟️ How to Prepare
Bring a yoga mat, towel or blanket, a bottle of water, and your whole self.
It’s also a good idea to bring a sweater or sweatshirt if the room is chilly. And of course, get your whole self!

Forward Women’s Leadership Circle
The Forward Women’s Leadership Circle is where confidence meets purpose. We empower women to overcome barriers, discover their strengths, and take bold steps toward business and career success. The Forward Women’s Circle is part of a growing movement of women who refuse to wait for change. They create it.
The Forward Women’s Circle is more than a program — it’s an intentional space where a select group of 10 women will come together to:
Gain clarity on their business or career path
Be held accountable for the goals they set
Collaborate and learn from one another’s talents and experiences
Commit to personal and professional growth over 6 months
Our purpose is to create a circle of support, strategy, and community where women Act, Analyze, and Adjust (AAA) to move forward with intention.
While we will coach and guide, FWC is a space for action and ownership — each woman will be responsible for implementing her own goals. To learn more, contact the Forward Women’s Leadership Forum at hello@forwardwlf.org

Art of the Pitch
"Master the Art of the Pitch: Two Power-Packed Classes to Perfect Your Business Story and Win Over Any Audience!" Class 1 of 2
Learn how to confidently present your business idea with clarity and impact in our two-part class series on pitching. These sessions will cover the key elements of a winning pitch, from crafting a compelling story to delivering it with confidence and persuasion. Whether you’re preparing for investors, customers, or competitions, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to capture attention and inspire action.

Purse Pitch Competition
ARE YOU READY?
The Purse Pitch Competition is back on February 6, 2026 at a location to be announced! Mark your calendars and get ready to bring your best pitch and big ideas. Details and and application information are coming soon - stay tuned!

8th Annual Forward Women’s Leadership Forum
"Mark your calendars! The 8th Annual Forward Women’s Leadership Forum is back on Friday, March 6, 2026 – now at the beautiful DoubleTree Hotel, Columbia. Join powerful women leaders, trailblazers, and changemakers for a day of inspiration, strategy, and connection. This is your moment to grow, lead, and shine. Are you ready? If not now, WHEN?"