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Lisa Riley

Powerhouse women

Powerhouse women. Real connections. Unstoppable momentum.  So grateful for this incredible M&A tribe — women who lift, inspire, and lead with purpose. Huge thanks to Robin Siers (JonesSpross) and Ayelet Shipley (Speed M&A by JonesSpross) for sponsoring an amazing evening celebrating women in M&A, and to Carrie Kerpen (The Whisper Group) for sharing… Read More »Powerhouse women

Inspired Connections

Powerful women. Real stories. Real growth. Every WATT morning reminds me: when women support women, success multiplies. Another incredible WATT gathering filled with insight, wisdom, and genuine connection. Tiffany Halperin opened with her journey — reflecting on life, personal growth, and her years with WATT. A beautiful reminder of the power… Read More »Inspired Connections

Why Showing Up Matters

This morning reminded me why showing up matters. When you put smart, curious businesswomen in a room together — learning happens, connections grow, and ideas spark. Dyan Haugen kicked things off by busting one of the biggest myths in travel: that using a travel agent costs you money. It doesn’t!… Read More »Why Showing Up Matters

Sweet Success

Chocolate, Wine, and Wonderful Women — what could be better? I was truly honored — along with nine other incredible women — to be invited by Susana Crane for a Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Fairytale Brownies, paired with an elegant wine tasting led by Eileen Joy Spitalny, Co-Founder of Fairytale Brownies, and Mark Tarbell, showcasing his very own… Read More »Sweet Success

Columbian Bank Grand Opening!

Delighted to attend the Columbia Bank Mesa FinancialHub Grand Opening Celebration!  Jesse Juarez and the team truly outdid themselves — what a fantastic event! Always love catching up with familiar faces, meeting new ones, and finding ways to support and collaborate with one another. Congrats to Noemi Barraza (TraverseHR) on your amazing… Read More »Columbian Bank Grand Opening!

Powerful Connections

What an inspiring WATT morning!  Wendy opened with a heartfelt journey through her life — from her beginnings to her son’s wedding — reminding us how powerful authentic storytelling can be in building connection and trust. Marcy followed with a thought-provoking talk on Ethics — Why It Matters. The data was eye-opening: the average… Read More »Powerful Connections

Inspiring Insights

What a wonderful morning! We started with heartfelt updates from members sharing family health news, reminding us how important it is to support one another. Marcia Ritter then took us on her inspiring journey—from Jamaica to building her amazing company—while honoring her incredible mom. Karianne Munstedt showed us how to… Read More »Inspiring Insights

Hope in Action

What a night at the Hope Women’s Center Black & White Gala! Huge thanks to Cathy French for inviting me—loved cheering her on in the Heads/Tails challenge (she almost snagged that Mission Beach trip thanks to the incredible streak from Libby Banks!). One of the most moving moments? A Discount… Read More »Hope in Action